The 2023 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by tens of millions of viewers, and companies paid up to $7 million for a 30-second spot. Advertisers sought to bring a sense of comfort and joy to viewers, and the ads featured a mix of celebrities, humor, nostalgia, music, and plenty of cuddly dogs. Charles Taylor, marketing professor at Villanova University, noted that this year's ads took a very light touch and focused on being fun and making the viewer feel good.
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Rapper Trugoy the Dove of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul has passed away at the age of 54 after battling congestive heart failure. He was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, and tributes have poured in from fans and fellow artists alike. De La Soul is widely credited with helping to bring alternative hip hop to the mainstream, having released nine studio albums, including their 1989 debut 3 Feet High and Rising, which is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XXIII featured over 100 rescue dogs competing for the "Lombarky" Trophy, with Team Fluff ultimately winning 87-83 in the first ever overtime in Puppy Bowl history. Vivianne, a bulldog mix, scored the game's final touchdown, and the game was also analyzed by the NBA on TNT crew and the winner of the "Most Pupular" contest, Josh Allenhound. The trophy was presented to Majesty, a purebred corgi from Florida and Team Fluff's captain, and viewers were delighted by the adorable puppies.
Actor and musician Cody Longo was found dead at his home in Austin, Texas on Wednesday at the age of 34. His representative confirmed the news and his wife released a statement expressing her devastation. Longo had taken some time away from acting to pursue his music career and spend more time with his family, and had struggled with alcoholism for years. His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from his friends, family, and fans, and he will be remembered for his talent, passion, and dedication to his craft.
Rihanna is preparing for her first live performance in seven years, a halftime show at the Super Bowl this Sunday. She is focused on making sure the show is a success and promises it will be a jam-packed celebration of her catalog. She is also aware of the challenge of maximizing 13 minutes of performance time, and is confident that her show will be a success.
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The Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday that it will be laying off 7,000 employees and cutting costs by $5.5 billion in the coming months as part of an effort to increase the profitability of its streaming business and focus more on core brands and franchises. Activist shareholder Nelson Peltz's demands for changes at Disney appear to have been satisfied by the announcement, and the reorganization is expected to be completed by the end of the fiscal year. No details have been released yet on which departments will be affected by the layoffs.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer and Oscar winner, has passed away at the age of 94. Throughout his 70-year career, Bacharach wrote dozens of hit songs, including "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," and "I Say a Little Prayer." His music was popular across generations, from the 1950s to the 21st century, and will continue to live on for years to come.