The New York Times – Music:
To customize the musical opener for week after week of “Sunday Night Football,” Underwood rattles through dozens of versions in a marathon recording session.
Author: Emmanuel Morgan
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The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
The New York Times – Music:
Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.
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Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts
The New York Times – Music:
H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.
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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Will Put Gollum Center Stage
The New York Times – Film:
Andy Serkis, who played the creature in the trilogy, will direct and star in “The Hunt for Gollum,” an expansion of the fantasy epic scheduled for 2026.
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F1: Organizers Hope Music Puts the Miami in the Miami Grand Prix
The New York Times – Music:
The entertainment lineup for this weekend’s Formula 1 race has been infused with Latin music and nightclub-like electronic beats.
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The Sean Combs Saga Is Catnip for Pop Culture Podcasts
The New York Times – Music:
The raids of Combs’s homes have been a primary topic on podcasts and radio shows that cover the Black entertainment world.
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LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson Drops New Song With NLE Choppa As NCAA Tournament Starts
The New York Times – Music:
The sophomore guard is prepping collaborations with hip-hop heavyweights like Lil Wayne and NLE Choppa as she helps L.S.U. defend its basketball title in the N.C.A.A. tournament.
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Joel Embiid Wants the African Diaspora to Flourish Onscreen
The New York Times – Film:
“I’ve always been passionate about storytelling,” said the N.B.A. star, whose production studio will create a documentary about Memphis Depay’s success on the Dutch soccer team.
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Wu-Tang Clan Announces Las Vegas Residency
The New York Times – Music:
The first four concert dates will begin with Super Bowl weekend in February.