Eight-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl LVII, the NFL announced today as the organization released the pregame entertainment line-up. Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and producer Babyface , a 12-time Grammy winner, will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Abbot Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Oscar-winning CODA actor Troy Kotsur will perform the national anthem in American Sign Language, with Colin Denny, a member of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, signing “America the Beautiful” and Justin Miles will signing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Also as part of the pregame show, the U.S. Navy will conduct a flyover of Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium during the national anthem to commemorate 50 years of women flying in the service. As previously announced, Rihanna will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The show … [Read more...] about Chris Stapleton, Babyface and Sheryl Lee Ralph Topline Super Bowl LVII Pregame Show
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Babyface Surprised by Super Bowl Gig, Plans to Pay Tribute to His Mom
TMZ.com Babyface will be belting out "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVII next month … and the R&B legend tells us he never expected in a million years he'd be tapped for the honor. TMZ Hip Hop chopped it up with Babyface shortly after the NFL and Roc Nation's Tuesday morning announcement, and he was already predicting he'll be a frazzled mess leading up to game day -- but he still plans on giving the millions of viewers an honest performance that showcases his talents!!! Face knows he's got big shoes to fill ... the late Ray Charles ’ rendition of 'ATB' -- performed at the World Series in 2001 -- is immortalized in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and is a radio staple every 4th of July. He says the song speaks to his soul melodically, so he plans on putting together one of his classic Babyface arrangements -- and adds he'll even have some divine inspiration. Shine The Light On What's making the once in a lifetime performance … [Read more...] about Babyface Surprised by Super Bowl Gig, Plans to Pay Tribute to His Mom
‘Power Slap: Road To The Title’ Generates Controversy Online By Concussion Specialist: “What’s Next, Who Can Survive A Stabbing?”
The new TBS show Power Slap: Road to the Title is generating controversy on social media because its sole premise is to watch men and women slap each other – sometimes to the point of unconsciousness. A video tweet by Dr. Chris Nowinski, a neuroscientist and founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, has garnered more than 15 million views after showing a particularly disturbing moment from show, hosted and created by UFC president Dana White . In the first few minutes of the program that debuted Wednesday, a contestant named Chris Kennedy is literally knocked to the ground after the first slap by opponent Chris Thomas. It takes a few beats before Kennedy, who shows the tell tale signs of a concussion by clenching his arms and fists, regains consciousness after hearing a doctor tell him what happened. “Got knocked out doing what, was I fighting?” replies Kennedy. “This is so sad,” Nowinski tweets. “Note the fencing posture with the first brain injury. He may … [Read more...] about ‘Power Slap: Road To The Title’ Generates Controversy Online By Concussion Specialist: “What’s Next, Who Can Survive A Stabbing?”