MSNBC is going big for the Super Bowl, enlisting its “Morning Joe” duo, Chris Matthews, and halftime performer Katy Perry for its coverage leading up to Super Bowl XLIX, TheWrap has learned.
“Morning Joe” is staying out late as Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski head to Phoenix to host a special two-hour edition Friday from 8pm-10pmET, dubbed “Morning Joe at Night.” The show will be hosted from the Apollo Education House.
Guests for the two-hour MJ special include halftime headliner Katy Perry, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, New York Daily News and ESPN host Mike Lupica and NBC Sports’ Al Michaels. MSNBC host Ronan Farrow and “Today” co-host Willie Geist will also take part in the festivities.
Owned by NBCUniversal News Group, the cable news network is adding more to its live coverage with “Hardball” host Chris Matthews. He’ll be joined by a duo of Mayors: Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Access Hollywood’s Kit Hoover and CEO of Fingerpaint Marketing Ed Mitzen will also join.
For several weeks, “Roar” songstress Perry has been hyping her halftime appearance and recently leaked a faux-audio clip of a song she’ll perform, as TheWrap previously reported.
Super Bowl XLIX will air live on NBC Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET from Glendale, Arizona.
21 Super Bowl XLIX Ads: Watch This Year's Buzziest Commercials (Video)
Bud Light - "Real Life PacMan"
Budweiser built a life-sized PacMan board for their commercial this year, complete with LED lights and Bruce Buffer announcing.
BMW i3 - "Newfangled Idea" featuring Bryant Gumbel and Katie Couric
Former "Today" co-hosts Gumbel and Couric are reunited to poke fun at themselves and their lack of Internet savviness.
Carl's Jr. - "Au Naturel"
Carl's Jr. put together another titillating burger ad, this time featuring model Charlottle McKinney, who follows in the sexy footsteps of 2012's Kate Upton.
Nationwide Insurance - "Invisible Mindy" with Mindy Kaling
Tired of being ignored, Fox star Mindy Kaling determines she must really be invisible.
Nissan - "Playtime with Dad"
Nissan enlisted several YouTube stars, including Action Movie Kid, for ads focusing on how dads make playtime more fun.
Toyota Camry - "How Great I Am"
Paralympian Amy Purdy's athletic skills are on full display in this ad featuring audio from former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.
Snickers - "'Brady Bunch' Parody"
On-screen tough guy Danny Trejo pokes fun at himself in this "Brady Bunch" spoof. Let's hope a Snickers doesn't hit his nose.
Purina Friskies - "Dear Kitten: The Disappearing Humans"
Who doesn't love an animal ad? An older cat teaches a kitten the secrets of Super Bowl Sunday.
Dove Men + Care - "Real Strength"
Dove highlighted all the little things dads do to show they really care in this tear-jerking ad.
Victoria's Secret - "Angels Play Football"
A team of Victoria's Secret models settle their differences on the gridiron.
Skittles - "It Will Be Settled"
In this brief teaser, a group of very muscular townspeople seem to have a score to settle with the Taste the Rainbow brand.
T-Mobile - "Kim's Data Stash"
Selfie queen Kim Kardashian tackles the serious issue of data left unused on monthly cell phone plans in this mock-PSA.
Wix - #ItsThatEasy
Former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre won a Super Bowl in 1997 and now he's starring in a commercial during it for Wix.
Budweiser - "Lost Dog"
Is it too early to crown the so-called "King of Beers" as the King of Super Bowl XLIX? Puppy gets lost, Clydesdales save the day, you bawl your eyes out.
Kia - "The Perfect Getaway"
Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan pokes fun at his action movie pedigree in this ad for the new Kia Sorento.
Mercedes-Benz - "Fable"
The German automaker puts a fresh twist on the age old story of the tortoise and the hare.
Squarespace - DreamingwithJeff.com
Jeff Bridges wants to ensure all your dreams are pleasant ones in this ad for the website building service.
Pepsi - Halftime Touches Down
This latest Pepsi ad teaser promises an out of this world experience during the Super Bowl halftime
Snickers - "'Brady Bunch' Parody"
Danny Trejo and Steve Buscemi take on the roles of Marcia and Jan Brady respectively in this Snickers ad.
Skechers - "Relaxed Fit with Pete Rose"
Controversial former baseball star Pete Rose pokes fun at his lifetime Hall of Fame ban in this new ad
E's "The Royals" - Making Headlines
E's new scripted series starring Elizabeth Hurley will get the royal treatment during Sunday's game
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From puppy love to a scantily-clad supermodel eating a burger, preview the ads that will air during the most expensive time slot of the year
Bud Light - "Real Life PacMan"
Budweiser built a life-sized PacMan board for their commercial this year, complete with LED lights and Bruce Buffer announcing.
