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Super Bowl LX delivered nine unforgettable off-field moments, from an extravagant $180 burger and a barefoot, masked guest to a profane pregame moment during Green Day’s performance, with celebrity chatter highlighting the event’s quirky, headline-grabbing moments instead of focusing solely on the game.
A Michigan GOP candidate, Perry Johnson, spent $3 million on a Super Bowl ad to boost his campaign, drawing criticism from a Trump ally who called the move a gimmick. The piece also notes Johnson’s prior campaign missteps (including disqualification in 2022 over invalid signatures and a 2023-24 presidential bid) and situates his bid in a Michigan race that features an independent bid by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and a popular Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime is more than a concert: amid the Grammys’ politically charged moment and his critique of ICE, the event becomes a global stage where pop culture, immigration debates, and cross-border appeal collide. The NFL has said ICE won’t be on site, while fans and players debate the political dimensions of his selection—highlighting how a spectacle can be both entertainment and a statement on inclusion, race, and national identity.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s throwing shoulder is not seen as a major obstacle for the Super Bowl, with both Maye and coach Mike Vrabel downplaying the injury; Maye said he felt good and practiced without anticipated limitations, and Vrabel emphasized normal prep as the team finishes practice and travels to Santa Clara for the big game.
A Sports Illustrated column ranks all 16 possible Super Bowl LX matchups after wild-card weekend, prioritizing compelling storylines, coach-QB dynamics, and season-specific narratives. The top pick is Patriots vs. Rams, with Bills vs. Rams and Patriots vs. Bears also high on the list, followed by Broncos vs. Rams and Texans vs. 49ers, offering a mix of veteran glory and fresh title-run narratives.
The first half of the 2025 NFL season reveals a highly competitive landscape with no dominant team, notable surprises like the Patriots' strong start, and the potential for the Chiefs to miss the playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
The article provides predictions for the 2025 NFL season, including MVP contenders like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, division winners, and Super Bowl favorites, with a focus on key awards such as Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and coaching honors. The AFC is favored to dominate the Super Bowl, with teams like the Ravens, Bills, and Chiefs highlighted as top contenders.
The Detroit Lions have emerged as the new favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, with their odds improving to +325 after a dominant win over the Jaguars, while the Kansas City Chiefs' odds fell to +450 following a loss to the Buffalo Bills. The San Francisco 49ers experienced a significant drop in their odds, now at +2000, after a loss to the Seahawks and a challenging schedule ahead. Meanwhile, the New York Jets' playoff hopes are dwindling, with their odds plummeting to +75000 after a loss to the Colts.
During a White House ceremony celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' back-to-back Superbowl wins, star tight end Travis Kelce stole the show with his interaction with President Joe Biden.
Usher's halftime performance at NFL Super Bowl 58 set a record with 129.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl history. The well-received performance featured cameos by Alicia Keys, will.i.am, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, and resulted in a 1,200% increase in listeners compared to the previous Sunday. Six songs from the performance landed on the Global Daily Top 100 list, with Usher's "Yeah!" currently at No. 7 on the Apple Music charts. The Super Bowl LVIII broadcast as a whole averaged 123.7 million viewers, marking the largest television broadcast since the 1969 moon landing.
The Super Bowl LVI, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, became the most-watched program in U.S. television history, averaging 123.7 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. This marked a 7% increase from the previous year and included a record 202.4 million viewers who watched at least part of the game across all networks. The game was televised by CBS, Nickelodeon, and Univision, with the CBS broadcast averaging 120.3 million viewers. Additionally, Nielsen reported that Usher's halftime performance and Nickelodeon's kids-centric broadcast also garnered high viewership numbers.
Temu and Microsoft's Copilot saw a surge in app downloads following their Super Bowl commercials, with Temu's downloads increasing by 34% on Super Bowl Sunday. The e-commerce marketplace Temu, known for its low prices and gamified design, has rapidly grown in popularity and ad spend, impacting other e-commerce platforms. Microsoft's Copilot, an AI chatbot, also gained traction after its Super Bowl ad. The rise of these apps reflects the impact of Super Bowl commercials on app downloads and consumer behavior.
Super Bowl LVIII featured a range of AI-related commercials, including Microsoft's ad showcasing its AI assistant Copilot, Google's Pixel 8 "Guided Frame" feature for people with blindness or low vision, and a Despicable Me 4 ad featuring Minions creating disfigured AI-generated images. While Microsoft's commercial highlighted the aspirational capabilities of AI, Google's ad demonstrated a positive application of AI technology for accessibility. Meanwhile, the Despicable Me 4 ad took a more humorous approach, showcasing twisted AI-generated images created by Minions.
Despite crypto firms passing up the opportunity to advertise at the Super Bowl, digital assets still managed to sneak into the conversation as Jack Dorsey sported a Satoshi branded T-shirt for the second year in a row, earning it the title of "the real Super Bowl ad." While crypto adverts were sidelined, the industry still found a way to make an appearance, with players from both teams discussing crypto and the economy ahead of the game. Additionally, Bitcoin slipped 1% to trade just below $48,000, and Ethereum fell to around $2,480 on Monday.
Super Bowl adverts featured trailers for the upcoming Deadpool 3, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, and Wicked, starring Ariana Grande in the land of Oz. The highly anticipated films were delayed in the UK due to Hollywood acting strikes and are set to premiere in the US on July 26 and in the UK on November 28, respectively.