Concerts
2 Chainz poses for a portrait on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Grammy Award-winning rapper is bringing his star appeal as host of Amazon Music Live - a weekly live-streamed concert series featuring today’s biggest stars including Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne and Kane Brown. The series streams on Prime Video after Thursday Night Football and filmed each week in Los Angeles in front of a live audience. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
2 Chainz hosts Amazon Music live concerts using NFL platform

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Dec. 07, 2022 02:03 PM EST

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O' Neal DJ's at Shaq's Fun House in Miami on Feb. 1, 2020. O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal – who frequently deejays – will host “Shaq’s Fun House,” featuring performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd and Diplo. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 08, 2022 04:37 PM EST

FILE - Darius Rucker poses for a photo before taking the stage for a pregame tailgate party before Super Bowl 54, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. While singer/songwriter Darius Rucker notes that pretty much all athletes “want to be singers and all singers want to be sports guys,” the biggest similarity is how they all need to mesh with teammates. Or bandmates. (AP Photo/John Carucci)
Darius Rucker knows teamwork critical in football and music

By Barry Wilner Nov. 15, 2021 02:33 AM EST

This combination of photos shows, from left, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Dr, Dre, who will perform for the first time together on stage at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo)
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Sep. 30, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga poses during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater Okla. Oklahoma State University officials said Wednesday, June 3, 2020, that three returning student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 although they were not showing symptoms. Among them is OSU linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, who said on Twitter he tested positive for the virus after he attended a protest in Tulsa. The 21-year-old Ogbongbemiga says he protected himself during the protest. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: Detroit Pistons set to reopen practice facility

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

Lady Gaga attends the AT&T TV Super Saturday Night at Meridian on Island Gardens in Miami on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami , Fla. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)
Lady Gaga: 'I better hear no lip-syncing' at halftime show

By Mesfin Fekadu Feb. 02, 2020 03:38 AM EST

YG, from left, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled and Meek Mill point to a screen showing Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant during a tribute at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Lizzo honors Kobe, celebrates Grammys at pre-Super Bowl show

By Mesfin Fekadu Jan. 31, 2020 02:20 AM EST

DJ Khaled poses in the press room with the award for best rap/sung performance for "Higher" at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Gaga to perform during Super Bowl week

By Mesfin Fekadu Jan. 29, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Fans sit on the main stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: Another day, another crowd of 200,000 at draft

Apr. 26, 2019 06:42 PM EDT

A temporary NFL neon sign joins the permanent ones along Broadway as preparation continues for the NFL Draft Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL Draft is scheduled to be held Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tip your band, say honky tonk musicians, during NFL Draft

By Kristin M. Hall Apr. 24, 2019 08:26 AM EDT

FILE - This April 2, 2017 file photo shows Tim McGraw at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The NFL announced Monday that Grammy-winning country star Tim McGraw will perform a free outdoor concert on April 26, 2019, and Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans will sing the National Anthem on April 25 to open the three days of draft events. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Tim McGraw, CeCe Winans to perform during NFL Draft

Mar. 18, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 1, 2018, file photo Imagine Dragons perform at the EA Sports Bowl at The Armory in Minneapolis. Imagine Dragons will perform at the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help kick off the NFL’s 100th season. The Hall announced Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, that the alternative-rock band will headline the Concert for Legends on Aug. 4. (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP, File)
Imagine Dragons to perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Feb. 19, 2019 10:16 AM EST

Big Boi performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Review: Thank U, Next: Maroon 5's halftime show was basic

By Mesfin Fekadu Feb. 04, 2019 10:22 AM EST

FILE - This May 24, 2018 file photo shows music maker Jermaine Dupri during an interview in New York. Dupri and Travis Scott have been criticized for taking part in Super Bowl-related events, but their shows among others will still go on. Dupri will host a concert series called Super Bowl Live while Scott is expected to perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl Party two days before performing at Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)
Super Bowl week to feature Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Migos

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 30, 2019 12:42 PM EST