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  "id": 6555186,
  "title": "Why Jonas Brothers are performing halftime show at NFL Australia game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/why-jonas-brothers-are-performing-halftime-show-at-nfl-australia-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T07:10:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-jonas-brothers-performing-halftime-071001755.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jonas Brothers will perform the halftime show during the NFL Australia game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Despite not being from either city, the band was selected due to their immense popularity, having won a Grammy, achieved 51 No. 1 Billboard chart placements, and selling millions of records. NFL executives explained that the Brothers' selection was based on their widespread appeal and ability to attract a large audience. The Brothers expressed their excitement about performing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, calling it an \"incredible honor\" to play in front of passionate Australian fans. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 8:35 p.m. ET, and the halftime show is expected to start between 10:45-11:00 p.m. ET, depending on the game's progress.",
  "summary": "The Jonas Brothers are lending their world-renowned vocals and musical stylings to the 49ers and Rams' Week 1 tilt in Melbourne. Here's why.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Conversation AU",
        "title": "The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/the-nfl-sold-out-its-australia-game-in-30-minutes-but-will-the-sport",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:34:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Why is there an NFL game in Australia?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/why-is-there-an-nfl-game-in-australia",
        "published": "2026-09-10T06:36:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "NFL's Roger Goodell is playing the international long game ahead of league's Australia debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/nfls-roger-goodell-is-playing-the-international-long-game-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:39:21.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}