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Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: The Super Bowl halftime show was historic, whether you liked it or not

Editors February 18, 2022
Whether you’re someone who believes the NFL should’ve kept to their meat and potatoes of inoffensive pop and geriatric classic rock fare, or you’re someone who thinks the NFL didn’t go far enough in accepting Black culture and Black artists – we all have to agree that this was indeed an accomplishment. 
Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the Cancer Moonshot initiative at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Biden addresses nation as president-elect

Daniel Kool November 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States Saturday following four days of uncertainty during which President Donald Trump threatened legal action as key states’ final tallies trickled in.
Jason Mitchell and Garrett Hedlund star in new Netflix drama “Mudbound.” PHOTO COURTESY STEVE DIETL/ NETFLIX

‘Mudbound’ explores racism, family in post-war South

Hannah Edelman November 20, 2017

The critically-acclaimed “Mudbound” debuted on Netflix on Friday for its official release, bringing with it a phenomenal cast and scathing racial commentary that resonates — albeit painfully...

Previously a music producer for big names like CeeLo Green, songwriter Earl St. Claire is starting his career as a solo artist. PHOTO COURTESY CB PHOTOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW: Songwriter Earl St. Clair wants to wow

Mariel Cariker September 9, 2016

Earl St. Clair started out behind the scenes, writing for and working with artists like Organized Noize and CeeLo Green. Now, he's starting to peek out from around the curtain. St. Clair’s writing...

Rick Ross released his new album “Black Market” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Rick Ross brings back groovy rap with “Black Market”

Mariel Cariker December 7, 2015

Even at 39 years old, Rick Ross has still got it. “Black Market,” Ross’s new album, shows that he still has something to bring to the rap table after all of these years. The album shows a new side...

REVIEW: Not diggin’ Taye Diggs in ‘The Best Man Holiday’

Daily Free Press Admin November 17, 2013

Raking in a staggering $10.7 million Friday, Malcom D. Lee’s The Best Man Holiday has already exceeded Universal Studio’s expectations for a $17-million-dollar budget film. Though the film certainly...

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