Canadian pop singer The Weeknd lit up a pandemic-restricted Super Bowl on Sunday with an upbeat performance of hits in front of a brightly lit cityscape evoking the theme of his newest album, After Hours. He performed the song on the field amid rows of his bandaged dancers. The Weeknd performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show. The Super Bowl is considered the music industry's premiere showcase and has featured top performers including Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Prince and the Rolling Stones. This year, The Weeknd performed to a U.S. television audience expected to hit around 100 million.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 08, 2021 03:00 UTC