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Key points

• Ben Stiller discusses working with Benson Boone in an Instacart ad that aired during Super Bowl LX: "This guy is really, really insane."

• Stiller says Boone is "incredible" and remains in awe of his acrobatic skills: "I still don't understand how he does it."

• The Meet the Parents star said that his costar ate "cheeseburgers and a milkshake" before performing his signature flip.

Ben Stilleris in awe ofBenson Boone.

TheMeet the Parentsactor stars alongside the "Beautiful Things" singer in one of the wildest ads that aired during the 2026Super Bowl: a retro commercial inspired by '80s variety shows that sees the two entertainers play brothers who sing a synth-pop anthem about Instacart's Preference Picker feature with nebulous European accents.

The ad, which was directed byHerfilmmakerSpike Jonze, wasprecededbytwo teasersthat established the tense relationship between Gary (Stiller) and John (Boone), and was also expanded toa longer director's cutthat fleshes out the characters' backstory.

The final 30-second commercial sees John pull off an impressive standing backflip, which should look familiar to anyone who's ever seen Boone's real-life concerts that consistently incorporate the singer's acrobatics. Gary subsequently attempts to one-up his brother by trying — and spectacularly failing — to flip off of the highest point on the set.

In a conversation withEntertainment Weekly, Stiller reflects on working with Boone, pulling off that wild stunt, and crafting his goofy character — and reveals what Boone ate for lunch just before flipping all over the stage.

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you end up in this Instacart ad?

BEN STILLER:That's a good question. They sent this concept over that I thought was really funny and could be really ridiculous, and so out-there and absurd but very specific in terms of tone and style. It's as if you were tuning into a show or commercial from another time. So that's what excited me about it and of course, how it developed with the creative team. Another huge thing was being able to do something with Benson and Spike, for sure.

How did you settle on the voice that you ended up using in your performance here?

Well, I don't think I ever settled on the voice. [Laughs] We're not quite sure where these guys are from, and sometimes when you're working on an accent, you're trying to make it very specific, but I think our goal was to make it incredibly nonspecific and inconsistent.

Was there any prior performance or project of yours that you were either trying to evoke or trying to avoid repeating? Or was it just its own thing?

I don't think I've ever done any sort of a variety show-type vibe before. I don't think of it that way. Really just from what was described — the references we had were some retro European variety shows and music performances from the '80s, mainly. So it was just going for that, just trying to see what evolved. With a lot of these things, you just sorta start playing around with it and you just see what happens. And then when we connected together, Benson and I, we started just kind of playing off of each other and it sort of evolved, and the relationships developed, too, in terms of who these two guys were.

What was it like working with Benson Boone?

That guy is incredible. I loved him. First of all, he's so talented. He's got such a great, open attitude towards trying something new. I don't think he's done a lot of acting, and he just jumped into the improv and he just has this incredible ability to put himself out there in his musical talent, his physical abilities, and his willingness to kind of go and have fun.

To me, it was just such a blast to work with him. And as I said, we started to improvise together and I'd never met him before, so it was really fun to see that he had that skill and was really into just kind of going for it.

And he just does these insane flips. I don't even understand how he does it. We were shooting after lunch and he's about to do the flip. I'm like, "What did you have for lunch?" He's like, "I had a couple of cheeseburgers and a milkshake." And then he goes and does these crazy flips. Yeah, I love him.

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Do you remember how many times he had to do the flip for this particular ad?

He probably did it… I'd say at least 20 times. And he told me he does 10 to 12 flips a show or something like that, and I was standing right next to him watching him do it, and I still don't understand how he does it. It's crazy. It's crazy.

But the thing about him is that's kind of how he first came to everybody's attention, but he is actually really such a well-rounded performer. His voice is really amazing. We had to record the song, and he recorded his track first, and when he did his, he was going on those crazy vocal runs, I was like, "Oh my God, this guy is really, really insane." So it was fun. It was just fun to be around that and see how he does it. I was talking to him about a show — he doesn't have any backup dancers or anything like that. It's just him doing his thing. He's just pure talent.

Do you know what his impression of you was when you first met? He was born afterZoolandercame out, so I'm curious if he was a fan of yours or if he shared any thoughts on your work.

Yeah, when we met, he said that he had kind of grown up seeing some of my stuff. It's great. I think when you get to this point in life of people are telling you they've grown up watching yourself, I appreciate that. It stopped being surreal, age-wise, a few years ago.

But what I was most excited about is that this guy's really an actor, and it was cool to see that, oh, he could do this if he wanted to do it. And he also seems like he discovered he was a singer when he was, I don't know, 18 or 19. He didn't even start out singing when he was a kid. He was more of an athlete, then he discovered he could sing. So I feel like on this spot, he discovered he can improvise and do comedy, too.

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How did you achieve the insane stunt at the end?

We hired Tom Cruise. [Laughs] I mean, to me, my favorite part of the whole thing was just how incredibly painful both emotionally and physically it was for John and Gary. The relationship is obviously very broken and it comes out in the performance. But we wanted to emphasize the pain of the fall, and that was really Spike, who I knew would be able to dial that in a way to just make it feel at once very real, but also really, really funny. And we had an incredible stunt team.

For yourself, what's the most difficult stunt or physical act that you've ever pulled off personally without a double?

I don't have any specific memories of doing something crazy. I appreciate when you can do your own stunt, but I also feel like if there's something that I think somebody can do better than I can, I will always allow them to do that. Oh, you know what? I think my most fun stunt thing ever actually was being Tom Cruise's stunt double in the thing we did for the MTV Movie Awards. That was probably the most fun.

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Have you ever had a moment like your character in this ad where you get so professionally jealous that you do something incredibly stupid?

It's funny because I think with performers, there's always this sort of internal kind of thing that's going on — internal competition that sometimes ends up pushing people to go for something that might be out of their comfort zone. And so I don't know if I've ever had an experience like that, but I think for my guy Gary, he clearly is so envious of his much younger brother's flip skills, and I think it goes much deeper because I think it really all comes about performing for the love of your parents who withheld that love.

And so I think the greater psychological underpinnings of that relationship — the human level of that in such an absurd commercial — is, to me, what makes it funny because it kind of does connect with real stuff that everybody can identify with. And I think that's what's fun about it, it's having this kind of crazy, dark psychodrama going on between these two guys in this ridiculously silly ad.

This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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The 31-year-old performed a career-spanning set that had critics, including PresidentDonald Trump,denouncing the NFL's choiceof a headliner months before the singer took the stage. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, sang entirely in Spanish – with some English, including a "God bless America" message, sprinkled in – becoming the first halftime show performer to do so.

The halftime show had fans grooving to the rhythm from opening track "Tití Me Preguntó" to the closer "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," with other hits from his discography in between on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

There was awho's who of celebrity cameos, includingLady Gaga,Karol GandPedro Pascal, as well as nods to songs by other artists, such as Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina."

Here's every song Bad Bunny (and friends) sang at the Super Bowl.

All the easter eggs, cameos:Beat-by-beat recap of Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Fresh off a historic win at the Grammys, Bad Bunny headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Feb. 8, 2026. See the photos.

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Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl 60 halftime show – Photos

Fresh off a historic win at the Grammys,Bad Bunnyheadlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Feb. 8, 2026. See the photos.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show setlist

1. "Tití Me Preguntó"

2. "Yo Perreo Sola"

3. "Safaera"

4. "Party"

5. "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR"

6. "EoO"

7. "Monaco"

8. Salsa-inspired "Die with a Smile" with Lady Gaga

9. "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"

10. "NUEVAYoL"

11. "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" with Ricky Martin

12. "El Apagón"

13. "CAFé CON RON"

14. "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show setlist

Ahead of Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, DC, this week, Israel has taken a series of sweeping steps to tighten its grip on the occupied West Bank.

On Sunday, Israel's security cabinet approved measures that expand the country's enforcement powers and allow the state to buy land for the expansion of settlements in a way that far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said would "fundamentally change the legal and civil reality" in the West Bank. The territory is held by the United Nations and the international community for a future Palestinian state.

The Israeli steps include expanding Israeli enforcement in Areas A and B of theWest Bank, which were designated under the Oslo Accords as areas that fall under Palestinian security control. The two areas together make up approximately 40% of the territory.

Israel will also restart its Land Acquisition Committee, which allows the state to proactively purchase lands in the West Bank for the expansion of settlements. Another measure grants the civil administration and the tiny Jewish settler minority in the city of Hebron building and municipal powers, allowing the settlement to expand without a need to consult with the Palestinian municipality of Hebron.

The security cabinet also approved measures that will make it easier for settlers to purchase land in the occupied West Bank, a move designed to expand settlement activity and entrench the Jewish population.

Smotrich, who has openly boasted of his efforts to kill the idea of a Palestinian state, said in a statement, "We are normalizing life in the territories, removing bureaucratic barriers, fighting for the land, and deepening our presence throughout the Land of Israel." Smotrich, who also serves as a minister in the Defense Ministry, has pushed for a rapid expansion of settlements, particularly under US President Donald Trump.

"We will continue to extinguish the idea of a Palestinian state," Smotrich said.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) condemned the latest measures, calling them "a continuation of the comprehensive war waged by the occupation government against the Palestinian people and an unprecedented escalation targeting the Palestinian presence and its national and historical rights across all Palestinian land."

In a statement, the presidency of the PA said it amounts to "the practical implementation of annexation and displacement plans."

Hazem Qassem, a spokesman for Hamas, said in a statement the decisions taken by Israel "confirm its colonial program aimed at swallowing all Palestinian land and displacing its indigenous people."

Israel captured the West Bank from Jordan in the 1967 war and subsequently began establishing Jewish settlements there, which are considered illegal under international law, the United Nations and by much of the international community. The UN also regards the West Bank and East Jerusalem as occupied territory, which the Palestinians seek for a future state.

In an interview with Time Magazine in October, Trumpsaid he would notallow Israel to annex the West Bank. "It won't happen because I gave my word to the Arab countries," he said. "Israel would lose all of its support from the United States if that happened." The Trump administration's 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan also speaks of a pathway to "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."

But Israel has pursued a policy that critics equate to de facto annexation, expanding Jewish settlements in the occupied territory and deepening the country's grip on the West Bank with the declared intent of making a Palestinian state impossible. Last May, Israel authorized the largest expansion of settlements in the West Bank in decades, approving the establishment of 22 new settlements.

In response to the latest measures, the anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now said, "Netanyahu promised to dismantle Hamas in Gaza, but in practice he chose to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, annul agreements Israel itself signed, and impose de facto annexation – in complete contradiction to the will of the people, Israel's national interest, and the clear position of President Trump."

Gershon Baskin, a peace activist who has played a crucial role in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations over the years, said in a blunt statement on social media, "The Israeli occupation is illegal and now the government of Israel is taking more steps against international law."

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Somalia Bowling

It's the latest sign of revival in the once-thriving Indian Ocean port shaped by 35 years of civil war and militant bombings. Millions of people were forced to flee what became one of the world's most dangerous cities. Those who remained avoided public spaces as the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab waged an insurgency against the Somali state.

In recent years, improved security measures against al-Shabab, an expanded government presence and growing private investment have allowed daily life to re-emerge. Cafes line newly reopened streets, beaches draw evening crowds and traffic congestion, once unimaginable, now clogs key intersections.

The Feynuus Bowling Center opened last year and draws many locals and Somalis returning from the diaspora, who bring investment and business ideas after years of sending billions of dollars in remittances from abroad.

On a recent evening, young Somalis gathered in groups, laughing and filming each other on their phones while music played. Many from the diaspora are visiting Mogadishu for the first time in years, or the first time ever.

"I couldn't believe Mogadishu has this place," said Hudoon Abdi, a Somali-Canadian on holiday, as she prepared to take her turn to bowl.

"I'm enjoying it. Mogadishu is actually safe," she said, urging others to visit.

Mogadishu remains vulnerable to militant attacks, however, with security measures like checkpoints and heavily guarded zones part of daily life. Non-Somalis remain largely confined to a compound at the international airport.

But residents say the ability to gather for recreation signals an important psychological shift. Such venues provide a welcoming environment for a younger generation eager for safe spaces to socialize.

Abukar Hajji returned from the United Kingdom on holiday after many years away and found the difference between what he imagined and what he experienced eye-opening.

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"When I was flying from the U.K., I believed it was a scary place, like a war-torn country," he said. "Everyone told me, 'Good luck,' but when I came and saw it with my own eyes, I didn't want to leave."

Sadaq Abdurahman, the manager of the bowling center, said the idea for the business emerged from a growing demand among young people for recreational facilities.

"It has created employment opportunities for at least 40 youths," he said.

According to the Somali National Bureau of Statistics, Somalia's unemployment rate stands at 21.4%.

The bowling alley has private security guards, bag checks and surveillance cameras, reflecting the precautions common at public venues in Mogadishu.

Urban planners and economists say businesses like the bowling alley signal a broader shift in Mogadishu's recovery, as private sector growth increasingly complements international aid and government-led rebuilding efforts.

Ahmed Khadar Abdi Jama, a lecturer in economics at the University of Somalia, said innovative businesses are responding to the needs of diaspora returnees and the growing middle class, "which in turn adds to the expected increase in Somalia's GDP."

Outside the bowling alley, traffic hummed and neon signs flickered, other reminders of Mogadishu's fragile transformation.

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A group of Jeffrey Epstein's victims released an advert on Super Bowl Sunday demanding the release of millions ofremaining documentsrelated to the late paedophile.

In the clip, which aired just ahead of America's most-watched TV event of the year, eight women called on the public to help press the Trump administration for full transparency.

"After years of being kept apart we're standing together," the women said, while holding photos of their younger selves at the ages they were abused by Epstein. In unison, they added: "Because we all deserve the truth."

Earlier this week, Mr Trump – whose second term has been marred by his one-time friendship with Epstein – told Americans it was time to"move on" from the sex offender.

The video's timing may cause a stir, as it was released right before Mr Trump, along with millions of others, tuned-in towatch the Seattle Seahawks battle the New England Patriotsin the championship of the National Football League (NFL).

On January 30, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released three million pages related to theirinvestigation into Epstein,including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

However, the DoJ's decision to hold back the other half of the approximate six million files has renewed concerns that some of Epstein's accomplices will not be held accountable and sparked further allegations over a cover-up.

Epstein's victims are leading the calls for the release of the remaining records. Their video ended with a call for the public to "stand with us" and "tell Attorney General Pam Bondi it's time for the truth".

The DoJ insists that the withheld files either reveal victims' identities, contain child pornography or interfere with ongoing federal investigations.

"We didn't protect or not protect anybody," Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said as he announced that the department had "completed" its release of the files.

There are more than 38,000 references to Mr Trump, his wife and his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida across 5,300 of the newly released files.

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Epstein died in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges in a death ruled a suicide.

His longtime associateGhislaine Maxwellwas jailed in 2022 and is serving a 20-year prison for her role in helping him recruit underage victims.

Members of Congress will be able to review the un-redacted files on computers at the justice department starting on Monday, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.

Trump: Half-time show 'absolutely terrible'

The sporting spectacle's half-time show was performed by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny completely in Spanish, despite fury from inside Maga at both his selection and refusal to bow to their demands to sing in English.

Despite the furore, the rapper wrapped his performance without controversy.

The Latino artist, who has been vocal in his opposition to the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, instead emphasised unity in a dance-filled spectacle that featured Lady Gaga as a surprise guest.

He finished the show by holding up a football that said: "Together we are America".

As fireworks exploded around the stadium, a Jumbotron message read: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."

The show also featured a young boy hugging Bad Bunny's Grammy Award, which he won three of last week.

The child's involvement is believed to bea reference to five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos,whose detainment by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota sparked a national outcry.

After the show, Mr Trump took to Truth Social to criticise the performance, calling it "absolutely terrible".

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APTOPIX Super Bowl Football

Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots29-13 Sunday nightfor a championship.

While the defense carried Seattle for much of the postseason, Walker was once again the engine of the offense by rushing for 135 yards and adding 26 receiving for his third straight 100-yard game from scrimmage in the postseason. He became the first running back since Terrell Davis 28 years ago to win Super Bowl MVP.

Walker stepped up his game after backfield mate Zach Charbonnet went down with a season-ending knee injury and it couldn't have come at a more important time for the Seahawks or a more opportune time for Walker.

The 25-year-old running back is in the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to become a free agent in 2026. Thanks to his playoff run, Walker figures to be in line for a significant pay bump.

Walker gained 413 yards from scrimmage in the three wins for Seattle this postseason. He became the first player to top 100 yards from scrimmage in every playoff game for a Super Bowl champion since Terrell Davis did it in back-to-back seasons in 1997-98 for the Broncos.

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While fantasy football owners and Walker were sometimes frustrated that he didn't carry a bigger load of the offense, especially in the red zone, in the regular season, the job share with Charbonnet did mean Walker was fresh for the playoffs when he was at his best.

Walker averaged less than 15 touches from scrimmage per game in the regular season when he delivered his first 1,000-yard rushing season since his rookie year.

But he averaged nearly 25 touches per game in the playoffs when he showed he's capable of being a bell-cow back.

Walker started fast with a 10-yard run on the opening snap and had 55 yards in the ground on a field-goal drive later in the first half for the most by any player on one drive in the Super Bowl in 20 years.

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New England managed only four first downs and 51 yards of total offense in the first half. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 6 of 11 passes for 48 yards and was sacked three times while Seattle's defense racked up five tackles for loss.

However, the Patriots stayed within striking distance by twice limiting the Seahawks to field goals in the red zone. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez also nearly intercepted Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold at the goal line just before the half, but did prevent a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

New England receives the second-half kickoff.

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The Seahawks opened the scoring on a 33-yard field goal by Myers on their opening drive. Seattle took the kickoff and moved the ball 51 yards in just over three minutes, with Darnold sharp on completions to tight end A.J. Barner and Cooper Kupp in tight coverage, but the drive stalled on the Patriots' 14-yard line.

That proved to be the only scoring of the opening quarter. New England penetrated Seattle territory on both of its first two drives, only to suffer three negative plays -- including a pair of sacks -- that resulted in two punts. The Seahawks managed only one more first down in a pair of drives after the field goal.

The teams combined for only 104 total yards in the first quarter.

NOTES: Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Rylie Mills, who entered the game with 1 career solo tackle, recorded his first NFL sack when he dropped Maye for a 10-yard loss in the second quarter. Mills suffered a torn ACL toward the end of his 2024 season at Notre Dame, causing him to slide to the fifth round of last year's draft. Mills was activated by the Seahawks in November, but played only a modest role in the line rotation. ... The first penalty of the game wasn't called until 3:09 remaining in the second quarter, when Patriots left tackle Will Campbell was flagged for a false start.

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