The singer joins an esteemed class of superstars who have performed the National Anthem at the big game. Gladys Knight Performs Aretha Franklin Tribute at 2018 American Music Awards "Get ready, Atlanta!" she said in the video. She's also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with The Pips and has won seven Grammys, including one for her classic hit "Midnight Train to Georgia." Over the course of her career, Knight, known as the Empress of Soul, has recorded two no. That's what I feel when I sing this song." But this time, I would hope that they would feel it so deeply that it would lift them to a higher place. The soul singer Gladys Knight, who will be singing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta, seemed to criticize Colin Kaepernick in a statement published by Variety on Friday. "I hope that this National Anthem will touch people in a different way," the legendary singer said in the clip. The National Football League announced the news on Thursday and released a video showcasing her life and rise to fame. I mean, she's Beyonce."įollow AP Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr.Gladys Knight is set to sing the National Anthem at the 2019 Super Bowl. "I really want to see her make that happen. She may have changed the tune a little bit she sang all the right words. "Now, that would be awesome if she could pull that off," he said. 09-14 I thought Gladys knight did a great job singing the national anthem. Key hopes he can one day see Beyonce sing the national anthem and perform during halftime at the same Super Bowl. "He gave us so much inspiration for that episode." "We met last year for the first time, and it was an important time," Key said. Woodson won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers in 2011.
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Key, who starred in the Comedy Central series "Key & Peele," said his favorite player Charles Woodson played a role in the "East-West College Bowl" skit. Oh, there goes Barry Sanders running around. You turn the corner and it's like 'Oh, there's J.J. "The thing is being backstage with a lot of them. Keegan-Michael Key is a celebrity in his own right, but the actor-comedian still gets star-struck when hanging around NFL players. Big gave that ATL flavor."ĭirector Peter Berg said Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine "really delivered."Īsked what Berg's best moment was: "When he took his shirt off. "Travis (Scott) and Big Boi was amazing too. They rocked it," said retired NFL player Curtis Martin, who played for the New York Jets and Patriots. They were only a couple doors away from Maroon 5 and Big Boi, who performed at halftime of the game. Harvey, who hosted the NFL Honors on Saturday, shared the same suite with Jon Hamm, Swizz Beatz and Camila Mendes. The two embraced each other with a handshake before both walked into the suite. Harvey put his head down and tried to cover up his face before bumping into Smith, who played for several teams including the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. It's nothing like football."Īctor-comedian Steve Harvey and ex-NBA player Steve Smith were among the celebs and athletes who mingled during Super Bowl 53. "I've been coming to the Super Bowl for many years," he said. "I think he's going to pull it off."įoxx said he's been coming to the Super Bowl for many years calling each time a "different experience." He performed at the Maxim party that also featured Future and Diplo on Saturday night. Entertainment Today called her performance 'flawless,' and Huffington Post labeled it 'stirring. "I'm going with Tom Brady today," Foxx said. Gladys Knight stepped onto the field before Super Bowl LIII in an elegant white dress and sang a soulful rendition of the national anthem. The Oscar-winning actor said he is a longtime fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but he is rooting for the Patriots. Martin Luther King Jr.'s youngest daughter Bernice King sat in the front.īeforehand, Foxx strolled down the sideline and took videos of the crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as many chanted his name before the New England Patriots faced the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta on Sunday.
Lewis and Young were sitting in the back of the golf cart while Dr. Jamie Foxx took several selfies with civil rights pioneers John Lewis and Andrew Young on the sidelines before kickoff at Super Bowl 53.Īfter taking pictures with them, Foxx shook Lewis and Young's hand then told them they inspire him.
JAMIE FOXX TAKES SELFIES WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ICONS Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi will headline the halftime show at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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