Super Bowl: Reactions to Kendrick’s halftime show as Taylor Swift booed

Kendrick Lamar joined by SZA as celebrities including Paul McCartney among fans at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
Super Bowl: Reactions to Kendrick’s halftime show as Taylor Swift booed

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Kendrick Lamar delivered a blistering set as he headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show tonight as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 22-40.

Pop star Taylor Swift cheered on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, but was ultimately left crestfallen as the team failed to secure a historic third consecutive Super Bowl.

Lamar was joined onstage by his frequent collaborator SZA, along with surprise guests Samuel L Jackson and Serena Williams, as he delivered a medley of favourites including his Grammy-winning Drake diss track, “Not Like Us”.

Viewers got to take part in some celebrity spotting as Swift was joined in her box by friends including rapper Ice Spice and the Haim sisters. However, her longtime pals Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appeared to skip the event.

US President Donald Trump was also in attendance but left early after his Chiefs win prediction fell flat.

This year’s event took place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome.

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Just a disclaimer for any sports fans hoping for some in-depth American football commentary, YOU WILL NOT FIND IT HERE. Our dedicated sports team, who actually know about all that stuff, will be sharing updates tonight - this blog is more about the halftime show and all the celeb sightings. I could try to offer some sports commentary but it’ll be purely for the comedy value.

Roisin O'Connor9 February 2025 23:21

A shot of that Travis Kelce suit...

No further comment your honour

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Roisin O'Connor9 February 2025 23:36

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds appear to skip Super Bowl with Taylor Swift amid Justin Baldoni drama

Lively attended last year’s championship game with Swift and Ice Spice and has attended a number of other Chiefs games with the pop megastar.

In the filing, her lawyers claimed that Baldoni's PR team hired Wallace to assist in an alleged smear campaign against Lively. It was claimed he "weaponized a digital army around the country from New York to Los Angeles to create, seed and promote content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums."

Tom Murray9 February 2025 23:37

Drake vs Kendrick: A timeline of the feud between the two rap stars

Obviously everyone’s talking about the Eagles vs the Chiefs, but what about the rivalry between two of hip-hop’s biggest stars?

Roisin O'Connor9 February 2025 23:46

Will Taylor Swift make an announcement tonight?

Swifties have been desperate for a sign that Swift’s re-recording of Reputation is on the way - the Grammys turned out to be a bust, but could she share some news this evening? My colleagues are in denial but I’m convinced that Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have rocked up in Reputation colours (red and green/teal). There’s a chance I’m reading too much in to it but they all owe me money if I’m right.

Roisin O'Connor9 February 2025 23:53

IN PICTURES: Celeb-spotting at the Super Bowl Government dignitaries including Kristi Noem, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tommy Tuberville attend Super Bowl LIX (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con) Paul McCartney (ITV ) Taylor Swift (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

Roisin O'Connor10 February 2025 00:01

UPDATE:Sports is happening

Honestly, this could be Squid Game for all I understand of it, but one observant pundit just said “it’s chaos out there”, which is what I would have said, so maybe I am an expert after all.

Roisin O'Connor10 February 2025 00:08

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The halftime event is expected to be a show-stopping occasion, with Lamar as the headliner. The “Not Like Us” singer will be joined by his longtime collaborator and friend, SZA, who he’s going on tour with later this year.

Amber Raiken10 February 2025 00:22

Taylor Swift looks serious as she watches Travis Kelce

So far the Eagles are ahead of the Chiefs, which probably explains why Swift appears very focused as she watches from her box with friends Ice Spice and the Haim sisters. Surprisingly sedate box this year compared to the celeb-packed antics of 2024.

Roisin O'Connor10 February 2025 00:27

Eagles are battering the Chiefs right now ahead of Kendrick's halftime show

Again, I’m no expert but the Chiefs are definitely taking a battering by the Philly Eagles - the cameras are keeping a respectful distance from Swift but she must be stressing.

Roisin O'Connor10 February 2025 00:47

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