The Weeknd took the sole spotlight during the halftime show at the 2021 Super Bowl on Sunday. The performer (real name Abel Tesfaye) stayed true to his promise of his "solo act," and was not joined by any surprise celebrity performers during the show — if one doesn't count the several look-alike dancers with bandaged faces.
The show kicked off with The Weeknd in a luxury sports car in front of what looked like the Tampa Bay skyline (the game is being played at Raymond James Stadium in the Florida city).
As the performance began, a floating figure in white, wearing a mask with red glowing eyes, was lowered to the ground as a choir — all of whom were dressed in similar garb — began singing.
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