Super Bowl 2023 live: Latest news on Chiefs v Eagles as Rihanna teases ‘weird’ music
Super Bowl 2023: Everything you need to know about the game
The Super Bowl 2023 is upon us!
After a thrilling NFL conference championship, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are the last two teams to go head-to-head on Sunday.
Super Bowl LVII begins at 4:30 p.m. MT (6:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 p.m. GMT) in Glendale, Arizona at the Cardinals’ 63,000-seat State Farm Stadium.
While the focus is on soccer, the annual showpiece is a highlight of the entertainment calendar and this year will feature an appearance by Rihanna on Apple Music’s halftime show. Country star Chris Stapleton will also open the game by singing the national anthem.
Other appearances include Babyface singing “America The Beautiful” and Sheryl Lee Ralph giving her interpretation of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.
And it wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without brands vying for consumer attention with memorable, star-studded ads.
Around 100 million people are expected to watch the spectacle in the US alone, and just days before the end, Fox canceled and then canceled the traditional presidential interview with Joe Biden, citing “confusion.”
We keep a close eye on everything you need to know beforehand and everything that happens during the night.
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Fox cancels interview with Joe Biden ahead of Super Bowl — and then cancels it again
Executives at Fox News’ parent company have reportedly reversed a decision to cancel a planned airing of an interview with President Joe Biden on a Fox-owned channel to black audiences.
Accordingly the daily beast, A Fox Corp spokesman said late Friday that the company’s Fox Soul network “looks forward to interviewing the president for Super Bowl Sunday.”
Andrew Feinberg, The IndependentWhite House Correspondent, reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 20:57
How Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts surpassed high expectations of reaching the Super Bowl
In his second full season as a starter in Philadelphia, the former Alabama and Oklahoma collegiate star led the Eagles to the NFL’s all-time best record of 2022.
In games started by hurts, the Eagles went 14-1 during the regular season and have beaten the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers to set up Sunday’s decider in Super Bowl 57 against the Chiefs.
Harry Latham-Coyle introduces the Eagles quarterback.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 11, 2023 2:15 am
Video: Who will win the Super Bowl?
The Independent‘S Jack Ratborn answers your questions about which team could come out on top on Sunday.
Who will win Super Bowl 57? | You ask the questions
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday, February 12 as the NFL playoffs come to an exciting conclusion. It promises to be a fascinating match following the drama of the Los Angeles Rams edging out the Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. last year. The Independent’s Jack Rathborn answers your questions about MVP ratings and which team is likely to take home the Lombardi Trophy. Click here to sign up for our newsletter.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 11, 2023 1:15 am
She’s on the verge of commanding the world’s most-watched stage — what’s Rihanna’s politics?
In a career spanning nearly two decades and at least five industries, Rihanna has not shied away from using her political influence. Io Dodds takes a look at the topics the 34-year-old singer, actor and fashion designer has spoken out about.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 11, 2023 00:15
Votes: Here’s what you need to know before betting on the Super Bowl
Meredith K Ginley, who studies gamblers, writes:
Gambling has become ubiquitous in our lives. Sports betting, especially on big games like the Super Bowl, has become the subject of much debate (and hand-wringing). The American Gaming Association estimates that 50.4 million people will legally wager $16 billion on this one game alone. Essentially, did the combination of easily accessible sports betting apps, a barrage of gambling ads, and the excitement of the Super Bowl create the perfect storm? As part of a team of research psychologists dedicated to understanding gambling harm and treating it, let’s take a closer look at this topic.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 23:15
Super Bowl 2023 predictions – all the odds and the latest tips
The Independent‘S Jack Ratborn walks through everything you need to know about betting on Super Bowl LVII:
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 10:30 p.m
Sheryl Lee Ralph sings the black national anthem
The actress made headlines in September after singing during her Emmys acceptance speech, where she won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as a teacher in Quinta Brunson’s hit mockumentary.
Now, Ralph will once again demonstrate her vocal prowess in a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at football’s biggest event.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 21:45
Watch: Five of the best commercials from Super Bowl 2022
Super Bowl 2022: Five of the best commercials
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 21:20
Super Bowl 2023: The best and worst ad yet
From a PopCorners campaign starring Bryan Cranston breaking Bad Character Walter White into a Doritos love triangle with Jack Harlow, these are some of the best — and worst — Super Bowl commercials this year so far.
Chelsea Ritschel Review what we’ve seen so far.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 21:10
Marine-style harassment, poverty wages and lifelong injuries
The life of a professional cheerleader looks glamorous but is often exhausting, dangerous and degrading, she writes Holly Baxter.
Oliver O’ConnellFebruary 10, 2023 8:30 p.m