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The performers for the 2025 Thanksgiving Day NFL halftime shows have been announced. Post Malone, Jack White and Lil Jon are set to take the stage during the three games on Thursday (Nov. 27).
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Malone will perform at the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. White will headline the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers matchup at Ford Field in Detroit, while Lil Jon will appear at the Baltimore Ravens-Cincinnati Bengals game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Posty shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday (Nov. 16), featuring a video of himself in Cowboys gear driving a horned semi truck into Dallas.
“Our big secret’s out! The one and only @postmalone will ring in The Salvation Army’s famous #RedKettleKickoff at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show this Thanksgiving on CBS. Let’s make this a Texas-sized kickoff!” the caption read.
Malone added in the comments, “how bout them cowboys?!!”
In a separate statement, the “I Had Some Help” singer added, “I’m from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”
Detroit native Jack White also announced his performance through Instagram on Sunday, sharing a post showing a blue vinyl album being printed, with the record’s circular label highlighting his halftime show appearance. “Hot off the press,” the caption read.
White’s announcement follows news that fellow Detroit artist Eminem, along with his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg, signed a multi-year partnership with the Lions to executive-produce the team’s Thanksgiving halftime show. Slim Shady and Rosenberg will consult on all aspects of the halftime show’s production and presentation, including talent selection, from 2025 through 2027.
Earlier in the week, it was confirmed that Lil Jon will perform during the Bengals-Ravens Thanksgiving night game. The rapper will also appear at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City earlier that day.
Check out Post Malone and Jack White’s Thanksgiving halftime show announcements below on Instagram.
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For ShopBillboard‘s Game of the Week, the Detroit Lions are headed to Philadelphia to take on the defending Super Bowl champs, the Eagles, for a Sunday Night Football matchup you don’t want to miss. Kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field at 8:20 P.M. ET on NBC, we’ve created a guide to stream the NFC heavyweight matchup online and for free.
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Eagles vs. Lions Game, at a Glance
Date: Nov. 16
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Kickoff: 8:20 P.M. ET
Network: NBC
Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
As of now, the Lions and the Eagles are the most favored NFC teams to make it to the Super Bowl. With a high-powered offense led by Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jared Goff, Detroit continues to be a dominant force with their 6-3 record. However, if there’s one team that can go toe-to-toe with the boys in blue, it’s the Birds.
From Jalen Hurts, to Saquon Barkley, to A.J. Brown, Philly is riddled with talent on both sides of the field. With only two losses in the season, the Eagles have the slight advantage going into Sunday. No matter who wins, these two powerhouse organizations will surely meet again in the postseason.
There’s also one other aspect that both teams have in common, celebrity fans. Kicking off in Philly, we won’t be surprised seeing cameos from Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Questlove, Lil Uzi Vert or Will Smith. On the flip side, Eminem, Jack White and Big Sean have proven to be major stans for their hometown football squad.
For more on the Eagles vs. Lions, keep scrolling to learn about how you can stream the game online.
How to Watch the Eagles vs Lions Game Online for Free
The Eagles vs. Lions game will take place on NBC. If you don’t have cable, you can get access to the channel through live TV streamers, such as DirecTV — which is currently offering a free trial. Below are the best ways to watch NBC online.
DirecTV
A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with NBC for Sunday Night Football games as well as NBA games — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
Sling TV
Sling TV offers the Blue package, which comes with NBC. Blue is one of the most affordable options and comes with more than 40 channels and can be streamed on up to three device at a time. Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from market-to-market.
Fubo
Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch NBC online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to NBC free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).
Hulu + Live TV
For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including NBC). The streaming platform starts at $64.99 per month for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterwards).
And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, which gives you everything within the Hulu library, in addition to exclusive content on ESPN for even more sports coverage.
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With the playoff race getting tighter, the Seahawks and the Rams out of the NFC West are just about equally matched going into Week 11. However, only one team can win the division to secure a playoff spot, so any advantage, like a winning record in the division, would be helpful on the road to Super Bowl XL in San Fransisco.
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On Sunday, Nov. 16, the Seattle Seahawks (7-2) take on the Los Angeles Rams (7-2) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
When Does Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams Game Start?
Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams Online
Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams game broadcasts on Fox, while it livestreams on Sling Blue too. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Seahawks-Rams game online with Sling TV.
How to Watch Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams With Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with Fox, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels.
You can watch local networks such as ABC and NBC (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks, including Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, Fox Sports, FX, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, USA Network, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Seahawks vs. Rams?
It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during the game — such as Seattle Seahawks fans Macklemore, Chris Pratt, Joel McHale, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and others; as well as L.A. Rams fans Snoop Dogg, YG, Alyssa Milano, Magic Johnson, Kendrick Lamar and others. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s at the NFL game.
Starting at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT, Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams broadcast on Fox, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Sunday, Nov. 16.
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Few NFL teams merge culture, community and together quite like the two-time Super Bowl-winning Los Angeles Rams, and SoFi Stadium has become an entertainment mecca each football Sunday.
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Billboard was in the building when the Rams beat the Colts in week 4, and music took center field. Here are seven moments that capture how the Rams continue to redefine what game day can look (and sound) like:
1. VIP Tailgate at CineVita Sets the Game Day Tone
At most stadiums, tailgating means folding chairs and cooler beer. In Inglewood, it means a red carpet and a DJ booth. The CineVita Tailgate is the Rams’ luxury pre-game ritual — a place where locals, celebrities and die-hard fans blend together for one purpose: to celebrate the L.A. Rams. Guests can catch other NFL games on the massive LED screens, play Xbox or trivia for prizes, or lounge on leather couches inside. The pre-game menu honestly tastes like something out of a food festival: loaded potato skins, Ortega taco bars, lemon pepper wings, and a maple-drizzled chicken and waffles station.
2. Mariachi Rams Represents L.A. Culture
Few teams showcase their city’s identity like the Rams do through music. The Mariachi Rams — the NFL’s first-ever mariachi ensemble — have become a fan favorite for the way they blend tradition with modern flair.
“To be the first NFL mariachi ensemble is an absolute honor and a great responsibility,” the group told Billboard. “We might be the first mariachis someone ever sees, so we give it everything every time.”
Their setlist jumps from classics like “El Rey” to mariachi renditions of 2Pac’s “California Love” and Selena’s “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.” “We take contemporary hits and put a mariachi twist on them,” they said. “It honors the genre while paying homage to the pop moments fans love.”
3. SoFi Stadium Turns National Anthem Into a Statement
At SoFi, the national anthem isn’t just tradition; it’s the show opener. Singer/songwriter Madilyn Bailey described it as a career milestone. “Singing the national anthem at a Rams game can now be checked off my bucket list,” she told Billboard. “I’m not originally from Los Angeles, but the second I stepped off my first plane here, I knew this was my city and these were my people.”
Her performance carried a message of ambition that fits the energy of LA. “Everyone in this stadium is chasing something,” she said. “If a girl from a town of a thousand people can find herself singing in front of 70,000, anything is possible.”
4. The Crucial Catch Halftime Brings Rachel Platten to Fight
Each season, the Rams and Cedars-Sinai transform SoFi Stadium into something bigger than football through the NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative, which honors cancer survivors and their families. This year’s ceremony recognized 12 “Crucial Catch Captains,” each representing stories of strength and survival. Among them was linebacker Shaun Dolac, who lost his father to stage four cancer in 2016.
The highlight came at halftime when singer/songwriter Rachel Platten took the field to perform her anthem “Fight Song.” “The energy is unbelievable,” Platten told Billboard. “There are 70,000 people, and you’re feeding off the team’s energy. The Rams scored a touchdown right before I went on, so the whole place was already lit up.”
For Platten, the moment carried a deeper purpose. “It wasn’t about me,” she said. “It was about the survivors and the people supporting them. My mom is a cancer survivor, so I wanted to channel that strength. This performance was service, not perfection.”
5. Loud Luxury Turns SoFi Stadium Into the Club
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Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury brings in club-level energy to SoFi with an electrifying set. “It’s unique because everyone is there for the game first and foremost, so it feels like a chance to win over new fans,” they told Billboard. “Also, playing earlier in the day is definitely a bit of a body shock for both of us since our average bedtime is about 4 a.m.”
Their set bridges the worlds of sports and nightlife. “Fans play a huge role in the game atmosphere,” they said. “Our main goal is to energize the crowd, and if that can influence the game in any way, that’s a win for us.”
6. The Rams Junior Cheerleaders Take Over The Field
Before kick-off, nearly 300 Rams Junior Cheerleaders performed a four-minute routine alongside the official squad, showcasing the team’s dedication to community and youth involvement. The program, which builds confidence and teamwork among kids ages 5 to 14, has become one of the most wholesome traditions on game day.
7. Hollywood Park Extends the Game Day Experience Beyond the Stadium
Even after the final whistle, the energy carries through Hollywood Park. Fans can head to The Meeting Spot for drinks, catch a movie at Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, or experience COSM’s immersive visuals. In American Airlines Plaza, $5 Bud Light specials, face painting and games keep the atmosphere lively through sunset.
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Football merch is getting an upgrade. The National Football League has struck a deal with Lululemon for a new collaboration.
As spotted on Variety, Lululemon is expanding its portfolio beyond the athletic apparel space. This week, the Vancouver, Canada-based label announced a partnership with the NFL. The move is significant for Lululemon, as this is their first-ever licensed merch collection. The drop includes all 32 teams, with pieces for both men and women. Included are some of Lulu’s signature styles, including the Women’s Scuba hooded sweatshirt and the Men’s Steady State crewneck. Developed in conjunction with Fanatics, the “Welcome to the Fam Club” campaign tapped some of the sport’s most influential personalities. Serving as the faces for the launch are the likes of Joe Montana, Ryan Clark, Emmanuel Acho, and more.
Lululemon senior leadership detailed why the collaboration made so much sense in a press statement. “True NFL fans wear their pride. For them, fan gear is more than apparel, it’s a badge of loyalty and a way to instantly connect with a community that is like a family,” said Celeste Burgoyne, President, Americas and Global Guest Innovation, at Lululemon. “We looked to honor that passionate devotion and are thrilled to be part of that ritual found throughout the NFL season.”
The National Football League was as equally excited to offer elevated team merch all backed by Lululemon’s commitment to quality. “Together with Fanatics, we are introducing an elevated collection that redefines modern fan apparel and is uniquely designed for everyday comfort,” said Renie Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, at the NFL. “Lululemon boasts a loyal fan base built on culture, meaningful connections and innovation, qualities that thoroughly reflect the NFL.”
The collection is live — cop your team’s elevated fan gear now.
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Ever since it was announced that Puerto Rican superstar and Grammy award-winning artist, Bad Bunny, would be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, MAGA country has been doing the most in their attempt to get him replaced before the big game. But their efforts have just suffered the ultimate setback, as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “Nah.”
According to Newsweek, Roger Goodell made it loud and clear that the global superstar would indeed be headlining the halftime show come Feb. 8, 2026, regardless of what some racist folk out there are demanding (he didn’t say that last part). While this led to anger and resentment from the MAGA cult on social media, they can at least take solace in knowing that they’ll have that extraordinary Turning Point USA counter show during the Super Bowl halftime show that’s rumored to feature the likes of Kid Rock and Lana Trump.
Should be a helluva show (LMAO).
Goodell doesn’t look like he’ll be losing any sleep over his decision, as he let everyone know where he stands on the issue.
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Defending the choice, Goodell said during a news conference: “The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny. It’s carefully thought through. I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism. It’s pretty hard to do when you have literally hundreds of millions of people that are watching.” He cited the importance of reflecting a global audience and commended Bad Bunny as “one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world.”
Naturally, the decision didn’t go over too well with “conservative Christian” MAGA members, and they took to social media not only to slam Goodell and Bad Bunny, but even invoke a little religion while at it.
TPUSA Live host Jon Root said on X in a comment with over 2,200 views and 41 likes: “NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said they won’t reconsider replacing Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl Halftime performer & went as far as saying his inclusion & performance will be a ‘unified moment’… Again, no one wants to watch a subtitled Super Bowl Halftime show, from a dude that dresses in drag, makes demonic music, & who stated he wouldn’t perform in the US anymore because of ICE deporting illegal immigrants. TPUSA’s All-American Halftime Show is gonna blow the Bad Bunny’s ratings out of the water.”
We swear those people think any music that comes from Black or Brown artists are “demonic” in nature. We get why they would say that about Lil Nas X, but artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé and now Bad Bunny? Come on, b.
What do y’all think about Roger Goodell standing on business when it comes to Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Travis Hunter is currently living his best life after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars and marrying his fiancée, Leanna Del Fuente, but as expected, the haters had plenty to say.
Hunter, the Jaguars’ newly drafted offense/defence specialist, put a bow on what many would consider a fantastic month by tying the knot to his longtime girlfriend.
Hunter, 22, and De La Fuente, 23, began their love story when they met at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and it continued throughout his 3-year college stint in Colorado. It didn’t take long for them to seal the deal after their engagement in February 2024.
Along with her very expensive rock on her finger, Hunter wasn’t done blessing his now wife with gifts. Videos of the wide receiver and cornerback unveiling a black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800, worth more than $200,000, as a gift to his bride, went viral on X, formerly Twitter timelines.
Other clips show Hunter with his new wife celebrating their nuptials, and another of him dancing with his bride while flashing the biggest grin on the planet.
Haters Were Hating On Travis Hunter Getting Married
But with the bliss, of course, comes the unnecessary vitriol of the man just being happy to be married.
“travis hunter actually married that girl *laughing emojis,” one post on X read.
Another hating ass comment read, “Bag Secured. Look at that GRIN on him. #TravisHunter got the stripper a ring AND a G-Wagon just to show everyone he’s all in on her. What could possibly go wrong?”
Someone on Instagram went as far as to write Kanye West, also known as Ye, entire verse from “Gold Digger” under a post.
Some came to the defense of the newly married couple.
Exactly.
We’re sending our best wishes to Travis Hunter and De La Fuente.
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Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, addressed a question regarding why he elected to forgo visiting the White House with his teammates. Jalen Hurts fielded a question regarding why he skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump, but did so in a respectful, if succinct, manner.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that while addressing reporters at the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday (May 20), Jalen Hurts cleared the air on why he didn’t join the Eagles in their White House visit in honor of winning Super Bowl LIX.
“I wasn’t available,” Hurts said. “I don’t think that’s pertinent. Everyone who went and was available, they seemed to enjoy themselves.”
A.J. Brown was a bit more elaborate on why he didn’t attend the visit with his team.
“I had a personal reason I was dealing with that day,” Brown shared. “It wasn’t about politics or who is in office or anything. I just had something personal going on with my family.”
The outlet wrote that around 30 players met with President Trump, who delivered glowing remarks praising Hurts’ performance. Other players shared with the media that they skipped the visits due to prior commitments or personal family matters.
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After winning the Super Bowl, key Eagles players like Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown skipped the White House visit with President Trump. If standing on business were a person, it would be Jalen Hurts.
The invite was technically optional, but once fans found out who skipped, the internet lit up fast. Jalen Hurts went viral quick after he gave a weird response when asked about the visit, then his people came out saying he had “scheduling conflicts.” But once NBC and BBC dropped the full list, it was obvious this wasn’t just a calendar mix-up — it was a message.
A lot of folks online saw it as a quiet protest and showed love to the players who stood on their beliefs. “You dropped your crown, kings,” one fan tweeted. Another said, “Huge props to them for standing up for themselves and their beliefs, go Eagles!” At the same time, people weren’t shy about calling out the players who did show up. Some fans were disappointed that none of the white teammates stood in solidarity. And Saquon Barkley caught some heat too — he’s Black and still went, which had people confused and even a little hurt. “Disappointing,” one person wrote, “but proud of the ones who took a stand regardless.”
What was supposed to be a simple celebration turned into a bigger conversation. It wasn’t just about football anymore — it was about who’s really riding for what they believe in. The whole situation put a spotlight on race, unity, and the role athletes play in standing up — or not — when it really counts.
Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Super Bowl LIX champs the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday (April 28), where he took the opportunity to once again lash out at Taylor Swift. The President took his latest swipe at the pop star during the visit when he lauded the Eagles for their commanding 40-22 win in February over the Kansas City Chiefs.
“It was an incredible game. A little surprising, but right from the beginning of the first quarter of the big game, which I was there I watched in person,” said Trump before adding a diss aimed at the billionaire pop superstar who is, of course, dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. “I was there along with Taylor Swift, how did that work out? How did that one work out?”
Trump, the first sitting President to attend the NFL championship game, has made a habit of lashing out at world-beating pop star, including on the night of the Super Bowl, when he wrote, “The only one who had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving.”
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While Swift was met with some audible boos from the crowd when she was shown on the jumbotron that night, Trump’s latest comments come on the eve of the 100-day mark of his second term in office at a time when, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll 45% of those polled gave him an “F” for how he’s handled things so far, compared to just 23% giving him an “A.”
Trump’s overall approval rating is 42%, which stands as the second-worst approval rating for any president at the 100-day mark in the past 80 years, bested only by the 41% lodged by Trump during his first term; in a different Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll, his approval rating was ahistoricallylow 39%. And while Trump promised to fix the economy on day one and lower the nation’s debt by slashing government agencies, his onerous across-the-board tariffs and DOGE-led mass firings have resulted in a 39% approval rating to date on his handling of the economy, a new low for Trump.
As is his wont, Trump lashed out in all-caps at the dismal poll numbers, decrying them as “FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS” and saying that they should be “investigated for ELECTION FRAUD!”
The White House visit is a tradition for some championship teams, but a number of prominent players skipped Monday’s event, including QB Jalen Hurts, as well as star players A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Brandon Graham and six others; the Eagles turned down a visit to the White House after winning their first Super Bowl in 2018 during Trump’s first term.
