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The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Wild True Story Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

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“I don’t know if it was stolen or not, but that’s the kind of nonsense that we can run into,” Eastland says, recounting the story. “I think at the end of the day, it could have been a lot harder.” Once he got the car from a used car lot in Riverside, he still had to gut it—something even he admits was “sacrilegious.” But, Eastland argues, the people who appreciate Lamar’s music and his passion for the GNX were “going to need to see the car and not a cheap imposter” during Sunday’s halftime show. Still, I have to ask, could the car be put back together again? Sadly, no. It could go on tour with Lamar, Eastland says, but its days as a street-legal vehicle are over. Eastland says he’s lucky he bought the GNX before its appearance in the halftime show drives up its value on the used market even more. “I got to believe that the price for these things is going to go way up for a while.” Lamar, and the …

NFL removes ‘End Racism’ from its Super Bowl end zone : NPR

NFL removes ‘End Racism’ from its Super Bowl end zone : NPR

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The NFL is removing the “End Racism” message from their end zones. Above, the Kansas City Chiefs’ field in September 2020. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jamie Squire/Getty Images You’re reading the Code Switch newsletter, written by Gene Demby. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Code Switch podcast to hear about all the messy and meaningful ways race shows up in all of our lives. What’s good, kinfolk? So maybe you’ve heard: the Super Bowl is this weekend! And you’ve probably also heard: President Trump will also be there! Oh, and perhaps not coincidentally: The NFL is removing the lettering from the end zone on its football fields that reads “END RACISM”! The NFL started using the lettering back in 2020, in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that followed. But for many reading between the lines of the NFL’s decision to do away with that lettering, they saw this: America’s most popular sports league was downplaying its diversity, equity, and …

Why AI could replace NFL first-down markers sooner than you might think

Why AI could replace NFL first-down markers sooner than you might think

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For more than 100 years, football has been officiated using a simple chain 10 yards long. The so-called chain gang has been the sport’s judge and jury, ruling whether a ball traveled the number of yards needed for a team to get a first down — and four more chances to score. But artificial intelligence and new technology could soon make the chain gang obsolete, with an advanced system known as Hawk-Eye aspiring to make the game faster and more accurate by mashing together high-tech software with a lot of cameras. In the 2024-25 preseason, the NFL tested Sony’s Hawk-Eye to make calls on “line to gain,” the officiating term for measuring the 10 yards a team needs to advance the ball to get a first down. Hawk-Eye uses up to 60 cameras, including those used for broadcasts, to piece together every possible angle on a given football play. That’s useful for referees who use it to scrub through the action frame by frame when they’re making play calls, but Sony and the NFL are …

NFL Playoff Sunday to determine Super Bowl teams : NPR

NFL Playoff Sunday to determine Super Bowl teams : NPR

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Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl — the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders — but there are plenty of narratives to go around during Sunday’s conference championship games. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Only four teams remain in the hunt for this year’s Super Bowl title. For fans of those four squads — the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders — choosing who to root for is easy. But for everyone else, we’re here to help. The games have everything a viewer could want: storylines, rivalries, veteran stars, transcendent rookies, clashes of style and strategy, and history at stake. The two conference championship games kick off Sunday. Philadelphia will host Washington at 3 p.m. ET on Fox, followed by the Bills-Chiefs showdown in Kansas City at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Here’s a reason to root for each team: One of the game’s best (and most likable) stars has dazzled in Philadelphia For …

Bert Kreischer as Netflix NFL Tailgate Host: What His Plans Are

Bert Kreischer as Netflix NFL Tailgate Host: What His Plans Are

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When Netflix first picked up its package of Christmas Day NFL games, there was one thing everyone was wondering in Hollywood: Given the streamer’s desire to lean into big events, what would it do to make these games its sports event of the year, something everyone felt they needed to watch live? Netflix, it turns out, had an answer: Star power, and a lot of it. Beyonce will perform during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game, and Mariah Carey will make a special appearance during the pregame programming. And it is rolling out a ton of talent for the studio shows and games themselves, including some of the top names from the other networks, like Ian and Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen, JJ Watt, Robert Griffin III, Mina Kimes, Drew Brees, and Nate Burleson. And it has turned to a pair of its favorite comedians to help “Netflix-ify” the affair: Nate Bargatze will be a special guest, and Bert Kreischer will serve as Netflix’s tailgate correspondent before the Pittsburgh Steelers-Kansas City Chiefs game. The 2 …

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2024 TV Ratings Are Huge

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2024 TV Ratings Are Huge

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade drew its largest cross-platform audience on record Thursday. NBC says 31.3 million viewers watched the parade on NBC and Peacock, based on preliminary Nielsen ratings and streaming figures from Adobe Analytics. That’s up 10 percent from last year’s total of 28.5 million — which was the previous all-time high. The number includes the live morning telecast and an afternoon replay on the broadcast network and streaming on Peacock. The initial broadcast, which aired from 8:30 a.m.-noon in all time zones, brought in 23.6 million viewers, more than any other entertainment (i.e., not sports or news) telecast this year — and in the past four years. The last time any entertainment show drew a larger audience was the 2024 Oscars. NBC also says streaming hours on Peacock grew by 26 percent year to year, though it’s not specifying the exact number. Among adults 18-49, the parade’s live broadcast scored a 5.4 rating (equivalent to about 7.24 million people), the highest for any entertainment show on broadcast or cable since ABC’s New Year’s …

Texans vs Cowboys Online Hulu

Texans vs Cowboys Online Hulu

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. This story was created in paid partnership with Hulu + Live TV. is the best way to cap off a long weekend of watching NFL adrenaline-fueled thrills and hard-hitting action. It’s a battle for Texas in week 11, the Houston Texans (6-4) take on the Dallas Cowboys (3-6) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, Nov. 18 with a start time of 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET. The game broadcasts on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, which is available to stream online with Hulu + Live TV. Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the Texans-Cowboys game, plus how to buy last-minute tickets online. Check out a complete schedule for Monday Night Football here. How to Watch Monday Night Football Without Cable Since Monday Night Football: Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys airs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, it’s also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry those networks. Hulu + Live …

NFL drives Prime Video, Peacock and Broadcast TV in September: Nielsen

NFL drives Prime Video, Peacock and Broadcast TV in September: Nielsen

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The kickoff of the NFL season was readily apparent in Nielsen‘s September Gauge report, with broadcast TV seeing a slight viewership bump, and streaming services with exclusive NFL games also seeing big gains. According to the Gauge, Amazon Prime Video posted the largest growth among all streaming services, growing by 12 percent thanks to Thursday Night Football and the Lord of the Rings series. Prime Video recorded 3.6 percent of all viewing in the month, while Peacock (which also had one exclusive NFL game) garnered 1.4 percent of viewing. Notably, Disney+ also delivered its best performance ever, garnering 2.5 percent of viewing. Nielsen credits the growth for the integration of Hulu content into Disney+ (Hulu viewership declined accordingly) and a strong month for Bluey. Overall streaming viewership continues to rise, growing 11 percent year over year, while cable declined slightly. Nielsen’s Gauge figures for September 2024 are below. PlatformsStreaming: 41 percent of all TV useCable: 26.1 percentBroadcast: 22.6 percentOther: 10.3 percent Streaming ServicesYouTube: 10.6 percentNetflix: 7.9 percentPrime Video: 3.6 percentDisney+: 2.5 percentHulu: 2.4 percentTubi: 1.7 …

Colts vs. Titans 2024 livestream: How to watch NFL for free

Colts vs. Titans 2024 livestream: How to watch NFL for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2024 NFL season powers through into Week 6, which sees the Colts visit the Titans. Neither franchise has exactly dazzled in AFC South so far. On paper, Indianapolis have the advantage as they have a slightly better record of 2-3 — versus the Titans at 1-3 — but the Colts are yet to win a game on the road this season. Could that give Tennessee the edge? Whatever happens, don’t miss the action. And you won’t have to — even if you’re halfway around the globe — with the use of a VPN. To find out how to watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading. When is Colts vs. Titans? Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans starts at 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 13. This fixture takes place at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Mashable Top Stories How to watch Colts vs. Titans …

How To Watch Online, Start Time

How To Watch Online, Start Time

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. After a long day of watching the NFL all afternoon, the best way to cap off your evening is with for even more football action on the field. For week five, the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Oct. 6, with a start time of 5:20 p.m. PT/8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. At a Glance: How to Watch Sunday Night Football Online Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the Cowboys-Steelers game, including with and without cable, and how to buy tickets online. Check out a complete schedule for Sunday Night Football here. How to Watch Sunday Night Football Without Cable Since Sunday Night Football: Cowboys-Steelers airs on NBC, it’s also streamable on web-based streaming cable services, some of which even offer free trials — including DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. You can also livestream the game on …