T-Mobile launched a high energy Super Bowl advertisement titled “Tell Me Why (T-Mobile’s Version)” featuring a performance by the Backstreet Boys in the center of Times Square. The boy band performs a lyrical reimagining of their 1999 hit “I Want It That Way” inside a flagship store to a crowd of cheering fans. The production includes notable appearances from actor Pierson Fodé and comedian Druski, the latter of whom appears visibly moved by the nostalgic melody.
Original Jurassic Park Cast Members Reunite For Blockbuster Xfinity Super Bowl Commercial
Xfinity has premiered a national Super Bowl advertisement titled “Jurassic Park Works” that features the return of the original 1993 film cast. Directed by Taika Waititi, the commercial reunites Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum through the use of digital de-aging technology. The narrative explores an alternate timeline where reliable internet connectivity prevents the park from experiencing its famous prehistoric disaster. This production includes archival appearances from Samuel L. Jackson and the late Richard Attenborough to complete the nostalgia driven ensemble.
Lady Gaga Covers Mister Rogers For Rocket And Redfin In Emotional Super Bowl Advertisement
Rocket Mortgage and Redfin debuted a collaborative Super Bowl commercial titled “America Needs Neighbors Like You.” The sixty second film features a poignant story of two families from different backgrounds who find common ground through a simple act of kindness involving a lost pet. This production avoids the typical high energy stunts of the broadcast to focus on a civic message of community and connection. Directed by Henry-Alex Rubin, the spot functions as a short film that addresses the emotional complexities of moving and building new social circles.
Ben Affleck, Jason Alexander, And Jennifer Aniston Lead An All-Star Cast In Dunkin’s Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad
Dunkin’ continues its successful partnership with Ben Affleck through a new Super Bowl advertisement titled “Good Will Dunkin’.” The spot reimagines the 1997 drama ‘Good Will Hunting’ as a lost 1990s sitcom pilot complete with a multi-camera setup and a laugh track. This creative direction turns a gritty cinematic classic into a brightly lit workplace comedy.
Sabrina Carpenter Finds Romance With A Mascot In New Pringleleo Super Bowl Advertisement
Sabrina Carpenter stars in a new Super Bowl commercial for Pringles titled “Pringleleo” that features a surreal romance with a character constructed from potato chips. The advertisement utilizes a storybook aesthetic to deliver a cheeky and campy narrative consistent with the public persona of the pop star.
William Shatner Stars As Will Shat In New Kellogg Raisin Bran Super Bowl Commercial
Kellogg Raisin Bran debuted a new advertisement during the 2026 Super Bowl featuring legendary actor William Shatner. In the commercial, Shatner portrays a character named Will Shat who credits the cereal for his consistent digestive health. The campaign focuses on the functional benefits of the product through a humorous lens without relying on common digital icons or crude metaphors.
Russian Artist Vahtang Delivers Powerful Vocal Percussion Performance In New Single “Animal”
Russian performer Vahtang returns with a display of technical vocal skill in his latest release “Animal.” The track features a blend of soulful melodic lines layered over percussive beatbox rhythms and deep bass frequencies.
Malvern Indie Rockers Linkwells Release Melodic New Anthem “Pushing Me Away” On Flip Flop Records
Malvern based four piece Linkwells have officially released their latest single “Pushing Me Away” through Flip Flop Records. This melodic indie rock track arrives as the band gains significant momentum following their recent signing with producer Nick Brine. The composition blends the anthemic spirit of Britpop with a contemporary edge, drawing comparisons to legendary acts like Oasis. This new material highlights the group’s ability to pair high energy guitar work with sophisticated songwriting.
The single addresses the complexities of emotional distance and the risks associated with vulnerability in modern society. Linkwells describe the track as a reflection on the barriers that prevent deep connection and the patience required to build trust. One critic noted the song is another great track from the ensemble. This release follows a string of five singles and a previous EP that have earned the band airplay across several continents.
SiriusXM With 360L Arrives In The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
SiriusXM Canada and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN) today announced the expansion of SiriusXM with 360L to the updated 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Canada’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle. The Outlander PHEV, along with the gas-powered 2026 Outlander compact SUV, now features SiriusXM with 360L, SiriusXM’s most advanced audio entertainment platform.
SiriusXM with 360L seamlessly combines satellite and streaming delivery into a single, connected in-vehicle experience, providing drivers and passengers with greater choice, deeper content discovery, and a more personalized listening experience. In equipped Mitsubishi vehicles, SiriusXM with 360L delivers an expanded library of on-demand programming, enhanced live sports discovery, and personalized “For You” recommendations designed to help listeners easily find the content they love and discover what’s next.
Every SiriusXM with 360L subscription includes streaming access outside the vehicle, allowing subscribers to enjoy their favourite ad-free music, live sports, news, talk, and entertainment at home and on the go through the SiriusXM app on connected devices and speakers.
New features and enhancements are expected to be delivered to compatible Mitsubishi vehicles through updates in the future.
“The updated Outlander PHEV represents the next evolution of Mitsubishi Motors’ commitment to innovation, performance and sustainability,” said Don Ulmer, Senior Manager Telematics and Product Strategy, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. “With SiriusXM including 360L now available in certain gas and plug-in hybrid Outlander models, our customers can enjoy a premium, connected audio experience that complements the advanced technology and refinement of our latest vehicles.”
In addition, every 2026 model-year Mitsubishi Motors vehicle order is now available with a three-year Extended Service Subscription to the SiriusXM Platinum Plan, which includes comprehensive in-car satellite service plus streaming outside the vehicle through the SiriusXM app. Mitsubishi Motors dealers will have the opportunity to add the three-year Extended Service Subscription to factory orders and incoming vehicles for dealer inventory.
“We’re excited to bring SiriusXM with 360L to the Outlander PHEV while also expanding access to a three-year SiriusXM Extended Service Subscription across the 2026 Mitsubishi Motors lineup,” said Rob Keen, Senior Vice President, Customer Lifecycle, Marketing & Partnerships, SiriusXM Canada. “Together, these offerings deliver long-term value and a richer, more personalized audio experience for Mitsubishi drivers across Canada.”
For more information on all the programming that SiriusXM offers and all the ways subscribers can listen, visit siriusxm.ca.
Canadian Rock Icons Alexisonfire And Billy Talent Announce Special Anniversary Tour
Multi-platinum, JUNO award winning rock icons Alexisonfire and Billy Talent are teaming up for two special nights in London, UK and Montreal, QC to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of the albums that changed everything for them. The bands will kick off these exclusive engagements at Wembley Arena in London, UK on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, before heading to Montreal for a performance at the Bell Centre on Friday, July 17, 2026. Both bands will perform their 2006 seminal records in their entirety: Billy Talent will play Billy Talent II, and Alexisonfire will perform Crisis.
Montreal artist presales begin Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10am local time via Ticketmaster HERE. Fans will receive a password to access the presale via Billy Talent and Alexisonfire’s mailing lists and social media. General Public on sale begins Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10am local time. The bands have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 CAD from each Montreal ticket and £1 from each London ticket will be donated to: EB Research Partnership, War Child Canada, Young Minds, and ASTT(e)Q.
Since emerging in the early 2000s, Billy Talent and Alexisonfire have remained two of the most vital forces in rock to come out of Canada. With Alexisonfire’s self-titled debut arriving in October 2002 and Billy Talent’s self-titled LP following in September 2003, the bands have effectively grown up together on the road. From performing in clubs across Canada in 2003 to playing arenas and festivals globally, the two groups have remained close friends and frequent collaborators.
Released in 2006, Billy Talent II stands not only as a defining moment in rock music, but also as the band’s most commercially successful album to date. Upon its release, it debuted at #1 on the Canadian Albums Chart and #1 on the German Albums Chart, showcasing the band’s status as a true force in global rock music. The album was certified 4x Platinum in Canada and 2x Platinum in Germany, selling over one million copies worldwide. Along with the certifications, the album produced a non-stop string of smash hits including “Devil in a Midnight Mass,” “Fallen Leaves,” “Surrender,” and “This Suffering” that remain rock radio staples to this day. The track “Red Flag” not only was featured on the soundtrack to several video games, but also brought the band their American television debut with a Late Night with Conan O’Brien performance. Billy Talent II garnered critical acclaim and major award wins, including the JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year and multiple MuchMusic Video Awards. Listen to Billy Talent IIvia Warner Music Canada here.
Crisis, released on August 22, 2006, debuted at #1 on the Top 200 SoundScan – one of only four Canadian artists to have a #1 debut that year including Nelly Furtado and Billy Talent – and is one of the band’s most successful albums. With songs ranging in subject matter from the Blizzard of ’77 (“Crisis”) to disenfranchised workers (“Boiled Frogs”), Crisis embodied a much darker theme than previous Alexisonfire recordings, which the group attributed to returning home from traveling around the world with a fresh perspective. The gravity of Crisis is underscored by its cover art, which features Erno Rossi’s haunting photographs of the Niagara region during the Blizzard of ’77, including an image of a victim with frostbitten hands. The title track itself contains multiple lyrical references to the storm, including the repeated refrain, “one nine seven seven”. The album also marked a much more “rhythmically liberal” process in the studio, with AOF stripping everything down to write and record an album that captured the essence of the band’s live sound, without looping, overdubs, or layered production. Listen to Crisis via Dine Alone Records here.