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All of the lights were on Rihanna as the singer returned in a big way at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. For her first live performance in 7 years, Rihanna performed some of her biggest hits during her 13 minute performance set. According to FOX Sports’ data, this year’s Super Bowl LVII surpassed its own milestones, garnering the most-streamed event in FOX Sports history with a total of 113 million viewers. Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show brought in another 5 million more people for a total of 118.7 million viewers.

Barney is returning in a new way. Mattel announced Monday that it’s relaunching the franchise built around the purple dinosaur. The relaunch will include a preschool animated series set to debut in 2024 — Barney will no longer be portrayed by a human in a T. rex costume, but fans can expect apparel merchandise with the original Barney.

Continuing the nostalgic feels, a first look at Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck reprising their roles as Batman in a trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Flash” was shown during the Super Bowl. According to TODAY, Keaton first starred as Batman in Tim Burton's 1989 film of the same name, while Affleck first played Batman in the 2016 film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

Valentine’s Day season just passed and looks like showing love is over, at least for Megan Fox and MGK (Machine Gun Kelly). According to Vanity Fair, the actress deactivated her account on the social media platform on Sunday afternoon amid rumors that she and fiancé MGK called it quits.

Renzo talks about the latest music in his segment "Soundwaves".

Host: Kadie Gurley

Guest Host: Renzo Pocasangre

Edited by: Aidan Swanepoel, Kadie Gurley

Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy

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In Season 1: Episode 2 of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (also known as Matty G) and Naoki Gima discuss the latest in Long Beach State and professional sports.

Long Beach State's men's volleyball team won back-to-back matches against UCLA last week. Long Beach State's men's basketball team ended it's win streak at six games after suffering a loss to University of California, Santa Barbara last Thursday night. Meanwhile, Long Beach State's women's basketball team saw its win streak extend to ten games with its latest victory over California State University, Bakersfield.

The hosts review the 2022-2023 NFL Award winners and recap biggest moves of the NBA trade deadline, including the trades of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and more. To close, the hosts break down the Manchester City financial scandal and debate the worst trades in sports history.

Hosts: Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez, Naoki Gima

Editor: Aidan Swanepoel

Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy

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In Season 10: Episode 4 of Beach Weekly, hosts Isabel Silagy and Lei Madrigal recap the latest Long Beach State news and cover headlines from around the world.

ASI has announced the introduction of new campus food programs to combat insecurity amongst Long Beach State students. The programs are still in their development stage and do not yet have a starting date. ASI also proposed a new resolution to increase student involvement, participation, and equity across the Long Beach State campus.

Long Beach residents were outraged after the Long Beach City Council unanimously voted to fund automated license plate recognition equipment - better known as ALPR - for the Long Beach Police Department. ALPR systems are used to gather data and rapidly identify the location of people and vehicles. You can read more about the vote and residents' reactions here.

The Long Beach City Council approved a contract with First to Serve Ministries to build 30 to 35 tiny homes at the Long Beach Multi-Service Center for people experiencing homelessness. Ubuntu Cafe was burglarized, marking the latest of several burglaries of small businesses in Long Beach in recent weeks.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress last Tuesday. Biden used the address to focus on economic issues and announce his intent to run for reelection in 2024.

Turkey and Syria were devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and numerous powerful aftershocks early last week. The death toll in both countries has continued to rise and is now estimated at more than 30,000.

AMC Theaters is introducing a new ticket pricing system called "Sightline". The system will price tickets according to their location in the theater for showings after 4 p.m., and will feature a seating map with three price tiers.

Hosts: Isabel Silagy, Lei Madrigal

Editor: Andy Nguyen

Producer: Leila Nunez

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In the inaugural episode of Teed Up, hosts Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez (also known as Matty G) and Naoki Gima discuss the latest in Long Beach State sports and recap the 2022-23 NFL season.

Long Beach State has been relishing in success on the basketball court for both the Men's and Women's teams, with the Men's team facing off against the division leader, UC Santa Barbara, on Thursday. Cross Country Athlete Ryley Fick has made history recently by breaking numerable records, including by breaking the program's mile record and the program's second-fastest 5000m record.

For the NFL recap, the hosts breakdown the NFC and AFC championship games, analyze the Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, and recap the 2022-23 season. Looking beyond the Super Bowl into the offseason, the hosts discuss Tom Brady's second retirement and its implications, where Aaron Rodgers may go next, expectations for the 2023-24 season and more.

Hosts: Isabel Silagy, Sonny Tapia, Matthew Gomez, Naoki Gima

Editor: Andy Nguyen

Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy

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The best artists in music of 2022 attended this year’s 65th Grammys award show on Sunday.

Held at Crypto.com Arena, Trevor Noah returned to host the biggest night in music.

Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Adele, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé were just a few of the star-studded celebrities at the ceremony.

A lot of history was made as well. Actress and author Viola Davis won a Grammy for “Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording” for her audiobook rendition of her memoir titled “Finding Me”, achieving the EGOT status meaning winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award throughout her career. She is the 18th person and 3rd Black woman to earn the title.

The star of the night, Beyoncé, won four Grammys including “Best Dance/Electronic Album” putting her Grammy winning total at 32, the most any artist has received. The “BREAK MY SOUL” singer surpasses Hungarian-British conductor and composer Georg Solti who previously held the record at 31 awards.

By winning the 2023 Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Kim Petras became the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy for her collaboration with Sam Smith’s hit, "Unholy".

Rosie discusses everything movies and films! From old classics to the latest thriller, you can “Go to the Movies with Rosie”.

Host: Kadie Gurley

Guest Host: Rosaura Montes

Editors: Aidan Swanepoel, Kadie Gurley

Producers: Leila Nunez, Isabel Silagy

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This episode is sponsored by Southland Credit Union. To learn how you can earn a $200 bonus, visit beachCU.com.

In Season 10: Episode 3 of Beach Weekly, hosts Kailtyn Rowell and Isabel Silagy discuss major topics in local, national, and international news.

The Organization of Historically Oppressed Students staged a march across the Long Beach State campus to protest the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers. You can read more about the student protest here.

The city of Long Beach is launching a new grant program that will help boost small businesses and combat homelessness, and the Long Beach Public Utilities Department is deciding on creating a fund that would help some residents pay for natural gas bills.

Long Beach State is hosting an array of events in celebration of Black History Month. On Feb. 8, the Black History Month Kickoff will be hosted by the Black Resource Center and ASI Beach Pride Events at the University Student Union from 12pm-2pm. To read about the Black History Month events on campus, click here.

U.S. Department of Defense officials announced last Thursday that it was tracking a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon floating across the continental U.S. Officials said they took measures to ensure the balloon could not collect sensitive information, and U.S. fighter jets shot down the balloon over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.

U.S. President Joe Biden informed Congress last Monday that he will end the national emergency orders for the coronavirus pandemic on May 11, alluding House Republicans' attempt to immediately end the orders. House Republicans also held a vote to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is giving Los Angeles $60 million for efforts to address homelessness. This funding comes are the Los Angeles City Council authorized $50 million of its budget to go toward combatting the homelessness crisis in the city.

In the headlines segment, the hosts discuss Kylie Jenner's Astroworld-themed party, the College Board's new African American Studies course, Nikki Haley's expected presidential bid announcement, and the reuniting of a stolen poodle with its family in Long Beach.

Editor: Andy Nguyen

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Paris Haute Fashion week just wrapped up after running from Jan. 17 through Jan. 22 and many celebrities came to check out the latest couture fashion looks. Anne Hathaway, JT from the City Girls, Doja Cat, Timothee Chalamet, Yoongi from BTS, Robert Pattinson, Kylie Jenner and more were just some of the star-studded lineup in attendance.

On Monday, it was revealed that Princess Diana's iconic purple evening gown was sold at an auction on Jan. 27 for $600,000. According to PEOPLE, the velvet dress, which Diana wore for many milestone moments in her life, sold for five times the pre-auction estimate.

Brendon Urie, founder and sole remaining member of Panic! at the Disco, announced Tuesday, Jan. 24 that the band is officially “closing the goddamn door, no!”.

The Jonas Brothers received the 2,745th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, honoring their nearly 20 year career.

AMC is offering discounted tickets to Black-led films like 'The Woman King,' 'Till' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.

Guest host Renzo Pocasangre re-introduces the segment “Sound Waves”, a new part of Son of a Beach which brings reviews on the newest music.

Host: Kadie Gurley

Guest Host: Renzo Pocasangre

Edited by: Andy Nguyen, Kadie Gurley

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In Season 10: Episode 2, hosts Kaitlyn Rowell and Isabel Silagy break down the newest stories in local and national news.

In its search for a new Chancellor, the CSU Board of Trustees is encouraging student participation. Students from all CSU campuses are invited to attend three upcoming forums with the prospective Chancellor candidates, where students can share their opinions and feedback.

Long Beach will open a second winter shelter in the next three weeks, where 80 beds will be provided for people experiencing homelessness. The California Public Utilities Commission may apply California Climate Credits to residents' utility bills to combat the high prices of natural gas bills in the state.

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff has entered the race for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat (which she will vacate in 2024), joining fellow Democrats Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held its hearing on Ticketmaster last week about the company's botched sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets in Nov. 2022. Justin Bieber has sold his entire music catalog for $200 million to the UK-based company, Hipgnosis Songs Fund.

Stop by the Daily Forty-Niner's table at Week of Welcome on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 along the Central Quad of the Long Beach State campus. And pick up a copy of the brand new print issue of the Daily Forty-Niner on a newsstand on the Long Beach State campus!

Hosts: Kaitlyn Rowell, Isabel Silagy

Editor: Andy Nguyen

Producers: Leila Nunez

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In the first episode of Season 10, host Kaitlyn Rowell discusses the latest local, national and international headlines.

In Long Beach, four parks are set to receive $15.4 million in renovations courtesy of California's year-end budgets surplus. Five people were arrested by the Long Beach Police Department under suspicion of stealing fire hydrants throughout the city.

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to expand protections for renters. The new policy will establish numerous rights for tenants and operate to prevent more people from becoming unhoused in the city.

Last Friday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Southern California water recovery and replenishment project. The visit came after the region saw improvement in its drought conditions following weeks of intense storm weather.

The U.S. and its NATO partners have announced a new weapons package for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia. Three former police officers and two paramedics have all pleaded not guilty in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it has failed to identify the person responsible for leaking the draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade. A toad in Australia has broken the world record for the largest-documented toad.

Host: Kaitlyn Rowell

Editor: Andy Nguyen

Producers: Isabel Silagy, Leila Nunez

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Nominees for the 2023 Golden Globes were announced Tuesday morning. Films Top Gun: Maverick, The Fabelmans, Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis and Tár are nominated for Best Motion Picture.

A lot of attention is on nomination snubs and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in light of their 2020 scandal when it was shared through a LA Times investigation that there were no Black members of the HFPA, amongst other issues. The 80th Golden Globes will take place on January 10 at the Beverly Hills Hotel and will broadcast on NBC beginning at 5 p.m. PST.

Netflix’s latest docu-series “Harry and Meghan” is definitely giving all the drama and spilling the royal tea. The documentary series stars Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The series has six parts and covers the couple's relationship from their early courtship to their decision to step back as working members of the British royal family. It also includes interviews with family, friends, historians, and journalists. Volume 1 premiered on Netflix on Dec. 8 and Volume 2 is set to be released on Dec. 15.

Released on Dec. 9, singer-songwriter SZA dropped her second studio album, SOS. This is SZA’s first album release since 2017 with her debut album, CTRL. SOS features 23 songs including pre-releases “Shirt”, “Good Days” and “Blind” and showcases new and fresh sides to the singer. The album is on pace to debut at #1 in the Billboard Top 200 chart.

The past week at the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been bittersweet. Fans across the world have experienced an array of motions from stress during the final four matches, to crying seeing Cristiano Ronaldo play his final World Cup game, to excitement about the last matchup of the tournament. The final match between France and Argentina will be played on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Host: Kadie Gurley

Edited by: Isabel Silagy, Kadie Gurley