We’re ushering you into a weekend full of small talk sensations.

Super Bowl Pregame Entertainment Unveiled

We're weeks away from the Super Bowl, and yesterday, we learned the Super Bowl pregame entertainment lineup. Prepare for an unforgettable performance with Reba McEntire singing the national anthem, Post Malone belting out "America the Beautiful," and Andra Day moving us with "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

NFL Divisional Rounds: uncrustables and Mr. Irrelevant

This weekend, brace yourselves for the NFL (National Football League) divisional rounds featuring four games sure to keep us on the edge of our seats. On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens face off against the Houston Texans and their sensational rookie quarterback, CJ Stroud. The Ravens revealed their team is fueled by 30-60 a day or 7,500 a season. They have also gone through 6,200 beef jerky sticks, 3,600 snack bars, 2,850 energy chews, 1,800 bags of sunflower seeds and 460 energy bites.

In another Saturday showdown, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites in their game against the Green Bay Packers with their "Mr. Irrelevant QB" Brock Purddy and Christian McCaffrey. Former Aaron Rodgers backup, Jordan Love, has had a heck of a season.

Sunday brings the Buccaneers vs. Lions matchup, marking the first time the Lions host two playoff games in a single se "ason. Can they break the streak and secure a historic win? The weekend wraps up with the highly anticipated clash between the Chiefs and Bills, featuring Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen in a postseason battle. Travis Kelce's brother Jason Kelce, whose Eagles recently lost in the playoffs, hinted he may attend the game. Jason hasn't officially retired yet but told his teammates he's hanging up his cleats.

Off-the-Field Highlights

The New England Patriots held a press conference announcing their new head coach, former linebacker Jerod Mayo. Owner Robhasn'taft said he was "colorblind" when hiring Mayo, the first Black head coach in franchise history. Mayo responded almost immediately with a different view, saying, "I do see color because I believe if you don't see color, you can't see racism." NFL coaches—especially brand-new" ones—rarely comment on issues of race.

Australian Open Updates: Ups and Downs

There were a couple of upsets at the Australian Open, with Jessica Pegula and Ons Jabeur's unexpected defeats. However, stars like Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic continue to shine, keeping the tournament action-packed.

Shaq's Wife's Memoir Sneak Peek

Closing out the week with Shaq's wife, Shawnee Henderson, who has an upcoming memoir, and Shaq's reaction to her book? A cheeky "uh-oh." Brace yourselves!

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Weekend Preview: Mr. Irrelevant and Travis Kelce In The Playoffs + The Memoir That Has Shaq Saying “Uh-Oh”