Yes, there was a live event. Is it possible you missed it because of different time zones? The event was an announcement about a global advertising campaign featuring "Made Possible By Hosts". The campaign starts next week via various media and social avenues.
You too @Cecilia-and-John0 ?? - @Lizzie seemed to think it was just the UK that was experiencing difficulties, tho someone in Belgium reported that it wouldn't work for him either...