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3 days ago
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100 NFL Players Busted For Selling Super Bowl LIX Tickets, Social Media Snitches
Source: Kevin Sabitus / Getty Super Bowl LIX was a hot ticket. Maybe too hot for some NFL players and employees. More than a hundred are set to be fined and/or lose their allocation for the next two Super Bowls after league sources revealed they sold their tickets for more than face value. 'Our initial investigation has determined that a number of NFL players and coaches, employed by several NFL Clubs, sold Super Bowl tickets for more than the ticket's face value in violation of the policy,' NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel said in a memo sent out to all 32 NFL teams. The 100 players represent a little over 6% of the entire NFL player rosters. But per an ESPN report, there are team employees, including coaches, who are among the number who sold their tickets. 'This long-standing League Policy, which is specifically incorporated into the Collective Bargaining Agreement, prohibits League or Club employees, including players, from selling NFL game tickets acquired from their employer for more than the ticket's face value or for an amount greater than the employee originally paid for the ticket, whichever is less,' the memo continued. Players and team personnel sold the tickets to 'bundlers' who were working with resellers, per the memo. Penalties will increase for anyone deemed to be working with the bundlers to help facilitate sales. Fines would be one and a half times what the player or employee sold the ticket for, and they would lose the chance to acquire them for the next two Super Bowls. There could also be suspensions involved. Some of the players involved have already elected to pay the fines. Those who lose their allotment would only be able to purchase tickets if they are playing in the Super Bowl. The league would not release names of players, coaches or team personnel who were part of the crackdown. Tickets for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, which resulted in a 40-22 win for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, ranged in cost from $2,588 to nearly $3,500 for the cheapest seats. On the high end, some tickets were more than $10,000. See social media's reaction to the bust below. 100 NFL Players Busted For Selling Super Bowl LIX Tickets, Social Media Snitches was originally published on
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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Kendrick Lamar Earns 4 Emmy Nominations
Source: Kevin Sabitus / Getty NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar earned 4 Emmy nominations as part of the 77th Emmy Awards. The acclaimed show — which was produced by Roc Nation and Jesse Collins Entertainment — became the most-watched halftime performance of all-time in February 2025, drawing an eye-popping 133.5 million viewers. The record-breaking show scored nominations in the following categories: Outstanding Variety Special (Live) Outstanding Directing For a Variety Special Outstanding Music Direction Outstanding Choreography (Variety/Reality) 'These 4 nominations are a testament to the collaboration between all involved in making this performance a reality,' Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez said. 'Kendrick's show truly became a cultural moment that elevated the halftime show to new heights. We're so proud and thankful to Roger Goodell for his continued trust and partnership.' 'These Emmy nominations are a testament to the incredible partnership between the NFL, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and Kendrick Lamar. The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show continues to raise the bar for live entertainment, and we're proud to see the creative excellence and cultural impact of this year's show recognized on television's biggest stage', said Peter O'Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, International & League Events. Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance featured a wide array of special guest performers and appearances, including SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Mustard and Serena Williams. The Emmy recognition underscores Roc Nation's longstanding success in curating game-changing Super Bowl Halftime performances for the NFL and comes after the organization executive produced USHER's dazzling performance in 2024. SEE ALSO Kendrick Lamar Earns 4 Emmy Nominations was originally published on
