Who performed at the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show? The Weeknd, explained - Vox
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TikTok fame and "the dark underlying themes" of The Weeknd’s hit song "Blinding Lights" fit the moment, says Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding.
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The Weeknd and his bandaged army wrapped up the 2021 Super
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The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Show Explained: The Meaning
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Super Bowl 2021 halftime show: Who is The Weeknd and what to
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Super Bowl - Vox
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Review: The Weeknd's Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Performance
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The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Show Explained: The Meaning
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The Weeknd is surrounded by masked dancers and a ROBOT choir for
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Super Bowl half-time show: How did The Weeknd do?
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The Weeknd's Super Bowl half-time show: mood-lifting party music
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Recapping Super Bowl weekend and a banner weekend for
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