Usher headlines half-time show at Super Bowl LVIII
Usher celebrated both his past and present when he headlined the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show tonight (11 February) at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The R&B singer headlined the musical extravaganza with a troupe of dancers and special guests, performing some of his biggest hits from the past two decades.
Fans were somewhat disappointed after Usher’s friend and mentee Justin Bieber failed to appear onstage, despite their collaboration on the pop singer’s 2010 hit “Somebody to Love”.
However, they lapped up appearances from rappers Lil jon and Ludacris for 2004 smash “Yeah!”, and Alica Keys for “My Boo”.
The three-hour-long game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers is broadcasting live on CBS. UK fans will be able to watch the broadcast on ITV1.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift is officially in the house, after racing from a show in Tokyo to get to the game in time to watch her boyfriend, Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce, play.
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Beyoncé revealed the news with a video on her Instagram account during the Super Bowl LVIII game, which her husband, Jay Z, and daughter Blue Ivy are attending.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 02:32
Watch: Taylor Swift downs her drink on big screen at Super Bowl
Taylor Swift downs her drink on big screen at Super Bowl
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 02:23
Watch: Usher performs Super Bowl half-time show on roller skates
Usher performs Super Bowl half-time show on roller skates
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 02:11
Watch: Usher headlines half-time show at Super Bowl LVIII
Usher headlines half-time show at Super Bowl LVIII
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:56
Fans are disappointed at the lack of any Biebs special appearance
While viewers definitely seemed to enjoy Usher’s show, there is a palpable sense of disappointment at the lack of any surprise appearance from Justin Bieber, who was RIGHT THERE IN 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 looked content to watch his pal from a box with his wife, model Hailey Bieber/Baldwin.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:43
And just like that….
Is that it?! Just like that, it’s done. I can’t believe that was the full set, he’d just got us all pumped up.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:37
YEAH! Usher is joined by his boys for one of his biggest hits
Honestly, if you’re old like me, this one goes off every time.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:36
HER joins Usher for a Prince-style guitar solo
Loving the Prince vibes from HER, guitar held aloft and everything.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:33
Usher proves himself as one of the great entertainers
Taking some cues from Michael Jackson, Usher is putting on the performance of his lifetime, loaded up with spectacular costume changes, great dance moves and excellent vocals. I’m really enjoying how he’s mixing up the pop bangers with some of his most moving ballads.
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:31
Alicia Keys joins Usher during the Super Bowl halftime show!
With a gorgeous red silk cape billowing behind her, Alicia Keys performs a sublime moment from her single, “If I Ain’t Got You”, before a sultry rendition of “My Boo”, her 2004 hit with Usher. Now on to some Confessions bangers!
Roisin O’Connor12 February 2024 01:30