Los Angeles-based vocalist Ami Taf Ra visited the KEXP studios to perform a 5 song set featuring material from her debut album ‘The Prophet and the Madman’. Accompanied by a 3-piece band – including drummer Micah Heard – bassist Isaac Green – and keyboardist Veritus Miller – she showcased a unique fusion of Moroccan Gnawa traditions and spiritual jazz.
Chris Hemsworth And Elsa Pataky Tackle AI Anxiety In New Alexa+ Super Bowl Spot
Amazon debuted a 60-second Super Bowl commercial titled “Alexaaaa+” featuring actor Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky. Directed by Wayne McClammy – the spot explores the common unease surrounding advanced artificial intelligence in the home. Hemsworth portrays a paranoid version of himself who is convinced that the new Alexa+ assistant is orchestrating a plot against him. His over-the-top imagination conjures up 4 distinct disasters – including a garage door guillotine and a rogue bear encounter.
Spike Jonze Directs Ben Stiller And Benson Boone In Musical Instacart Super Bowl Commercial
Instacart released a 30-second Super Bowl commercial titled “Bananas” featuring an unexpected musical pairing. Directed by Spike Jonze, the spot stars actor Ben Stiller and singer Benson Boone as a retro European disco-pop duo. The two performers engage in a theatrical rivalry on a glittering stage while singing about the app’s new Preference Picker tool.
Backstreet Boys And Machine Gun Kelly Star In T-Mobile’s New Times Square Super Bowl Commercial
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.