Friday, June 7, 2024

Taylor Swift defends Lady Gaga over pregnancy rumors

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In a Tiktok published Tuesday June 5, Lady Gaga silences the pregnancy rumors about her that have been circulating for days. 

In the comments, Taylor Swift defends the singer.

She is not the first and - unfortunately - not the last celebrity to come forward with pregnancy rumors. For days, Internet users have speculated  Lady Gaga pregnancy rumors by her boyfriend Michael Polansky, with whom she has been in a relationship for four years. The reason ? Photos taken of her by paparazzi would suggest that the star has a baby bump, because she is wearing a tight dress.

The enthusiasm is such on social networks that the 38-year-old singer was forced to deny the rumors in a Tiktok published Tuesday June 5, 2024. In comments on the video related Lady Gaga pregnancy rumors, Taylor Swift even comes to her defense.

TAYLOR SWIFT REMINDS INTERNET USERS THAT WE DO NOT COMMENT ON WOMEN’S BODY

On the video, Lady Gaga notes "not pregnant - just crying at the gym." A sentence which allows him both to deny Lady Gaga pregnancy rumors but also to refer to the song Down Bad by Taylor Swift, a title from her latest album in which the latter uses this same formulation.

A video that quickly became viral - 5.5 million views in a few hours - which did not fail to make Taylor Swift react. In comment, she replies: "We all agree that it is invasive and irresponsible to comment on a woman's body." And continued: “Gaga owes no one an explanation and neither does any woman.”

Thursday, June 6, 2024

CAMERON DIAZ - BENEFITS OF “SLEEP DIVORCE”

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CAMERON DIAZ ROOMS WITH HIS HUSBAND AND ADVOCATES THE BENEFITS OF “SLEEP DIVORCE”

If you're in a relationship, has it ever crossed your mind to stop sleeping with your other half? However, this is the “sleep divorce” trend, which Cameron Diaz has been practicing for 8 years now.

Tonight you are going to sleep in your bed, and your husband is going to sleep in his. No, no, you haven't just gotten so confused that you have to go to a separate room. You're just practicing benefits Sleep Divorce!

What is Sleep Divorce?

If you don't know what it is, it's very simple: it's about improving your sleep and strengthening your relationship by not sleeping together. You may love your partner with all your heart... Maybe sleeping together isn't the best idea. Especially if your partner snores, gestures, pulls the duvet or even talks in their sleep!

In the Lipstick on the Rim podcast, American actress Cameron Diaz explains benefits sleep divorce, that she is a true fan of the separate bedroom. This greatly improves his sleep and brings him a whole host of benefits.

WHY PRACTICE DIVORCE SLEEP? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SLEEPING SEPARATELY?

The 51-year-old actress has decided to no longer sleep in her partner's room. The one who is married to Benji Maddenau, guitarist of the group Good Charlotte, extols the merits of this rather special habit.

She had this idea long before her marriage. Cameron Diaz explains: "My vision of things (as a couple) is: I have my house, you have yours. We have the family house in the middle. I'm going to sleep in my room. You're going to sleep in your room. Everything is fine". Especially since Benji Madden would snore a lot...

SLEEPING SEPARATELY, A COMING TREND?

According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, sleeping separately also has the benefit of making couples more affectionate, more rested and therefore more available to spend time with each other.

Cameron is categorical: “We should normalize sleeping separately.” This is increasingly the case among Anglo-Saxons, whose share of couples sleeping apart has doubled in ten years, going from 7 to 15% according to a study carried out in 2019 and relayed by the Telegraph. But it still remains very taboo in France.

SHOULD WE FEAR A DECLINE IN PRIVACY?

Apparently the answer is no. For Cameron Diaz, his couple is still as close as ever, even after 8 years of practice. This separation at night would create lack, and therefore more desire when the couple is reunited.

For those who could afford it, the star even recommends having a room between the two individual bedrooms, dedicated to intimate relationships. But you still need to have space at home.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Taylor Swift breaks historic record for her concert in Lyon

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Taylor Swift gave the first of her two concerts at Groupama Stadium in Lyon this Sunday evening. Despite the rain, the superstar was delighted to have broken an attendance record for a female artist:

Taylor Swift in France, second! A month after his four concert events at Paris La Défense Arena, the megastar settled down at Groupama Stadium in Lyon for the continuation of his record-breaking tour "The Eras Tour". This Sunday evening, the American singer gave the first of her two shows for 3h15, performing the hits "Cruel Summer", "Blank Space" and "Anti-Hero", and celebrating Pride Month, even if the rain played surprise guests during the evening. “We have a rainy concert tonight. You are truly champions and heroes for continuing to dance in the rain,” she announced during the “Folkmore” portion of her show, before coming to the aid of a fan in difficulty in the front rows, by appealing to security guards in French: “Please!” (...) We take care of you because you are the best.” The Lyon public was especially waiting for the famous "surprise songs" and they were delighted: she performed "The Prophecy", taken from her latest album "The Tortured Poets Department", on the guitar, then a mashup of "Fifteen" and “You’re On Your Own, Kid” on the piano.

“I didn’t think we would have this much fun.”

Everywhere she goes in Eras Tour , Taylor Swift creates an event, and Lyon has not escaped it. At the start of the show, the star announced big news to her fans: like in Paris, she broke the attendance record for a concert by a female artist at Groupama Stadium in Lyon! “Look how you welcome us, it’s incredible!” Before going on stage, I was told that thanks to you, it was a record for a concert by a female artist in Lyon. It’s a really exciting start to the show,” she told the delirious crowd just before performing “Lover”. According to our colleagues from Le Parisien, there were 62,000 Swifties last night in Lyon. Until now, Mylène Farmer held the record with 45,000 spectators for her "Nevermore" tour just a year ago, while the concerts of Rihanna and Céline Dion, the only other women to have filled the stadium, attracted between 35 and 39,000 spectators in 2016 and 2017.

However, Taylor Swift does not beat the absolute attendance record at Groupama Stadium, held by Indochine. On June 25, 2022, 72,500 fans applauded the French rock group's "Central Tour", on the central stage, captured for the release of the CD and DVD a few months later. Regardless, the “Fortnight” singer recalled on stage how happy she was to play in Europe after so many years of waiting: “You know, I haven't toured Europe a lot. I didn't know what to expect when I came to do these two concerts Groupama Stadium lyon. But I can't thank you enough for the way you made us feel welcome. I have never played in front of such crowds in my life. (...) I didn’t think we would have so much fun on this European Eras tour.”

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

things to know about Claudia Sheinbaum, the first woman elected president of Mexico

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Here are 6 things to know about Claudia Sheinbaum, who became the first woman elected president of Mexico on Sunday.

1 - The first woman elected president of Mexico

Aged 61, Claudia Sheinbaum made Mexican history on Sunday, becoming the first woman elected as head of the country since its independence in 1821.

The new president also announced that she had not voted for herself on Sunday, but for a pioneer of the Mexican left, Ifigenia Martinez, aged 93.

2 - She is an environmental scientist

Raised by a biochemist mother and a chemist father, Claudia Sheinbaum holds a master's degree in energy engineering from the University of Mexico (UNAM), as well as a doctorate in energy engineering which she earned through work at Lawrence National Laboratory -Berkley of the US Department of Energy.

She has published dozens of scientific articles on energy efficiency, her favorite field. She also wrote part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in 2007, the year the group won the Nobel Peace Prize.

3 – She was mayor of Mexico City

She served as mayor of Mexico City, the country's capital, between 2018 and 2023. She is best known for increasing security on the streets and making life difficult for criminal gang leaders.

However, her years as mayor were also marred by the tragic collapse of a metro line when a train passed by on May 3, 2021. The tragedy left 27 dead and 79 injured.

The new president's government was singled out in the affair because reports showed that the accident was caused by construction defects.

4 – She succeeds her mentor

On October 1, the 61-year-old will take over from her political mentor, outgoing left-wing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, nicknamed AMLO.

When he was mayor of Mexico City between 2000 and 2006, he entrusted him with one of the most important portfolios in the administration, that of the environment. A strategic position in the megacity which had nine million inhabitants in 2023.

Claudia Sheinbaum thus contributed to the construction of the second floor of the “ring road”, a transport system set up to relieve congestion on one of the urban highways which crosses Mexico City. She is also behind the development of reserved bus lanes and cycle paths in the metropolis.

5 – She wants to fight against femicide

According to UN Women, 70% of Mexican women over the age of 15 have experienced gender-based violence at least once in their life, including sexual harassment and abuse.

The president-elect “will have a specific policy towards feminicides, which Lopez Obrador did not want to have”, hopes Pamela Starr, expert on Mexico at the University of Southern California.

Ms. Sheinbaum proposes creating teams dedicated to investigating feminicides. At the end of 2022, she accused the prosecutor's office in Morelos, a state south of Mexico, of protecting the alleged murderer of a young woman who disappeared in the capital.

6 – She wants to take on the cartels

To tackle cartels and violence in the country, she promised to target the causes of violence, strengthen the National Guard, and move towards a policy of “zero impunity” against criminals.

“We will lead Mexico on the path to peace and security,” Sheinbaum said after announcing her victory.

Cartels and violence have marked this electoral campaign. 37 political candidates have been killed in Mexico in recent months, including legislative and local elections that took place during the same period. 27,000 soldiers were mobilized on Sunday to ensure the security of the vote.

Monday, June 3, 2024

Taylor Swift ignited Groupama Stadium

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On Sunday June 2, 2024, in Lyon metropolis, Taylor Swift set Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu on fire 

The American star gave nearly 3.5 hours of show for the first Lyon date of his "The Eras Tour" on Sunday June 2 at Groupama Stadium.

Almost 3h30 of show, 40 hits linked together without a hitch and without false notes, carefully staged scenes, fans called the Swifties in full hysteria and in perfect communion: Taylor Swift ignited Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, in the metropolis of Lyon, Sunday June 2, 2024.

The American star who hits cities as well as hits gave his first mega concert of his two dates in Lyon.

Countdown, XXL screen and masterful entrance

Fans fought for a seat. The 34-year-old American, who has exceeded a billion dollars in personal fortune, can boast of moving crowds around the world. Last night among the 63,000 spectators, Americans, Spaniards, English and of course French, at home.

It is 8:10 p.m. when a giant countdown on a clock is displayed on an XXL screen in front of the monumental stage set up on the lawn of Groupama Stadium. After the last ten seconds are counted down by excited Swifties, the show begins. And the least we can say is that we’re going to be amazed by it.

His entrance is masterful. Taylor swift ignited Groupama Stadium. Sorts of orange peacock plumes emerge one by one from the screen in the smoke and advance at length towards the pit. They gather at the end, bend down and when they get up, they reveal the singer in the middle of fifteen dancers.

“Lyon, enchanted”

After four dates in Paris in May, the singer learned a few words of French. Sweet words for his fans who are raising the temperature in the stadium. Swifties never put down their phones, know every word to his songs and scream with every bat of their idol's eyelashes.

“Lyon, enchanted,” exclaims Taylor Swift at the start of the concert. 

During the concert, it is in French in the text that she declares her love to her fans. “I love you all,” she said to the screams. “C’est ma première fois à Lyon, c’est incroyable. Ne pas avoir assez fait de concerts en France, je ne ferai pas cette erreur à nouveau !". "Je vous aime tous"

Over 40 tracks, no downtime and incredible outfits

The star's contract is respected. For her “The Eras Tour”, she reviews her entire career, from well-known hits like “Cruel Summer”, “Karma”, “Shake it off”, “Delicate” through more confidential titles for the general public , best known to Swifties.

Taylor Swift had a series of charts and hits, more than 40 in 3 hours 20 minutes of show.

Taylor Swift had a series of charts and hits, more than 40 in 3 hours 20 minutes of show. (©Nicolas Zaugra/ news Lyon)

Taylor Swift's strength is the sequence of paintings, without interruption. She performs “Were are never ever getting back together” and “All too well” alone with her acoustic guitar then sways amidst smoke and moving cube-shaped stages on “Shake it off”. She also masters the piano perfectly live.

It is impossible here to reveal all the paintings which follow one another at full speed. Walls of flame, smoke, decorations, XXL dresses, fanfares: Taylor Swift arrived with a huge American-style device.

The rain doesn't stop Taylor Swift

The bad weather neither cooled the Swifties nor the singer. In the pouring rain, she performed several of her songs including “Enchanted” in a long princess dress, without stopping. The artist is used to it and it’s not the drops in Lyon that will stop him. In May 2023, she performed for 3.5 hours in torrential rain during a date in the United States.

The finale is explosive with fireworks and pyrotechnic effects after 3h20 of show without break. Too long ? The public who came to accompany the die-hard fans may have found the time long. But not the Swifties who are still asking for more. Some will even be present this Monday evening for the singer's second Lyon the Eras tour concert.

The organization of Groupama Stadium criticized

While fans loved Taylor Swift's performance, many Swifties didn't really like the organization of the event. According to comments on site, access to the pit was difficult at certain stadium doors when the doors opened. It took more than 30 minutes to enter the stadium which annoyed some spectators who missed the start of the first part provided by Paramore. 

Leaving the stadium was also complicated. At 1 a.m., fans were still waiting in the queue for the tram shuttles even though the last departure was announced for 12:15 a.m. 

Many foreign fans were looking for taxis and VTCs, particularly numerous around the stadium, which caused huge traffic jams and a lot of irritation after the show. The organizers still have a few hours to correct the situation and make amends with the Swifties…

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Taylor Swift: fans launch a petition before Lyon concerts

 

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Swift fans launch a petition before her concert in eras tour Lyon!

On Sunday June 2 and Monday June 3, Taylor Swift will perform on stage at Groupama Stadium in Lyon... But one detail about the upcoming shows had the merit of angering many of her fans!

An upcoming event widely discussed in the media! On June 2 and 3, Taylor Swift will perform at Groupama Stadium in Lyon... Unfortunately for the singer, a detail regarding her upcoming shows had the merit of provoking Swift fans petition. 

A WELL DESERVED INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

A true musical phenomenon! For several years Taylor Swift has continued to captivate her audience with her beautiful, perfectly crafted compositions. As a true queen of marketing, the star makes a point of maintaining a certain proximity with her admirers.

“It’s the loyalty and engagement of the fans that is exceptional in the case of Taylor Swift. And that can be explained by the special relationship that she managed to establish with them,” commented lecturers regading Swift fans petition

And to complete: “She comes from the world of country where it is very important that a star is not really a star, but is very accessible”.

Before concluding: “She learned lessons from this experience and from the beginning, she tried to have a personal relationship with her fans by inviting some to her home for listening parties, sending gifts… And so, in fact, Taylor Swift has inspired a lot of confidence in her fans. »

Its success is such that to this day, the main interested party can boast of having become a billionaire. Recently, the bubbly blonde launched her sixth tour called The Eras Tour! In the four corners of fashion, Selena Gomez's great friend puts on wild shows... Lasting three hours!

Concerned about the smallest detail, Taylor Swift constantly offers an exceptional show while alternating multiple outfits to the delight of her fans! Another detail that sets her apart: her impressive punctuality!

TAYLOR SWIFT FANS SNAP THE TABLE

For Elsa Grassy, ​​Taylor Swift is above all a “very good songwriter”! Something that further sets it apart from its famous and numerous colleagues.

“She talks a lot about her personal experiences. She manages to write universal texts and therefore to bring out very human emotions which can correspond to what every listener is looking for,” said the specialist.

In any case, on June 2 and 3, Travis Kelce's darling will set the Groupama Stadium in Lyon on fire as she has to perform two highly anticipated concerts there. Unfortunately for its spectators, external batteries will simply be prohibited. So,  Swift fans launch a petition

A hard blow for those who have a cell phone that drains quickly. Neither one nor two, an angry spectator named Sophie, as notified by 20 Minutes, decided to launch a petition to reverse the trend.

The latest news related those Swift fans petition is that this Friday, 2,000 people signed it. It remains to be seen whether the organizers will reverse their decision!

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Taylor Swift concerts at Groupama Stadium - Lyon

 

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Lyon. Taylor Swift concerts at Groupama Stadium: everything you need to know

The huge American star Taylor Swift will perform at Groupama Stadium this June 2 and 3. We take stock of what you need to know before these historic concerts.

It's the musical event of the year 2024 in Lyon: this Sunday June 2, then this Monday June 3, American superstar Taylor Swift will perform at the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu.

Tens of thousands of fans expected

For the two Lyon dates, around 120,000 spectators are expected on the pitch and stands of the Olympique Lyonnais stadium. The tickets were sold in a few minutes.

So much so that the ticketing was buggy, TicketMaster was forced to pause the interface for this concert, angering fans.

Times to see “Taytay”

To make the most of these historic evenings, it is firstly recommended to arrive at the stadium as early as possible. The doors to access the podium will open at 4:30 p.m., then at 5 p.m., it will be the turn of the “early” doors. Access to the general public will finally begin at 6 p.m.

In the first part, the American rock group Paramore is expected from 6:45 p.m. The Taylor Swift show will begin next, and should end around 11:15 p.m.

To access Groupama Stadium, a complete article will guide you.

OurTo get the most out of the show, don't forget to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Drinks are allowed inside the Groupama Stadium, but without caps and with a maximum capacity of 50 cl. “Water bottles are not allowed,” specifies the Groupama Stadium website.

Take our advices regarding Swift concerts Groupama Stadium

  1. It is also possible to enter the stadium with food, “but boxes and cutlery are prohibited”.
  2. Large backpacks are prohibited, while small bags and pouches are permitted. Lockers are available, located at the bottom of the north and south access ramps to the stadium. They cost two euros, and also accept motorcycle helmets.
  3. Despite strong demand from spectators, external batteries will be prohibited.
  4. Still prohibited: “any clothing masking the face, except surgical masks and religious clothing”, but also those which could disturb the view of other spectators.
  5. More surprisingly, chain wallets are prohibited at Groupama Stadium, as are studded jewelry, spurs, umbrellas and strollers.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Result of Computer Science: Release Album Nostalgic

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The computer science phenomenon in 2014, with the release of the album 1989, a nostalgic simulacrum of the pop style of the 1990s.

“It remained a guilty pleasure for a few years, with Miley Cyrus. After a while, I really became a fan. I started buying all the albums on vinyl. Her music ended up becoming a part of my life,” confides the 38-year-old from Lyon. According to her, the evolution of the French public explains the success of Taylor Swift today. “A few years ago, if you said that the Spice Girls were great, people might look askance at us. Today, with nostalgia for the 1990s, we relax about this style. » Building a real community of fans is close to his heart. 

When will organize a weekend dedicated to the singer at the end of September 2024, in the Rhône-Alpes, to “study her work in a serious way with a festive side”. Remember that the metaphors and secrets of Taylor Swift's texts constantly fascinate her fans.

Long-time Swifties say they are happy to see their community growing in France. “I think it’s cool. Quite a few of us have been UFOs in our circles of friends. People still label us as childish today, because Taylor is feminine and young... I find that very reductive,” laments Lucie Dumée, a 32-year-old civil servant in Toulon (Var). “I felt a little alone,” summarizes Fiona Cabille, a 28-year-old florist in Pau, “when you're a teenager, you're very romantic, very romantic. Taylor Swift is the profile of the young American, blonde… I was addicted to that! » She describes an extraordinary community of Swifties, whose patent principles are mutual aid and solidarity. “I haven't had any bad experiences with other fans, especially on social media. It’s rare enough to be underlined,” she insists.

This observation seems to be unanimous among the artist's admirers of the Facebook group “Taylor Swift Eras Tour France”. She remembers her disastrous concert at the Zénith: “It was really catastrophic in 2011. The room was half empty, Taylor left convinced that the French didn't like her. Today, with the group effect, everyone is talking about it. Finally ! » Paradigm change for these early Swifties, who extricated themselves from isolation, from the shadows, in order to come together in broad daylight and on social networks. Aimed at their “benevolent” community, they all have the same message: “Enjoy! »

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Taylor Swift sings glorious: I Left My Heart In Lisbon

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I LEFT MY HEART IN LISBON”: TAYLOR SWIFT THANKS HER FANS AFTER HER FIRST CONCERTS IN PORTUGAL

Taylor Swift expressed her gratitude to her Portuguese fans after her first two sold-out concerts in Lisbon last weekend, as part of the European leg of her “The Eras Tour in Lisbon”.

A first time in Portugal that she will remember. During her world tour “The Eras Tour”, Taylor Swift gave two concerts at the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, where the warm welcome from the audience marked the singer.

On her networks, the 34-year-old pop star shared several photos from her shows, declaring in the caption: “It's official, I left my heart in Lisbon. It's my first time in Portugal and you made me feel at home. I will never forget the way you welcomed us, the overflowing love, the passion, the hands in the air, the dancing and the way you shouted all the words! Muito obrigada [Thank you very much in Portuguese]”.

SHE SINGS GLORIOUS IN SPECTACULAR CONCERTS

The two concerts of the tour, for which tickets were sold out in just two and a half hours, were punctuated by highlights. During one of the artist's piano performances, the audience began applauding him for more than three minutes. The lights in the room came on, taking the musician by surprise, who then placed her hands on her head, exclaiming: “Oh my God, I love you. I love you".

The excitement was such that, on two occasions, the concerts were interrupted so that security could come to the aid of fans in distress.

“Ayuda por favor,” Taylor Swift says as she tries to get security to help a distressed fan, her second time stopping to help someone in need tonight at #TSTheErasTour in Lisbon . Then she sings glorious.

The “But Daddy I Love Him” singer also gave a moving speech to a crowd of 64,000 during the first show Friday night. “When I first walked onto that stage, (...) and I looked out and saw that crowd, you took my breath away. My heart was beating so fast. I'm so lucky to have been with you tonight. Thank you so much for coming to this show,” the star said.

It’s official, I left my in Lisbon. My first time in Portugal and you all made me feel like I was right at home. I’ll seriously never forget the way you treated us, the overwhelming love and passion and hands in the air and dancing and how you screamed every lyric

I have to say, I have never seen such a crowd in my life... There have already been times in this show where I forgot what I was supposed to do next or what I was supposed to say , because I was so distracted by the fun you were having and the way you were dancing in the audience. I love it.” Swift also said on Saturday evening. An artist won over by her audience. Eras Tout in Lisbon was a Succes.

Taylor Swift's world tour arrived in Lisbon yesterday, for the first of two concerts at the Estádio da Luz, with around three hours of show celebrating the country singer's successful career - and fans are already many.

For many, today's and Saturday's concerts ended a four-year wait. Taylor Swift had planned to make her debut on Portuguese stages in July 2020, during the Alive festival, but the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the show.


Monday, May 27, 2024

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke up by Western Final Oilers vs. Stars

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The presence of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and friend of Taylor Swift at the American Airlines Center did not go unnoticed

Travis Kelce has decided to experience Stanley Cup playoff fever.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended Game 2 of the Western Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on Saturday. He was spotted in a dressing room with friends.

On social media, the Stars joked that they had a Blank Space on their jersey so Kelce could write his name on it, a reference to the song by his friend, singer Taylor Swift.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes let it be known that his teammate was not welcome in his native region…

Kelce then responded by exposing his inability to skate.

The Stanley Cup semifinal will be the ninth all-time post-season meeting Oilers vs. Stars

Earlier this year, the three-time Super Bowl champion revealed his love of hockey and Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard in an episode of his New Heights podcast.

Oilers vs. Stars

The Oilers began Game 2 on Saturday how they wanted to by building a 16-5 shot advantage in the opening frame, but they couldn't turn that up-tempo start into an advantage when Connor Brown's first of the playoffs that came 44 seconds after Jamie Benn's opening goal went down as Edmonton's only chance of many that they capitalized on in the opening 20 minutes.

Dallas began to respond over a scoreless middle stanza before Mason Marchment's tip-in less than four minutes into the final frame demonstrated just how slim the margin for error can be when you're this deep into the playoffs.

The forward's goal proved to be the difference to secure the Stars a split of the series after the Oilers' offence came up empty in the final three-quarters of the period against a committed Dallas defence willing to block shots and win battles.