The Weeknd has been given a diamond Super Bowl ring to commemorate his halftime show performance. The 31-year-old singer took to the stage at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on 7 February, and to mark the special occasion, he’s had a one-of-a-kind ring designed for him by celebrity jeweller Elliot Eliantte.
The eye-catching piece isn’t an official Super Bowl ring, like those given to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this year’s NFL champions. However, it includes 16 carats of VVS diamonds and the words “World Champions” are seen surrounding the Vince Lombardi trophy.
The ring was commissioned by Cash, the co-founder of The Weeknd’s record label, TMZ reports.
The spectacular piece of jewellery also features The Weeknd’s name, the score from the game and the Pepsi logo, as the drinks company sponsored the event
The ‘Blinding Lights’ hitmaker has gifted the ring on his birthday on February 17. The Weeknd’s halftime show performance saw the chart-topping singer perform on a stage that looked like a scaled-down version of the Las Vegas strip. He sang a host of his best-known hits – including ‘Starboy’, ‘The Hills’ and ‘I Can’t Feel My Face’ – with the help of back-up singers and dancers.
During his performance, The Weeknd – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – also walked through a mirrored hallway surrounded by bandaged lookalikes. Prior to the Super Bowl, the singer admitted to being inspired by Diana Ross’ spectacular halftime show in 1996. He shared: “She’s just so glamorous and the show just makes me smile.
In other news – Uzalo actor Simphiwe Majozi: People see me as a joke
Being a comedic actor has affected Simphiwe Majozi’s acting career. Because he plays a role of funny character on SABC1’s Uzalo, Simphiwe said people see him as a joke. He told Daily Sun when people see him, they laugh because they see him as Sbusiso of Uzalo.
He wishes people could start taking him seriously as this has affected his other projects. I enjoy playing Sbusiso and I believe I’m playing him well. But it’s highly worrying that most of my fans can’t differentiate between Sbusiso and Simphiwe. Learn more
Source: IOL
