President Donald Trump was in attendance at the Super Bowl yesterday, but it might have cost an arm and a leg to get him there.

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was absolutely rammed as the biggest sporting event in the U.S. took place.

Super Bowl LIX. Credit: Patrick Smith / Getty

For the average sports fan it is a very pricey day out, which is presumably why you see so many A-list celebs in attendance.

But the President himself decided to watch the game, which saw the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely dominate the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ahead of the event, Trump released a statement expressing his enthusiasm for attending: “I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles – as they battle for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.

“The coaches, players, and team staff on the field tonight represent the best of the best in professional football, but they also embody the best of the American Dream.

“Their hard work, dedication, and tenacity is admirable, and their individual journeys are as inspiring as the drive and determination that has led them to this extraordinary moment.

“They also represent the hopes and dreams of our Nation’s young athletes as we restore safety and fairness in sports and equal opportunities among their teams.”

President Trump has been spotted in the Superdome. Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty

The statement went on: “Football is America’s most popular sport – for good reason – it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together and strengthening communities.

“This annual tradition transcends our differences and personifies our shared patriotic values of family, faith, and freedom heroically defended by our military service members, law enforcement officers, and first responders.

“We value their devotion to protecting our great Nation and salute their selfless service.”

But what are the costs involved in getting the POTUS to such a large event?

One Threads user alleged: “Trump attending the Super Bowl will cost taxpayers an additional 4 million dollars.” The claim sparked discussion, with one commenter questioning whether the president is permitted to take personal time away from office.

On Twitter, estimates were even higher. One post broke down the supposed costs: “Secret Service: $7M to $10M. Air Travel and Motorcade: $4M-5M. Stadium Security Upgrades: Additional metal detectors, bomb sweeps, security checkpoints: $2M. Local Law Enforcement: Overtime & personnel: $1M. Trump’s Super Bowl attendance: $15 to $20M. Where’s DOGE?”

President Trump and daughter Ivanka during the national anthem. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation

“DOGE” refers to the Department of Government Efficiency, a newly established agency led by Elon Musk, aimed at cutting government spending through job reductions and wage bill reductions.

Despite these claims, no official sources have confirmed the actual cost of Trump’s attendance.

Laleska Alexandre, a popular Brazilian influencer, has tragically passed away aged 28.

Alexandre was the CEO of marketing agency Agência Laleska Alexandre and led two fashion brands, La Vestiaire and La Brand Brasil, per the Daily Mail.

She had gained a following of 26,000 on Instagram, where she described herself as a digital creator.

Alexandre passed away on Wednesday in Juazeiro do Norte after developing septic shock, according to Brazilian news outlet O Globo.

The social media personality had been diagnosed with a tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA), a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that primarily affects sexually active women of reproductive age, as described by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Her cousin, Karízia Temóteo, told CNN Brasil that Alexandre had been admitted to the emergency room on Sunday with severe cramps.

She was later transferred to Cariri Regional Hospital for emergency surgery, but “it was already at an advanced stage.”

According to the NIH, TOAs are characterized as “an inflammatory mass in the fallopian tubes and ovaries, often filled with pus, typically resulting from an ascending infection of the upper genital tract.”

Symptoms commonly include fever and abdominal pain, with the risk of severe complications such as sepsis if the abscess ruptures.

Her wake was held on Thursday in Juazeiro do Norte, CNN reported.

Tributes poured in from friends and followers on social media, mourning the young influencer’s sudden passing.

“I love you forever, I will remember you as the sweet, faithful, determined, hard-working girl who never gave up in the face of adversity, who always tried her best,” a friend wrote.

“So beautiful, striving for her goals. I will always love you friend,” another added.

Fans also expressed their shock and sorrow in comments on her posts.

“I am in shock. What happened to her? How sad, Lord!” one user wrote, while a second added: “May God comfort all her family and friends! Very sad!”

“How sad, so young. It is such a shock,” another fan shared.

This isn’t the only recent story of a Brazilian influencer who has tragically passed away at a young age.

Brazilian auto influencer Ricardo Godoi died at the age of 45 while undergoing a back tattoo procedure.

Godoi, known for his passion for luxury cars and engaging content, had just arrived for his tattoo appointment on January 20 in Santa Catarina, Brazil, per the New York Post.

The procedure, which involved general anesthesia, was set to cover his entire back.

According to reports, the session had barely begun when Godoi suffered cardiac arrest shortly after being sedated.

The influencer, who had more than 225,000 Instagram followers, had posted about the appointment earlier that day, assuring fans he would resume his regular content soon.

An Instagram post confirming his passing stated that Godoi died at noon on the same day. Authorities have launched a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his sudden death.

“He was quickly checked and a cardiologist was called in to try to revive him, unfortunately without success,” the tattoo studio’s owner said in a statement published by the Daily Mail.

Fans are convinced that they know the savage hidden meaning behind the ‘A’ chain Kendrick Lamar wore during the Super Bowl halftime performance.

Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl. Credit: Kevin Sabitus/Getty

In case you missed it, the 37-year-old rapper delivered a show-stopping performance during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9.

The 12-minute set was packed with hit songs like ‘Squabble Up,’ ‘Not Like Us’ ‘Humble,’ and ‘DNA,’ as well as guest appearances from Tennis icon Serena Williams, musician SZA, and award-winning actor Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed “Uncle Sam”.

The performance was rich in cultural and political symbolism as dancers dressed in red, white, and blue formed a divided American flag, and Lamar’s interactions with Jackson’s “Uncle Sam” character added layers of satire and critique.

One moment that had fans buzzing was Lamar’s performance of Not Like Us – his scathing diss track aimed at Drake.

Eagle-eyed viewers noticed that the ‘Money Trees’ rapper was sporting an ‘A’ pendant while delivering the now-infamous line: “Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophile.”

Social media quickly erupted with theories about the significance of the chain, with many convinced it was a nod to the lyric “A minor” from the track.

“Rewatched the performance and just realized Kendrick’s necklace……is in the shape of the chord A minor. This man is a f***** genius, I can’t,” one user on X wrote.

Another fan exclaimed: “KENDRICK WEARING A LOWER CASE ‘a’ DIAMOND CHAIN FOR A MINOR ?????” while a third pointed out the significance of Lamar’s diss track reaching such a massive audience: “The Grammys AND the Super Bowl screaming ‘A MINOR’. Kendrick wants this in the history books.”

Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ diss track is aimed at Drake. Credit: Prince Williams / Getty

The brutal line has ignited a legal battle between the Canadian rapper and Universal Music Group (UMG).

According to BBC, the 38-year-old sued UMG, which represents both rappers, accusing them of prioritizing “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists” by releasing the track.

Just hours before Lamar’s electrifying halftime show, Drake’s team issued a fresh statement regarding the lawsuit, slamming the label for allegedly downplaying serious allegations under the guise of entertainment.

“UMG is masquerading as a champion of artistic freedom by calling its actions merely ‘entertainment’, but there is nothing entertaining about pedophilia or child abuse in the real world,” the statement read, per Vibe.

“We are confident that the evidence we will ultimately present at trial—including information we’ve already learned and continue to receive since filing the lawsuit—will expose UMG’s gross prioritization of its own corporate profits and executive bonuses over its exclusively signed artists’ well-being and the truth,” they added.