PHOENIX - The desert is great for stargazing, and that will certainly be the case as the Super Bowl takes over Phoenix and its suburbs. Kurt Warner Womens Jersey .Comedians Joel McHale and Kevin Hart will crack jokes for partygoers, newcomer Charli XCX will perform for troops and then revelers at ESPNs party, and Jamie Foxx and Drake will hold court at a pair of lounges at a swanky Scottsdale hotel.The events range from private, invite-only festivities to fan-friendly events that are open to anyone who buys a ticket.Heres a look at some of the places where stars from the sports and entertainment worlds will mix and mingle:___GAMES BEFORE THE BIG GAMEParticipants in this years Madden Bowl better bring their A game, or expect to be the brunt of jokes from Kevin Hart. The Wedding Ringer star will host and zero in on the action on the digital gridiron.Electronic Arts is taking over a block of downtown Scottsdale for a party that will include performances by Nelly and Florida Georgia Line, and Hart hosting Madden matches between NFL players. Last years winner, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, will return to defend his title.This year typifies the peak of what Madden Bowl has been, said Randy Chase, EAs senior director of North American marketing.Not all the games are for people — Animal Planet will also open its Puppy Bowl Cafe, which features puppies taking the field and canines available for adoptions.___BUSY WEEKEND FOR CHARLI XCXGrammy-nominated singer Charli XCX is one of Super Bowl weeks most sought-after acts, with at least three performances scheduled.The pop singer is singing for troops Friday night at Luke Air Force base and performing a set at ESPNs bash later that night. On Saturday, shell perform for partygoers at Rolling Stones bash.The ESPN party on Friday will be a hub for some of the weekends biggest names in pro sports and entertainment. Also scheduled to make appearances at the show are Frozen star Idina Menzel, who will sing the national anthem at Sundays game and John Legend, who will sing America the Beautiful before kickoff.___GOOD TIMES FOR A GOOD CAUSENot all of the pre-game parties are simply for fun and games.McHale will host a roast of NFL great Terry Bradshaw, a charity event that will benefit a program that brings entertainment to wounded veterans.The Friars Club roast of Bradshaw is one of several charity events planned for this week, including the Big Game Big Give charity event. The gala is being hosted by actor Mark Wahlberg, director Michael Bay and Washington Nationals Manager Matt Williams. The beneficiaries will be three charities, including Wahlbergs foundation for inner city youth.Gladys Knight headlines the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, which donates some of its proceeds to charity.The evening, one of a handful of NFL-sanctioned events, will be hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, retired NFL player Rodney Peete. The event will feature tributes to gospel performer Andrae Crouch and broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died earlier this month.___MUSIC FOR THE MASSESPerformances by top artists arent just for invitees of a gala or party — several paid concerts are scheduled for the days before the game.DirecTV hosts a three-day music festival that culminates with a Friday night show featuring Snoop Dogg and Imagine Dragons. Performers on other days include the Zac Brown Band, Calvin Harris and Jason Derulo.Twelve blocks of downtown Phoenix are being transformed into the Verizon Super Bowl Central, a free area with NFL-themed attractions and nightly fireworks shows. Pepsi has set up its Hyped for Halftime Stage which will feature performances by The Roots, Walk the Moon and other acts daily.___For many Super Bowl parties, youve got to know someone to get inside.Rihanna headlines one of the weekends biggest private concerts, DirecTVs Super Saturday Night, which has previously featured performances by Jay-Z and Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and this years halftime performer, Katy Perry.Rolling Stone, Maxim and Playboy magazines are among the invite-only parties this week.Some celebrities and athletes will also get to indulge their inner-child at Neon Carnival, a star-friendly event that features rides, games and dance music — and a stringent guest list. Arizona Cardinals Jerseys . 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(L-R) Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker applaud fans at the final whistle Time will tell but maybe thats a big point for us against Slovenia. We started out to win the game but its difficult to do that here. I came here a couple of years ago and its a difficult place to come.If we werent going to win the game it was important not to lose it, so well take a point. We are top of the group so it is not all doom and gloom.Eric Dier, the Tottenham midfielder who took Rooneys place in the team on Tuesday, described the match as a battle. It was a very difficult match - a bit of a fight Eric Dier He said: It was a very difficult match, it was a bit of a fight. They were very aggressive and we had to match that, which I think we did. But we tried to play football at the same time. At times it was a little bit difficult but we knew beforehand it would be and we were prepared for that. 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