{
  "id": 692842,
  "title": "Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/jonas-brothers-to-headline-halftime-show-for-nfl-season-opener-in-692842",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T19:06:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/08/12/jonas-brothers-to-headline-halftime-show-for-nfl-season-opener-in-australia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jonas Brothers have been announced as the headliners for the halftime show of the NFL's season opener between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. This will be the first annual event of its kind in the league's international schedule, involving seven countries and four continents.\n\nThe Jonas Brothers, consisting of Nick, Joe, and Kevin, have achieved significant success with over 20 million albums sold and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their performance at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to be a landmark event for the NFL, as stated by Tim Tubito, the senior director of global game presentation and entertainment for the league.\n\nTubito highlighted the Brothers' global appeal, noting that their music resonates across generations, making them the perfect artists to celebrate this historic game in Australia. The NFL's season opener game against the 49ers and the Rams will air on Netflix in the U.S. on September 10.",
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  "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."
}