The 2023Super Bowlwas one for the ages, witha historic brotherly matchup, anail-biter endingand — of course — amajor pregnancy reveal from a mid-air, singing Rihanna.
Before the Game
Rapper JAY-Z, 53, received a throng of applause around 80 minutes before game time whenhe was shown entering the fieldwith daughterBlue Ivy, 11, matching in black. The rapper, who spearheads the Halftime Show for his Roc Nation label, and Blue Ivy were all smiles as they walked in sync down the field.
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Jordin Sparkswas frantically running the sidelines in her purple feather pantsuit, later struggling to get her ear piece in to perform her duties as a live, in-game host.
2023 Walter Payton Many of the Year winner Dak Prescott— who was honored Thursday for his work running a non-profit aimed at helping those with cancer and struggling with suicide — was in a grey suit roaming the grounds before the game while saying hello to people.
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Michael Strahanwas on the sideline where he intensely watched the Chiefs warm up, before taking on his FOX analyst duties during the game.
At 3:50 p.m., actor and massive Chiefs fanPaul Ruddshowed up on the field with his teenage son Jack. TheAnt-Manstar tapped Jack and said, “Hey, should we get a picture of us?”
Rudd, who donned a baseball hat, sunglasses and a Chiefs jersey, then asked security to show him where his seats are. “I’m turned around,” Rudd said, confused.
Damar Hamlinis shown on the jumbotron holding up a heart to tons of cheers, with the first responders who saved his life after his cardiac arrest during a game in January lined up behind him. The Buffalo Bills safety was all smiles with his sunglasses on.
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Sports agent Rich Paul walked through a non-VIP entrance into the game, looking for his suite with girlfriendAdele. Several fans tried taking photos of the couple, and Paul requested them to stop.
At 4:31p.m., Jordin Sparks was shown interviewing famous NFL momDonna Kelce.TheNo Airsinger and her co-hosts played a game with Donna where she held up each of son’s faces as the crowd cheered for who they thought would win Sunday night’s match-up.
After Kick-Off
Moments after his performance led to tears on the field, a relaxed looking Chris Stapleton searched for an exit with a mini entourage, while holding his sunglasses and a bottle of water.
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At 4:53 p.m., the Eagles scored their first touchdown and the crowd went nuts while chanting the Eagles fight song.
Questlovewas shown sitting in a seat in a box as the crowd cheers. Also enjoying the game was rapper GloRilla, who was seen roaming the main concourse with a woman and a couple guys.
Rihanna’s backup dancers stood in a group, decked out in their Halftime Show costumes, outside the stadium waiting to enter. It got so windy that the trash bags they had wrapped around themselves for added warmth were blowing all over the place.
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After wrapping up her killer halftime show at 6:41 p.m., Rihanna took out her ear piece and looked up at the sky once the show wrapped. She appeared relieved and proud at the same time.
At 6:42 p.m. and moments after Rihanna’s set ended, security ushered everyone off the field to allow field crews to quickly disassemble the stage. Chiefs players jumped right back on the field for the second half, with kicker Harrison Butker — who would later nail the game-winning field goal — leading the way with his helmet on.
Military members were honored and Andy Reid made it a point to pay attention and applaud them for their service.
Singer Adele was shown on the jumbotron in a suite dancing in her seat and smiling at 7:42 p.m.
After the Chiefs won the game, tons ofred and yellow confettihit the ground as the players and their families celebrated on the field. Many of the players and their children made angel wings in the confetti, and the team started a singalong to the Beastie Boys' “Fight For Your Right” to wrap up the 2022-2023 NFL season.
source: people.com
