The Super Bowl is underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles going head-to-head in New Orleans.Video above: Timelapse shows crowds filling up Caesars Superdome for Super BowlHere’s some of the biggest moments so far:Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performanceKendrick Lamar promised he’d tell some stories and performed the song everyone has been talking about during the Super Bowl halftime show.The spotlight was already on Lamar as the game approached, coming one week after the artist won five Grammy Awards, including song and record of the year for his hit, “Not Like Us.”Actor Samuel L. Jackson opened up the set dressed in an Uncle Sam ensemble before Lamar went into performing his hits, including “Squabble Up,” “Humble,” “DNA” and “Peakaboo.”He also teased viewers regarding his song “Not Like Us.”“I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue,” Lamar said.The song is part of a viral-rap battle that occurred between Lamar and Drake last year that has led to a complicated legal case.Instead, Lamar was next joined by SZA for their songs “Luther” and “All the Stars.”Lamar then gave the people what they wanted by performing what has been his biggest hit yet, “Not Like Us,” though he didn’t say the word “pedophile” in what has been a controversial lyric aimed at Drake.The audience offered Lamar an assist by singing the “A Minor” line that has become so famous.Tennis icon Serena Williams also helped out when she showed up to dance a bit, representing for Compton, California, which is where both she and Lamar proudly rose from to find success in their respective careers.Social media viewed her appearance as some top-level trolling on Lamar’s part, given that Williams is believed to have dated Drake off and on for a period of time starting in 2011. Last year, it was reported that the rapper shared that he wrote his song “Too Good” for Williams.CNN reached out to representatives for Williams for comment. Jon Batiste performs National AnthemJon Batiste is kicked off Super Bowl LIX with his rendition of the National Anthem.The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer, musician and composer – who doubles as leader of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – belted out the anthem at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the the Philadelphia Eagles again take on the Kansas City Chiefs for a shot at victory.Dunkin’ snags first ad spotDunkin’ snagged the first ad spot of the game – with the Massachusetts-based chain again enlisting Ben Affleck to represent “The DunKings.””The DunKings” were introduced at the Super Bowl ad last year, with Affleck and stars like Tom Brady and Matt Damon showing off their Boston (and Dunkin’) pride through a boy-band-like performance. But it appears the team has changed some since.In Dunkin’s ad this year, Affleck’s brother Casey, Bill Belichick and Jeremy Strong are new members of the group.Taylor Swift makes her Super Bowl return to watch Travis KelceTaylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs try to complete a historic championship three-peat against her home state Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.The pop superstar, wearing a simple white ensemble, was spotted about 90 minutes before kickoff in her suite at the Superdome, where she played three sold-out shows during her record-setting Eras Tour last October.Swift and Kelce have been a sports-and-entertainment power couple since early last season, when the four-time All-Pro tight end invited the 14-time Grammy Award-winner to watch him play in a matchup with the Bears.Lady Gaga gives powerful performance on Bourbon Street to honor New Orleans terror attack victimsThe victims of the New Orleans terror attack were honored before the Super Bowl with a powerful performance by Lady Gaga.The performance was recorded on Bourbon Street. Lady Gaga sat at a piano surrounded by New Orleans Police Department officers, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, legendary Louisiana quarterback Terry Bradshaw, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and NFL greats Howie Long, Jim Johnson, Andrew Whitworth, Demario Davis, Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Sean Payton.CNN and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
The Super Bowl is underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles going head-to-head in New Orleans.
Video above: Timelapse shows crowds filling up Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl
Here’s some of the biggest moments so far:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance
Kendrick Lamar promised he’d tell some stories and performed the song everyone has been talking about during the Super Bowl halftime show.
The spotlight was already on Lamar as the game approached, coming one week after the artist won five Grammy Awards, including song and record of the year for his hit, “Not Like Us.”
Actor Samuel L. Jackson opened up the set dressed in an Uncle Sam ensemble before Lamar went into performing his hits, including “Squabble Up,” “Humble,” “DNA” and “Peakaboo.”
He also teased viewers regarding his song “Not Like Us.”
“I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue,” Lamar said.
The song is part of a viral-rap battle that occurred between Lamar and Drake last year that has led to a complicated legal case.
Instead, Lamar was next joined by SZA for their songs “Luther” and “All the Stars.”
Lamar then gave the people what they wanted by performing what has been his biggest hit yet, “Not Like Us,” though he didn’t say the word “pedophile” in what has been a controversial lyric aimed at Drake.
The audience offered Lamar an assist by singing the “A Minor” line that has become so famous.
Tennis icon Serena Williams also helped out when she showed up to dance a bit, representing for Compton, California, which is where both she and Lamar proudly rose from to find success in their respective careers.
Social media viewed her appearance as some top-level trolling on Lamar’s part, given that Williams is believed to have dated Drake off and on for a period of time starting in 2011. Last year, it was reported that the rapper shared that he wrote his song “Too Good” for Williams.
CNN reached out to representatives for Williams for comment.
Jon Batiste performs National Anthem
Jon Batiste is kicked off Super Bowl LIX with his rendition of the National Anthem.
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer, musician and composer – who doubles as leader of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – belted out the anthem at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the the Philadelphia Eagles again take on the Kansas City Chiefs for a shot at victory.
Dunkin’ snags first ad spot
Dunkin’ snagged the first ad spot of the game – with the Massachusetts-based chain again enlisting Ben Affleck to represent “The DunKings.”
“The DunKings” were introduced at the Super Bowl ad last year, with Affleck and stars like Tom Brady and Matt Damon showing off their Boston (and Dunkin’) pride through a boy-band-like performance. But it appears the team has changed some since.
In Dunkin’s ad this year, Affleck’s brother Casey, Bill Belichick and Jeremy Strong are new members of the group.
Taylor Swift makes her Super Bowl return to watch Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs try to complete a historic championship three-peat against her home state Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The pop superstar, wearing a simple white ensemble, was spotted about 90 minutes before kickoff in her suite at the Superdome, where she played three sold-out shows during her record-setting Eras Tour last October.
Swift and Kelce have been a sports-and-entertainment power couple since early last season, when the four-time All-Pro tight end invited the 14-time Grammy Award-winner to watch him play in a matchup with the Bears.
Lady Gaga gives powerful performance on Bourbon Street to honor New Orleans terror attack victims
The victims of the New Orleans terror attack were honored before the Super Bowl with a powerful performance by Lady Gaga.
The performance was recorded on Bourbon Street.
Lady Gaga sat at a piano surrounded by New Orleans Police Department officers, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, legendary Louisiana quarterback Terry Bradshaw, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and NFL greats Howie Long, Jim Johnson, Andrew Whitworth, Demario Davis, Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Sean Payton.
CNN and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
