Super Bowl commercials: Walken, Dunkin' and Jesus

Surveys have suggested that something like a quarter of Super Bowl viewers come mainly for the commercials, so TV critic Robert Lloyd was on hand to tout the highs and lows of this year's ads.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment February 12, 2024 Super Bowl commercials 2024: Christopher Walken, Dunkin' and Jesus take the wheel This year's Super Bowl commercials featured a lot of comedy and actors — Ben Affleck, Aubrey Plaza and Ken Jeong among them— and a spot that preceded the announcement of Beyoncé's new album. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT I was (kind of) with Taylor Swift when her boyfriend's team won the Super Bowl After spending days trying to capture the Swelce magic of Super Bowl LVIII, I wound up watching Swift rock out to the Chief's overtime win. SHARE       READ MORE Beyoncé announces her new album is on the way: Hear two songs now Beyoncé revealed Sunday night during the Super Bowl that the second act of her promised "Renaissance" trilogy is on the way. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Jon Stewart talks to 'Daily Show' podcast about returning to host: 'It's not just the election' On "The Daily Show" podcast, Jon Stewart says his decision to return wasn't just about the election, and he felt "you have to be present in this conversation." Listen to the episode exclusively here. SHARE       READ MORE Usher brings quick-cut razzle-dazzle to the Super Bowl halftime show Usher brought guests including Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Ludacris and Lil Jon to his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. SHARE       READ MORE It's NOT alive! 'Argylle' bests 'Lisa Frankenstein' as box office continues to flatline Matthew Vaugn's "Argylle " got first place with only $6.5 million, which brings its running domestic total to $28.8 million in two weekends. "Lisa Frankenstein " didn't come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend, earning $3.8 million. SHARE       READ MORE Granderson: Remember 'Nipplegate'? 20 years later, we all owe Janet Jackson an apology The Super Bowl and especially its halftime show are the most-watched event on TV. That's the place to make amends for overreacting in 2004. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW