{
  "id": 16818296,
  "title": "NE-YO to Perform National Anthem at Game 4 of 2026 World Series in Tampa Bay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/ne-yo-to-perform-national-anthem-at-game-4-of-2026-world-series-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:25:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ne-yo-national-anthem-game-4-2026-world-series-1236369312/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NE-YO, the R&B sensation known for hits like \"So Sick,\" will sing the national anthem before the Milwaukee Brewers' Game 4 in the 2026 World Series on October 27 in Tampa Bay. This follows the tradition of fellow performers Mickey Guyton, Kylie Cantrall, and Carly Pearce. The 47-year-old artist, who has sung the anthem at major sporting events before, spoke to MLB Network about his dedication to the task at hand. \"You go over the words like a madman,\" he said, emphasizing his commitment to memorizing the lyrics and avoiding any forgetfulness on stage. Game 4 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX, with former Rays third baseman Evan Longoria set to toss the ceremonial first pitch. If the Brewers secure a win, they will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays for the first time in the World Series' history.",
  "summary": "The Milwaukee Brewers will look to complete the sweep to capture the franchise's first championship.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: Brewers look to sweep Rays and win 1st World Series title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/watch-brewers-look-to-sweep-rays-and-win-1st-world-series-title",
        "published": "2026-10-27T23:03:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}