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NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Brazilian nun goes viral for beatboxing on TV — and fans compare the moment to 'Sister Act'
A Brazilian nun is earning raves around the world after she showed off her impressive beatboxing skills. Sister Marizele of Brazil went viral after dropping some beats, during a May 20 appearance on a Catholic TV channel, which prompted a second nun and priest to dance alongside her, as seen in a video shared by NBC News. Wearing a blue skirt, white shirt and white nun's habit, Sister Marizele began by singing before she switched to making percussive sounds with her mouth and tongue. Then, a second nun started to dance alongside Sister Marizele. Before long, a priest wearing a long black robe joined in on busting a move. In the comments section, fans of the holy trio likened them to Whoopi Goldberg's 1990s comedy film franchise 'Sister Act,' about a lounge singer who transforms a nun singing group after she's placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program. 'I know 'Sister Act' when I see it,' one viewer wrote. 'They really dropping a 'Sister Act' remake in 2025, huh?' joked another. Several people pointed out that those who become nuns and priests were once 'teenagers with love of music,' adding, 'I love seeing them showing off their amazing talents.' Or, as another delighted viewer put it, 'Fun is not a sin.' On the May 27 episode of TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager shared the fun clip during Morning Boost. Carson Daly came up with the perfect nickname for the hip-hop nun. 'Nun-D.M.C,' Carson quipped. 'Is this real?' Craig Melvin asked as he watched the video. 'It's real. Live from Catholic TV, it's a beatboxing nun and her holy backup dancer,' Jenna replied.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Jeopardy!' champ with Parkinson's shares touching story
"Jeopardy!" contestant Harvey Silikovitz, shares how in 2019 he missed the call from producers to be on the show. Five months later he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Now, Silikovitz is finally getting his shot. "After living with Parkinson's for five and a half years, it's no longer just about wanting to do well for myself, I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people who are living with chronic illnesses," he said. TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager shares the Morning Boost.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Bradley Cooper surprise 8-year-old Eagles fan with juvenile arthritis with Super Bowl tickets
This will be a Super Bowl Declan LeBaron won't soon forget. Bradley Cooper surprised the 8-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with tickets to the big game Feb. 4 on TODAY. The Oscar-nominated star, who is also an Eagles fan himself, came out while Declan, his parents and brother and sister were being interviewed in order to present him with tickets to the game between the Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, after Declan was featured on the Morning Boost last month. Declan, who will turn 9 the day before the Super Bowl, went viral last month after he appeared in an Instagram video from social media influencer MDMotivator at a Dollar Tree and was asked to choose between taking $1,000 or a mystery Eagles mascot doll. He ended up getting the money and tickets to the NFC championship between the Eagles and Washington Commanders. He shared his money with shoppers at the Dollar Tree where he got the tickets. Declan, who has systemic juvenile arthritis and has been hospitalized 17 times, was discussing how excited he was to be on hand to see the Eagles defeat the Commanders when he explained why he gave away the money, saying on TODAY his teacher had talked about 'paying it forward.' 'It also makes me feel good,' he added. His mom, Jillian, said going to the NFC championship offered a break from the troubles Declan has had. 'For that whole day, we were able to forget about everything he goes through,' she said. 'He's in pain a lot and has to go to the doctors all the time and we were able to just live in the moment and enjoy his fairy tale and dream come true.' Declan, who was wearing the jersey of star Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, then chose the mystery Eagles bird over doing the weather with Dylan Dreyer when Savannah Guthrie gave him the option. After she instructed him to say 'Fly Eagles Fly,' Eagles cheerleaders and a pep band walked out while singing and dancing. A moment later, Cooper raced out onto the set holding oversized tickets. 'You're going to the Super Bowl, baby! Super Bowl! Let's go!' he exclaimed, seconds before confetti rained down. 'Are you guys excited to go to the Super Bowl?' Declan was asked. 'Yes!' he replied, with a huge smile splashed across his face. When Craig Melvin asked if Declan could give his prediction for the score of the game, though, Cooper, who will also be in New Orleans for the Feb. 9 game, playfully stepped in. 'Oh, no! Let's just take it easy,' he said. 'Eagles fans, we're very superstitious,' Savannah said. This article was originally published on
