Charlie Puth found himself at the center of an unexpected online storm after performing the U.S. national anthem ahead of this year’s Super Bowl, a moment traditionally treated with reverence and scrutiny in equal measure. Chosen to deliver “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff, the singer stepped onto the field with the weight of expectation that comes with one of the most high-profile musical slots in American sports. His performance was polished, controlled, and emotionally restrained—qualities that usually earn praise. Instead, they sparked suspicion. The Super Bowl, staged this year at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was already surrounded by...
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