Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX; 3 Doors Down’s Brad Arnold Passes at 47 from Cancer; Ghanaian Highlife Legend, Ebo Taylor Passes at 90

National Pizza Day is celebrated while Carole King, Joe Pesci, Mia Farrow, Travis Tritt, Michael B. Jordan, and more celebrate birthdays

From the LifeMinute.tv Team

February 9, 2026

Seahawks dominate Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl title with a commanding 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The win marked a long-awaited redemption for Seattle, coming 11 years after their heartbreaking loss to New England in Super Bowl XLIX. Running back Kenneth Walker III earned Super Bowl MVP honors after a standout performance, rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries. Kicker Jason Myers also etched his name into Super Bowl history, setting a new record by converting five field goals. Together, the Seahawks delivered a complete, disciplined performance that left no doubt, closing the chapter on past disappointment and ushering in a new era of championship success.

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold passes at 47 after cancer battle
Brad Arnold, the frontman and founding member of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away Saturday at the age of 47 following a battle with cancer. As the band’s lead vocalist, original drummer, and creative cornerstone, Arnold helped define early-2000s rock with anthems that resonated across generations. Arnold was the unmistakable voice behind some of the era’s biggest hits, including “Kryptonite”—which he famously wrote at just 15 years old—along with “Here Without You” and “When I’m Gone.” Those songs propelled 3 Doors Down to international fame and cemented their place in modern rock history. In May 2025, Arnold publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common form of kidney cancer that had spread to his lungs. Despite the seriousness of his illness, he remained open with fans and consistently expressed gratitude and resilience throughout his journey. In his final social media post on Christmas Day 2025, Arnold shared a message that reflected his enduring spirit: “I can’t tell ya how thankful I am to be here!” His words—and his music—leave behind a legacy of honesty, strength, and connection that will continue to resonate long after his passing.

Ebo Taylor, the Ghanaian highlife legend, passes at age 90
Ebo Taylor, the pioneering Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician, passed away Saturday at the age of 90. His death was confirmed by his family and the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), which reported that he died at Saltpond Hospital in Ghana’s Central Region. The news came exactly one month after Taylor celebrated his 90th birthday on January 6, and just one day after the launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Music Festival in Accra—an event created to honor his extraordinary contributions to African music. Widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern African sound, Taylor was instrumental in fusing traditional Ghanaian highlife with Afrobeat, jazz, and funk, helping shape a musical legacy that resonated far beyond the continent. His most iconic song, “Love and Death,” gained renewed international recognition in recent decades, introducing his work to new generations of listeners. Taylor’s catalog also includes acclaimed tracks such as “Heaven,” “Twer Nyame,” “Saana,” and “What Is Life?” His song “Heaven” was famously sampled by global artists including Usher, Jidenna, and the Black Eyed Peas, underscoring his far-reaching influence on contemporary music. He will be remembered as a visionary artist whose innovative sound bridged cultures, inspired countless musicians worldwide, and secured his place as one of Africa’s most influential musical figures.

Today’s holidays:
National Pizza Day, National Bagel and Lox Day, and National Toothache Day.

In today’s birthday news:
Singer/songwriter Carole King 84, actor Joe Pesci 83, actress Mia Farrow 81, country singer Travis Tritt 63, actress Amber Valletta 52, actor Charlie Day 50, actor Tom Hiddleston 45, actor Michael B. Jordan 39.