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Super Bowl LIX Recap: Celebs & The Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show

The spotlight at Super Bowl LIX isn’t just on the field—it’s on the crowd as well.

The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday attracted a slew of celebrities, athletes, and entertainers.

Taylor Swift, a familiar face at Chiefs games over the last couple of years, was there again, joined by a glittering array of stars for the highly anticipated matchup and Kendrick Lamar’s electrifying halftime show.

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Here’s a look at more of the A-list attendees at Super Bowl LIX, some celebrating an Eagles win, and some not so much.

Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl
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Eagles Fans: Bradley Cooper, Kevin Hart & More

Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Druski, Kevin Hart and DeSean Jackson, were at the forefront of Philadelphia’s star-studded supporters.

Chiefs Fans: Paul Rudd, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice & More 

On the other side, actor Paul Rudd and, of course, Taylor Swift represented the Chiefs. While, Taylor went with a more understated look to not show blatant support for one team over another, it was clear she was there to support Travis Kelce.

Numerous unaffiliated spectators also flocked to New Orleans, including soccer legend Lionel Messi, Jay-Z, Adam Sandler, and more.

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Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Spectacle

A week after claiming five Grammys for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar returned to the spotlight with a triumphant performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.

In the under-15-minute set, Lamar showcased several tracks from his latest album GNX along with some of his classic hits. The performance was introduced by Samuel L. Jackson, who took the stage dressed as Uncle Sam.

The rapper played seven songs during the halftime show, including “DNA,” “Euphoria,” and “Humble.”

R&B singer-songwriter SZA joined Lamar on stage in New Orleans to perform two of their collaborations: “Luther” from “GNX” and “All the Stars” from the 2018 Black Panther soundtrack.

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 He began with the opening notes of “Not Like Us,” briefly stopping to joke that he’d love to perform the fan-favorite track, but “you know they love to sue.” Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime show went on, and after a few songs, he returned to “Not Like Us,” staring straight into the camera as he rapped, “Say, Drake, I hear you like ‘em young.”

The retired tennis legend and ex-girlfriend of Drake, Serena Williams, was seen on the broadcast dancing to her fellow Compton, California native’s halftime performance of “Not Like Us.”

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