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Jay Z halftime report, Trash Island, LeBron's debut
The report from Puck says Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were considered first, and Jay-Z may announce the booking at SoFi Stadium on October twenty-third or twenty-fourth.
On air: Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance on The Five O'ClockPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Jay Z's past political statements won't help perception of NFL politicizing Super Bowl halftime”, with reporting from BBC, Yahoo Sports, TheGrio, Daily Caller, ClutchPoints via Yahoo, Yahoo News (Trump rages at 'Trash Island'), NBC Washington and Fox29.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:32 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance.
The real story
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- Fox NewsJay Z's past political statements won't help perception of NFL politicizing Super Bowl halftime
- BBC'Trash Island' or DC landmark? Golfers weigh in on Trump's plans to change course
- Yahoo SportsWhat time do the Sixers play tonight? See LeBron James debut vs. Knicks
- TheGrioJay-Z reportedly in line to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in LA - TheGrio October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- Daily CallerJay-Z Pulls Stunning Power Move With Super Bowl Halftime Show Decision: REPORT October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- ClutchPoints via YahooJay-Z makes bizarre 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show pick, and it’s not favorites Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo News (Trump rages at 'Trash Island')Trump Rages At ‘Trash Island’ D.C. Golf Course In Late-Night Posts Amid Court Fight October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC Washington‘Trash Island': Trump rails against DC's East Potomac Park in overnight post October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- Fox29LeBron James to make 76ers debut at Madison Square Garden as Knicks raise championship banner October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorReports say Jay-Z has booked himself as the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on February fourteenth, but the NFL hasn't signed off on it yet.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPuck reports that Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were considered first. Fox News says his political history could deepen a viewership problem.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRoc Nation's NFL deal is reportedly five million dollars a year, so he did hire a reliable candidate.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump posted photos of a Washington golf course at one a.m., calling it Trash Island, and asked a judge to study them.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA senior Interior staffer testified he learned of the November fifteenth closure date from that post.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been asked to leave embassies with better notice than that.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLeBron James makes his Sixers debut tonight at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks raise a championship banner.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt will be the fifth time he has watched an opponent do that.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the Brewers could activate Brandon Woodruff for the World Series.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo of their thirteen pitchers have not thrown all postseason, so one of them gets bumped.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo pitchers who have not thrown in October. They're the only ones on that team with rested arms and a pension.
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