Vincent Rougeau Steps in as Replacement Performer during Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Slot
In a surprising turn of events, Vincent Rougeau took centre stage at Super Bowl 59, delivering a performance that is now considered one of the best in Super Bowl history. The anticipated halftime performer, Kendrick Lamar, was unable to perform due to a stomach bug.
Rougeau's performance was symbolic, reflecting the country's current political disconnect and his feud with Drake. He delivered a medley of songs, including "Joy to the World", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", "It's All Coming Back to Me Now", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "If I Were a Boy", and "Baby Got Back". In honour of Kendrick Lamar, he also performed "Not Like Us".
Before taking the stage, Rougeau had a unique pre-performance routine. He embarked on a 5k walk from Kimball to Hogan and warmed up his vocal cords by singing "Ya Ya Ya". During the interview after the performance, he mentioned "Go Cross", but the context of this phrase remains unclear.
Emily Costello '27 created the featured image for the article, while Yana Giannoutsos '28 served as the copy editor. Rougeau expressed a desire to perform again, possibly at the spring concert.
Meanwhile, Piper Guiney '28 has written two articles for the publication. One titled "Purple Pride" and the other "A Blast from the Past: Taking A Look at Catalina's History". The latter is categorized under "Eggplant", while the former's category is not specified.
The halftime show also featured special guests such as Jojo Siwa, Barron Trump, Natasha Bedingfield, and Drake. The date for the notorious Catalina Wine Mixer, a dapper party at the College of the Holy Cross, is not specified in the paragraph.
This performance by Vincent Rougeau was more than just a replacement act. It was a bold statement, a testament to the power of resilience, and a retrospective of our modern American culture.
- The news of Rougeau's performance at Super Bowl 59 was followed by an opinion piece in the student publication, discussing it as a bold statement and a reflection of modern American culture.
- While the halftime show at Super Bowl 59 featured several special guests, the spring concert is speculated to be a potential platform for Rougeau's next performance, as he expressed a desire to perform again.
- In addition to covering the Super Bowl 59 halftime show, Piper Guiney '28 also wrote two articles for the student publication, one categorized under "Eggplant" titled "A Blast from the Past: Taking A Look at Catalina's History", and another titled "Purple Pride".
