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- Top 10 Super Bowl halftime shows of all-time - OCRegister
- Beyoncé to Class of 2020 Grads: 'Keep Your Eye on Your Intention' - ELLE.com
- Social media’s response to TikTok’s silhouette challenge is telling - News24
- YouTube Says ‘Dear Class of 2020’ Special With Obamas, BTS, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga & More Breaks Viewing Record - Variety
- Beyoncé’s ‘Halo’ video has reached 1 billion YouTube views - Houston Chronicle
| Top 10 Super Bowl halftime shows of all-time - OCRegister Posted: 04 Feb 2021 08:11 AM PST The Weeknd is set to play the halftime show at Super Bowl LV on Sunday afternoon, and if you think we accidentally left a letter out of his name, well, this might not be the halftime show for you. It is, however, a bold, modern choice for the National Football League, picking the alternative R&B artist born Abel Tesfaye to perform when the hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs in the big game. While The Weeknd is a big star, he's not as huge as the typical Super Bowl acts of recent years, such as Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, Maroon 5 or Justin Timberlake in the years before that. And he's definitely not performing the Dad Rock of past years epitomized by Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones and the Who. Will he have special guests? Sure, though we don't know yet who they'll be. The possibilities include pop diva Ariana Grande and hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar, both of whom have collaborated with The Weeknd in the past. Or there's even a long shot that French robot auteurs Daft Punk, who he's also collaborated with, might appear and probably really confuse a lot of folks watching at home. It's too soon to know how well The Weeknd will go down with the millions of fans watching from home all around the nation and the world, but we do know how we rank the artists who have previously played in our Top 10 Best Halftime Shows of All-Time, a countdown that begins here with … 10. Michael Jackson: In 1993, Jackson played a halftime show at the Rose Bowl that ushered in a new era of big names and better talent at the Super Bowl; the concert-like performance erased decades of marching bands and often cheesy entertainment. The Weeknd, who was just 3 years old, likely would have approved, given he's covered M.J.'s "Dirty Diana" and gets referenced often as the millennials' version of the King of Pop. 9. Katy Perry: If you're gonna go pop for the Super Bowl, go big, bold, Technicolor pop as Katy Perry does better than just about any of her peers. Is it serious, meaningful music? Nah. But the halftime show is more of a Doritos and pizza kind of event, rather than a kale salad situation, so Perry did it just right. We gaped at the gigantic lion puppet she rode in on, marveled at Left Shark doing whatever that was, and enjoyed the show. 8. Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake: Look, you don't remember this 2004 Super Bowl halftime show for the music. You remember it for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's involvement in what became euphemistically known as a "wardrobe malfunction." That bit of exposure made it the most talked-about and controversial halftime performance in history. 7. Madonna: Madonna, or the Katy Perry of the '80s, played the Super Bowl in 2012. She brought big production values and lots of dancers, including that one guy bouncing his tender parts on a slack wire. Plus, she invited guest performer M.I.A., the first and (so far) only British-born rapper of Sri Lankan descent to deliver a middle finger salute on TV and later get sued by the NFL. So…there's that. 6. U2: In a normal year, the Irish quartet U2 might have seemed a bit serious for the light entertainment of a Super Bowl, but in 2002, just a few months after the 9/11 terror attacks, they fit the mood of a nation and a world still in shock at what happened. Sometimes even a Super Bowl needs a bit of emotional catharsis. 5. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira: This new entry to the Top 10 (which bumped Bruno Mars, sorry, kid!) from the 2020 game also features the first-ever all-Latin lineup. It was so much fun watching J. Lo and Shakira sing and dance to rhythms and musical styles seldom heard on the Super Bowl stage. 4. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: The veteran singer-songwriter and his longtime band of brothers delivered an exuberant performance that amply displayed why so many people love the Boss's blend of American stories told through the homegrown medium of rock and roll. Springsteen's crotch-first slide into the camera proved that his hips don't lie either. 3. Lady Gaga: Booking Lady Gaga for the 2017 halftime show seemed almost as edgy as tapping The Weeknd this year, but her style has continued to evolve ever since: She's mainstream enough now to sing the National Anthem at a presidential inauguration. (Fun fact: fellow Super Bowl vets J. Lo and Katy Perry were also on the bill for the inaugural events last month.) During her time at the big game, Gaga descended from a cable to the stage and then tore through an irresistible run of her pop-rock hits. 2. Beyoncé: Beyoncé played the Super Bowl in 2013, and like her alter ego Sasha, she was fierce. From the choreography that she would continue refining until her groundbreaking 2018 performance at Coachella to the added-benefit Destiny's Child reunion, it was a sudden shift from classic rock to modern music that continues to today. 1. Prince: It is possible that some year a new act will come along and bump Prince from the top spot on the Super Bowl halftime show rankings, just as it is theoretically possible that a quantum physicist will prove that we are all just living inside a computer simulation. Until then, though, Prince's halftime set in Miami in 2007 will be the standard to which all others must bow down. From songs such as "Let's Go Crazy" and "Baby I'm a Star" to the moment an actual downpour arrived as he played "Purple Rain," this one was for the ages.  |
| Beyoncé to Class of 2020 Grads: 'Keep Your Eye on Your Intention' - ELLE.com Posted: 07 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT  Beyoncé offered some words of wisdom during a candid commencement speech for class of 2020 graduates. During YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" special today, the singer stressed that graduates need to build their own stage and "make the world see [them"]. She brought up her own struggles getting started in the music industry and her eventual plan to make things happen for herself and to give others the chances they weren't given because of the male-dominated music world and the lack of opportunities that so many women and people of color have. The Grammy winner also brought up the recent killings of George Floyd Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others for whom this year's graduates and many other Americans are marching in the streets. "We've seen that our collective hearts, when put to positive action, can start the wheels of change," she said. "Real change has started with you, this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today." Read her full remarks below: "Thank you, President Obama and Mrs. Obama for including me in this very special day. And congratulations to the class of 2020. You have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic, and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black human being, and you still made it. We're so proud of you. Thank you for using your collective voice in letting the world know that black lives matter. The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others have left us all broken. It has left the entire country searching for answers. We've seen that our collective hearts, when put to positive action, can start the wheels of change. Real change has started with you, this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today. I did not get to experience college like some of you, or the campus parties that left you struggling the next day in class, although that could have been fun. But my parents did teach me the value of education, how to be authentic in my actions, and how to celebrate individuality and the importance of investing in myself. Dear graduates, please remember to take a little bit of time to give thanks to your family members and the community who's been such a support to you. You are achieving things your grandparents and parents never could imagine for themselves. You are the answer to a generation of prayers. now some of you might be the first in your family to graduate from college. Maybe you did not follow the path that was expected of you, and you probably questioned your decision. But know that stepping out is the best thing you can do for self-discovery. I know how hard it is to step out and bet on yourself. There was a pivotal turning point in my life, when I chose to build my own company many years ago. I had to trust that I was ready and that my parents and mentors provided me with the tools I needed to be successful, but that was terrifying. The entertainment business is still very sexist; it's still very male-dominated, and as a woman I did not see enough female role models given the opportunity to do what I knew I had to do. To run my label and management company, to direct my films and produce my tours, that meant ownership. Owning my masters, owning my art, owning my future, and writing my own story. Not enough Black women had a seat at the table, so I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table. Then, I had to invite the best there was to have a seat. That meant hiring women, men, outsiders, underdogs, people that were overlooked and waiting to be seen. Many of the best creatives and businesspeople, who although supremely qualified and talented were turned down over and over as executives at major corporations because they were female or because or racial disparity, and I've been very proud to provide them with a place at my table. One of the main purposes of my art for many years has been dedicated to showing the beauty of Black people to the world: Our history, our profundity, and the value of Black lives. I've tried my best to pull down the veil of appeasement to those who may feel uncomfortable with our excellence. To the young women, our future leaders, know that you're about to make the world turn. I see you. You are everything the world needs. Make those power moves; be excellent. And to the young kings: Lean into your vulnerability and redefine masculinity. Lead with heart. There are so many different ways to be brilliant. I believe you and every human being is born with a masterful gift. Don't make the world make you feel that you have to look a certain way to be brilliant. And no, you don't have to speak a certain way to be brilliant, but you do have to spread your gift around the planet in a way that is authentically you. To all those who feel different: If you're part of a group that is called 'other,' a group that does not get the chance to be center stage, build your own stage, and make them see you. Your queerness is beautiful, your Blackness is beautiful, your compassion is beautiful, your compassion, your understanding, your fight for people who may be different from you is beautiful. I hope you continue to go into the world and show them that you will never stop being yourself, that it's your time now. Make them see you. Now if you've ever been called dumb, unattractive, overweight, unworthy, untalented, well, so have I. Whatever you do, don't let negativity of people projecting their own self doubts on you deter you from your focus. I know those moments are painful, and you're human, and it hurts like hell, but now is the time to turn those criticisms into fuel and motivation to become a beautiful beast. Respect is everything. There's no successful relationship without respect, nor a successful movement if the basic principle is not respect. The world will respect you as much as you respect yourself. I'm often asked, 'what's your secret to success?.' The shorter answer: Put in that work. There may be more failures than victories. Yes, I've been blessed to have 24 Grammys, but I've lost 46 times. That meant rejection 46 times. Please don't ever feel entitled to win; just keep working harder. Surrender to the cards you are dealt. It's from that surrender that you get your power. Losing can be the best motivator to get your bigger wins, so don't ever compare yourself to anyone else. There will be wins and losses, there will be tears and laughter. You'll feel the shades of life deeply. Now with success comes challenges. With your wins, you may start to notice people spending a lot of energy trying to tear you down. Try not to take it personally. Unfortunately, it's something that comes along with success. Whenever you feel like you're not in control, or the world is against you, let that vulnerability motivate you into greatness. That's how I found my true self. I remain a work in progress, and that's the beauty of growth. I've been happiest when I let go and allow life to show me the next move. When you bet on yourself, you're making an investment into your own future. When you choose to spend your valuable time thinking, speaking typing negative thoughts, you're investing in something that will give you absolutely no return on your investment. Class of 2020, every thought in your mind is powerful, every word you speak is powerful, every action you take has consequences for yourself and your community. Look what you've been able to do in the last 14 days. We've seen the power of collective. We've seen what happens when we join for the same cause. Please, continue to be the voice for the voiceless. Never forget we can disagree in a way that is productive to arrive at decisions that foster real change. And if you make a mistake, that's OK, too. But we all have a responsibility to hold ourselves accountable and change. Whatever the world looks like in 10 years, in 20 years, part of that is up to you. I urge you to let this current moment push you to improve yourself in all areas of your life: at work, at home, activism, spirituality. Wherever you can find hope, follow it. And remember you are never alone. Lean on that strength of togetherness. Keep the collective strong, stay focused. Don't talk about what you're gonna do. Don't just dream about what you're gonna do. Don't criticize somebody else for what they're not doing. You be it. Be about it. Be about that action, and go do it. Keep your eye on your intention. Don't let any outside distraction or your own insecurity stop you from your goals. Embrace that struggle. Surviving that struggle will strengthen you. This is a crucial time in our history and in your life. The earth is ripping that BandAid off so we can really see our wounds, so we can acknowledge and nurture them. That's when true healing begins. You can be that leader we all need. You can lead the movement that celebrates humanity. My prayer for you is that you invest in yourself and see the value of giving back and building your community the best way you can. I pray that you continue to celebrate and value lives that appear different from your own. I know you are ready to start one of the most important journeys of your life. You are at the brink of a huge world shift. Look how far you've come and how much you've contributed. Keep pushing. Forget the fear, forget the doubt. Keep investing, and keep betting on yourself. And congratulations." You can watch the full speech here: This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Bey was one of several major stars to appear on the program and give a speech. Barack and Michelle Obama also gave addresses, along with k-pop boy band BTS. Beyoncé's appearance comes days after she encouraged protesters, activists, and allies to continue their work in the Black Lives Matter movement following the arrests of all four officers involved in George Floyd's death. "The world came together for George Floyd," she wrote on Instagram. "We know there is a long road ahead. Let's remain aligned and focused in our call for real justice." This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Last Friday, Beyoncé called for justice for Floyd and for people to pray for "peace, compassion, and healing for our country." She said:
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| Social media’s response to TikTok’s silhouette challenge is telling - News24 Posted: 01 Feb 2021 12:37 PM PST  Beyonce's silhouette in the 2014 music video for her song 'Partition'. (Beyonce/ YouTube)
Last week, video-based social media platform TikTok established the Silhouette Challenge. Here, the opening chords of Paul Anka's Put Your Head On My Shoulder mutates into Doja Cat's Streets. With the change of song, the subject caterpillars out of their loosely fitting outfit to reveal the outer contours of their body in a red light. Inspired by Amsterdam's Red Light District, where sex work and pleasure-oriented outlets like sex shops, strip clubs and adult theatres can be found, the challenge was initially embraced to promote sex and body positivity. Soon after settling on TikTok, iterations of the challenge made their way onto Twitter and Instagram where participants encouraged other users to have their hand at it. In its first week, the challenge garnered over 521 million impressions on TikTok and more than 42 thousand posts on Instagram. While the challenge has helped facilitate community and appreciation, users have warned those who are yet to try the challenge not to film their silhouettes while nude. This is because people with photoshop and video editing skills are able to edit the image. Informing those who are yet to try the challenge, a Twitter user tweeted the following on 28 January 2021: "If y'all do the #silhouettechallenge please do not do it completely naked. Long story short, red is a primary colour that can be easily removed with video editing. If you don't want your naked highly visible butt shared on the web... you know the rest." This is supported by content posted on YouTube in the recent days. When searching 'how to remove the red light from silhouette challenge videos' several tutorials come up. The views on the first five search results vary from 11 thousand to 239 thousand views per tutorial. These tutorials come after another Twitter user with the handle @be_Daniel tweeted that he was working on an app that would remove the filter. "I'm about to break the internet. I and my homie just finished developing an app that will get past any Snapchat filter and get the original media. I'll post the link for you to download." By removing the filter from the video, the video's subject is robbed of the anonymity that encouraged millions to take part in the challenge. Most if not all filter removals that have taken place have been without the subject's consent. In addition to being a form of digital violence, these nonconsensual edits and the candid promotion thereof speaks to how rife rape culture continues to be.  |
| Posted: 12 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT  YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" virtual graduation event — livestreamed on Sunday, June 7, over more than four hours — set a new record for the video service. The livestream featured commencement addresses from Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, BTS, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and more, as well as performances by BTS, Katy Perry, Meghan Thee Stallion and Latin American group CNCO. According to YouTube, "Dear Class of 2020" was the most-viewed YouTube originals live event to date — drawing more than 665,000 peak concurrent viewers (the number of viewers watching at one time). The special notched over 17 million total views one day post-launch and 34 million total views after three days across all videos. The main "Dear Class of 2020" video stream held the No. 1 trending performance spot in 15 countries throughout the duration of the event. Additionally 10 individual videos hit the trending tab in 89 countries, according to YouTube. In addition, "Dear Class of 2020" was the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter for the entirety of the event — making it the most talked-about YouTube originals launch ever based on volume of social-media conversation. The event raised almost $2 million from corporate donors, in partnership with Michelle Obama's Reach Higher and Google.org. The virtual commencement celebration brought together over 70 leaders, celebrities and creators to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities. Highlight moments that received the most views included the commencement speeches from BTS, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama; and musical performances from BTS, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo and the New York Philharmonic, Maluma, Katy Perry, the cast of "Schitt's Creek" featuring Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion and a Finneas collab featuring Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Noah Cyrus, Cynthia Erivo, Khalid, Tove Lo, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Ben Platt, and Ty Dolla $ign. YouTube also assembled a supercut of "Dear Class of 2020" highlights, packing the four-plus-hour event into 2 minutes and 44 seconds:  |
| Beyoncé’s ‘Halo’ video has reached 1 billion YouTube views - Houston Chronicle Posted: 02 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT  Beyoncé has joined another billionaire's club. The Houston native's video for 2008 single "Halo" is her first to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. They reported the feat Wednesday. Bow down. MUSIC SAVES: Houston band donates T-shirt sales to combat coronavirus The dreamy clip features actor Michael Ealy as B's love interest. It's awash in hazy light and muted colors and was directed by Philip Andelman. "Halo" was a top five hit and won best female pop vocal performance at the 52nd annual Grammys. It's from Beyoncé's 2008 double album "I Am ... Sasha Fierce." An alternate video surfaced in 2010 with a much darker storyline. Beyoncé's five most-viewed videos are, in order: "Halo," "Single Ladies," "Drunk in Love," "7/11" and "Crazy in Love." Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. Follow him on Twitter. Get experts' picks for concerts, kids' stuff, fine arts, movies and more by subscribing to the Preview entertainment newsletter.  |
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