Celebrity Scoop – 01/17/2020

DEMI LOVATO TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SUPER BOWL LIV – (01/17/2020)

The NFL announced that Demi Lovato will take the stage February 2nd at Super Bowl LIV in Miami, taking place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and airing on Fox.

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform during the halftime show.

The Super Bowl will follow Lovato’s comeback performance January 26th at the Grammy Awards, which will mark Lovato’s first public performance since her 2018 overdose and hospitalization.

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Full Story: Billboard

HARRY STYLES TO HEADLINE PEPSI ZERO SUGAR SUPER BOWL LIV PARTY – (01/17/2020)

Harry Styles will be headlining the Pepsi Zero Sugar Super Bowl party on January 31st.

He and DJ Mark Ronson will entertain the crowds at Meridian Island in Miami on the Friday before the Big Game. The event promises to be an “out-of-this world build out will transport fans to a transcendent audio-visual experience unlike anything else at Super Bowl LIV.”

The 65,000 square foot custom-built destination will be transformed into a bright alternate reality complete with neon lights, LED walls, mirrors with projection mapping and more – creating the “ultimate audio-visual experience to lead into Super Bowl weekend.”

“I’m excited to be playing the Pepsi Super Bowl party this year. I hear they’re amazing and I’m looking forward to it. See you in Miami,” Styles said in a statement.

Demi Lovato will be singing the National Anthem at the game. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez will be headlining the halftime show.

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Full Story: Press Release

SELENA GOMEZ DEBUTS SPECIAL NEW TATTOO ON HER NECK: Selena Gomez has tattooed the name of her latest album, Rare, on her neck just below her ear and next to her jaw. “Did it again @bangbangnyc 🦋 rare,” Selena posted on Instagram, along with a video showing off the brand new ink. Selena got the new ink at New York City’s Bang Bang tattoo parlor, where she has frequently gotten tattoos in the past.

ED SHEERAN FORCED TO REVEAL HIS CONCERT REVENUES BY A FEDERAL JUDGE: A new judicial order relating to the “Thinking Out Loud” copyright infringement lawsuit is forcing Ed Sheeran to reveal his concert revenue. Multiple plaintiffs are suing Sheeran over his hit song, believing it infringes on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” written by the late songwriter Ed Townsend. The plaintiffs are demanding to know just how much money Sheeran has earned from performances of the song – including ticket sales and merchandise sold during the shows.

WENDY WILLIAMS APOLOGIZES FOR MOCKING CLEFT PALATE: After being slammed for appearing to mock people with cleft palates, Wendy Williams is apologizing. The daytime talk show host offended fans after appearing to refer to Joaquin Phoenix’s lip but asserting that she finds him “oddly attractive” despite what she said was his cleft palate. Canadian football player Adam Bighill was one of the many who called her out on social media. When he tweeted this about his son: “Today is Beau’s big day. He is getting his lip repaired today in Winnipeg by the fantastic Dr. Ross. Thanks to everyone who has reached out, and in advance, thanks for any of your well wishes for Beau. He is so loved!” Williams responded, tweeting: “I want to apologize to the cleft community and in Beau’s honor, our show is donating to @operationsmile and @AmerCleftPalate and encourage our Wendy Watchers to learn more and help support the cleft community.” He then thanked her and championed her decision. 

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