NFL fans are going to be ACTIVE on Fan Duel and DraftKings this weekend. A new report highlights 50.4 million adults in the United States will bet on the Super Bowl. According to ESPN, the amount wagered will be approximately $16 billion.
The number of betters is up 61%, notably due to the launch of sportsbooks in states like Kansas, Ohio, and Maryland. The amount set to be wagered is double last year’s estimates.
The wagering totals include wagers placed with licensed sportsbooks, criminal bookmakers, and casually amongst friends.
Showing how much the views on sports betting have changed, the game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, a venue with a sportsbook in the building. BetMGM is in the stadium and will be available to ticket holders only.
Rihanna is reportedly considering going on a massive tour after her highly anticipated Super Bowl performance. The singer will be headlining the halftime show for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The performance will be Rihanna’s first concert since 2016 when she went on tour after the release of ANTI.
“There has been a lot of talk among people in the know, especially in the last week or two, that Rihanna is gearing up to announce a tour,” one insider told The NY Post. “It seems to be more than just hearsay at this point.” Another added: “Even some members of Rihanna’s team have been kept in the dark. It’s all a big secret, from the details of her halftime show to what’s next — if anything.”
HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 24: Recording artist Rihanna performs onstage during CBS RADIOs third annual We Can Survive, presented by Chrysler, at the Hollywood Bowl on October 24, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc.)
Despite her upcoming performance, Rihanna previously stated that she had no interest in performing for the NFL. Speaking with Vogue in 2019, she cited the treatment of Colin Kaepernick and others who the league blacklisted for protesting police brutality. “I couldn’t dare do that. For what? Who gains from that?” she said at the time. “Not my people. I just couldn’t be a sellout. I couldn’t be an enabler. There’s things within that organization that I do not agree with at all, and I was not about to go and be of service to them in any way.”
If Rihanna does go on tour in 2023, she’d likely rival Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in popularity. Tickets for the “Break My Soul” singer’s run of concerts have proven difficult for fans to get their hands on. When they went on sale to the general public in the U.K. on Tuesday, millions of fans flocked to Ticketmaster’s queue. In a press statement, Live Nation shared that fan demand for the U.S. shows exceeded available seats by over 800%. “It is still expected that the majority of interested fans will not be able to get tickets,” they said. “Demand drastically exceeds supply.” Be on the lookout for tour information from Rihanna following her Super Bowl performance on Sunday.
Adele says that she’s going to Super Bowl LVII, but only to watch Rihanna’s halftime show performance. The iconic U.K. singer shared her excitement for the show during one of her Weekends with Adele Vegas concerts at Ceasar’s Palace this week.
“I’m going just for Rihanna!” Adele said, before adding, “I don’t give a freaking flying fuck.” The Super Bowl will kick off on Sunday, February 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking on Jalen Hurts and the Philidelphia Eagles.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Adele performs at Genting Arena on March 29, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
This week wasn’t the first time that Adele has shared her love for Rihanna. Back in 2018, she penned a tribute to the singer in honor of her placement on Time‘s 100 Most Influential People.
“I actually can’t remember the first time I met Rihanna; I was probably numb from the shock of it,” Adele said at the time. The Grammy winner continued in her piece: “Whenever I’ve met her, she’s been the most gracious, loyal and funny goofball of an icon. She glows like when someone’s taken a picture with a flash and you’re dazed for a few minutes after. But it’s also very clear in that glow that she genuinely doesn’t give a f–k; she’s fearless and full of all the right kind of attitude to be everything that she is and will be forever.”
Rihanna has yet to announce a setlist for the highly-anticipated performance. However, last week, players for the Eagles named their favorite songs from the singer. Among the selections were “What’s My Name,” “Umbrella,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” and “FourFiveSeconds.” There have further been rumors circulating that Rihanna is planning a massive North American tour later in 2023. If true, she’ll be hitting Europe the following year. “She has her North American dates ready to announce for 2023 after the Super Bowl. It will be a matter of time before she announces European dates for 2024,” a source recently revealed to The Sun. Check out Adele’s comments on Rihanna below. The 2023 Super Bowl airs on Fox Sunday, February 12 at 6:30 PM, ET.
Rihanna bumps heavy on the Philadelphia Eagles playlist these days, and the team’s players recently revealed their favorite songs from her. Moreover, they include classic from both her early days and some of her more recent catalog. Of course, saying “recent” barely means anything in this convo, as her fans have begged her to drop for years. Still, that didn’t hamper excitement for her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. As such, everyone from casual fans to die-hards and athletes alike are reminiscing on her catalog ahead of the big show.
SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: In this image released on November 9, Rihanna attends Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video at Allied Studios on November 08, 2022 in Simi Valley, California; and broadcast on November 9, 2022. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Imagesfor Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video)
Furthermore, the Eagles recently clinched their Super Bowl spot in a blowout win against the San Francisco 49ers. Overall, each player chose their fighter when it came to Rihanna’s catalog. Some of the picks include “What’s My Name,” “Umbrella,” “Rude Boy,” “Work,” and “FourFiveSeconds.” However, out of all the tracks, “Umbrella” is the most popular pick amongst the Eagles. Valid pick, though plenty of players also shouted out “What’s My Name.” Also, they sang some of the iconic melodies, shouting “Oh, na na, what’s my name?” and “You can stand under my umbrella (ella, ella, eh eh).”
Still, some players thought they all needed some vocal work. “That’s probably the only song they know and they sounded terrible,” an Eagle remarked. Regardless, their energy was on point, yet probably didn’t match the sheer volume with which people will scream those anthems at the show. In fact, recent reports indicate that RiRi might be bringing the spectacle on the road in a tour. Many people are calling this a “Ri-naissance,” not to be confused with the other in-demand tour by Beyoncé. “She has her North American dates ready to announce for 2023 after the Super Bowl,” a source told The Sun.
The ANTI WORLD TOUR was Rihanna’s seventh concert tour started from March 12, 2016 to November 27, 2016 with 3 Legs, 75 shows, and grossed $134.12 million. pic.twitter.com/U1zk15KKmi
“It will be a matter of time before she announces European dates for 2024,” they continued. “[Rihanna’s] plan is to set up mini residencies in major cities rather than visit multiple places.” Do you have a favorite Rihanna song you’d sing your heart out to at her show? Let us know what it is in the comments down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest on Rihanna, her Super Bowl halftime show, and what happens to the Philadelphia Eagles.
It’s Rihanna’s world, we’re just living in it. Since the initial announcement of her earning the coveted Super Bowl Halftime show spot last September, the Navy has been eagerly awaiting the Barbadian singer’s return to the stage.
As it turns out, that may not be the only performance she puts on this year. According to The Sun, the Bad Gal could be heading out on a North American tour later in 2023. This would allegedly be followed by a trip across the pond to entertain more audiences next year.
“She has her North American dates ready to announce for 2023 after the Super Bowl. It will be a matter of time before she announces European dates for 2024,” a source tells the outlet.
Additionally, they note that “[Rihanna’s] plan is to set up mini residencies in major cities rather than visit multiple places.”
The last time the “Needed Me” hitmaker gave us an album was in 2016. The arrival of ANTI was subsequently followed by a legendary tour. Of course, the Savage X Fenty creator hasn’t made any project announcements just yet. However, if she’s heading out on the road again, it wouldn’t be unlikely to see her drop something.
Rihanna is seen during the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022/2023 on February 25, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)
Interestingly, insiders say that Rihanna is seeking a “short and sweet” return to her singing career. This is because she has so much on her plate between her lingerie brand as well as Fenty Beauty and Skin.
Aside from all the rumours, paparazzi cameras have also caught the 34-year-old working hard in the studio lately. Most of her energy is currently going toward preparing for her quickly approaching concert. This is leading fans to believe it will surely be the performance of a lifetime.
2023 has only just begun, but it’s already shaping up to be huge for Rihanna. Fans are undeniably eager to see her return to the stage later this month. On top of that, they could also witness her taking home her first Oscar in the coming weeks.
Late last month, the mother of one earned a nomination alongside Tems and Ryan Coogler for their work on “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Check out the full list of nods here, and let us know if you’d attend the Bad Gal’s rumoured upcoming tour in the comments.
Saweetie has had a quiet year so far, but the Bay Area rapper is set to make a splash as she confirms her first big performance of the year will be at the Super Bowl — although, rather than playing at the big game itself (that’s Rihanna), her concert will be a virtual one within the popular Roblox platform.
According to Billboard, the Saweetie Super Bowl Concert will be a free show on Roblox presented by Intuit premiering on February 10 at 7:00 ET. It will re-air every hour on the hour until February 12. The set will be fully motion-captured and “family-friendly” according to Warner Music Group, which recently launched its Rhythm City partnership with Roblox. A screenshot provided by WMG shows what Saweetie’s in-game avatar will look like as she performs in a virtual “Intuit Stadium” (IRL, the Intuit Arena is currently under construction in Inglewood, California, and will be the home of the Los Angeles Clippers).
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Meanwhile, Saweetie, who debut album Pretty Bitch Music has been one of hip-hop’s most anticipated through a string of delays, will continue to branch out in 2023. She’s billed to appear as herself in an upcoming episode of Peacock’s Bel-Air, and has been teasing new music as a follow-up to her six-song EP The Single Life.
We’re unsure what Rihanna has in store for her big Super Bowl performance, but a source says she’s been “killing it” in rehearsals. In less than two weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off for the NFL title, but it isn’t just the game everyone is talking about. Since it was announced that Rihanna would be this year’s halftime performer, there has been speculation regarding what the show will look like.
It was also rumored that Rihanna was filming her halftime experience for a forthcoming documentary. This would be much like Jennifer Lopez did for her Super Bowl performance or how Beyoncé chronicled her Coachella concert. The upcoming halftime display marks Rihanna’s epic return to the stage after taking time to focus on her other business ventures and motherhood.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)
PEOPLE spoke with a source close to Rihanna, who shared that the superstar is ready to show the world what she and her team have come up with. “She is ready for the Super Bowl,” the person revealed. “She is rehearsing right now. She’s very excited, ready and focused. She can’t wait to kill it.”
For years, Rih’s fans have been begging her to release another album. Instead, she’s mapped her way into billionaire status through her Fenty brand. Additionally, she and boyfriend A$AP Rocky welcomed their baby boy into the world. Further, the reclusive couple has reportedly been soaking up parenthood in all its glory.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Rihanna celebrates the launch of Fenty Beauty at ULTA Beauty on March 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna)
“Last year was the most amazing year for her. She took a long break to focus on her baby boy,” the source further stated. Rihanna has yet to share her son’s name. “She is obsessed with him and feels fortunate that she has been able to slow down and just be a mom.”
Josh Sills, an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, is now facing some very serious charges ahead of the Super Bowl. According to TMZ, Sills was recently indicted on kidnapping and rape charges. Overall, this is huge news given the fact the Super Bowl is in 10 days.
Officials have stated that Sills was being investigated for an alleged incident that occurred in Ohio back in December of 2019. As per the report, Sills allegedly engaged in non-consensual sex and additionally kept the woman against her wishes.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Josh Sills (61) protects his zone during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins, on Saturday, August 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Josh Sills Going Forward
Although these are some pretty massive chargers, the Eagles have yet to issue a response. For now, it seems like they are waiting for more information, especially given the circumstances. Moreover, it is important to note that Sills is currently a rookie reserve lineman, which means it is uncertain as to what his status will be for next Sunday.
For now, Sills will have to continue cooperating with officials as the case moves forward. On February 16th, Sills will be going t court, which just so happens to be days following the big game.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Josh Sills (61) looks on during training camp on August 7, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
If you have followed the team this season, you know Sills hasn’t played much. He got playing time in one game, and that was it. However, he still remains on the roster. Now, the Eagles will have to answer for signing him despite the investigation that had been ongoing.
This is still very much a developing story. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NFL world. Also, let us know what you think of all this, in the comments below.
Ahead of the Super Bowl next month, Uber Eats unleashed their new ad for their ‘Uber One’ membership.
Three people attempt to pitch Diddy an ad, but appear to be unsuccessful. The camera cuts back to the media mogul wearing sunglasses and a stern expression before his bodyguard hilariously notes that “Diddy don’t do jingles.”
“No, of course not, it’s not a jingle,” the woman replies.
“It’s one song for Uber One,” another man adds off-screen.
“Right. Of course. Diddy doesn’t do jingles,” she says again. “We just want a hit though.”
Thankfully, his bodyguard notes, “Diddy does do hits.”
“We’ll take a hit,” she responds.
Diddy finally cracks a big smile, showing off his pearly teeth. “Diddy is excited,” the guard points out in a deadpan voice.
The rapper then accepts a call, where he instructs the person on the other end to “meet me at the studio.” If there is an actual song in the works, we’d love to hear how Diddy’s non-jingle (totally not) works out.
“Watch Diddy not do a jingle,” the text reads with the date of the football game.
The timing of this ad and the look on Diddy’s face the entire time is truly the best part of this. It’s something you just have to see to understand. Watch Diddy’s Uber One ad above.
Jason Derulo has broken his foot just two weeks prior to his performance for the NFL TikTok Tailgate at Super Bowl LVII. TMZ reports that the singer is left walking with a cane after suffering the injury during a game of basketball, earlier this month. Derulo went up for a rebound but landed awkwardly on another player’s foot.
Regardless, Derulo still intends to perform on Super Bowl Sunday. The “Wiggle” singer has reportedly opted against getting surgery and instead is getting stem cell injections. He’s also engaging in daily physical therapy.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Jason Derulo performs live at The Met Philadelphia on July 04, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Welcome America, Inc.)
The NFL announced Derulo as the headliner for the event, last week.
“Super Bowl LVII! Can’t wait to be a part of the TikTok Tailgate and put on an incredible show. It’s the countdown! Let’s go!” Derulo said in a statement at the time.
Derulo will be joined by The Black Keys at the event. They reacted to the news in a statement released by the NFL as well.
“Words can’t express how honored and excited we are to have been asked by the NFL to join the Super Bowl festivities and perform at the TikTok Tailgate party,” the Black Keys said. “As longtime football fans, we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off Super Bowl Sunday. See you in Arizona.”
Super Bowl LVII will kick off on February 12 with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philidelphia Eagles competing. It will be the third year the NFL has partnered with TikTok for the event.
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