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Charlie Puth delivered a national anthem performance that quickly became one of the most talked about moments of Super Bowl 2026.

After taking the stage ahead of the championship game on Feb. 8, the singer shared that his emotional rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" was inspired by one of the most iconic performances in Super Bowl history. Posting on X shortly after the game, Charlie thanked fans for their support and explained the meaning behind his arrangement.

"Thank you everyone for your kind words," he wrote. "It was an honor to sing the National Anthem. I wrote the arrangement in a very specific way to honor Whitney Houston. I hope that was heard."

The 34 year old musician, who is currently expecting his first child with wife Brooke Sansone, also expressed gratitude to the artists who joined him onstage. He gave special thanks to the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the Sainted Choir, the Color of Noize Orchestra, Steve Hackman and Kenny G, as well as music director Adam Blackstone for crafting what he called a beautiful choir arrangement. Charlie ended his message by sharing his deep appreciation for music and collaboration.

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Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, shaded the NFL player and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, in a 2026 Super Bowl commercial Sunday.

In an ad for the sports app Sleeper, Tiffany Haddish and Ben Simmons played the role of two emotional injury specialists called “The Ex-communicators.”

“Have you or someone you know been injured emotionally in a high-profile relationship?”Haddish asked, before Simmons inquired, “Are your exes snubbing you in commercials?”

Notably, Simmons’ ex-girlfriend, Kendall Jenner, just poked fun at him in a Fanatics Sportsbook commercial last week.

“If so, you may be entitled to retribution,” Haddish said, before Simmons corrected her, saying, “Compensation.”

“That’s what I said!” Haddish exclaimed before Simmon introduced their alleged clients.

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Lindsey Vonn ‘s defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.

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Logan Paul has taken aim at his brother Jake after he criticised 'fake American' Bad Bunny for performing during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Puerto Rican native Bad Bunny divided the American public with his Spanish-language performance, with some complaining that it isn't 'reflective of U.S. culture'.

However, others have insisted that it was a positive representation of the Hispanic and Latino community - and how it is ultimately a part of wider American culture.

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Weruche Opia and Pablo Schreiber have officially joined the cast of Peacock and Sky’s hit drama The Day of the Jackal for its upcoming second season. Both actors will appear as series regulars, expanding the ensemble alongside Eddie Redmayne, who returns in the lead role as the elusive assassin known as the Jackal.

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Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican identity, delivering a 14-minute performance that blended cultural pride, spectacle and star power on one of the world's biggest stages. Performing entirely in Spanish, the global superstar made history while centering his roots rather than courting controversy.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived at the football event on February 5, which was held at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts ahead of Super Bowl 2026. The annual ceremony recognizes standout players and contributors across the league, and Travis was among the nominees, earning consideration for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.