Usher Set to Headline Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas
The NFL has confirmed that grammy award winning artist, Usher, is confirmed as the headlining act for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024, which will be presented by Apple Music. We discuss it here!
Usher was present at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, for the V103 Winterfest Concert, held on December 10, 2016
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By: Omar Cook
The NFL has confirmed that grammy award winning artist, Usher, is confirmed as the headlining act for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024, which will be presented by Apple Music. This highly anticipated performance is scheduled for February 11, 2024, and will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This will be huge for the city of Las Vegas as this will be the first time the Super Bow has been held there.
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher stated. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”
With a career spanning several decades, he has achieved a multitude of chart-topping hits, including iconic songs like "Yeah!," "Burn," and "Confessions Part II." These songs not only dominated the charts but also became anthems of their time.
His remarkable success is evidenced by the numerous accolades he has garnered throughout his career. Usher boasts a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. His innovative music videos and electrifying live performances have consistently captivated audiences worldwide.
“Usher is an icon whose music has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape throughout his career, we couldn’t be more excited to have him headline this year’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show,” stated Seth Dudowsky, the head of music for the NFL.
LAS VEGAS. APPLE MUSIC HALFTIME SHOW. #SBLVIII
— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) September 24, 2023
———@nfl, @rocnation, @nfloncbs pic.twitter.com/kezBpyabAD
This will be the fifth year of a partnership between the NFL and Roc Nation to produce the Halftime Show. The two parties made a deal in 2019 which has culminated in some amazing performances year after year. The previous shows include performances from Shakira and Jennifer Lopez (2020), The Weeknd (2021), a legendary Hip-Hop hip-hop show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar (2022), and Rihanna (2023).
This is the second year of the Super Bowl’s partnership with Apple Music after a 10 year sponsorship from Pepsi. The show is set to be produced by DPS, including executive producers Roc Nation and Jesse Collins. It will be directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Usher's influence extends beyond his chart achievements and awards; he has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of contemporary R&B and pop music. His enduring impact on the industry and his ability to reinvent his sound have solidified his status as one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation.
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Rihanna Drops Teaser For Her Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Rihanna will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 12th. We discuss it here!
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By: Adonis Armstrong
The Super Bowl is weeks away and is highly anticipated because headliner performer is Rihanna. Fans have desperately asking the star singer for new music since it’s been a decade since she’s been on stage, which is why fans don’t know what to expect. Though from the teaser she will give a incredible performance on one of the biggest stages next month.
Rihanna dropped the teaser a little after midnight on Twitter ahead of the Super Bowl. The video starts with her walking down a lit path in a dark room. She is draped in the finest of designer and wearing stylish jewelry, and a fashionable hairstyle. We hear voices of fans and journalists addressing Rihanna’s presence in the empty room all throughout the video. As the noise gets louder, the video stops and a bright spotlight is on the icon herself, Rihanna. She places a finger to her lips to symbol hush. Then, before she walks off screen, her hit single “Needed Me” plays. An Apple Music icon appears in between the words Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, then fades to black.
“It’s been 2,190 days… ,” “Dude, Rihanna, we’ve waited for you… ,” “It’s been over six years since the nine-time Grammy winner… ”
Although it’s been a few years since she has released any type of solo project, it hasn’t stopped the Fenty Beauty creator from being a real busy woman. Rihanna recently just became a new mother and first child last year in May 2022 with rapper A$AP Rocky. Last October 30, 2022 she shocked fans when the release of the her single “Lift Me Up” exclusively for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
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— Rihanna (@rihanna) January 13, 2023
#SBLVII #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/rfZgTrX103
The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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Rihanna Saying No To The Super Bowl Is The Stance All Black Entertainers Need To Take
Rihanna took a clear stance against the NFL by showing her support for Kaepernick and denying the invitation to perform at the Super Bowl! Black unity is the wave and other black entertainers should take notice!
By: Omar Cook
With the 2019 Super Bowl being hosted in Atlanta, you would think that with all of the musical talent Atlanta has to offer, the NFL would at least book a big time artist from there. Instead, we’ve been left to wonder how Maroon 5 ended up being the headliner. Atlanta…Maroon 5…how? Turns out, Rihanna was the NFL’s first choice but Rihanna did her part for the culture and turned them down.
A source told Vulture publication, "The NFL and Fox really wanted Rihanna to be next year’s performer in Atlanta. They offered it to her, but she said no because of the kneeling controversy. She doesn’t agree with the NFL’s stance. She supports Colin Kaepernick.” This is huge because black people who have influence need to realize the kind of statement they can make by not only speaking out on issues, but avoiding events that are coordinated by the people who stand against us.
I’m sure just any and everyone would have loved to see Rihanna perform at the Super Bowl, but this is bigger than a performance. Saying no sends a message, that we’re not here for the bullshit. Other entertainers, and the athletes themselves need to take notice and get the memo. Black people have major influence over American culture, especially in entertainment and not being apart of these events is a way to take our power and voice back.
It still amazes me that with the majority of the NFL being black, there hasn’t been a major statement such as boycotting a game. I would love to see the players come together and make a stand because the NFL can’t play one game without the black players. The NFL has been extremely unsupportive of the statements made by black players, so salute to Rihanna for standing tall for her own beliefs. Black people united are powerful, and the message is very clear…we aren’t going to tolerate the blatant racism anymore.