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Super Bowl Halftime Show, Film Box Office, and Olympic Comeback Headline Recent Events
Several significant events have recently captured public attention, including a controversial halftime show at the Super Bowl, a disappointing box office performance for a documentary, and an athlete's attempt at a comeback.
During Super Bowl LX on Sunday evening, the right-wing student organization Turning Point USA presented "The All-American Halftime Show" as counterprogramming to Bad Bunny's performance, according to Wired. The event, held in an undisclosed location, featured MAGA-aligned country stars and was headlined by Kid Rock. This alternative concert was conceived as a response to the globally popular Latin music performance.
Meanwhile, the documentary "Melania," about First Lady Melania Trump, saw a significant drop in its second weekend at the box office, TechCrunch reported. The film's earnings fell 67% to an estimated $2.37 million, bringing its total gross to $13.5 million. The outlet noted that the film, which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market, is unlikely to break even in theaters. Before the film's release, a former Amazon film executive questioned the high price tag, suggesting it might be motivated by political considerations.
In the world of sports, Lindsey Vonn, 41, attempted a comeback at the Winter Olympics, according to Sky News. Vonn, who came out of retirement, aimed for a second Olympic gold medal. Despite rupturing her ACL in her left knee just nine days before the event, she was determined to compete, stating, "As long as there's a chance, I will try."
In other news, Super Bowl advertisers took a different approach this year, focusing on themes of self-care and nostalgia, Fortune reported. Advertisements included a tearjerker for Rocket Companies featuring Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" and the National Football League using "You Are Special" to promote its work with youth sports organizations. This shift comes as U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014 in January, reflecting a difficult time for America.
Finally, a discussion on the fall of Twitter and the rise of LinkedIn as a social media site was highlighted on Hacker News. The discussion included insights from Simon Wardley, Adam Jacob, Bruce Perens, and MIT engineering professor Louis Bucciarelli, focusing on building things without fully understanding how they work.
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