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Usher headlines Super Bowl LVIII halftime show
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Usher celebrated both his past and present when he headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show tonight (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The R&B singer headlined the musical extravaganza with a group of dancers and special guests, performing some of his biggest hits from the last two decades.
Fans were left somewhat disappointed after Usher’s friend and trainee Justin Bieber did not appear on stage, despite their collaboration on the pop singer’s 2010 hit “Somebody to Love.”
However, they enjoyed appearances by rappers Lil Jon and Ludacris on the 2004 hit “Yeah!”, and Alica Keys on “My Boo.”
The three-hour game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers airs live on CBS. UK fans will be able to watch the broadcast on ITV1.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is officially in the house, after rushing from a show in Tokyo to get to the game in time to see her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, play.
Watch: Usher headlines Super Bowl LVIII halftime show
Usher headlines Super Bowl LVIII halftime show
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:56
Fans are disappointed by the lack of a Biebs guest appearance.
While viewers definitely seemed to enjoy Usher’s show, there’s a palpable sense of disappointment in the lack of a surprise appearance from Justin Bieber, who was RIGHT THERE AT THE STADIUM.
A reminder: Usher was Bieber’s mentor after he was discovered by music manager Scooter Braun. They later collaborated on Bieber’s hit song, “Somebody to Love.”
Unfortunately for Biebathons or whatever his fans are called, the pop singer seemed happy to see his friend from a box with his wife, model Hailey Bieber/Baldwin.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:43
And just like that….
Is that so?! It’s that simple, that’s it. I can’t believe that was the full set, it just cheered us all up.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:37
YEAH! Usher teams up with his boys for one of his biggest hits.
Honestly, if you’re older like me, this one plays every time.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:36
HER joins Usher for a Prince-style guitar solo
I love ELLA’s Prince vibes, loud guitar and all.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:33
Usher proves to be one of the great artists.
Taking some cues from Michael Jackson, Usher is giving the performance of a lifetime, filled with spectacular costume changes, fantastic dance moves, and great vocals. He really enjoyed how he mixed pop hits with some of his most soulful ballads.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:31
Alicia Keys Joins Usher During the Super Bowl Halftime Show!
With a beautiful red silk cape billowing behind her, Alicia Keys performs a sublime moment from her single, “If I Ain’t Got You,” before a sultry performance of “My Boo,” her 2004 hit with Usher. Now let’s move on to some hits from Confessions!
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:30
Travis Kelce clashes with Chiefs coach Andy Reid on the sideline
Travis Kelce clashes with Chiefs coach Andy Reid on the sideline
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 01:07
Flashback: Taylor Swift and Usher perform ‘Yeah!’ in 2011
Amid the frenzy over Swift’s presence at tonight’s game, a clip has resurfaced of the moment she was joined by tonight’s halftime show headliner Usher during her 2011 Speak Now tour.
The duo gave a fun rendition of the R&B star’s 2004 hit at what was then known as Philips Arena (now renamed State Farm Arena), when Swift performed some of the rap verses in place of the featured artists. song, Lil Jon. and Ludacris.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 00:54
It won’t be long until Usher…
If, like me, you have no idea what’s going on with the sports portion of tonight’s event, you’ll be relieved to know that we probably have 10 to 20 minutes before Usher takes the stage.
Roisin O’ConnorFebruary 12, 2024 00:49