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Super Bowl LIV gets 'A+' from host committee chairman
Read full article: Super Bowl LIV gets 'A+' from host committee chairmanSuper Bowl LIV gets 'A+' from host committee chairmanPublished: February 3, 2020, 4:54 pmThe host committee chairman of Super Bowl LIV says South Florida gets an "A+" for its showing and can expect to get another one as soon as 2025.
Instagram model jumps onto football field during Super Bowl LIV, police say
Read full article: Instagram model jumps onto football field during Super Bowl LIV, police sayMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – An Instagram model from Los Angeles was arrested Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium after she jumped over a rail to access the football field during Super Bowl LIV. According to witnesses, the incident occurred during the first half of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. At one point in the video, it appeared that Green intentionally pulled up her dress to expose her buttocks. Green was arrested on a trespassing charge and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Green boasts 266,000 followers on Instagram, where she has posted numerous scantily-clad photos, many showing off her derriere.
Mahomes leads furious fourth quarter comeback, Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Mahomes leads furious fourth quarter comeback, Chiefs win Super Bowl LIVChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City on an exciting fourth quarter comeback, erasing a 10-point deficit by scoring three late touchdowns en route to a 31-20 victory in Super Bowl LIV. It came on a play that would prove to be the turning point of Super Bowl LIV. GAME NOTESMahomes was named MVP of Super Bowl LIV. For just the fourth time in 54 years, the Super Bowl was tied at halftime. Kansas City’s last Super Bowl appearance was 50 years ago when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show during Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show during Super Bowl LIVMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance and joy that celebrated their Latina heritage. Their breathless athleticism matched that of the football players waiting in the locker room. MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Shakira and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Having, essentially, an opening act for a concert that stretches not much longer than a dozen minutes was a risky move. At times the performance seemed rushed, as if they were trying to say too much in too short of time.
This Week In South Florida: The Round Table
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: The Round TablePEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – This Week In South Florida’s Round Table discussion on Sunday included two local attorneys and two South Florida political journalists who have strong opinions about the cost of the Super Bowl LIV that is imposed on taxpayers. THE ATTORNEYSStephen Hunter Johnson (Local 10 News)Stephen Hunter Johnson is with Lydecker Diaz and serves as the chair of the Black Affairs Advisory Board of Miami-Dade. Bernadette Norris (Local 10 News)Bernadette Norris is a partner at Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell and was legal counsel to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections. THE JOURNALISTSMarc Caputo (Local 10 News)Marc Caputo, a former Miami Herald reporter, covers the politics of the country’s key swing states for Politico. Steve Bousquet (Local 10 News)Steve Bousquet is a columnist for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, who has also written for the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times and formerly worked for WPLG-Local 10 News.
Kanye West brings ‘Sunday Service’ to downtown Miami
Read full article: Kanye West brings ‘Sunday Service’ to downtown MiamiKanye West sang with his choir during his Sunday Service Experience worship event at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre in downtown Miami. “God is using us ... to show God is better than the devil,” West said during the event. Event organizers had a full truck with free pale yellow commemorative T-shirts and volunteers were distributing them to attendees. The 42-year-old rapper, who is married to Kim Kardashian, has been holding his Sunday Service weekly events in Los Angeles for about a year. pic.twitter.com/1W1V8PhXX5 — VOUS Church (@VousChurch) February 2, 2020The celebrities who have joined West’s Sunday events include Diplo, Kid Cudi, Paris Jackson, Busy Philipps and Courtney Love.
Super Bowl Sunday forecast: Chilly, except for those from Kansas City, San Francisco
Read full article: Super Bowl Sunday forecast: Chilly, except for those from Kansas City, San FranciscoPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Happy sunny Super Bowl LIV Sunday! South Floridians were reaching for their winter gear early Sunday morning getting smirks and chuckles from those who are visiting from San Francisco and Kansas City, which will have snow and ice later this week. Super Bowl LIV weather forecast (Local 10 News Weather Authority)Early Sunday temperatures were in the crisp 50s and having a tough time climbing out of the 60s for the afternoon. We’ll be in the mid-60s by kickoff and then low 60s by the end of the game. That’s right -- low 60s.
Super Bowl LIV fans face low possibility of tornadoes overnight with stormy weather
Read full article: Super Bowl LIV fans face low possibility of tornadoes overnight with stormy weatherMIAMI – Super Bowl LIV fans face a low possibility of tornadoes during thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday morning in areas of South Florida. (Local 10 News)Aside from the likelihood of damaging winds, heavy rain could cause flooding in areas of Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. The weather conditions will improve during the late morning and worsen again on Saturday afternoon. The weather alerts will clear just in time for Super Bowl Sunday when it will be cooler, sunny and dry. Super Bowl LIV weather forecast (Local 10 News Weather Authority)Download Local 10 News free weather app for the latest updates in South Florida.
Cancer patient gets Super Bowl LIV surprise
Read full article: Cancer patient gets Super Bowl LIV surpriseMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Cheryl Butzier, an oncology nurse, had an idea when she learned her 60-year-old leukemia patient is a San Francisco 49ers fan. She has a cousin who works for the Bay Area team, so she called in a favor. The San Francisco 49ers sent a fan package to Oscar Jones Jr., who has been getting treatment for about six months at the Mercy Health St. Anne Cancer Center in Toledo, Ohio. “They surprised me for real,” Jones told a WTVG reporter. He said he will be using it to celebrate the San Francisco 49ers’ victory against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
5 things about 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo you probably didn’t know
Read full article: 5 things about 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo you probably didn’t knowIf you follow football, by now, you must know the name Jimmy Garoppolo -- the star quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. Of course, Garoppolo and Romo didn’t attend Eastern Illinois University at the same time. Before he arrived in San Francisco, Garoppolo was with New England, the team that drafted him -- he went 62nd overall in 2014, which was the second round. Yes, he was the one who called Erin Andrews ‘baby.’It was late October of last year when Garoppolo called the well-known FOX sideline reporter “baby” on national TV. We had to LOL at this find from ABC 7 in San Francisco.
5 things about Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes you probably didn’t know (that will make you love him)
Read full article: 5 things about Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes you probably didn’t know (that will make you love him)Surely you’ve heard of Patrick Mahomes -- Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback, record-breaking megastar, NFL’s 2018 Most Valuable Player of the Year -- we’ll go on shortly. He loves ketchup (particularly the fancy Whataburger kind)Yes, Mahomes loves ketchup. https://t.co/1kjZHw5KRv — Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 16, 2018Reporter: Patrick, rumor has it that Andy Reid likes ketchup more than you do, what’s your comment? Patrick Mahomes: I don’t know if that’s actually possible. Patrick Mahomes throws the ball out of Arrowhead Stadium (turn sound down, helicopter buzz is brutal).
Detective warns Super Bowl tourists about sex trafficking risks
Read full article: Detective warns Super Bowl tourists about sex trafficking risksMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year. She said major events like the Super Bowl bring the high rollers to town, along with an increase in sex workers and those trying to take advantage of the fun-seeking crowds. This week has already been busy according to those familiar with the local sex trade. Police want people to remember it’s illegal to purchase sex and to be proactive when it comes to your own safety. “Be careful who talks to you, who comes up to you,” the detective said.
Feds step up security during Super Bowl LIV weekend
Read full article: Feds step up security during Super Bowl LIV weekendMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, said that although there is “no specific or credible threat,” federal agents will be doing everything in their power to protect Super Bowl LIV fans in Miami-Dade County. Federal agents know Hard Rock Stadium, the home of Sunday’s Super Bowl, in Miami Gardens, NFL events in downtown Miami and Miami Beach, and airports in South Florida are desirable targets. “We are spreading out are assets to take care of business, not only at the Super Bowl, but at all those other locations as well,” said Todd Gayle, an air and marine team agent for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. On Wednesday, FBI Special Agent in Charge George Piro said FAA no drone zone violations during the Super Bowl “will result in both civil and potential criminal penalties.”The 2020 Miami Super Bowl LIV host committee is promoting the SaferWatch app to empower users to submit tips for law enforcement. “I would say the things that you’re looking for in general is anybody whose behavior just seems out of the ordinary, anybody asking unusual questions about security or observing security procedures," said Cathy Lanier, the chief security officer for the NFL.
Astronaut Nicole Stott stars in Super Bowl LIV ad
Read full article: Astronaut Nicole Stott stars in Super Bowl LIV adMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut and engineer, is starring in Olay’s Super Bowl LIV ad on SundayOlay’s Operation Make Space for Women campaign includes a pledge to donate $500,000 to Girls Who Code, a non-profit organization aiming to increase female representation in the field of computer science.
Employers, beware of Monday’s Super Bowl fever
Read full article: Employers, beware of Monday’s Super Bowl feverMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – About 17.5 million football fans suffering from Super Bowl fever will not be showing up to work on Monday, according to a new survey tracking workers’ absenteeism. It will be the largest number of employees who will be staying home the day after the Super Bowl since the Workforce Institute at Kronos, which conducts research on strategic human capital management, has been tracking the trend. Out of the 17.5 million, only about 11.1 million requested the day off, about 4.7 million will be using a sick day, and about 1.5 million will vanish or “ghost” their employer for the day, according to the survey. The behavior will be similar during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the U.S. presidential election in November.
Kansas City fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’
Read full article: Kansas City fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2017, file photo, a Kansas City Chiefs fan does the "tomahawk chop" during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. – While other sports teams using Native American nicknames and imagery have faced decades of protests and boycotts, the Kansas City Chiefs have largely slid under the radar. So why have Kansas City fans largely been given a pass? The ads show fans doing the tomahawk chop. A horse named “Warpaint” circles the field after scores as fans chant and mimic the tomahawk chop.
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira hope Super Bowl LIV halftime performance serves as Latina showcase
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira hope Super Bowl LIV halftime performance serves as Latina showcaseMIAMI – There will be no shortage of Latin influence on display throughout Super Bowl LIV. “It’s very Shakira and it’s very Jennifer, and I think that’s what you’re going to get from the performance,” Lopez said during a news conference Thursday in Miami. “The Super Bowl, it’s a very American event,” Shakira said. Growing up in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira said, “No one would have thought that I would end up performing at the Super Bowl one day. She’s been teasing the bedazzled cup on social media, using the hash tags “BlingCup” and “SuperBowlLIV.”“I will need it during my performance,” Lopez, who expects to be sweating, said.
Thunderstorms will impact part of Super Bowl weekend
Read full article: Thunderstorms will impact part of Super Bowl weekendPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The biggest weekend for South Florida and football is just a few days away! Showers and a few thunderstorms will pick up around midnight and continue to soak South Florida through Saturday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of South Florida under a Slight Risk area for severe weather Friday night. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible and may bring some small hail with them. South Florida has a severe t-storm threat going into the weekend.
Rape survivor raises awareness about sex trafficking during Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Rape survivor raises awareness about sex trafficking during Super Bowl LIVDuring Super Bowl week, she is promoting a human trafficking awareness campaign. The Women's Fund launches human trafficking awareness campaign. (Miami-Dade County)Before Super Bowl LIV fans impacted Florida, the state already ranked third in the nation, only behind California and Texas, for having the most reported cases of human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. Andersen had a message for Super Bowl visitors who are engaging in human trafficking: “If you come to Miami, you will be met with the force of the entire community.”Full Screen 1 / 6 Miami-Dade County launched a new human trafficking campaign. Human trafficking is real.
Edgerrin James in Miami: I’m ‘Stripper Bowl’ ready
Read full article: Edgerrin James in Miami: I’m ‘Stripper Bowl’ readyMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Edgerrin James said he recently filled his car with $1 million in singles. “I am Stripper Bowl ready,” James said while riding a sports utility vehicle full of bags of cash. Other clubs expecting large crowds of men looking for exotic dancers, good food and music are in Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Miami’s Upper East Side and Hallandale Beach. Pop Smoker, a New York rapper also known as Bashar Jackson, will be performing at the new KOD Miami, not to be confused with the former King of Diamonds in Miami Gardens. KOD Miami opened at 7020 NW 72 Ave., near Hialeah, the former home of the Babylon Miami Nightclub where a dancer was found dead last year.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sails into town for Super Bowl
Read full article: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sails into town for Super BowlMIAMI – Say whatever you want about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but there’s one thing you can’t deny: The man knows how to travel in style. Jones, or those who work for him, arrived in South Florida recently for Super Bowl LIV via his yacht. The “Bravo Eugenia,” as Jones named her, is currently sitting at PortMiami where it rivals some of the massive cruise ships docked nearby. If you’re visiting the Super Bowl Live event at Bayfront Park, the yacht sits just across the way. And if that wasn’t enough, the Bravo Eugenia also comes with its own pool.
Game of Thrones’ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV ad
Read full article: Game of Thrones’ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV adMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Maisie Williams, better known as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, will be singing “Let It Go” from Walt Disney’s movie “Frozen” during a Super Bowl LIV ad for Audi on Sunday. The German automaker’s ad for the new e-tron Sportback, a sports utility vehicle, chose the song to deliver the message that consumers need to let go of the past. “Creating a sustainable, livable future for generations to come is the world’s most important challenge," Williams said in a statement. “I’m proud to share Audi’s vision for sustainable mobility.”Sven Schuwirth, Audi’s head of brand for digital business and customer experience, said the 22-year-old actress is the “perfect representative" of how consumers are increasingly advocating for sustainable options. Global partner agency 72andSunny Amsterdam created the ad.
Jennifer Lopez, ‘Bling Cup’ and Super Bowl LIV: What’s it all mean?
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez, ‘Bling Cup’ and Super Bowl LIV: What’s it all mean?MIAMI – What does Jennifer Lopez and her bedazzled cup have to do with the Super Bowl? The answer will be revealed in the second quarter of Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. "No one messes with my Bling Cup," Lopez wrote. No one messes with my Bling Cup 💎🥤. @HardRock pic.twitter.com/RLrDMV9cCb — Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) January 29, 2020Monday's post included the mysterious "Bling Cup," complete with its own hash tag.
America’s Backyard is Official Bud Light Bar for Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: America’s Backyard is Official Bud Light Bar for Super Bowl LIVFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – America’s Backyard in Fort Lauderdale has been designated the Official Bud Light Bar for Super Bowl LIV! There will be special events happening for 49ers and Chiefs fans all weekend long! On Friday, Jan. 31 you can get a Bud Light custom Super Bowl t-shirt made during Happy Hour from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. $3 “You Call It”, games and prizes! On Saturday, Feb. 1, it’s the Y100 Super Bowl Takeover hosted by Drew! There will be Bud Light specials all night long and much more!
Super Bowl LIV safety reaches up into the South Florida skies
Read full article: Super Bowl LIV safety reaches up into the South Florida skiesMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Super Bowl LIV is just days away and with so many people flocking to South Florida for the festivities, there is a heightened level of security throughout the region. During the week leading up to the big game, local, state and federal agencies, along with the military, are working together to keep Florida skies safe. The idea is, the less time any F-15's have to spend on the ground refueling, the more time they can be patrolling the skies. Briana Lindquist gave Local 10 News' Ian Margol an up-close and personal look at how the in-air refueling is done. Most of the time, if they have to intercept anyone, it’s just a pilot who doesn’t realize they’re in a no-fly zone.
Black Archives to host Super Bowl LIV party at Lyric Theater
Read full article: Black Archives to host Super Bowl LIV party at Lyric TheaterMIAMI – The piano-shaped Lyric Theater will be co-hosting a Super Bowl LIV watch party on Sunday in Miami’s Overtown. The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida is co-hosting the party in the plaza outside of the art complex that is adjacent to the renovated historic 1913 theater. For $350, NFL fans have access to a gazebo at 819 NW 2nd Ave. There will be food trucks, a pool table, dominoes, a bean bag toss, a cash bar, a cigar lounge and club-style furniture. To reserve the furnished gazebo, visit the event’s Eventbrite page.
Feds set new ‘No Drone Zones’ in Miami-Dade County during Super Bowl LIV week
Read full article: Feds set new ‘No Drone Zones’ in Miami-Dade County during Super Bowl LIV weekMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Federal Aviation Administration is warning fliers of hobbyist drones to comply with temporary “No Drone Zones” in Miami-Dade County or face penalties of more than $30,000. The temporary flight restrictions are in effect in areas of South Beach, downtown Miami and Miami Gardens, where there are National Football League events during Super Bowl LIV week. The ban applies to one nautical mile around the Miami Beach Convention Center, at 1901 Convention Center Dr., and Bayfront Park, at Biscayne Blvd., and it is in place until Saturday. On Sunday, the FAA is prohibiting drones around the Hard Rock Stadium, at 347 Don Shula Dr.
Hard Rock Stadium gets some tender loving care before Super Bowl
Read full article: Hard Rock Stadium gets some tender loving care before Super BowlMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – With less than a week before the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field for Super Bowl LIV, final preparations are underway to transform Hard Rock Stadium into a Super Bowl-ready venue. “We have to add decor elements in all areas to really have this -- have the look and feel, literally, of the Super Bowl,” Eric Finkelstein, NFL director of events, told Local 10 News on Tuesday. Because of the game’s location, the stadium menu features a lot of Latin influence this year. Ed Mangan, NFL field director, said he started growing the field for this Super Bowl two years ago on a sod farm in California before it was moved to Hard Rock Stadium. You have postgame shows (that) all get rehearsal time on this field.”The field is a hybrid Bermuda over-seeded with rye grass.
South Florida airports put on best face for Super Bowl LIV fans
Read full article: South Florida airports put on best face for Super Bowl LIV fansMIAMI – To impress Super Bowl LIV fans, airport officials in South Florida are doing what they can to make sure the airports are clean, well decorated and feel welcoming before the game. Miami International Airport in Miami-Dade County will be playing welcoming messages from Miami Dolphins’ legends Dan Marino, Nat Moore and Jason Taylor. Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a record-departure day with additional checkpoints and more trained dogs. Authorities are asking Super Bowl LIV fans to pack their commemorative programs in carry-on bags and plan to go through security two hours before departure. The FAA has placed special air traffic procedures in place at MIA, FLL, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Boca Raton Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, Pompano Beach Airpark and North Perry Airport.
Drag queens to star in Super Bowl LIV ad
Read full article: Drag queens to star in Super Bowl LIV adMIAMI – Two drag queens who were RuPaul Drag Race contestants will appear in a Super Bowl LIV commercial for hummus. Sabra Dipping, a joint venture between PepsiCo and the Strauss Group, chose Sang-Young Sin, known as KimChi, and Maxwell Heller, known as Miz Cracker, for their RiDIPulous campaign. "The Super Bowl is the biggest dipping occasion of the year and we’re making sure Sabra plays an unforgettable role in this years, game,” said Jason Levine, Sabra’s chief marketing officer since March 2019. Sabra’s Super Bowl LIV campaign also includes rapper T-Pain and Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Teresa Giudice and Caroline Manzo.
South Florida residents looking to cash in by renting out homes during Super Bowl week
Read full article: South Florida residents looking to cash in by renting out homes during Super Bowl weekHIGHLAND BEACH, Fla. – Many residents across South Florida are renting out their homes as football fans flock to Miami for Super Bowl LIV. From there, a limo will take them to their seats on the 40-yard line.”Marc Paskin is renting out his home for Super Bowl LIV. (WPLG)That’s right, it’s a perk package that includes tickets to Super Bowl LIV. “There are a lot of San Francisco fans that are going to miss the San Francisco weather. "By the time the can is used up, you will think you’re in San Francisco,” he said.
Next storm system arrives Super Bowl weekend
Read full article: Next storm system arrives Super Bowl weekendPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The new canopy on top of Hard Rock Stadium may not be needed to shield football fans from the rain during Super Bowl LIV, but it will be wise to check the forecast in the days leading up to the big game. No, the Super Bowl weekend will not be an entire washout, but with our great city hosting such a colossal event, it is important to highlight that part of it could be wet. A frontal system in from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to arrive on Saturday. Otherwise, we can expect mostly cloudy skies with highs near 80 and west winds shifting to the northwest at 10-15 mph. Whatever foul weather may befall the region on Saturday will be long gone by Sunday, as we make way for a gorgeous Super Bowl Sunday.
Julie Durda cheers on the Niners then and now
Read full article: Julie Durda cheers on the Niners then and nowMIAMI – We all know and love meteorologist Julie Durda each and every morning on the Local 10 News. “My family, born and raised Niners. “The moment she called, I said, ‘You’re kidding me, right?’” Julie said about the day she learned she made the team. Julie Durda holds a 49ers program on which she appeared on the cover alongside wide receiver Terrell Owens. “I’m Julie Durda, I’m from Orangevale, California!"
How much will ticket to Super Bowl LIV cost you?
Read full article: How much will ticket to Super Bowl LIV cost you?Local 10 News reporter Christina Vazquez explains why record-breaking prices are expected at this year's Super Bowl in South Florida. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Antiquated Bowl? Hard Rock Stadium joins short list of aging venues to host Super Bowl
Read full article: Antiquated Bowl? Hard Rock Stadium joins short list of aging venues to host Super BowlPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Hard Rock Stadium could just be the last of its kind when it comes to modern-day Super Bowl venues. It was 1976 -- the same year the old Orange Bowl hosted Super Bowl X -- that Robbie first gave thought to building a new home for his professional football team. (WPLG)Consider that Hard Rock Stadium is the oldest still-standing stadium to entertain a Super Bowl since 2013 and second-oldest since San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium hosted one in 2003. Aside from the 46-year-old Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans (which remains the most antiquated Super Bowl stadium in the regular rotation), all of the host venues in the decade since Super Bowl XLIV have been built in the last 20 years. While it’s rare that a stadium of its age is hosting a Super Bowl in the year 2020, Hard Rock Stadium certainly isn’t alone.
Chiefs, 49ers to meet in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Chiefs, 49ers to meet in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock StadiumThere will be a lot of people dressed in red walking around Miami during Super Bowl week. The matchup for Super Bowl LIV is set, as it will be the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium. The Chiefs will be making their first appearance in a Super Bowl since winning Super Bowl IV 50 years ago, while the 49ers are making their seventh Super Bowl appearance and first since losing to Baltimore in Super Bowl XLVII back in 2013. The last time the 49ers won a Super Bowl was when they beat San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX at then-Joe Robbie Stadium in 1995. The 49ers also won Super Bowl XXIII in Miami, beating Cincinnati 20-16.
Kansas City Chiefs advance to first Super Bowl in 50 years, beating Tennessee Titans 35-24 in AFC title game
Read full article: Kansas City Chiefs advance to first Super Bowl in 50 years, beating Tennessee Titans 35-24 in AFC title game– Patrick Mahomes tip-toed down the sideline for a game-turning touchdown, added three TD passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl in a half-century by beating the Tennessee Titans 35-24 Sunday for the AFC championship. At last, for the first time since 1970 and the third time overall, the Chiefs (14-4) are Super Bowl bound. Down 10-0 and 17-7, Kansas City didn't flinch, building a 35-17 lead while controlling the clock with a strong ground game. Vrabel caught 12 touchdown passes as a linebacker, including one in the Super Bowl when his Patriots beat Reid's Eagles. Chiefs: The Tomahawk Chop will be heard at Hard Rock Stadium in the Super Bowl.
Party in the LIV! Hottest Super Bowl parties in South Florida
Read full article: Party in the LIV! Hottest Super Bowl parties in South FloridaMIAMI – If the Super Bowl was just about a football game, we’d all be pretty bored after about three hours. Thankfully, South Florida’s dance card will be filled with extravagant, out-of-this-world parties all week long. Here’s a taste of some of the biggest parties during Super Bowl week:MAXIM HAVANA NIGHTS Saturday, February 1 | 10 pm - 4 amWatson Island pop-up venueAlways one of the wildest parties on the Super Bowl calendar, the folks at Maxim will hold their annual fiesta with headliners The Chainsmokers and Rick Ross at a massive pop-up tent on Watson Island. ROLLING STONE PARTY Saturday, February 1 | 9 pmSLS South BeachHeadliners Ciara and DJ Khaled are the main draws to this party which says “privileged attendees” will get to party hard with people like Steven Tyler and Elle King. The Black Eyed Peas and Marshmello will perform, but did we mention SI swimsuit models will be in attendance?
Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl LIVMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Demi Lovato will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. The NFL announced Thursday that the Grammy Award-nominated singer will take part in the nationally televised pregame festivities Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium. Lovato, 27, follows in the footsteps of other performers like Carrie Underwood, Billy Joel and Cher to sing the national anthem at a South Florida Super Bowl. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira have already been tapped for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show. List of other performers to have sung national anthem at Super Bowls in South Florida
Local musicians to take center stage at Super Bowl’s fan fest in downtown Miami
Read full article: Local musicians to take center stage at Super Bowl’s fan fest in downtown MiamiThe Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award.
‘Bowl’ game to give pro and rookie snake catchers chance to compete for bragging rights, prizes
Read full article: ‘Bowl’ game to give pro and rookie snake catchers chance to compete for bragging rights, prizesMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – For a small fee and a 30-minute quiz, South Floridians can actively participate in a “bowl” game that kicks off just before the Super Bowl heads to Miami. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted media Thursday for a pre-game scrimmage for the Florida Python Challenge 2020 “Python Bowl,” which will give professional and rookie snake catchers the chance to compete to see who can catch the most and biggest snakes starting Jan. 10. Also joining DeSantis and FWC officials were members from the South Florida Water Management District and the Frost Museum of Science. Additionally, Miami Super Bowl LIV Host Committee members were on hand as this year’s challenge ties into Super Bowl LIV and the committee’s Oceans to Everglades initiative. Snake catchers are competing for prizes across several categories and there is a special class dedicated to members who served in the armed forces.
Rob Gronkowski to host Super Bowl party on Miami Beach
Read full article: Rob Gronkowski to host Super Bowl party on Miami BeachFormer Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will host the "Gronk Beach" festival on the eve of Super Bowl LIV in South Florida. MIAMI - Rob Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. Instead, the man who retired from the Patriots and the NFL in March will be hosting his first Super Bowl party. The three-time Super Bowl champ is hosting the "Gronk Beach" festival Feb. 1 on Miami Beach in an event featuring Gronkowski's favorites and combining a party with a music festival along with food and drinks. Bring some wildness, some fun, to bring a music festival to Miami and not just on top of Miami, at the Super Bowl.
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to headline Miami Super Bowl halftime show
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to headline Miami Super Bowl halftime showMIAMI – The Super Bowl has been set. Well, at least the Super Bowl halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, two of the biggest names in entertainment, were announced Thursday as the headliners for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show this February at Hard Rock Stadium. Lopez had long been rumored to be in conversations with NFL officials to perform, but the Shakira announcement was the big surprise. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in South Florida performers:
J. Lo in talks to perform at halftime of Miami Super Bowl, report says
Read full article: J. Lo in talks to perform at halftime of Miami Super Bowl, report saysEthan Miller / Getty ImagesMIAMI - While we won't know for months who'll be playing in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in February, we may have a clue who will play during the halftime show. A new report says Jennifer Lopez is "in talks" to take the stage in one of the biggest concerts of the year. US Weekly says Lopez and her team are having conversations with the NFL about the halftime show. "Yeah, [I've] thought about the Super Bowl and it's in Miami. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in Miami performers :Super Bowl II - 1968 - Grambling marching bandSuper Bowl III - 1969 - Florida A&M marching bandSuper Bowl V - 1971 - Southeast Missouri State marching bandSuper Bowl X - 1976 - Up with PeopleSuper Bowl XIII - 1979 - Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean)Super Bowl XXIII - 1989 - Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll)Super Bowl XXIX - 1995 - Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound MachineSuper Bowl XXXIII - 1999 - Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo DaddySuper Bowl XLI - 2007 - PrinceSuper Bowl XLIV - 2010 - The WhoCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.