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2019 Miss Universe beauty pageant heading to Atlanta

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For the first time in 68 years, the Miss Universe beauty pageant would be held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on Dec. 8 (Dec. 9 Manila time). This was announced by the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) on its official website on Oct. 31 (Nov. 1 Manila time). It also released its official teaser for the pageant. “Atlanta has been the stage to some of the word’s most-watched events in modern history, and we are excited to show the one billion annual viewers of MISS UNIVERSE® the rich culture of this city," the MUO said in its official statement.  Atlanta was also the site of the Summer Olympics in 1996. Five-time Emmy® Award winner Steve Harvey returns as host for the fourth time. Reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray of the Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the competition. Ninety-two girls from around the world have confirmed their participation in the beauty pageant. In the 68 years of the contest, this would be the first time that Bangl...

Maroon 5 to headline Super Bowl Halftime in Feb. 2019

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It's Maroon 5's turn to sizzle at the Super Bowl Halftime Show at the Mercedez Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on February 3, 2019, multiple sources say. Maroon 5 follows 2018 halftime performer Justin Timberlake. Previous artists who appeared in the halftime show include Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and BeyoncĂ©. Maroon 5 is a pop-rock band from Los Angeles, California with Adam Levine as its lead vocalist. In 2013, Maroon 5 ranked as the 94th best artist of all time based on Top 100 Artists of All Time at Billboard Hot 100 55th Anniversary. In August 2018, the band was ranked 37th and 11th on Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Greatest of All Time—Hot 100 and on Billboard's "The Top 60 Duos/Groups Of All Time" respectively. Maroon 5 currently sits at No. 2 with their hit song "Girls Like You" on Billboard Hot 100 music charts. Other hit songs of the band include "Sugar," "This Love," "Makes Me ...