“Tonight we come collectively as a result of that’s who we’re and that’s what we do,” Michael Strahan informed viewers of the Fox Tremendous Bowl LIX pregame throughout a gap section devoted to victims of tragedies across the nation, together with New Orleans and Los Angeles.
The section started with Strahan and former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady strolling onto New Orleans’ well-known Bourbon avenue. “This yr started with a terror assault that attempted to shatter its spirit,” Strahan stated to the digicam.
“However the resilience of New Orleans is matched by the resolve of our nation,” Brady, carrying a Los Angeles Fireplace Division shirt, continued. “When tragedy strikes, we don’t break, we come collectively. We rise above and by no means let evil win.”
Strahan defined that as everybody prepares for “sport’s largest day,” they gathered collectively “with heavy hearts” for the households and mates “from North Carolina to Los Angeles, from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.”
Woman Gaga then kicked off what gave the impression to be a pre-taped efficiency on Bourbon Road of her 2022 Oscar-nominated music, “Maintain My Hand,” from Prime Gun: Maverick. The Mayhem singer was wearing ethereal all-white out, enjoying the piano and singing for a big crowd of individuals in “NOLA Robust” shirts, law enforcement officials, members of the U.S. navy and extra.
The efficiency was a shock for viewers, because it was not beforehand introduced she’d be acting at any level throughout the recreation.
The somber but inspiring efficiency comes on the heels of a busy week for the singer. Gaga launched a brand new observe, “Abracadabra,” from her upcoming album, Mayhem, throughout a industrial break of the 2025 Grammys. The “Shallow” singer introduced her extremely anticipated seventh studio album the week prior following a slew of teasers, together with an internet site countdown and cross nation billboards. Mayhem is ready to be launched on March 7. A full tracklist is anticipated to be introduced at a later date.
Additionally throughout the pregame leisure, Jon Batiste carried out the Nationwide Anthem, Ledisi sang “Elevate Each Voice and Sing,” and Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle carried out “America the Stunning.” Different performers included Harry Connick Jr. with jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, the Soul Rebels and the Unique Pinettes.
Take a look at The Hollywood Reporter‘s Tremendous Bowl protection right here.
