The New York Times – Music:
The clemency decision by Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee could make it easier for the country star to travel internationally.
Author: Emmanuel Morgan
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American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats
The New York Times – Music:
With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
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Bad Bunny Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
The Latin superstar known for hits including “MIA” and “Me Porto Benito” will perform in February in Santa Clara, Calif.
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‘HIM’ Creators on How the Realities of Pro Football Lend Themselves to Horror
The New York Times – Film:
The realities surrounding the league and the pressures athletes face make the sport ripe for the frightfest “HIM,” its makers say.
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Carrie Underwood’s Lyrical Blitz of the N.F.L.
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.
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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.