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In case you somehow missed it — and given that he's the biggest pop star on the planet right now, that's very unlikely — you already know that Bad Bunny is set to make history tonight—Sunday, February 8—as the first solo Latin artist and Spanish-language headliner to take the Super Bowl halftime stage.

News that the reggaeton icon would join the illustrious ranks of Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Lady Gaga and more as the official Super Bowl halftime show performer was exciting enough already. But that thrill got a considerable boost after last weekend's Grammys ceremony, where the Puerto Rico-born crooner took home the Album of the Year award for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, marking the first time a Spanish-language album won in the coveted category. (In 2023, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti was the first Spanish album to ever be nominated for Album of the Year, but he lost to Harry Styles.)

And though there was some backlash to Bad Bunny's headlining gig, with an alternative halftime show put together by the right-wing organization Turning Point USA, the vibes are largely positive going into Sunday's big show. The 31-year-old singer—born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—told Telemundo: “I am a little bit nervous, anxious, happy. I can’t wait for Sunday to come around. It’s been two strange weeks. I’ve tried to relax and not think too much about the show on Sunday. I’m trying to enjoy it.”

Details about the milestone performance have understandably been kept under wraps, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate. From song lineup to special guests, here's what we're thinking will go down at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show.

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What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Okay, so we already know who is performing at this year's halftime show; now we just need to find out exactly what he will be performing. The artist himself revealed that narrowing down his hits-filled setlist to fit the allocated amount of performing time (more on that in a bit) was an arduous task.

“That was tough,” Bad Bunny told Access. “Even for my shows, like on tour, it was hard. It was hard to pick a whole set list of, I don’t know, 30 songs or 40. So imagine for 13 minutes. It was very hard. The selection process was very intense.”

However, the all-Spanish set will undoubtedly feature many of the performer's biggest chart-topping hits, which span Latin trap, reggaeton, pop and R&B genres. We're expecting to hear Bad Bunny songs like:

• "Dákiti" (feat. Jhay Cortez, off the album El Último Tour Del Mundo)
• "Me Porto Bonito" (feat. Chencho Corleone, off the album Un Verano Sin Ti)
• "Tití Me Preguntó" (off the album Un Verano Sin Ti)
• "NUEVAYOL" (off the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos)
• "LA CANCIÓN" (feat. J Balvin, off the album Oasis)
• "Baile Inolvidable" (off the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos)
• "DTMF" (off the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos)
• "I Like It" (off Cardi B's album Invasion of Privacy)
• "Safaera" (feat. Ñengo Flow, off the album YHLQMDLG)
• "Mónaco" (off the album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana)
• "La Mudanza" (off the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos)

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Shakira and Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show in 2020.

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What special guests will join Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

No official announcements have been made regarding who will be joining Benito onstage during Sunday's big gig, but rumors have been swirling, especially as it's become a bit of a tradition over the years for high-profile special guests to accompany the headliner. (Remember when Coldplay brought out not only Bruno Mars but also Beyoncé back in 2016?)

Predictions include proud Puerto Rican performers like Jennifer Lopez (with whom Bad Bunny collaborated on the 2018 song and music video "Te Guste") and Daddy Yankee, the latter of whom collaborated with Benito on tracks like "Vuelve," "La Santa," and "X Última Vez." There's also the possibility of an onstage reunion with Colombian superstar Shakira— Bad Bunny previously made a cameo during her and Lopez's lively halftime performance in 2020.

Cardi B is also a good possibility — the rap icon collaborated with both Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin on the 2018 mega-hit "I Like It," which will likely be part of the Super Bowl set list on Sunday. A similarly major cameo would be Drake, who featured on the reggaeton singer's 2018 track "Mía."

While all of the above is purely speculative at this point, we do already have confirmation on Sunday's pregame performers: Charlie Puth will sing the U.S. national anthem, Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful.”

Related: Super Bowl LX Performers Send Message Before Bad Bunny's Halftime Show

Bad Bunny performs during his "Most Wanted" tour in New York City.

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How long will Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show be?

The Super Bowl halftime show is typically between 12 and 15 minutes long and Benito has already teased that fans can expect 13 minutes of high-energy singing and dancing from him on Sunday evening. The set will feature a medley of songs from the performer, which he has described as "a huge party" highlighting his Latin musical heritage.

What time is Bad Bunny performing at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Obviously, the start time of the Super Bowl LX halftime show is contingent on the football game itself, given that the musical number takes place after the first two quarters of the game. Kickoff gets things going at 6:30 p.m. ET, so it's likely that Bad Bunny will hit the stage sometime between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Bad Bunny performs in Puerto Rico. Where will Bad Bunny perform the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

As with the big NFL championship game itself, the Super Bowl LX halftime show will be performed at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8.

How to watch Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Headlined by Bad Bunny, the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will air live on NBC and Telemundo (en Español). It will also stream on Peacock and the NFL+ app.

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Bad Bunny is poised to have one of the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl history, but will he surpass the viewership of a hip-hop legend?

Since the announcement of Bad Bunny as the headliner of the Super Bowl LX halftime show, there has been much excitement among fans who see his presence as a cultural milestone. However, some critics have pushed back against the choice, turning the performance into one of the most talked‑about in recent Super Bowl history.

Nonetheless, viewership is expected to be at an all-time high as the entertainer's fans, combined with curiosity seekers, tune in. But will he surpass the numbers of the headliner of Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar?

In 2025, Lamar had a total viewership of 133.5M for his halftime performance. This ranked him at the top of all performers before him, landing him squarely at the number one spot according to Billboard.

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In 2025, Lamar performed a lengthy set peppered with some of his most recognizable songs. Per NBC4 New York, the setlist included, ""GNX" trailer, "squabble up," "HUMBLE," "DNA," "euphoria," and "man at the garden." Additionally he performed "peekaboo," "luther" featuring SZA, "All the Stars" featuring SZA, "Not Like Us," and "tv off."

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The entertainer also brought out a series of guest stars to complete his set. They included Samuel L. Jackson, Mustard, and Serena Williams.

However, this wasn't his first time on the big stage. In 2022, he performed alongside Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Dr. Dre, as part of a historic, all-star hip-hop lineup.

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PR Newswire reported that just like Lamar's performance, Bad Bunny's halftime show could have a significant impact on viewership.

Owen Eagan, a Senior Lecturer at Emerson College, stated, "In a constantly evolving social, cultural, and political landscape, these survey results show the impact that popular music can have on young audiences and in changing people's views on notable social issues. More importantly, these findings demonstrate that Bad Bunny's music could play a significant role in engaging key audiences around emerging social issues that impact individuals in Puerto Rico and beyond."

Super Bowl LX airs Sunday, February 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Bad Bunny's halftime show begins immediately after the second quarter ends and before the third quarter begins.

Brad Arnold turned an algebra class into a creative detour, setting aside the required work to write lyrics that later became 3 Doors Down’s signature song.

In 2022, Arnold told Songwriting Magazine that the spark for “Kryptonite” came during a creative writing class in his senior year of high school in South Mississippi. By the time algebra rolled around, he was focused on finishing lyrics that would evolve into one of 3 Doors Down’s signature songs.

“I wrote that song in high school algebra class. I was a senior in high school in South Mississippi and algebra was right after lunch," Arnold explained.

"Right before lunch, I had a creative writing class. I really wasn’t very good in English class – the proper rules of English – but I was really good at creative writing. I wasn’t really good at math either."

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"After the creative writing class there was a break and then math. I hated math and would just sit there and write every day," he continued.

"I would write lyrics all the time in that class. I barely passed. So Kryptonite was one of the songs that I wrote in there one day."

"Kryptonite" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard chart on November 11, 2000. The band wouldn't hit the Top 10 again until three years later, in April 2003 with the song "When I'm Gone," and in November with "Here Without You."

Arnold died on February 7, 2026. He was 47. The musician first revealed a diagnosis of stage four kidney cancer on May 7, 2025, via Instagram.

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The band subsequently shared a post on Instagram with details of Arnold's corageous cancer battle and his many accomplishments.

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"With his beloved wife Jennifer [Sanderford] and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer," the social media post read.

"As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending a post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners. Brad's songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s," the post continued.

The post concluded, "The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and kindly asks that their privacy be respected. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered."

While I have many questions for Joe Hunter as we sit down in Fiji, he has plenty of them already going through his head. We're only two weeks removed from the finale of Survivor 48 when, despite constant claims that he was the frontrunner in the latter half of the game, he only received one jury vote. This has left the 46-year-old in admittedly a confusing headspace, as he tries to figure out what went awry for him to quickly course-correct in his second season. Fortunately, the fire captain's not planning to douse his previous game completely. Indeed, as we talk through the competition, the kindhearted Joe is eager to work with just about everybody this season. The same cannot be said, however, for the two people who know him the most, who just, as he puts it, "pantsed him on national television."

Read on for my interview with Joe, and check in with Parade daily for interviews with this season's contestants and other tidbits. Survivor 50 premieres on Feb. 25 with a three-hour episode on CBS.

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Survivor 50 interview with Joe Hunter

The past month has probably been a whirlwind for you, to say the least. You've been simultaneously reliving Survivor 48 through watching the episodes and finding out a bit more about what actually happened on the island. And you're also getting prepared to go on Survivor 50. So what has your headspace been in the midst of existing in both timelines?
I mean, it's unreal. Because you're dealing with just profound gratitude being part of 48, being a part of the Survivor family, and all everything that comes along with it. And it's moving at lightning pace. And then you get to the finale, but then you basically watch it live. I mean, people don't understand. For me, it's fresh. I'm seeing things I've never seen before, conversations. And so that real time, like you said, then you're like, "Wait a minute. What?" You would think, when you watch the finale, I know what happens. No big deal. But it's almost like, "Wow." I need some time, because I didn't really know what happened. All of a sudden, we're leaving for 50, which is this amazing, nervous, excited energy that you're trying to funnel.

Let's talk about how you left the island the last time you were here. Because, from our perspective, it seemed like you had played this dominant game, only to find out on Day 26 that the jury is looking in a completely different direction. How are you trying to analyze that as you're approaching your second season, especially considering, as you mentioned, all the things that're being revealed to you through the edit?
I mean, it's brutal, because you live in this state of confusion. Because when I look at all of it going back, when I look at these confessionals and I look at exit interviews, I get blamed for a lot of people leaving. If you look at a lot of those interviews, they're like, "Why are you in Ponderosa?" "Joe, Joe, Joe." You look at the confessionals, "We've got to get Joe out. He's head of this thing. Joe, Joe, Joe." And I'm like, "Okay, that's great!" And then you see the end result of one vote. 

I don't feel that I bombed the final Tribal. I mean, obviously, you can do things better. I don't think it was a complete failure. So what happened? I think that's going to be a question that's going to take me a long time to figure out. 

So it leaves you in the state of now what? Because on one hand, you got to the end; you can't deny that. But you didn't win. So it's like, what do you? It's truly a challenging, challenging spot, but a blessing now. But it's really difficult. You didn't get a printout of your mistakes. "Okay, here's the exact list. Do these differently." I can tell you what I think. 

Please!
Okay, so first and foremost, I think in any result that you didn't win, I look at it like I made it to the Super Bowl, but I just didn't win the game. So you don't want to change everything, but it starts with accountability. I want to be the one who goes instead of blaming everybody else, Jeff, or the island, or all these things. I obviously did or didn't do something the jury wanted or didn't want. I did that. So I've just got to own that. That's on me. And I think how I fix that moving forward, yes, is if I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to be in front of the jury again — oh my God, how epic that would be. Instead of focusing on what they're asking, focus on the why? Why are they asking this question? So then I can give them what they want.

During our exit interview, we discussed your desire to play with honesty and loyalty in Season 48. And you had said that you wanted to play in a way that made your family proud, which you succeeded in doing. But you also said, "If I get a chance to go out again, and there's a different vibe on that beach, I'm gonna change it up." We are back on the beach, and I imagine there's going to be a different vibe. So how do you feel about taking that approach?
So here's what I really mean. I can only be me. I can only play the way that is comfortable for me. And to be honest with you, it was genuine last time when I played on 48. This honor and this trust game is really me. And I think the only thing I need to do now is I've got to read the room in terms of, you don't have to throw that in someone's face.

This is what I'm going to do. You can still play that trust game. I've just got to make sure I pick the right people to play it with. So instead of now saying, "We're going to do this. Let's all get this group." I think at the end of the day, I have hard currency. I have cash in my hand in trust. At some point, everybody wants it. Everyone loves that. That's what I'm going to be selling. That works for the Genevieves out there and the Emilys that are great strategic players. And it works definitely with Coach and Colby and Stephenie from the old school. I feel it's hard to turn down trust. That's gonna be my game.

Let's talk about your perception. On the one hand, you could be seen as someone who just dominated a season that ended only a couple of weeks ago. On the other hand, you could be seen as someone who was so loyal to their group that they took them all the way to the end. How do you think you'll be looked at based on what happened in 48?
Again, great questions as usual, my man. Here's how I'm looking at it. Kyle and Kamilla, I feel, are the bigger targets out of the three of us. Because they might say, "Yeah, Joe might be a physical threat." But then check this out. Ozzy has won five. Colby has won five.

Are you happy you didn't win five now?
[Laughs.] I know, exactly. Jonathan, smallest guy on the island. [Laughs.] He is obviously a physical threat. So I think that, although it might have been perceived by some as "Joe was a big threat in this game," at the end of the day, I didn't win. And I think this group really focuses on that. Kyle won. And I feel that, even though I might be a threat, I feel that at the base of every team, even if it's like, "Hey, I want to build this on deceit and lies," they always have to look at Kyle and Kamilla. They trusted each other unequivocally. So I think it's gonna work. It's just being me.

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Well, let's get into some of the people you mentioned. We're gonna play a game called "Friend or Foe." I'm going to give you a name of someone on the cast, and you have to tell me if they're someone you want to work with, or someone you see as an enemy or threat. Starting with Jenna.
Friend. When I think of Jenna, I think of an old school player that has played in a longer season, that has played and made alliances with people like in this community, Colby, Coach, Chrissy, Stephenie. So Friend, because she has an old school mindset, I think she's going to want to vibe with trust.

On that note, are Colby and Stephenie both Friends to you as well?
Friend.

How about Cirie?
100% Friend. Because that's Mama Bear! And what I mean by that is this will be her fifth time playing. You have to Friend that. It's almost like you have something, whatever it is, you can't deny five times.

She's that constant in the Survivor equation.
Yeah! And I think that she has a myth about her that you just want to bring in regardless of if she has influence. And she played with all of those players at different times. Yeah, she has a connection easier than I do. You need to use that. So I feel Friend for sure.

What about Ozzy? An old-school player you mentioned before who's got that challenge record.
Friend. Old school vibe. Five immunity wins. Seems like a chill dude. And he's a vet. This is gonna be his fourth or fifth time. That's amazing. 

How about Coach? Because there were some comparisons drawn between the two of you due to trying to play with a similar mentality of honesty and loyalty.
100% Friend. I mean, it would be magical if we could both come together with that, because look right, wrong or indifferent, mine isn't gonna be some big flip. If everyone's waiting for me to [turn], it's just not gonna happen. But I think that Coach will stick to it too. So, I mean, who knows? That's why it's so great, but I'll die on that hill. So Coach, Friend. 

Aubry.
Ooh. She might look at me as a Foe, but she's my Friend. Four-time player. Really great strategist and a vet, which means she knows how to navigate all of this drama. Four seasons means you've dealt with the jocks, the quiet people, the aggressive people, the drama. So that is somebody that, if you're not careful, takes the win. Friend.

Chrissy, whom you mentioned before.
Friend, because again, old school won several challenges, understands the game, and I think is kind of desperate. They maybe will be unsettled a little bit. In these new 26 days [with] young kids, I feel that that might be intimidating. Here's somebody that I can trust, that can help bridge that gap.

Angelina.
[Laughs.] Oh, man. It's tough because you haven't played with these people. But I'll say Friend. Because honestly, she's connected to a lot of people: Mike White, Christian. Do not underestimate that. And she was really good with people. Friend.

Christian.
Oh, man. Brilliant dude. He's like a brilliant human being. I'm saying Friend. You never want to mess with a guy that wears a sports coat on a regular basis. [Laughs.] I'm saying 100% Friend.

Mike.
Friend. The influence he has, he has an air about him that, I think, with his success in life, he's obviously had to deal with a lot of BS. He's obviously had to deal with making friends. He's obviously had to play a game socially in real life n his career. I mean, he's extremely successful. He wrote Nacho Libre; he wrote School of Rock. I mean, obviously White Lotus. Like, wow, man, wow! So I would say Friend for that guy. He's like the Godfather.

Rick.
He's like the, "Hey, hey" [vibe]. He's charismatic. He knows how to fire 'em off. He was on the podcast, so I got to listen to his analytics behind the game, which is a big tell. You need a guy like that on your team. Because his intellectual side of the game was very impressive, how he was able to break down every player. And if you have that kind of intellect, you could be a huge threat. So I want to make my threats my friend. So that's a Friend.

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Let's head into your new era colleagues, starting with Jonathan.
Friend. I mean, like I said, him being the smallest guy in the cast, I've got to make sure that he's not afraid or been taken advantage of. So, in all honesty, he seems like a really good dude. He seems like he does great things outside of the game. He seems like a humanitarian and a really good dude, and I gotta join up with him.

Dee.
Dee is, side note, probably the biggest threat out here. I think that she has the most strategic part of her game out there. She is a physical threat. She's mentally tough, and she knows how to bring a group to the end. And I can tell she has a social game already; she's gonna be heck to reckon with. And in her season, when somebody said her name, it was like fangs came out. I do not want any part of that. I'm going Friend. 

Emily.
Emily, too. Emily is one of those ones when I watch [where], if you look at her transition in her season, it started off, as some would say, kind of struggling to find her footing in the game. Kaleb was a huge help in that. And then I really grew to appreciate that struggle for her, and then her change. And man, I think that's really valuable. She's seen both ways to play a game. Friend.

Charlie.
Charlie is super impressive to me. There's only really two Foes. Again, I got to hear him on the "On Fire" podcast. And when you hear someone narrate an entire season on each player, it's like a cheat sheet. I mean, I get into their brain. And once I saw how he played, and how far he went, and what happened at his Tribal Council, and all of that mixed in, I'm like, "That's a dude you need as a friend." An attorney. He's young; he's in his late 20s. He might be the youngest one with Dee. They might be the two youngest, which just means that's dangerous. They're peppered, they know how to attack, and they might come after the old ones. Friend.

How about Q?
Oh, man. Q is a tough read because you don't play with him. Lot of quiet, seems like a really good dude. And then you look at the season, you go, "Wow." It was up and down. I mean, let's be honest, it was up and down. Seems like a great dude, but it's like, what's the read? What am I gonna get? But he influenced a lot of people to end up on the jury. He had a big part in a lot of people's exits. So I'm saying Friend.

Tiffany.
Oh, Tiffany's a beast. And when you saw her on the jury, just furious. I do not want any part of that. I don't want any part of her fangs. Friend.

I have to point out that you've picked everyone as your Friend so far. But it seems like some you've done as almost preventative measures to avoid them targeting you.
It's like, "I don't want to step on that snake!" 100%.

What about Genevieve? You mentioned her before.
Love to friend. Because when you really watch her overall mind in this game, it was impressive. And here's the thing about Genevieve. Why I say Friend is I feel that one of the things she said later that she regrets is not building some of those alliances. Because, at first, I would say Foe, because she didn't want a lot of exactly what I want. She doesn't want the closeness. She doesn't want those tight bonds, so she can cut [people]. I feel like some of her reflection after was like, maybe she should have had more of those bonds. So that's why I'm gonna say Friend, because I actually want that to happen in the game too.

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Well, let's get into your fellow Season 48 cast members. How are you feeling about Kamilla right now?
Ugh. It's like Kamilla walked up to me and pantsed me on national television, and then Kyle pushed me over. That's how they both made me feel. They gave me a Melvin, like a big wedgie. Listen, it's hard. I mean, let's be honest, my name was on her mouth for the entire season. She was like, "Joe, Joe, Joe. Get him out. Get him out. Get him out." So it's hard to say Friend, because she wanted me out, even though it was just gameplay. 

So then I'll say, based on that, based on the fact she would have absolutely got me out 100 times, I have to assume she's gonna think the same thing. And Kyle was really the one that was driving keeping me in. It would be difficult, but I gotta say Foe. And it's hard because she's from my season. But if you look back at it, wow, you would have absolutely cut me many, many, and even use the words, "He's the enemy." So I gotta go Foe.

So then talk to me about your relationship with Kyle. Because it's very clear that you two were close out on the island. But he is part of that pantsing duo you just mentioned.
I couldn't be more conflicted, is the honest truth. Because I think people want this hard "I want revenge." Well, listen, in this game with these pros playing, you can't come in and close any door. I admit that. You can't walk in and say, "I want this person out." It's just too much. But this is the tricky part, my man. He shared with me intimate, real things, but then wrapped around lies and deceit in the game. It's like an ex-girlfriend that broke your heart and cheated on you, but is really hot. You're like, "Wait a minute. You're so great, but you cheated on me. I don't know what to do." 

And Kyle also got me to the end. But was it strategic? Was it just because Kamilla couldn't go? Would it have been me if it was somebody else? Would he have brought me? And that's hard to say, because I believe it was genuine. But you can't not "what if?" 

I gotta say Friend for Kyle, just for the fact that he brought me to the end. That's a tough one. And I know that probably sounds harsh to people like, "Oh, he's on your season." But you've got to remember, watching it from the edit side. It's difficult to say Friend. But…I would say Friend. 

Any thoughts on the 49 players?
Oh yeah! I'm gonna say this right now, just off swag alone. This is a guess, but I'll tell you why one of them won, period, or and the other one was two or three. Savannah, I think she won. She has some winner calves. 

Did you say "winner calves"?
Yeah, she has this presence about her [where] I'm like, "That's an athlete." She looks like she's cruising around, and it's because she is so confident. It seems like the way she cruises around. I go amongst these players. I mean, this guy played five times. This woman played five times. And to cruise in as the fresh meat, the newest, with nothing? I'm missing something. You have something. 

And why would they bring you back this soon? That's a huge sacrifice. And then I think about what life can sustain that. If you have kids, or if you don't, if you have a significant other. To turn right back around in basically two weeks means you are committed to this game; you are all in. To turn around that quick would be hard for anybody, mentally, emotionally, physically. And why are you here? No one's seen you play yet, which means you dominate it. Because there's no interviews. The only people that know are the people that are important. And you did something enough to turn their head to say, "We want you right back amongst the greatest." 

So I would honestly say, out of those two, believe it or not, both would be Foe. Only because I don't know! And they can play any narrative they want. What if they got second and first and they were the best duo ever? What if she won five immunities and he won four? I mean, literally, the sky's the limit. And here they are in our season. Dangerous!

Let's go from the unfamiliar back to the familiar. Which previous player do you wish were out here on the island with you right now?
Other than Eva, I'll say Boston Rob. And I know people are like, "He's played a lot." And I get why not. He has pretty much done everything you can on the season. But when you think of Survivor, I feel there's certain names that come up. He's one of them. We ride on that coattail a lot, and it's just out of honor. It would just be cool to have him out here, whether he wanted to or not.

What celebrity or fictional character would you bring out for a Loved Ones visit? Last time, you said George Clooney. Do you want to double down on him, or pick someone else?
Tyler Perry. Great human being. Nothing but positive things to say about that man. That would be awesome. And I think everyone would be like, "Whoa!" He's talented. I think it would shock everybody here.

Finally, the last time you were out here, you said you were playing for your late sister, Joanna. Who are you playing for this time?
It's twofold. And I didn't get to put to rest that dream, because I did promise her a win, and so I need to make right on that promise. And I never mentioned that because I just thought I was gonna have to put that to bed. Obviously, you play once, I gave it my honest, and that was a peace I made with her. But I got another shot, and I can make it right, and I can bring home a win for her. 

And then the last piece of that is truly my kids on this level and my wife is that I go, "Hey, I'm scared, I'm nervous." This is a dream come true, and I want to show them that you have to take a chance. Step in front of your dream. Don't be afraid. Dad's nervous. Dad did this. You can always look back, no matter what happens. I didn't run from this opportunity. I wasn't afraid of it. And I want them to always go, "Dad, I'm afraid to try out for this team, Dad, I'm afraid to go to college. I'm afraid, I'm afraid." I can say, "Remember when I chased my dream? No matter what happened, I chased it." This is a dream. So I'm honored to show my family you've got to keep leaning into it. Chase your dreams.

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It's been over a week since Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home, and it's safe to say that the entire nation is hoping and praying for her to be safely returned home to her family.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after being abducted from her house sometime on the night of January 31. When she didn't appear in church on February 1, concerned parishioners alerted her family, who went to the home to check on her, then alerted police of her disappearance.

On February 2, the Pima County Sheriff's Department declared Nancy's home a crime scene, and an official investigation into her disappearance began.

TMZ then broke the news on February 3 that they'd been sent a ransom note directed at Guthrie's family, leading to further speculation that she'd been abducted and is being held against her will.

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Savannah Guthrie, along with her sisterAnnie Guthrie and brother Camron Guthrie, have since recorded two videos intended for the alleged kidnappers.

The first video was posted on February 5, and Savannah pleaded for her mother's safe return.

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The second was shared on February 7, as the situation grows even more dire.

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In a new interview with NewsNation on February 7, Joe Petito, the father of the late Gabby Petito, spoke out after seeing the latter video shared by Savannah Guthrie. Gabby Petito went missing during a cross-country RV trip in September of 2021. She was found deceased eight days later in an area near Grand Teton National Park, after being murdered by her fiance, Brian Laundrie.

Joe Petito responded to the latest video shared by Savannah Guthrie. When asked what goes through his mind after seeing the video, he said:

"It's heartbreaking that they have to do it in such a public forum. Something that's so hurtful and so painful that they have to endure... and then they have to do it in the public scrutiny is just that additive you just don't need."

He then spoke out about how he felt when his daughter Gabby went missing, as you'll hear in the clip below.

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Petito was then asked, "As the Guthrie family searches for their mom, what is your message? What would you like to tell them?"

Petito replied with a direct message to Savannah Guthrie and her family, saying:

"Do what you feel is right, and at the same time, listen to the people who have done this before. It's my understanding the FBI is involved now. I'd love to see federal resources for every missing person... that's something that should happen... Just focus on what you believe to be right, and hopefully, that'll lead you to the right path, which is having Nancy come home safe."

Authorities are asking anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance or whereabouts to call the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900, 88-CRIME or 520-882-7463. Tips can be submitted with the P3TIPS app or at 88crime.org. All calls and tip submissions will reportedly remain anonymous.

Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still missing more than a week after the abduction from the Tucson, Ariz., home—and the ransom amount in a note with a Feb. 9 deadline was revealed.

On Sunday, Feb. 8, KGUN in Tucson reported that the ransom for Nancy was set for $6 million, and it will expire at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.

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News of the specific ransom amount came after Savannah and her siblings, sisterAnnie Guthrie, and brother Camron Guthrie, appeared in a chilling new video message to their mother's captor.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Savannah took to Instagram with a video that she captioned, "Bring her home."

“We received your message, and we understand,” Savannah said in the clip as she held her sibling’s hands. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”

She added, “This is very valuable to us, and we will pay."

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On Feb. 1, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) embarked on a search for Nancy, who was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31, at her Tucson home. The PCSD declared her Tucson residence a crime scene, revealing the 84-year-old was “taken” from her residence “against her will.” Law enforcement also confirmed that the blood discovered at the home belonged to Nancy.

Since then, investigators have searched Savannah’s mom’s home and property several times, including with K9 units. Nancy has still not been found after looking into multiple ransom notes and issuing video messages to the captors through Savannah and her siblings.

New evidence, including a video of a vehicle of interest and a camera found on the roof of Nancy's home, has emerged in recent days.

Those with any information about Nancy’s missing case are advised to contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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When Survivor 50 was announced to be "in the hands of the fans," one of the first categories viewers can vote on is whether the hit reality show would return to a live cast reunion in L.A. And, while we already know we can excitedly look forward to the long-awaited return to the States for the reveal of this season's Sole Survivor, Jeff Probst says there's no guarantee it's here to stay.

The Emmy-winning host and executive producer spoke at SCAD TVFest, where he was being honored with the Legend of Television Award. In a conversation with Variety's Emily Longeretta, the topic eventually turned to the upcoming reunion, which was officially confirmed by Probst during an ad for the "Survivor 50 Challenge" during the Golden Globe Awards. And, despite making an island his literal home, Probst came alive when speaking about the energy behind doing a live show.

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"When the red light goes on on a finale, I just get in this space of like, ‘Oh, I’m home. This is where I belong, this is where I want to be. Let’s take the audience on a journey,'" he says. "And it’s really electric, because you’re with people who also love the thing you love. It’s all about harmony and goodness and all that."

The biggest hurdle for Survivor when it comes to the live reunion comes down to one primary issue: Budget. The planning process for the evening takes months. In fact, Probst reveals that production was already trying to plan out costs for the 50 reunion, from design and construction of the set to determining the number of seats. It's a process that takes considerable time and, more importantly, funds.

During the show's "new era," an alternative to the live reunion emerged out of pure necessity. Filming its first few seasons in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, there was no guarantee the show would be able to do an in-person live reunion months later. Season 40, for example, had to scuttle its plans when the world had shut down, instead opting for a virtual reading of the votes. Instead, once the jury voted, the winner would be revealed right there, right then. The players would then immediately launch into an on-island "after show," where they would get into their immediate thoughts about some of the biggest moments of the season.

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While fans (and players) were disappointed not to have a reunion, they were intrigued about the idea of getting people's thoughts right after the season ended. But, as the 40s wore on, the idea began to wear out its welcome with some. People missed the pomp and circumstance of players getting dressed to the nines after just watching them dirty themselves across 26 days of gameplay. And a few finalists have talked about how they did not like jumping right into the after-show mere minutes after losing out on a million dollars, often struggling to compartmentalize their emotions while celebrating with pizza and champagne alongside their compatriots.

Probst does feel there's merit on paper to the idea of the on-island aftershow. But he admits that at least some part of the decision also comes down to cost, considering that filming it takes much fewer resources and only an hour of the crew's time.

"You have to sometimes put your producer hat on and say, ‘This show costs millions. This one costs nothing,'" he says. "The content is arguably just as interesting. It’s not the pomp and circumstance, but it’s interesting because they’re still raw. They haven’t had the time to go home and read social media. So you make the argument, and those are the decisions you’re gonna have to face in your own art."

"That’s the live show issue for me," he admits. "It would be really fun to do, but it’s millions of dollars. And if it’s not 50, I’m not sure we’ll do it again in 51."

It appears that, whatever we'll be getting out of this highly anticipated live reunion for Survivor 50, we should relish the experience. Because there's a chance it truly may be "one night only."

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There are people who try to dress well at the airport, and then there’s Martha Stewart, who simply shows up and reminds everyone why she’s the quiet, undisputed queen of travel chic.

Her latest airport look—posted en route to the Super Bowl—wasn’t a surprise so much as a master class. The outfit was a whole vibe: cozy and polished, current and comfortable, with just enough shine to remind you this is Martha Stewart, even at the airport.

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As she wrote herself, “@SuperBowl here we come! Dressed most comfortably in a @louisvuitton coat, @skechers slip ins to match!, and a new sweater from my lovely friend @emmagrede made by @elderstatesman. My new bag, positioned securely atop my trusted @rimowa is made by @cuyana and it’s a game changer when you do not want to check luggage!!”

If you’ve read our earlier conversation with Stewart, none of this is off-script. She’s been very clear about her travel philosophy: comfort first, but never sloppy; invest in what lasts; and don’t overcomplicate things that already work.

That shows up immediately in the foundation of this outfit—soft jogger-style pants in a light neutral tone. Martha has openly said she favors knit sets and relaxed silhouettes for flying, and this is exactly that idea in action: comfortable enough for a long-haul flight, tidy enough to walk straight into wherever you’re landing.

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The sweater—a luxe, oversized cashmere piece from The Elder Statesman—fits right into her long-standing rule that one excellent layer can carry an entire outfit. She’s said before that she wants pieces she can dress up or down without thinking, and this is a perfect example.

Then there are the shoes. Stewart’s Skechers Flex 3.0 Neptune slip-insaren’t just on-brand; they’re practical in the way only someone who actually travels a lot would prioritize. Hands-free at security, cushioned for terminals, subtle sparkle because…of course. One commenter summed it up simply: “Those are my favorite flying shoes ever!”

Her outerwear choice—a lightweight Louis Vuitton wool coat—is another repeat-player. Martha doesn’t buy for the moment; she buys for the long game. The same goes for her luggage: the silver Rimowa she’s sworn by for years, and now, the Cuyana bagshe called a “game changer” because it fits securely on top when she doesn’t want to check luggage. That detail alone tells you this wasn’t styled—it was lived in.

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The comments understood the assignment immediately. “Only you would pull off matching Skechers and LV. I love it so much!” one fan wrote. Another declared, “Obsessed. The Mila Satchel is the best travel companion. And you know the best of the best.” Someone else crowned her outright: “she’s a JetBlue queen.”

Which, honestly? Feels correct.

Because of course Martha travels in luxury. But what makes this look hit isn’t the labels—it’s the mix. Louis Vuitton with Skechers. Cashmere with sweatpants. A bag that actually works, stacked perfectly on a Rimowa like it’s part of the system. It’s high–low in the way only Martha can pull off: intentional, unfussy and somehow sparkling without trying.

This is peak airport chic. Comfortable enough for a long haul, polished enough to feel first-class even if you’re not. The kind of outfit that makes sense at security, at the gate and the second you land. Just Martha doing what she does best—proving, once again, that whatever the category is, she’s already mastered it.

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The music world is mourning the loss of Chuck Negron, the founding vocalist of Three Dog Night, who died on February 2 at age 83. Negron’s voice powered some of the most enduring hits of the late 1960s and early ’70s, including “One,” “Joy to the World,” “Shambala,” and “Easy to Be Hard.”

Among those paying tribute is legendary singer Steve Perry, who credited Negron and his bandmates with shaping his own musical direction long before he became the voice of Journey.

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“When I was a young man dreaming about being a singer, Three Dog Night was a compass for me with many soulful musical directions,” Perry wrote in a Facebook post. He described Negron, Danny Hutton and Cory Wells as “the soundtrack of my youth,” singling out Negron’s performance of “Easy to Be Hard” as definitive and emotionally resonant.

“It’s not only an amazing song,” Perry continued, “but for me, Chuck sings the most definitive version. Please listen to this song, for it’s more relevant now than ever.”

Negron’s voice stood out even within Three Dog Night’s famously competitive vocal dynamic. With a soaring multi-octave tenor and a raw, emotional delivery, he helped transform songs written by others into unmistakable Three Dog Night records. His scream-opening of “Joy to the World” — “Jeremiah was a bullfrog!” — became one of the most recognizable lines in pop history, anchoring what would become the biggest-selling single of 1971.

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Perry’s tribute struck a chord with fans, many of whom echoed the influence Negron had on a generation of singers. Several commenters noted how clearly Negron’s phrasing, power, and emotional control can be heard in Perry’s own vocal style, particularly in Journey’s ballads.

Negron’s death also prompted a deeply personal reflection from Three Dog Night co-founder Hutton, who revealed that he and Negron had only recently reconciled after decades of estrangement. Hutton shared that the two reunited just five months before Negron’s death, describing a meeting filled with hugs, tears, and stories — and an awareness of how much time had been lost.

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“Besides being a phenomenal singer, Chuck was a good college basketball player and had a great sense of humor,” Hutton wrote. “I will always be grateful for the music we made together.”

Born Charles Negron II in New York City, Negron survived a turbulent life that included extreme fame, devastating addiction, and eventual recovery. After getting sober in the early 1990s, he dedicated much of his later life to helping others struggling with substance abuse, often speaking candidly about the cost of addiction and the importance of survival over success.

For fans, Perry’s tribute landed as more than a remembrance. It was a reminder of how deeply voices like Negron’s shaped the sound of an era and how those influences continue to echo forward, carried by the artists who once listened, learned, and dreamed.

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Lindsey Vonn crashed during a downhill run as she competed for an Olympic Gold Medal in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, one week after suffering a ruptured ACL, leading one official to call the accident "tragic."

According to ESPN, just 13 seconds into the course, "Vonn lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight and was spun around in the air. She was heard screaming out after the crash as she was surrounded by medical personnel before she was strapped to a gurney and flown away by a helicopter, possibly ending the skier's storied career."

Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, told USA Today the crash was "tragic." He added, "The silence was deafening."

"Knowing Lindsey, she knows her body, she knows her injuries, and she knows also what she's capable of. So, I'm sure she made a correct decision to start today."

Eliasch concluded, "Everybody had such high expectations. And yeah, it's tragic, but again, it's ski racing and accidents do happen."

Additionally, the official told ESPN, "I can only say thank you for what she has done for our sport. Because this race has been the talk of the games and it's put our sport in the best possible light."

The outlet quoted an interview that Vonn's sister, Karin Kildow, did with Peacock after her sister was airlifted to a hospital. "That definitely was the last thing we wanted to see."

"She always goes 110 percent; there's never anything less, so I know she put her whole heart into it, and sometimes things happen. It's a very dangerous sport," Kildow concluded. The sisters' father, Alan Kildow, also witnessed the accident.

This is the second serious incident Vonn experienced connected to the XXV Olympic Winter Games.

On January 30, Vonn fully ruptured her ACL in a downhill crash in the final World Cup event before the games began in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. After, she said in an Instagram statement, "This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback."

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She added, "My Olympic dream is not over. Thank you for all of the love and support."

Lindsey Vonn last raced at the Olympic level in 2018, leaving PyeongChang with a bronze medal in the downhill.

Wil Wheaton was 10 when audiences first met Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The bright-eyed child prodigy was something new to Trek and was immediately divisive to fans. That can be difficult for any actor, particularly one a young as Wheaton. And he says it wasn't fully his choice to take that path.

He was definitely pushed into acting, Wheaton said on the Katie Sackhoff Show.

'My mom was an actress herself, and she had this enormous void in herself, an enormous emptiness and a real desire to be close to fame and be close to Hollywood,' he says.

Show business ran in Wheaton’s family. One relative came to America from Ireland in the early 20th century and performed in vaudeville and studio films. His second cousin, Julie Brown (known in the 1980s for The Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun and the film Earth Girls Are Easy) helped him make sense of the chaotic lifestyle.

'There’s this weird obsession in my mom's family where everybody's...trying to live up to the idea of what that guy did or something,” Wheaton says. 'I'm not entirely sure what it is, but my mom made me go on auditions when I was so young that I don't even remember how it started.'

Even as his career grew, Wheaton felt the pressures of performing at a young age.

I clearly remember being like, 'Please let me be a kid. Please let me be a kid. I don't want to go on auditions. I don't I don't like it. It's scary. Directors yell at me and I don't like that. Like I can go home and get yelled at for free. I don't have to go to work to do that.' And she just never listened to me. It was ingrained in me. And I was so successfully manipulated by her.'

Complicating matters, Wheaton experienced cruelty from his father.

'My dad was cruel. He wasn't physically abusive all the time, which is a weird thing that I have to qualify, right?' he says. 'Dad choked me all the time, but all right.”

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He continues, reflecting on his mother’s role in shaping his early career:

'She just wasn't getting any support from my dad and didn't really know what to do with herself. And I think she just put it all into like kind of making me this thing.'

Though Wheaton found success as a child actor, he did not discover until adulthood that acting was never something he truly wanted.

'I was in my 40s before I actually said to myself one day, I don't think I like being an actor and I don't think this is something I ever really wanted to do. And that was a really weird surprise.'

After publishing his memoir and speaking publicly about his father’s abuse and his mother’s enabling, Wheaton explored the family’s showbiz history. Conversations with Julie Brown helped him understand the generational drive to achieve fame through him. 'She reached out and was like, 'Can we get together and have a conversation about the weird showbiz thing in the family?'

Wheaton has since defined his own path, balancing acting, writing, and podcasting on his terms.

'It took a long time, but figuring out what I really wanted, outside of everyone else’s expectations—that’s the freedom I finally found.'

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The early 1970s were an experimental time for rock music. Fifty years later, one groundbreaking record from that era stands out as the definitive album that changed the genre forever.

In January 2026, more than 50 years after its release, the David Bowie album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, was ranked the greatest glam rock album of all time by Uncut magazine. The album, Bowie’s fifth studio effort, beat out The Sweet’s Desolation Boulevard, Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure, the New York Dolls’ self-titled debut, and more than 90 others for the coveted title.

Uncut described Ziggy Stardust as “an adolescent fantasy, a time capsule, a mix of pulp literature and overstimulation.” The outlet credited the album for making Bowie “the ultimate rock and roll star,” complete with a glittery alter ego.

The concept album, released in June 1972, tells the story of androgenous, alien rocker Ziggy Stardust and his band (bassist Trevor Bolder, drummer Mick "Woody" Woodmansey, and guitarist Mick Ronson), acting as messengers for humanity five years before an impending apocalypse. The sci-fi themed album mixes hard rock, pop, and theatrical elements and has been compared to a rock opera as it explores themes of decadence and destruction.

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars peaked at No. 5 on the U.K. charts and No. 75 on the Billboard U.S. Hot 200, where it lingered for 21 weeks in 1972 and 1973.

Bowie, who was just 25 at the time, wrote all of the Ziggy Stardust songs except one ("It Ain't Easy’). The album features the classics "Starman,” "Suffragette City,” the unforgettable title track, and more.

More rock and roll

In an interview, Ziggy Stardust co-producer Ken Scott told Rock Cellar magazine that the main thing Bowie wanted for the album was for it to be “more rock and roll” than his previous album, Hunky Dory. “The only instruction that I got from David is ‘This album’s gonna be a bit more rock and roll,’” Scott recalled. “I had a conversation with Woody, the drummer, after the completion of Hunky Dory. He told me that he felt the drums on that album sounded like he was playing on corn flake packets. He wanted to move away from that.”

Scott added that the Ziggy Stardust album was recorded quickly, before Hunky Dory was even released. “We did it all in two weeks plus, then we had to go back in for the single ‘Starman,’ so that was another couple of days,” he shared. “But the basic album was two weeks recording, and then probably 10 days mixing.”

The album’s inspiration

In a 2002 interview with NPR’s Fresh Air, Bowie admitted that the album was inspired, in part, by his annoyance with rock music at the time.

“I guess the simple one-liner is that myself and my mates and I guess a certain contingent of the musicians in London at the beginning of the '70s were fed up with denim and the hippies," he said. “And I think we kind of wanted to go somewhere else. And some of us, I think, us small, pompous arty ones probably read too much George Steiner and kind of got the idea that we were entering to this kind of post-culture age and that we'd better do something postmodernist—quickly, before somebody else did.”

 “It really was a pudding,” Bowie added. “It was a pudding of new ideas. And we were terribly excited, and I think we took it on our shoulders that we were creating the 21st century in 1971. That was the idea. And we wanted to just blast everything in the past, rather like the vorticists did at the beginning of the century in Britain or the dadaists did in Europe, you know. It was the same sensibility of everything is rubbish, and all rubbish is wonderful.”

Stepping away from Ziggy

While Ziggy Stardust has been named as the greatest glam rock album of all time, Bowie ultimately distanced himself from it and the character years before his 2016 death.

"I'd said all I could say about Ziggy," he once revealed, per Ultimate Classic Rock. "I'm very tempted to go further with this Ziggy thing only because it's so popular, but actually, it's not what I really want to do. I've created this bloody thing, how do I sort of get out of it?"

Bowie later claimed Ziggy “got much bigger” than he ever imagined. “He really grew, sort of out of proportion – got much bigger than I thought Ziggy was going to be," Bowie said. "Ziggy just overshadowed everything.”

Years later, the rocker was critical of what would forever be known as one of his greatest works. In a 1990 interview with Q magazine, Bowie admitted, “I find the Ziggy Stardust record very thin. I don’t like the sound on that, it’s much thinner than I always thought it was. It sounded really powerful then; maybe systems have got better, it sounds kind of weedy.”

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The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its eighth day after authorities say she was abducted from her home in the middle of the night on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Despite the confirmation of unverified ransom notes demanding millions from the Guthrie family, there hasn't been any proof that Nancy is alive—or dead. The Guthrie family previously released a video in which they requested the would-be abductors to come forth with that information, but that doesn't appear to have happened.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, authorities were seen at Nancy's home in the Catalina Foothills, just north of Tucson, Arizona, as well as inside her daughter Annie Guthrie's home about four miles away. Some of the media personnel who have been camped out at both locations noticed that investigators were wearing "blue gloves" amid the searches. While some internet users suggested that the use of blue gloves suggests that Annie's home is now a crime scene, that isn't necessarily the case.

"The blue gloves are just the standard gloves used by crime scene techs or any other law enforcement agent that may be in contact with evidence so they don’t transfer fingerprints or other DNA," retired NYPD Sergeant Joe Giacalone, who is not associated with Nancy's case, tells Parade. "I wouldn’t read into it as anything other than good protocol."

The Pima County Sheriff's Department hasn't shared any significant updates in the case, but, as of Saturday, Feb. 7, the department confirms they do not have a suspect or person of interest.

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The best pair of jeans is one that meets your body where it is. So if you have a curvy figure, buying denim that's made specifically for your body type is the way to go. Parade consulted three celebrity fashion stylists about the best jeans for curvy women, and how you can shop those styles confidently to know exactly what you're looking to buy.

Ashley Full is a personal stylist who's worked with celebs like comedian Michelle Buteau. She's also the founder of the size-inclusive boutique AMOUR781. Kendra Porter is an image consultant and personal branding expert for her company, Honor Your Style. As a wardrobe stylist, she's dressed on-air talent for NBC Sports and the Olympics. And Anna Lavo is a stylist and fashion consultant who's worked with celebrities like The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Meredith Marks and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Ella Halikas.

As Lavo puts it, "Curvy jeans are best for people who experience waist gaping, pulling across the hips or tightness in the thighs." She adds that jeans that fit your hips but gape at the waist, or jeans that fit your waist but are too tight elsewhere, are "usually a sign you need a curvy cut."

If that sounds like your figure, then these stylist-approved options may help solve some of those annoying fit problems that can come with standard denim styles.

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What Are ‘Curvy Jeans’?

Full says, "There's no single, universal definition [of 'curvy']. Each brand tends to write its own rules." But often, curvy jeans are "cut with more room through the waist, hips and thighs," she shares, adding, "the rise is often adjusted as well to better accommodate curves."

Some brands may include extra stretch for added flexibility and comfort, "so [the fabric] moves with the body instead of fighting it," she continues.

Lavo notes that it's important not to conflate plus-size and curvy as one thing (though the fashion industry does often do this).

"You can be a size 0 or a size 16 and still need a curvy fit," she says. "The goal of true curvy denim is to follow the body’s natural shape, so the jeans look intentional, polished and comfortable."

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Top Curvy Jeans

• Best Baggy: American Eagle AE Dreamy Drape Stretch Curvy Ripped Super High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Jean
• Best Skinny: Lane Bryant No-Gap Curvy Fit High-Rise Sateen Skinny Jean
• Best Barrel: GAP Curvy High Rise Barrel Jeans
• Best Straight: Levi's 501 Original Women's Plus-Size Jeans
• Best Flare: Good American Always Fits Good Legs Flare Jeans
• Best Mid-Rise: Good American Weightless Good Ease Jeans
• Best Wide-Leg: Spanx SPANXshape Authentic 360 Corduroy Wide-Leg Jeans

What Should You Look for in Curvy Jeans for Women?

"You want a contoured waist, something that doesn’t gape in the back, sag while you’re wearing them or squeeze you," says Porter.

She recommends knowing your waist, hip and inseam measurements before shopping so you can look at the brand's sizing chart for comparison.

Lavo shares that you should also focus on the proportion of the pants, not just the numbered size, since that can vary by brand or style. She recommends looking for a pair that sits flush at the waist without gaping, and that doesn't pull or stretch too much over the hips and thighs.

"Horizontal creasing or stress lines mean the fit is too tight," she says.

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What Type of Jeans Look Best on Curvy Women?

"A great place to start is with a mid-rise fit," says Full, adding that "it offers built-in support through the midsection." You can also go with a high-rise, straight-leg look, says Lavo.

"A structured high waist defines the waistline, while the straight leg balances hips without clinging," she shares.

And Porter says that "skinny jeans naturally highlight curves," if you'd prefer something more fitted.

You also have the option to get something tailored for a more custom look.

"In truth, most styles work for curvy bodies," says Porter. "The challenge is getting the waist to fit, and for that I often recommend tailoring for the perfect fit."

Ultimately, Lavo says, "When I style denim for curvy bodies, I'm not trying to change the body. I’m choosing jeans that respect it. Great jeans don’t hide curves, they work with them."

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7 Best Jeans for Curvy Women, According to Celebrity Stylists1. Best Baggy: American Eagle AE Dreamy Drape Stretch Curvy Ripped Super High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Jean, $69.95

American Eagle

Materials: 58% Cotton, 20% Recycled Cotton, 18% TENCEL Lyocell, 2% Other Fibers, 1% Elastane | Size Range: 000-20 | Colors: 1 | Inseam: 28-32 inches (short, regular, long)

"These baggy wide-leg [jeans] will skim your curves," Porter says, adding that they make for a great "street style look."

This highly rated denim style is beloved by shoppers, too. One wrote in a five-star review that the jeans are "perfect for girls with curves."

2. Best Skinny: Lane Bryant No-Gap Curvy Fit High-Rise Sateen Skinny Jean, $84.95

Lane Bryant

Materials: 65% Cotton, 22% Polyester, 11% Rayon, 2% Lycra | Size Range: 12-40 (petite, short, regular, long) | Colors: 1 | Inseam: 26.75-29 (petite, regular)

"Want a skinny jean to accentuate your curves? These are it," Porter shares. She especially loves the sateen sheen that gives a "more luxe" denim look.

Shoppers also love this style, with one buyer saying in a review, "[It's] the softest and most flattering denim I've ever bought."

3. Best Barrel: GAP Curvy High Rise Barrel Jeans, $89.95

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Materials: 100% Cotton | Size Range: 24-35 (petite, regular, tall) | Colors: 5 | Inseam: 27-33.5 inches (short, regular, long)

If you want to try out the trending barrel jeans style, Porter recommends this pair. She says the barrel silhouette of the legs "skim[s] the body and provide[s] visual interest with their unique shape."

"These might be my favorite curvy jeans I've ever tried," raved one buyer in a review. "They have a nice structure without being stiff."

4. Best Straight: Levi's 501 Original Women's Plus-Size Jeans, $110

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Materials: 99% Cotton, 1% LYCRA | Size Range: 14S-36M | Colors: 3 | Inseam: 30 inches

"How great is it that one of the tried-and-true denim companies embraced the curvy size scale?" Full says of this iconic Levi's style.

She recommends this option for "a more structured fit of denim." The pants are low-stretch with a straight leg that's fitted through the hip and thigh area.

When styling a straight-leg jean, Porter recommends adding a top with volume to help "create more balance."

5. Best Flare: Good American Always Fits Good Legs Flare Jeans, $178

Good American

Materials: 81.5% Cotton, 5% Recycled Cotton, 4.5% Elasterl-P, 5% Recycled Polyester, 4% Elastane | Size Range: 00-32 Plus | Colors: 2 | Inseam: 33.5 inches

Full loves the Good American brand for curvy women, especially with regard to stretch. She says this flared pair of jeans "was designed with curves in mind." It uses the brand's one-size-fits-four stretch technology to provide a fit designed to endure—even if you go up or down a size.

Lavo also loves a flare jean, saying it "creates balance by visually evening out hips and thighs."

6. Best Mid-Rise: Good American Weightless Good Ease Jeans, $174

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Materials: [Unlisted "rigid" denim] | Size Range: 00-32 Plus | Colors: 1 | Inseam: 34 inches

Lavo says these jeans are "an easy, modern option that works with curves instead of restricting them." She adds that they provide versatile styling options.

"In your true size, they sit clean and relaxed, but if you size up, they drop slightly on the hips and give that effortless, baggier feel without losing shape," she shares.

7. Best Wide-Leg: Spanx SPANXshape Authentic 360 Corduroy Wide-Leg Jeans, $158

Spanx

Materials: 89% Cotton, 9% Rayon, 2% Elastane | Size Range: XS-3X | Colors: 1 | Inseam: 30-35 inches (petite, regular, tall)

Lavo loves these pants for curvy women because "the wide-leg silhouette balances proportions."

"They combine structure, comfort and subtle shaping in one piece," she adds.

As one buyer raved in a review for the pants, "The cut is extremely flattering, especially in the tummy, hip and butt areas."

Lavo recommends styling the pants with a blazer for a polished look, sneakers and a T-shirt for a casual vibe or heels and a blouse for a dressier moment.

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Sources:

• Anna Lavo is a stylist and fashion consultant who's worked with celebrities like The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Meredith Marks and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Ella Halikas. Follow her on Instagram @annalavostylist.
• Ashley Full is a personal stylist who's worked with celebs like comedian Michelle Buteau. She's also the founder of the size-inclusive boutique AMOUR781.
• Kendra Porter is an image consultant and personal branding expert for her company, Honor Your Style. As a wardrobe stylist, she's dressed on-air talent for NBC Sports and the Olympics. Follow her on Instagram @honoryourstyle.

The Super Bowlhalftime show has become one of the most-watched and talked-about stages in entertainment, drawing millions of viewers from around the world each year. While most performances are celebrated for their spectacle and star power, some have also divided audiences due to unexpected moments, bold creative choices, or live broadcast surprises.

The following are some of the most controversial moments of the game's halftime shows. In no particular order, here are the performances that had viewers talking long after the game was over.

5. M.I.A's inappropriate gesture Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

M.I.A. performed as part of the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana, appearing onstage with Madonna and Nicki Minaj during Madonna’s set. During their set, she drew attention after she flipped her middle finger up at the camera, prompting an apology from the broadcast network.

NBC and the NFL issued an apology for the incident. "The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans," said NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy. The rapper was sued by the NFL for $16.6 million, and the incident was eventually settled out of court reported ESPN.

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4. Janet Jackson exposed Jeff Haynes/AFP via Getty Images

Janet Jackson performed during Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004, in Houston, Texas, sharing the stage with Justin Timberlake. The performance included a collaborative moment at the finale that unexpectedly exposed her breast to the live broadcast audience.

The incident generated significant media attention and public discussion. ABC News reported that CBS was fined a record $550,000 for the incident by the FCC. Jackson apologized, as did Timberlake, and the moment became one of the most widely remembered halftime shows in Super Bowl history.

3. Maroon 5's shirtless lead singer

Maroon 5’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LIII in 2019 drew a mix of praise and criticism from viewers. Per Fox News, some critics called their show underwhelming, while others focused on Adam Levine going shirtless, recalling the backlash Janet Jackson endured years prior.

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The moment sparked debate online about halftime show standards. Levine later responded on social media to acknowledge feedback from fans and critics, thanking them for "always pushing us to do better."

2. The Red Hot Chili Peppers lip-synched

During the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, the Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared alongside headliner Bruno Mars to perform their hit, Give It Away. Viewers quickly noticed that the band’s instruments were not connected to their amps, and bassist Flea later revealed that while all vocals were performed live, the instrumental parts were played from a pre-recorded track.

The New York Daily News shared an excerpt from the letter, which read, the NFL made it "clear to us that the vocals would be live, but the bass, drums, and guitar would be pre-recorded.” He added, "It was a surreal-like, once-in-a-lifetime, crazy thing to do, and we would just have fun and do it."

1. 3-D Elvis Presto Rob Brown/Getty Images

In 1989, viewers of Super Bowl XXIII watched as the game's halftime show was dominated by a 50's-themed performance, complete with a magician dressed as Elvis Presley and a 3-D experience.

Mental Floss called "Be Bop Bamboozled" the "strangest" halftime show ever. Performing the "world's largest card trick," former Solid Gold dancer Alex Cole played a characterization of the King of Rock and Roll called Elvis Presto.

Super Bowl LX airs Sunday, February 8, 2026, from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Bad Bunny is the halftime headliner.

Spending years working for the undisputed queen of buffalo chicken chili, Rachael Ray, shaped me. When your past professional life includes multiple episodes devoted to buffalo-flavored everything, you develop a pretty solid internal barometer for what’s good, what’s not and what’s actually worth making again. So when a viral buffalo chicken dip recipe circulates online and people aren’t just making it but have big feelings about it, I have to roll up my sleeves and get to work.

If you’ve been on the internet at all in the last few years, you’ve probably come across Tineke Younger’s (AKA Chef Tina AKA Roux Girl's) channels. She's sweet, talented and relatable, and her viral buffalo chicken dip looks insane. It’s the kind of recipe that keeps popping up in slightly different clips, stitched and re-posted, with people pointing out what makes it different: a mix of two hand-grated cheeses, freshly roasted chicken, homemade roasted garlic. In other words, not a shortcut in sight, and that alone made me curious.

Buffalo chicken dip is one of those dishes that’s often treated like a throwaway. Traditionally, you may grab a rotisserie chicken (or even canned chicken), open a few packages, stir, bake, done. I’ve made it that way plenty of times myself.

But Younger's version asks you to slow down just a bit and actually cook. As someone who’s spent years surrounded by buffalo chicken recipes at the highest level, that felt worth testing. Because if there’s a better way to make the Super Bowl snack staple, I want to know. Here's what happened when I tried the recipe at my house.

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What Makes This Viral Buffalo Chicken Dip Special?

Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma

A few thoughtful choices are what set this dip apart. It's for sure more work than your average buffalo chicken dip, but for good reason. First, the cheese. Younger insists on hand-grating both the smoked Gouda and the cheddar, and she’s absolutely right. I’ll be the first to admit I usually reach for the bagged stuff in a rush, but freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly and gives the dip a richer, creamier texture. When it melts, pre-shredded cheese can be slightly grainy.

Second, the chicken. Instead of canned or rotisserie chicken, Younger mixes up a fresh seasoning blend, rubs that all over the chicken breasts and roasts the chicken. That extra seasoning step gives the dip deeper flavor, better texture and a fresher chicken flavor.

And finally, the roasted garlic. She roasts a full bulb and folds the tender, melty cloves into the dip, which adds a mellow, sweet depth that balances the heat and richness. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.

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What Is the Best Chicken To Use for Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Traditionally, rotisserie chicken is the move here and I’ll be the first to admit I’ve even reached for a good-quality canned chicken in a pinch. But roasting a spiced chicken breastspecifically for this dip gives it true main-character energy, not “side dish” or “app” vibes. As TikTok user WOZE perfectly put it in the comments section of Younger's video: “Me waiting for the rotisserie chicken then I remembered you a chef chef.” (That comment alone got more than 25,000 likes.)

And while roasting the protein is undeniably a little more work, it’s also what makes this recipe stand out from the pack. It gives the dish a deeper flavor and better texture. The Super Bowl is a special game, so why not go all out?

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Ingredients for Chef Tini's Viral Buffalo Chicken Dip

Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma

This dip starts with butterflied chicken breasts that are seasoned generously with a blend of seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper and smoked paprika. From there, the creamy base comes together with softened cream cheese, Frank's Red Hot buffalo hot sauce, hand-shredded smoked Gouda and hand-shredded cheddar. You can choose between ranch seasoning or blue cheese for that classic buffalo pairing, and a full bulb of homemade roasted garlic adds depth and richness. Chopped chives are sprinkled in and on top at the end for freshness and color.

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How To Make This Viral Buffalo Chicken Dip

Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma

Start by butterflying the chicken breasts and seasoning them thoroughly with the spice blend (skip the dry ranch seasoning if you’re going the blue cheese route). Roast the chicken until cooked through and juicy, then chop or shred it.

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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, the Frank's Red Hot (either a 1/2 cup or a full cup, depending on your heat preference), half the shredded cheeses, half the chives and either the ranch seasoning or blue cheese until smooth. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the mixture and fold it in.

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Add the cooked chicken and stir until everything is evenly combined. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and chives.

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Bake until hot and melty. In the video, Younger serves it simply with celery, which is a classic and perfect pairing.

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Chef Tini's Viral Buffalo Chicken Dip: My Honest Thoughts

Courtesy Jeanette Donnarumma

This dip really delivers. The hand-grated cheese makes it ultra-creamy, the roasted garlic adds a subtle sweetness, and the seasoned chicken gives it real depth instead of that one-note buffalo flavor. All of the extra steps are a bit above and beyond your typical buffalo chicken dip, but they're also 100% worth it. The dip tastes intentional and balanced, not heavy or overly salty. It’s still comfort food, but it feels elevated. It's a snack that people at the party will be going back to over and over again and it might be the first dish to disappear.

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4 Tips for Making This Dip

For the best version of this viral recipe, keep these tips in mind.

1. Grate the cheese yourself

Yeah, it’s worth the extra few minutes. If you have a food processor with a grating blade, now's the time to bust it out.

2. Get ahead

Roast the chicken and garlic ahead of time if you’re entertaining—it makes assembly quick and easy.

3. Keep an eye on it

Don’t overbake the dip. You want it hot and melty, not dried out.

4. Balance it out

Serve this rich dip with celery to balance the richness, just like Younger does.

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Sam Darnold's net worth in 2026 has been hard-earned, and his career has taken a lot of turns.

Before getting into Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks, the quarterback bounced around on four other teams before finally getting his season to shine.

“I’ve always believed in myself, and I’ve always had confidence in myself to do my job,” Darnold said in a pre-Super Bowl press conference (via the Los Angeles Times). “And I learned. I learned a ton from mistakes I made early on in my career, and I feel like that kind of mindset has kind of got me to this point.”

And how! Find out how much Sam Darnold has made in his career, his contract history and more.

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How did Sam Darnold become famous?

Born June 5, 1997, in Dana Point, Calif., Sam Darnold grew up in San Clemente. In high school, Darnold played both football and basketball, serving as a wide receiver and linebacker before becoming the team quarterback. He received a scholarship to play football for the University of South Carolina Trojans.

Sam Darnold playing for the USC Trojans in September 2017

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In 2017, Darnold brought USC to the Rose Bowl for the first time eight years and set records for most total yards (473) and most passing touchdowns in a Rose Bowl game (five). In a fun bit of trivia: In 2026, Darnold became the first USC quarterback to ever play in a Super Bowl, per the Los Angeles Times.

Sam Darnold poses with his New York Jets jersey alongside NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the NFL draft on April 26, 2018.

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The following spring, Darnold was in the NFL draft, where the New York Jets signed him in the first round.

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What is Sam Darnold's net worth in 2026?

Different sources have different figures for Sam Darnold's net worth in 2026, so take each of them with a big grain of salt: Pro Football Network has Darnold's net worth estimated at $30 million, while Celebrity Net Worth pegs it at $45 million (a whopping 50% difference). Either way, it's safe to say the guy is pretty financially comfortable!

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How much money does Sam Darnold make?

Darnold has a starting salary of $12.3 million for 2026, plus a $200,000 workout bonus. So far, he's also earned $3 million in bonuses of $500,000 each for throwing for over 4,000 yards, a completion rate of at least 67.5%, getting the Seahawks into a top 10 offense, making the playoffs, making it to the divisional round of the playoffs and for winning a conference championship, per ESPN. He'll get an additional $2.5 million bonus if the Seahawks win the Super Bowl and will also get a roster bonus of $15 million if he remains with the Seahawks for at least five days after Super Bowl LX.

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How much did Sam Darnold sign for with the Seattle Seahawks?

Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in March 2025.

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What is Sam Darnold's contract history?

Darnold has rocked quite a few different jerseys in his NFL career.

In 2018, Darnold inked a four-year deal with the New York Jets for a fully guaranteed $30.25 million and a $20 million signing bonus.

In 2021, Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers and signed for $18.858 million for the 2022 season.

Sam Darnold playing for the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 27, 2022

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The Panthers didn't renew Darnold's contract after the 2022 season, and in March 2023, he signed a one-year $4.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

Sam Darnold walking off the field for the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 7, 2024

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In March 2024, Darnold signed with the Minnesota Vikings for a one-year, $10 million contract.

Sam Darnold after the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFC playoff game on Jan. 13, 2025

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Darnold then signed a five-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks for $100.5 million.

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What was Darnold's biggest NFL contract?

Darnold's biggest NFL contract to date has been his current five-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

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How much guaranteed money did Sam Darnold get?

Though some reports placed Darnold's guaranteed money from the Seattle Seahawks at $55 million, that's actually not accurate. According to a copy of Darnold's contract obtained by ESPN, Darnold had a $37.5 million guaranteed for the 2025 season: His $32 million signing bonus, $5.3 million base salary and $200,000 workout bonus.

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How much did Sam Darnold make with the Vikings?

Darnold made $10 million with the Minnesota Vikings.

Why did the Vikings let Sam Darnold go?

According to The Athletic, though Darnold led the Vikings to the playoffs with a 14-2 season in 2024, the team management ultimately felt he underperformed in the playoffs once he got there. ESPN reported, however, that Darnold was mostly signed to the Vikings to improve their draft standings for a new quarterback in the subsequent season. Either way, he's doing quite well for himself now!

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How much did the Panthers pay Sam Darnold?

Darnold got a guaranteed $18.8 million during his year with the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN.

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If you’re already thinking about spring break—or just craving a warm-weather escape—there’s a new reason to put Orlando on your radar. Aquatica Orlando, frequently ranked among the nation’s best outdoor water parks inUSA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Polls, is rolling out a slate of updates for 2026 aimed at making visits smoother, more comfortable and more fun from the moment guests arrive.

For many families, Aquatica Orlando stands apart from a typical water park because of what it actually offers on the ground. Spanning nearly 60 acres, it combines major water slides with a tropical landscape—and real marine life woven directly into the experience.

Some of the park’s best-known attractions send riders through clear tubes alongside dolphins or past schools of brightly colored fish, while others slow things down with long, scenic raft rides through planted waterways. That balance of big slides, nature-forward attractions and space to spread out is a big reason Aquatica draws more than a million visitors each year—and why many families return again and again.

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Now, Aquatica Orlando is improving arrival flow with the addition of a fourth toll booth, a move designed to reduce backups during peak travel times. Inside the park, guests can expect more shade and cooling throughout high-traffic areas, with new fans, upgraded shade structures and additional umbrellas installed near attractions, dining areas and queues.

The park has also refreshed landscaping, resurfaced walkways and updated guest spaces, giving everything a cleaner, more polished feel heading into the new season.

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Food and drinks are getting an upgrade, too. Several dining locations have been refreshed or expanded, including Papa’s Pizza for quick grab-and-go meals, the Coffee & FunnelCake Shop for classic park treats, and a newly reimagined Ke-re’s Bar with more seating and a livelier atmosphere. To cut down on wait times, Aquatica is expanding mobile ordering, including QR-code ordering with food and drinks delivered directly to cabanas and premium loungers.

Fan-favorite events are also returning in 2026 with new twists. Aloha to Summer kicks off earlier in the year, timed for spring break, while AquaGlow—the park’s nighttime splash party—returns with planned enhancements. ILLUMINATE, Aquatica’s winter event, will also be back with expanded lighting and lantern displays.

Families with younger kids can plan around The Ultimate Playdate (select dates April 6 through August 24), which offers early access to Turi’s Kids Cove in a calmer, morning setting. And on February 14, 2026, the park will host its 16th annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Florida, combining a chilly dip with fundraising, costumes, and live entertainment.

Annual Pass Members will see even more perks in 2026, including Pass Member Slide Nights, early weekend entry in May, and additional after-hours experiences. With refreshed spaces, easier logistics, and a full calendar of events, Aquatica Orlando’s updates make a strong case for planning a return visit—or a first one—this year.

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The Super Bowl has a history of memorable National Anthem performances, and this year, Charlie Puth will take the stage for the NFL’s 60th game, where the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots. But one 70s superstar made history with the shortest rendition ever, a record that has stood for 38 years.

In 1987, Neil Diamondperformed live during Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, where the New York Giants defeated the Denver Broncos. The entertainer's version of the National Anthem clocked in as the quickest in the game's history, at just one minute, two seconds reported NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.

Diamond’s performance was short simply because he sang the song at a very fast tempo. This brisk pace meant he completed the anthem in just over a minute, a record that has endured for nearly four decades.

The entertainer never revealed why he sped through the tribute to America. Over the years, fans have speculated that it may have been done at the direction of event organizers to keep the show on schedule.

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Coming in second for the shortest performance was country legend Charley Pride for Super Bowl VIII in 1974. Pride performed for one minute, 10 seconds, reported the website SB Pride.

As for the longest performances, those records thus far are held by Alicia Keys (2 min. 36 seconds), Lady Gaga (2 min. 22 seconds), and Jennifer Hudson (2 min. 10 seconds).

Only one entertainer has performed the National Anthem twice. That honor goes to Billy Joel for the 23rd and 41st games.

The National Anthem has also been performed as a duet three times: Doc Severinsen and Pat O’Brien at Super Bowl III, Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin at Super Bowl XL, and Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church at Super Bowl LV.

Only one other Super Bowl performance has left an unforgettable mark on the game’s history. Whitney Houston’s 1991 rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV became an iconic moment, remembered for its emotion and timing during the Gulf War, and continues to be celebrated decades later.

The song peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard charts. According to Houston's official website,  the song was rereleased after September 11th, peaking at No. 6, with all royalties and proceeds donated to the New York Fraternal Order of Police and the New York Firefighters 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund.

Super Bowl LX begins at 6:30 p.m. on February 8, 2026. Charlie Puth is scheduled to perform the national anthem just before kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The home of Annie Guthrie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, appeared to be extensively searched on Saturday, Feb. 7. This is in connection to the disappearance on Annie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Hours after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and brother Camron Guthrie, released a video message that was directed at their mother's would-be abductors, reporters in the area confirmed that authorities showed up at Annie and Tommaso's home where they spent about three hours searching and taking photos.

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"Law enforcement appear to be at Annie Guthrie’s house. Camera flashes are coming from inside windows," NewsNation's Brian Entin wrote on X around 10:45 p.m. local time. Less than 30 minutes later, Entin shared a video of what he was seeing.

I’m outside Annie Guthrie’s house where law enforcement appears to be taking photos inside. pic.twitter.com/CXxqCzyyHy

— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) February 8, 2026

At 12:30 a.m. local time, Entin reported that the activity had died down and all authorities had exited the home.

"All the deputies have left Annie Guthrie’s house. The last one came out wearing blue gloves. They were inside for about 3 hours," Entin wrote on X.

Similarly, Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz weighed in on what he saw outside of Annie's home.

"After hours inside, law enforcement left in three vehicles. Due to how they parked, we couldn’t see what the others were carrying. But this one, who entered with only this white case, left carrying a bag," Ruiz wrote on X.

Annie's home is allegedly the last place that Nancy visited before she went missing. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has said that Nancy took an Uber to her daughter's house, which is about 10 minutes from her own home in the Catalina Foothills, just north of Tucson, Arizona, for dinner and some Mahjong on Saturday, Jan. 31. At the end of the evening, police say, Nancy got driven home by her son-in-law, Cioni.

In addition to police activity at Annie's home, authorities were also back at Nancy's home on Saturday evening and into the night.

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