This year's Super Bowl is set to be the most bet on in history, with an estimated $16 billion wagered by 50.4 million adults in the US. Additionally, the game will be marked by a historic first, with seven female pilots from the U.S. Navy performing a flyover to commemorate the 50th anniversary of women being allowed to become Navy pilots. 20% of the population will be betting on the game, with money being wagered online, at casinos, with a bookie, or casually with friends.
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For the first time in history, two Black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, will face off in the Super Bowl. This marks a significant milestone in the NFL, as only eight Black quarterbacks have ever started a Super Bowl since the 1950s. Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, is excited for the historic matchup and believes it will inspire young people to pursue their dreams. The NFL is making progress in terms of racial equality with this momentous matchup.
Confusion arose over the status of the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview with President Joe Biden on Friday, with the White House and Fox Corp. unable to come to an agreement. Fox later said the interview was back on, but the status of the interview remains unclear. The public spat between the White House and Fox Corp. has left many wondering if the interview will take place this year.
President Joe Biden has declined a request from Fox News for a pre-Super Bowl interview, instead opting to do an interview with Fox Soul, a streaming platform aimed at Black Americans. However, Fox has canceled the interview, continuing the Biden administration's icy relationship with the right-wing channel. The annual presidential Super Bowl interview is usually taped on the Friday before the game, but Biden is not expected to participate this year.
The Kelce family is making history this Sunday as brothers Jason and Travis Kelce face off in the Super Bowl for the first time ever. Jason and his wife Kylie, who is 38 weeks pregnant, are excited for the big game and have even joked that the Super Bowl could influence their baby's name. The parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, have been dreaming of seeing their sons play against each other in the Super Bowl since they were little. The outcome of the game is yet to be determined, but the Kelce family is sure to have a memorable experience.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles backup offensive lineman Joshua Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges stemming from an incident in December 2019. He is set to appear in court on the same day as the Super Bowl, and the Eagles have yet to comment on the situation. It is unclear how the charges will affect Sills’ status with the team.
Key takeaways: Donna Kelce will make history as the first mother to have two sons play against each other in the Super Bowl. The matchup…