The Lovers & Friends Festival — scheduled for today and featuring headlining sets by Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Mary J. Blige — has been canceled due to expected extreme weather in the Las Vegas area.
On Friday night, hours before the one-day festival was set to get underway, organizers announced on social media that the fest was off because of “dangerous weather” in Saturday’s forecast.
“Lovers & Friends Festival organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and proactively preparing for a windy Saturday,” organizers said in a statement.
Lovers & Friends...
On Friday night, hours before the one-day festival was set to get underway, organizers announced on social media that the fest was off because of “dangerous weather” in Saturday’s forecast.
“Lovers & Friends Festival organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and proactively preparing for a windy Saturday,” organizers said in a statement.
Lovers & Friends...
- 5/4/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Pitbull is gearing up for a Party After Dark Tour through North America, which will feature special guest T-Pain on all dates and Lil Jon joining them in select cities. The set is billed to include career-spanning hits along with some surprises.
The 26-city jaunt begins on Aug. 21 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. It includes stops in Queens, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and more cities. Additional openers include SiriusXM Globalization DJs. Lil Jon is currently booked to appear on two dates: Ridgefield, Wa at...
The 26-city jaunt begins on Aug. 21 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. It includes stops in Queens, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and more cities. Additional openers include SiriusXM Globalization DJs. Lil Jon is currently booked to appear on two dates: Ridgefield, Wa at...
- 4/23/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Bachelor in Paradise fan favorites Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch have now had two weddings. They first got married in Puerto Rico in front of mainly family. Recently, they celebrated with all of their friends in Chicago. Now that things are slowing down after the wedding, they are sharing a few more details including one big mistake. What happened? Keep reading to find out more.
Mari Pepin And Kenny Braasch Share Huge Wedding Mishap
Newlyweds Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch are opening up more about their wedding festivities. The happy couple recently appeared on Bachelor Happy Hour to talk about how things are going in their lives.
One big topic was their two incredible weddings. One took place in Puerto Rico while the other took place in Chicago last month. Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt wanted to know if there were any major mishaps that occurred.
The first thing that...
Mari Pepin And Kenny Braasch Share Huge Wedding Mishap
Newlyweds Mari Pepin and Kenny Braasch are opening up more about their wedding festivities. The happy couple recently appeared on Bachelor Happy Hour to talk about how things are going in their lives.
One big topic was their two incredible weddings. One took place in Puerto Rico while the other took place in Chicago last month. Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt wanted to know if there were any major mishaps that occurred.
The first thing that...
- 4/21/2024
- by Jamie Colclasure
- TV Shows Ace
Lil Jon Wants to Do What? Season 2 Episode 8 From Houseboat to HouseYACHT Airs April 25 2024 on HGTV
Get ready for a nautical transformation like no other on the upcoming episode of “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” airing Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 Am on HGTV. In this captivating installment titled “From Houseboat to HouseYACHT,” viewers will follow along as a Southern gentleman sets out to turn his humble houseboat into a luxurious floating paradise.
With dreams of creating a space so enticing that his college-age kids will want to visit and spend quality time with him, our determined homeowner dives headfirst into the world of marine renovation. From sleek design upgrades to innovative space-saving solutions, every detail is carefully considered to elevate the houseboat to a whole new level of luxury.
Join HGTV as they showcase the journey of this ambitious homeowner and his quest to transform his houseboat into a glamorous HouseYACHT. Don’t miss “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?: From Houseboat to HouseYACHT,...
With dreams of creating a space so enticing that his college-age kids will want to visit and spend quality time with him, our determined homeowner dives headfirst into the world of marine renovation. From sleek design upgrades to innovative space-saving solutions, every detail is carefully considered to elevate the houseboat to a whole new level of luxury.
Join HGTV as they showcase the journey of this ambitious homeowner and his quest to transform his houseboat into a glamorous HouseYACHT. Don’t miss “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?: From Houseboat to HouseYACHT,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a bold start to Season 2 of “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” airing at 4:00 Am on Thursday, April 18, 2024, exclusively on HGTV. In Episode 1, titled “Don’t Say White and Gray,” homeowners seek a modern farmhouse transformation for their outdated 1970s home, envisioning a safe white and gray palette.
However, Lil Jon and Anitra have different plans. They’re bringing their signature vibrant and daring design style to the table, aiming to convince the couple to embrace a creatively colorful approach.
As Lil Jon and Anitra shake up the traditional expectations, viewers can expect a fresh perspective on home renovation and interior design. With their innovative ideas and infectious enthusiasm, they’re sure to inspire homeowners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the unexpected.
Don’t miss the exciting premiere of Season 2 as Lil Jon and Anitra challenge conventions and transform spaces with their unique flair.
However, Lil Jon and Anitra have different plans. They’re bringing their signature vibrant and daring design style to the table, aiming to convince the couple to embrace a creatively colorful approach.
As Lil Jon and Anitra shake up the traditional expectations, viewers can expect a fresh perspective on home renovation and interior design. With their innovative ideas and infectious enthusiasm, they’re sure to inspire homeowners to step outside their comfort zones and embrace the unexpected.
Don’t miss the exciting premiere of Season 2 as Lil Jon and Anitra challenge conventions and transform spaces with their unique flair.
- 4/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a wild and wacky ride with the Season 2 premiere of “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” titled “Yurt Don’t Hurt,” airing at 5:00 Am on Thursday, April 18, 2024, exclusively on HGTV. In this hilarious and unconventional home renovation series, viewers will join the legendary rapper Lil Jon as he helps a couple find their dream home.
In “Yurt Don’t Hurt,” Lil Jon and the couple set out on a quest to find a spacious and party-ready space where they can entertain to their heart’s content. From epic dance floors to cozy nooks, they’re on the lookout for a home that can accommodate their lively lifestyle.
With Lil Jon’s signature style and infectious energy, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and unexpected twists as they follow along on this unique house hunting journey. Whether it’s exploring unconventional properties or negotiating with sellers, “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?...
In “Yurt Don’t Hurt,” Lil Jon and the couple set out on a quest to find a spacious and party-ready space where they can entertain to their heart’s content. From epic dance floors to cozy nooks, they’re on the lookout for a home that can accommodate their lively lifestyle.
With Lil Jon’s signature style and infectious energy, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and unexpected twists as they follow along on this unique house hunting journey. Whether it’s exploring unconventional properties or negotiating with sellers, “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Rapper Ludacris posed with Katy Perry and Sza at the iHeartRadio after hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday.
“You always gotta know your audience. It’s always different audiences for different events and things you do,” the rapper told Billboard before the show. “To me, iHeart is all about energy, love and they wanna see their favorite artists. I’m also — humbly speaking — performing as well. So, it’s all about the energy in the building. We gotta keep that as high as possible.”
The “Yeah!” rapper performed at the show with T-Pain.
In February, Ludacris performed with Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas alongside other artists such as Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am and Lil Jon.
Last year, the rapper went on tour with Janet Jackson for her Together Again tour to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the music industry.
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“You always gotta know your audience. It’s always different audiences for different events and things you do,” the rapper told Billboard before the show. “To me, iHeart is all about energy, love and they wanna see their favorite artists. I’m also — humbly speaking — performing as well. So, it’s all about the energy in the building. We gotta keep that as high as possible.”
The “Yeah!” rapper performed at the show with T-Pain.
In February, Ludacris performed with Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas alongside other artists such as Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am and Lil Jon.
Last year, the rapper went on tour with Janet Jackson for her Together Again tour to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the music industry.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Oscar-winning directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known professionally as Daniels, will debut their cinematic follow-up to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in 2026.
Universal Pictures, which recently signed an exclusive first-look deal with the filmmakers, added to its release calendar an “Untitled Event Film Directed by Daniels” on June 12, 2026. There is zero information — no title, genre, nor stars — available about the film.
The directing duo’s zany sci-fi-adventure-comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was backed by A24 and became the first indie film since the pandemic to clear $100 million at the global box office. The movie stars Michelle Yeoh as a struggling laundromat owner who, while being audited by the IRS, discovers she has to connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent cataclysmic destruction. It won seven Oscars, including best picture.
Though “Everything Everywhere All At Once” catapulted them to the mainstream, Daniels and Wong have created a...
Universal Pictures, which recently signed an exclusive first-look deal with the filmmakers, added to its release calendar an “Untitled Event Film Directed by Daniels” on June 12, 2026. There is zero information — no title, genre, nor stars — available about the film.
The directing duo’s zany sci-fi-adventure-comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was backed by A24 and became the first indie film since the pandemic to clear $100 million at the global box office. The movie stars Michelle Yeoh as a struggling laundromat owner who, while being audited by the IRS, discovers she has to connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent cataclysmic destruction. It won seven Oscars, including best picture.
Though “Everything Everywhere All At Once” catapulted them to the mainstream, Daniels and Wong have created a...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Almost a year after Everything Everywhere All at Once took over the Oscars, the filmmaking duo behind the indie sensation are getting closer to their next feature.
Universal has set a June 12, 2026 release date for the next film from filmmakers Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert). No other details were available, though the studio is describing it as an “untitled event film,” suggesting a large scope for the project.
It’s the first feature stemming from a long-term pact Daniels inked with Universal in the summer of 2022, months before they won for best picture, best director and best original screenplay at the Oscars, making them the hottest directing duo in the film business.
Daniels came up in the world of music videos, helming DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What.” They made their directorial debut with the Sundance feature Swiss Army Man, starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe...
Universal has set a June 12, 2026 release date for the next film from filmmakers Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert). No other details were available, though the studio is describing it as an “untitled event film,” suggesting a large scope for the project.
It’s the first feature stemming from a long-term pact Daniels inked with Universal in the summer of 2022, months before they won for best picture, best director and best original screenplay at the Oscars, making them the hottest directing duo in the film business.
Daniels came up in the world of music videos, helming DJ Snake and Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What.” They made their directorial debut with the Sundance feature Swiss Army Man, starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe...
- 2/29/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Freaknik was the greatest Black gathering in America,” Lil Jon says in the trailer for the upcoming doc, Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. The film looks at the history of the long-running Atlanta street party known as Freaknik, with commentary from 21 Savage, Killer Mike, Jermaine Dupri, Uncle Luke, and many others. The full documentary will premiere on Hulu on March 21.
“We said, ‘Let’s plan a picnic during spring break,'” Amadi Boon, one of the event’s co-founders, says in the trailer. “Let’s call it ‘Freaknik,...
“We said, ‘Let’s plan a picnic during spring break,'” Amadi Boon, one of the event’s co-founders, says in the trailer. “Let’s call it ‘Freaknik,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Hulu has unveiled the first official trailer and release date for “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” its original documentary on Atlanta’s legendary annual Hbcu Spring Break phenomenon of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Set to make its world premiere at SXSW’s film festival before arriving on Hulu March 21, the doc features interviews with politicians, event founders, former partygoers and prominent hip-hop artists, including Lil Jon, Killer Mike, 21 Savage, Jermaine Dupri and Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell — the latter three who are among the film’s producers.
“At its heart, Freaknik is a music documentary,” the film’s director and executive producer, P. Frank Williams, tells Variety. “Luke is the soundtrack of Freaknik, [Dupri’s] So So Def label is directly correlated to Freaknik, and 21 Savage is the new school —they’re fascinated with the wild stuff we did, the clothes and the music of that era.”
Showrunner and executive producer Geraldine L. Porras says,...
“At its heart, Freaknik is a music documentary,” the film’s director and executive producer, P. Frank Williams, tells Variety. “Luke is the soundtrack of Freaknik, [Dupri’s] So So Def label is directly correlated to Freaknik, and 21 Savage is the new school —they’re fascinated with the wild stuff we did, the clothes and the music of that era.”
Showrunner and executive producer Geraldine L. Porras says,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Janee Bolden
- Variety Film + TV
La Bichota got her flowers!
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
On Thursday, Premio Lo Nuestro celebrated the best in Latin music at its annual awards show, welcoming unexpected collaborations onstage and awarding trophies to both newcomers and leaders of Spanish-language music across genres.
Leading the wins of the evening was Karol G, who — despite not being in the audience — won the most awards of the evening with nine. Along with four genre-specific trophies, the Mañana Será Bonito star won awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Remix of the Year for “Una...
- 2/23/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to truth in advertising, few albums this year are going to top Lil Jon’s just-released Total Meditation. Not remotely hip hop, the music is instead a soothing sonic bath akin to what one would hear in a massage-therapy room at a spa. As those tracks wash over you, the rapper, producer and home-improvement guru offers self-help tips (“anxiety can be a big problem for many people. When you meditate on a regular basis, the health benefits continue to increase”) and specific suggestions on how to meditate:...
- 2/23/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Usher announced his upcoming Past, Present and Future Tour, only a few days before his much anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show.
It seems to have been done on purpose, though, as his stage presence on Sunday incited even more excitement to the annual football championship, providing fans a glimpse of what his 2024 tour will be like.
“I was not exaggerating when I shared with the world that my performance would be a celebration of the past 30 years of my career,” Usher said of his Halftime performance. “I will never forget the energy from the cast and crew, the fans in the stadium, the guest performers and the adrenaline from this monumental milestone in my career.”
“I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it, my goal always is to bring people together and feel good through my music and performance,” the multi-Grammy-winner added.
The tour will kick off in Atlanta and will...
It seems to have been done on purpose, though, as his stage presence on Sunday incited even more excitement to the annual football championship, providing fans a glimpse of what his 2024 tour will be like.
“I was not exaggerating when I shared with the world that my performance would be a celebration of the past 30 years of my career,” Usher said of his Halftime performance. “I will never forget the energy from the cast and crew, the fans in the stadium, the guest performers and the adrenaline from this monumental milestone in my career.”
“I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it, my goal always is to bring people together and feel good through my music and performance,” the multi-Grammy-winner added.
The tour will kick off in Atlanta and will...
- 2/23/2024
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Singer-songwriter Usher is set to make his return to the UK as he has announced a new mega tour. Usher, who said it will mark 30 years in the music industry and has promised a performance of a lifetime, will be heading over to the UK in April for a number of incredible shows, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, this will be Usher’s first European tour since 2015. He will play three dates in London and tickets go on sale this Thursday at 12 p.m. on his website. After playing the 02 Arena, he heads to Paris, Amsterdam and then Berlin, concluding his tour in Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Arena in May.
Usher said: “Europe, you ready? After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well — for shows in London,...
As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, this will be Usher’s first European tour since 2015. He will play three dates in London and tickets go on sale this Thursday at 12 p.m. on his website. After playing the 02 Arena, he heads to Paris, Amsterdam and then Berlin, concluding his tour in Germany’s Mercedes-Benz Arena in May.
Usher said: “Europe, you ready? After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well — for shows in London,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Get ready for an entertaining episode of “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” with Season 2 Episode 8, titled “From Houseboat to HouseYACHT,” airing on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 10:31 Pm on HGTV. In this delightful installment, viewers will meet a Southern gentleman who dreams of transforming his humble houseboat into a luxurious HouseYACHT.
Tired of his college-age kids passing up visits, the homeowner is determined to upgrade his houseboat to a whole new level of coolness. With the help of Lil Jon and the expert team, he embarks on an ambitious renovation project to create the ultimate floating oasis.
From sleek design upgrades to innovative features, viewers will witness the transformation of a modest houseboat into a lavish HouseYACHT that promises to impress even the most discerning guests. Don’t miss out on the excitement as dreams set sail in “From Houseboat to HouseYACHT.” Tune in to HGTV at 10:31 Pm for...
Tired of his college-age kids passing up visits, the homeowner is determined to upgrade his houseboat to a whole new level of coolness. With the help of Lil Jon and the expert team, he embarks on an ambitious renovation project to create the ultimate floating oasis.
From sleek design upgrades to innovative features, viewers will witness the transformation of a modest houseboat into a lavish HouseYACHT that promises to impress even the most discerning guests. Don’t miss out on the excitement as dreams set sail in “From Houseboat to HouseYACHT.” Tune in to HGTV at 10:31 Pm for...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Swizz Beatz, rapper-producer and husband of the singer Alicia Keys, took to Instagram to encourage fans to celebrate his wife’s spectacular performance with Usher.
In his Instagram post, Beatz urged followers to recognize the grandeur of Keys’ moment and applauded the collaboration between Usher, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Ludacris.
Despite the various opinions on the night’s performances, it was Keys’ segment that garnered the most attention.
Alongside photos of Keys on stage, Beatz captioned his post, “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic .”
Beatz finished, “We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history Go see Giants at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings ”
In Keys’ solo performance...
In his Instagram post, Beatz urged followers to recognize the grandeur of Keys’ moment and applauded the collaboration between Usher, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Ludacris.
Despite the various opinions on the night’s performances, it was Keys’ segment that garnered the most attention.
Alongside photos of Keys on stage, Beatz captioned his post, “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic .”
Beatz finished, “We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history Go see Giants at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings ”
In Keys’ solo performance...
- 2/17/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Usher is addressing the speculation that he asked Justin Bieber to join him during the Super Bowl halftime show.
During an interview with The Breakfast Club on Friday, the singer confirmed that he did reach out to Bieber about an appearance but said that the two weren’t able to join forces onstage.
“It didn’t work out with Justin. I honor and recognize that, my brother. I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now. And I understand that,” he explained.
He went on to share that the two did “have a brief conversation” and even though the stars didn’t align for a halftime show collaboration, “We’re gonna do something else in the future. No love lost or anything like that. It’s a lot of pressure for the Super Bowl, obviously,” Usher added.
He...
During an interview with The Breakfast Club on Friday, the singer confirmed that he did reach out to Bieber about an appearance but said that the two weren’t able to join forces onstage.
“It didn’t work out with Justin. I honor and recognize that, my brother. I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now. And I understand that,” he explained.
He went on to share that the two did “have a brief conversation” and even though the stars didn’t align for a halftime show collaboration, “We’re gonna do something else in the future. No love lost or anything like that. It’s a lot of pressure for the Super Bowl, obviously,” Usher added.
He...
- 2/16/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher has addressed some of the chatter around Justin Bieber not joining him during his Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show last week, confirming that he’d reached out to Bieber about an appearance
“I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now, I understand that,” Usher told Charlamagne tha God on the Breakfast Club on Friday, adding that the two “are gonna do something else in the future. “No love lost or anything like that.”
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“I think that it might’ve been the fact that he’s just wanting to tell a different story right now, I understand that,” Usher told Charlamagne tha God on the Breakfast Club on Friday, adding that the two “are gonna do something else in the future. “No love lost or anything like that.”
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- 2/16/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Back in 2013, Lil Jon famously pushed back against the very idea of meditation with his hit song “Turn Down for What,” but the King of Crunk has changed his tune. Today, he’s released a guided meditation album called Total Meditation.
Speaking about the project in an interview with Rolling Stone, Lil John explained: “Once I turned 50, a lot of things started to happen. I started going through a divorce. I’m separated right now. Going through that and all of the emotions of the divorce—anger and frustration and all of the ups and downs — I found meditation to calm me and to bring me more at peace; to look at life and situations in a different manner. I really got into meditating and saying my affirmations every day and also into manifestation. All of that tied together.”
“Part of the reason I want to do this project is...
Speaking about the project in an interview with Rolling Stone, Lil John explained: “Once I turned 50, a lot of things started to happen. I started going through a divorce. I’m separated right now. Going through that and all of the emotions of the divorce—anger and frustration and all of the ups and downs — I found meditation to calm me and to bring me more at peace; to look at life and situations in a different manner. I really got into meditating and saying my affirmations every day and also into manifestation. All of that tied together.”
“Part of the reason I want to do this project is...
- 2/16/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
February is a month full of romance, even on the set of Live with Kelly and Mark.
Kelly Ripa has been teasing the show’s return to Las Vegas later in the month, and she mentions that she and Mark Consuelos were married in Vegas each time.
The Chapel of the Bells is where Kelly and Mark got married in 1996, almost three decades ago, and Kelly is eager to return.
Some social media interactions suggest that Kelly and Mark may renew their vows during the February 26-27 time frame. Live with Kelly and Mark will be in Las Vegas.
Live with Kelly and Mark have shared some posts on Instagram directing fans to get tickets for the shows.
One post on Instagram interacts with the official Vegas account and the show, making one wonder if a vow renewal will occur between Kelly and Mark.
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Kelly Ripa has been teasing the show’s return to Las Vegas later in the month, and she mentions that she and Mark Consuelos were married in Vegas each time.
The Chapel of the Bells is where Kelly and Mark got married in 1996, almost three decades ago, and Kelly is eager to return.
Some social media interactions suggest that Kelly and Mark may renew their vows during the February 26-27 time frame. Live with Kelly and Mark will be in Las Vegas.
Live with Kelly and Mark have shared some posts on Instagram directing fans to get tickets for the shows.
One post on Instagram interacts with the official Vegas account and the show, making one wonder if a vow renewal will occur between Kelly and Mark.
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- 2/15/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
Usher delivered a star-studded Halftime Show during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11). However, there were rumors that the lineup was supposed to include Justin Bieber.
According to Lil Jon, the rumors are true. The “Shots” rapper confirmed that Justin had been invited to join the group of musicians on stage.
He also explained why the singer turned the offer down.
Read more about Justin Bieber and the Super Bowl Halftime Show…
Speaking to TMZ, Lil Jon said that the singer “wasn’t really ready” for doing a performance of that scale.
“We wanted to put Justin in the show, so we had the idea of doing a version of the show with Justin in it,” he shared. “But I think Justin just wasn’t really ready to have a lot of rehearsal, a lot of responsibility, a lot of time and a lot of eyeballs. I don’t know...
According to Lil Jon, the rumors are true. The “Shots” rapper confirmed that Justin had been invited to join the group of musicians on stage.
He also explained why the singer turned the offer down.
Read more about Justin Bieber and the Super Bowl Halftime Show…
Speaking to TMZ, Lil Jon said that the singer “wasn’t really ready” for doing a performance of that scale.
“We wanted to put Justin in the show, so we had the idea of doing a version of the show with Justin in it,” he shared. “But I think Justin just wasn’t really ready to have a lot of rehearsal, a lot of responsibility, a lot of time and a lot of eyeballs. I don’t know...
- 2/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Usher has barely taken a breath since his Super Bowl halftime show and he’s already back to work.
The singer announced Wednesday that he will be developing a drama television series and has partnered with UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, to produce the show. Variety reports that the show is about “Black love in Atlanta and individuals looking to find a place to call home,” and that it “will explore music, style, sex, romance and secrets that threaten to tear relationships apart.”
“My 30-year catalog has resonated...
The singer announced Wednesday that he will be developing a drama television series and has partnered with UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, to produce the show. Variety reports that the show is about “Black love in Atlanta and individuals looking to find a place to call home,” and that it “will explore music, style, sex, romance and secrets that threaten to tear relationships apart.”
“My 30-year catalog has resonated...
- 2/14/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Los Angeles, Feb 14 (Ians) Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber turned down Usher’s offer to perform at the Super Bowl VIII Halftime show.
The ‘R’n’B superstar pulled out all the stops for his performance halfway through the major sporting spectacle at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, reports Female First UK.
He was reportedly keen to get Justin, 29, on board but the ‘Sorry’ hitmaker “wasn’t up for it,” although an insider has insisted there is “no bad blood” between the pair.
A source told PageSix: “There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn’t up for it — he just wasn’t feeling it”. Usher played a major role in the launch of Justin’s career in the late 2000s after record executive Scooter Braun had spotted the teenager singing on YouTube and convinced the ‘Yeah!’ hitmaker to meet with the budding star.
As per Female First UK,...
The ‘R’n’B superstar pulled out all the stops for his performance halfway through the major sporting spectacle at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, reports Female First UK.
He was reportedly keen to get Justin, 29, on board but the ‘Sorry’ hitmaker “wasn’t up for it,” although an insider has insisted there is “no bad blood” between the pair.
A source told PageSix: “There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn’t up for it — he just wasn’t feeling it”. Usher played a major role in the launch of Justin’s career in the late 2000s after record executive Scooter Braun had spotted the teenager singing on YouTube and convinced the ‘Yeah!’ hitmaker to meet with the budding star.
As per Female First UK,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Alicia Keys gave a surprise performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium in addition to other exciting guests in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Keys wore all red and played the keys on her red piano, playing her hit, “If I Ain’t Got You,” in front of a massive crowd.
The “Girl on Fire” singer later joined halftime show headliner Usher to perform their 2004 hit “My Boo” as they danced together.
But it was Usher’s intimate embrace of Keys at the end of the performance that unsettled fans of the two married performers, with many deeming it as “offensive” and “inappropriate.”
Lil Jon and Ludacris went on stage to add more Y2K nostalgia to the show. The rappers were both featured on Usher’s “Yeah.” They celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities by having Jackson State University’s The South Marching Band perform with them during halftime.
Keys wore all red and played the keys on her red piano, playing her hit, “If I Ain’t Got You,” in front of a massive crowd.
The “Girl on Fire” singer later joined halftime show headliner Usher to perform their 2004 hit “My Boo” as they danced together.
But it was Usher’s intimate embrace of Keys at the end of the performance that unsettled fans of the two married performers, with many deeming it as “offensive” and “inappropriate.”
Lil Jon and Ludacris went on stage to add more Y2K nostalgia to the show. The rappers were both featured on Usher’s “Yeah.” They celebrated Historically Black Colleges and Universities by having Jackson State University’s The South Marching Band perform with them during halftime.
- 2/14/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Just a few days before he would make his inevitable appearance on Usher’s Super Bowl Lviii halftime stage, rapper-producer extraordinaire Lil Jon tells me about the self-soothing mantras that kicked his decade-long wellness journey up a notch. “My affirmations in my time of really finding meditation were ‘I am healthy, I am happy, and I am at peace,’” he says. After he emerged from a mosh pit on the football field of Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium – performing his hit with DJ Snake, “Turn Down for What,” as a...
- 2/13/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Sunday’s Super Bowl drew 123.4 million viewers across CBS and Paramount+, according to preliminary numbers. That’s the most for any broadcast since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969, and the most-watched non-news telecast of all time.
Nielsen says the total number of viewers who watched any part of Super Bowl Lviii was 202.4 million, up from 2023’s 184 million.
The game was a good one — especially late — and that is the single most-important factor for a major sporting event to drive TV ratings. And yes, Taylor Swift certainly helped too.
The Kansas City Chiefs came from behind to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22. The game, which had been 10-3 in favor of the Niners at halftime, ended on a walk-off touchdown toss from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Mahomes, who finished with 333 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception,...
Nielsen says the total number of viewers who watched any part of Super Bowl Lviii was 202.4 million, up from 2023’s 184 million.
The game was a good one — especially late — and that is the single most-important factor for a major sporting event to drive TV ratings. And yes, Taylor Swift certainly helped too.
The Kansas City Chiefs came from behind to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22. The game, which had been 10-3 in favor of the Niners at halftime, ended on a walk-off touchdown toss from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Mahomes, who finished with 333 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Update: Nielsen has updated their estimate, reporting that Super Bowl Lviii reached 123.7 million viewers, up from the initial count of 123.4 million.
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
The Feb. 11 Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers brought in an average of 123.4 million viewers — the highest number of people watching the same broadcast in the history of television.
112 million of those viewers were tuned into the CBS broadcast — the largest audience ever for a single network. The rest were measured across Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, CBS Sports and NFL digital properties including NFL+. Per Paramount Global, Paramount+ saw record-breaking viewership that made Sunday the most-streamed Super Bowl ever, but exact data regarding streaming views isn’t available.
Before this, the biggest telecast of all time was last year’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. It was initially named the third most-watched, ranking behind the 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls...
- 2/13/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
R&b singer Usher made a musical comeback as the headliner for the Super Bowl Lviii halftime show.
The show included an extensive ensemble of performers made up of dancers, acrobats and a marching band. Usher wasn’t the only star on stage—Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri all joined in for the show.
The crowd cheered as Usher and fellow musicians performed their best hits, including “Omg” and “My Boo.” Usher made multiple outfit changes, at one point going shirtless before concluding the show in a bedazzled padding.
Audiences appeared to enjoy the show as it happened live. However, Usher’s performance may have been hindered by Taylor Swift‘s attendance at the game. While Swift did not perform, many fans tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch Swift cheer on her boyfriend,Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Longtime Usher fans praised the show.
The show included an extensive ensemble of performers made up of dancers, acrobats and a marching band. Usher wasn’t the only star on stage—Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri all joined in for the show.
The crowd cheered as Usher and fellow musicians performed their best hits, including “Omg” and “My Boo.” Usher made multiple outfit changes, at one point going shirtless before concluding the show in a bedazzled padding.
Audiences appeared to enjoy the show as it happened live. However, Usher’s performance may have been hindered by Taylor Swift‘s attendance at the game. While Swift did not perform, many fans tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch Swift cheer on her boyfriend,Travis Kelce, of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Longtime Usher fans praised the show.
- 2/13/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
The NFL set the internet ablaze on Monday with theories that a recording of Alicia Keys’ halftime appearance was pitch-corrected before its release on YouTube.
Keys dazzled as the first guest of Usher’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, beginning her performance with “If I Ain’t Got You” seated at a red piano with a massive matching cape behind her. In the opening note of the song, many fans heard Keys’ voice crack. Clips of the vocal stumble spread across the internet, but many later noticed it was missing from the official recording of the performance later uploaded to YouTube.
Online, many fans presented evidence of the change with side-by-side edits of the live show and pitch-corrected recording.
Reps for Keys and the NFL did not immediately respond to The Hollywood Reporter‘s request for comment.
Keys’ husband, music producer Swizz Beatz, defended his wife on Monday,...
Keys dazzled as the first guest of Usher’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, beginning her performance with “If I Ain’t Got You” seated at a red piano with a massive matching cape behind her. In the opening note of the song, many fans heard Keys’ voice crack. Clips of the vocal stumble spread across the internet, but many later noticed it was missing from the official recording of the performance later uploaded to YouTube.
Online, many fans presented evidence of the change with side-by-side edits of the live show and pitch-corrected recording.
Reps for Keys and the NFL did not immediately respond to The Hollywood Reporter‘s request for comment.
Keys’ husband, music producer Swizz Beatz, defended his wife on Monday,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kelly Ripa teased Ryan Seacrest’s return to Live with Kelly and Mark at the end of last week.
This would be the first time he visited the show since last May. Since quitting Live with Kelly and Ryan in April 2023, he has been busy with his projects.
The show has a new energy, with Kelly and Mark sharing much of their married lives. There is less competition between the pros since Mark is newer to hosting than Ryan.
Kelly seemed to have moved on from her time with Ryan based on her actions toward him when he visited as a guest.
During his visit to the show, Kelly warned the audience not to scare him since he was “very skittish,” and things went downhill from there.
Ryan irritated Kelly as she was filling in the audience with the upcoming guests and other information, and Kelly did not like to...
This would be the first time he visited the show since last May. Since quitting Live with Kelly and Ryan in April 2023, he has been busy with his projects.
The show has a new energy, with Kelly and Mark sharing much of their married lives. There is less competition between the pros since Mark is newer to hosting than Ryan.
Kelly seemed to have moved on from her time with Ryan based on her actions toward him when he visited as a guest.
During his visit to the show, Kelly warned the audience not to scare him since he was “very skittish,” and things went downhill from there.
Ryan irritated Kelly as she was filling in the audience with the upcoming guests and other information, and Kelly did not like to...
- 2/12/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
It looks like wedding bells may be in pop star Usher’s future.
The singer and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, obtained a marriage license in Las Vegas last week, according to Clark County court documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The big news for the couple broke Sunday as Super Bowl Lviii got under way at Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, where Usher was in the final hours before he was set to perform during the halftime show. There, he was joined onstage by special guests including Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris and Lil Jon.
The Nevada court records show that on Thursday, the couple received a certificate of marriage, but has yet to file a marriage license. So, while the first step in their nuptials has been taken, the couple is not yet married.
Aside from this major step in his personal life, it was a busy week for the singer,...
The singer and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, obtained a marriage license in Las Vegas last week, according to Clark County court documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The big news for the couple broke Sunday as Super Bowl Lviii got under way at Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, where Usher was in the final hours before he was set to perform during the halftime show. There, he was joined onstage by special guests including Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris and Lil Jon.
The Nevada court records show that on Thursday, the couple received a certificate of marriage, but has yet to file a marriage license. So, while the first step in their nuptials has been taken, the couple is not yet married.
Aside from this major step in his personal life, it was a busy week for the singer,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke and Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher made a guest appearance at the Black Eyed Peas’ Super Bowl halftime show in 2011, and bandleader will.i.am says he was happy to return the favor Sunday.
Will.i.am performed “Omg” — which he wrote and produced — alongside Usher at both events.
“How can I explain it? There’s no words to really explain that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter after the performance. “Now 13 years later, it means something totally different. It’s beautiful. It was wonderful. It’s fantastic.”
As they performed “Omg,” roller skaters danced and flipped onstage. “The reason I say our section was the most ‘What the F?’ is because we’ve never seen roller skating at any type of big world stage like that. It felt like the urban Olympics. He brought the urban Olympics to the Super Bowl.”
“There were a lot of Omg moments in the show. There were so many Omg moments. That 60 seconds...
Will.i.am performed “Omg” — which he wrote and produced — alongside Usher at both events.
“How can I explain it? There’s no words to really explain that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter after the performance. “Now 13 years later, it means something totally different. It’s beautiful. It was wonderful. It’s fantastic.”
As they performed “Omg,” roller skaters danced and flipped onstage. “The reason I say our section was the most ‘What the F?’ is because we’ve never seen roller skating at any type of big world stage like that. It felt like the urban Olympics. He brought the urban Olympics to the Super Bowl.”
“There were a lot of Omg moments in the show. There were so many Omg moments. That 60 seconds...
- 2/12/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl win with several long embraces on the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night to win Super Bowl Lviii in Las Vegas.
During the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Swift was seen standing next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, as he spoke with CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
She was seen smiling and clapping as the Chiefs’ tight end first busted into a few lines of Elvis Presley’s song “Viva Las Vegas” before then leading the crowd in the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right.”
After that rousing speech, Swift greeted Kelce with a long hug and several kisses on the field, as she did two weeks ago when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game.
Travis and Taylor.
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show performance featured a celebration of his greatest hits with the help of a handful of fellow artists whom he collaborated with throughout his 20-plus-year career. But one important person was missing from the night: his longtime drummer, Aaron Spears. The singer subtly paid tribute to his late friend during his show.
Usher’s performance featured two drum sets on stage, with a gold one left open in honor of Spears, Rolling Stone has confirmed.
Spears, who died in October 2023, served as a producer on Usher’s 2004 smash Confessions,...
Usher’s performance featured two drum sets on stage, with a gold one left open in honor of Spears, Rolling Stone has confirmed.
Spears, who died in October 2023, served as a producer on Usher’s 2004 smash Confessions,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
The Kansas City Chiefs are still the Super Bowl champs.
The team beat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl Lviii in overtime Sunday with a final score of 25-22. It was only the second time in NFL history that a Super Bowl game has gone into overtime, following Super Bowl Li in 2017, when the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons.
The 2024 Super Bowl, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Super Bowl Lviii marked the Chiefs’ fourth time in five years to reach the big game. They headed into Sunday with three franchise wins: in 1970, 2020 and last year.
The 49ers, meanwhile, have won five previous Super Bowls: in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995.
A slew of stars were in the audience to watch the game Sunday, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Paul Rudd and LeBron James.
Commercials were selling for $7 million per half-minute spot.
The team beat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl Lviii in overtime Sunday with a final score of 25-22. It was only the second time in NFL history that a Super Bowl game has gone into overtime, following Super Bowl Li in 2017, when the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons.
The 2024 Super Bowl, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Super Bowl Lviii marked the Chiefs’ fourth time in five years to reach the big game. They headed into Sunday with three franchise wins: in 1970, 2020 and last year.
The 49ers, meanwhile, have won five previous Super Bowls: in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990 and 1995.
A slew of stars were in the audience to watch the game Sunday, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Paul Rudd and LeBron James.
Commercials were selling for $7 million per half-minute spot.
- 2/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usher came to the Super Bowl to celebrate nearly 30 years of making love in this club, and that’s exactly what he did — he turned Allegiant Stadium in Vegas into his own personal seduction lair. His Super Bowl halftime show was a splashy tribute to millennial pop glitz, with a slew of hits from the 2000s and guest stars to match, running from Alicia Keys to Ludacris to will.i.am to the show-stealing Lil Jon. Usher tagged the show to the 20th anniversary of his classic Confessions, without reaching...
- 2/12/2024
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
Get ready for an exciting new episode of “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” airing on HGTV at 10:01 Pm on Monday, February 19th, 2024. In Season 2 Episode 4 titled “Remix the Renovation!”, Lil Jon and Anitra face their biggest challenge yet as they encounter their first-ever invasion by the Rambunctious Boys, who have taken over their family’s basement.
In this episode, Lil Jon and Anitra must roll up their sleeves and transform the space into a comfortable and cool family hangout, complete with a kid’s destruction zone. As they tackle the renovation, viewers can expect to see the dynamic duo’s creativity and resourcefulness shine as they find innovative solutions to turn chaos into a stylish and functional space.
With Lil Jon’s signature flair and Anitra’s expertise, “Remix the Renovation!” promises to deliver plenty of laughs, surprises, and jaw-dropping transformations. Don’t miss out on the action-packed...
In this episode, Lil Jon and Anitra must roll up their sleeves and transform the space into a comfortable and cool family hangout, complete with a kid’s destruction zone. As they tackle the renovation, viewers can expect to see the dynamic duo’s creativity and resourcefulness shine as they find innovative solutions to turn chaos into a stylish and functional space.
With Lil Jon’s signature flair and Anitra’s expertise, “Remix the Renovation!” promises to deliver plenty of laughs, surprises, and jaw-dropping transformations. Don’t miss out on the action-packed...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
I don’t know if Bill Hader’s Stefon character was necessarily the target audience for the Super Bowl Lviii halftime show, but the easiest way to review the Usher-centric performance would be to say that Las Vegas’ hottest late-afternoon showcase had everything: Usher. Alicia Keys. The Jackson State “Sonic Boom” Marching Band. Bendy Cirque du Soleil acrobats. A Starlight Express tribute. Lil Jon. H.E.R. Usher’s abs. Usher in a bedazzled suit with added abs. Ludacris. Lots and lots and lots of hits.
I don’t know if Usher’s performance is going to generate the same volume of news coverage as Rihanna’s pregnancy-revealing halftime from Glendale, Arizona, last year, but in terms of overall showmanship, it was in a different league. I’d say Usher put on the best one-man Super Bowl halftime since Bruno Mars a decade ago and Beyoncé the year before...
I don’t know if Usher’s performance is going to generate the same volume of news coverage as Rihanna’s pregnancy-revealing halftime from Glendale, Arizona, last year, but in terms of overall showmanship, it was in a different league. I’d say Usher put on the best one-man Super Bowl halftime since Bruno Mars a decade ago and Beyoncé the year before...
- 2/12/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Super Bowl halftime executive producer Jesse Collins says Usher’s performance Sunday proves that he “belongs on that musical Mount Rushmore.”
“He’s one of the elites,” Collins told The Hollywood Reporter moments after the Grammy-winning star performed at the big game near Las Vegas.
Usher’s performance featured high-energy dancing, strong singing, roller skates and more. Guests including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon, will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri, and Usher ran through hits like “U Got It Bad,” “Love in This Club,” “U Don’t Have to Call” and “Yeah!”
Collins said he told Usher: “I was like, ‘You got the spirit of Marvin and Michael and James Brown all inside, and all that comes together.’”
“[You’re] watching someone that truly seeks perfection,” Collins adds. “And you get this incredible performer that can sing and dance and captivate an audience, and I think he did all that tonight.
“He’s one of the elites,” Collins told The Hollywood Reporter moments after the Grammy-winning star performed at the big game near Las Vegas.
Usher’s performance featured high-energy dancing, strong singing, roller skates and more. Guests including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon, will.i.am, H.E.R. and Jermaine Dupri, and Usher ran through hits like “U Got It Bad,” “Love in This Club,” “U Don’t Have to Call” and “Yeah!”
Collins said he told Usher: “I was like, ‘You got the spirit of Marvin and Michael and James Brown all inside, and all that comes together.’”
“[You’re] watching someone that truly seeks perfection,” Collins adds. “And you get this incredible performer that can sing and dance and captivate an audience, and I think he did all that tonight.
- 2/12/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With Taylor Swift in the 65,000-strong crowd at Sunday’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Usher couldn’t have had any illusions about who had the greater star power and the media’s attention as he hit the field for the halftime show.
So, battling some initial microphone problems, the slick R&b singer and the producing team of Dps with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Jesse Collins leaned in hard to the showmanship that Usher always has done best, and hoped for the best.
Hope was not enough, even when the ripped Usher stripped off his shirt halfway through and H.E.R. came out to offer some solid-gold guitar licks.
In no small part, H.E.R.’s extended stint onstage at Allegiant Stadium unveiled the staid mechanics of Sunday’s halftime show as it was clearly intended mainly to give Usher enough time for a costume change and the...
So, battling some initial microphone problems, the slick R&b singer and the producing team of Dps with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Jesse Collins leaned in hard to the showmanship that Usher always has done best, and hoped for the best.
Hope was not enough, even when the ripped Usher stripped off his shirt halfway through and H.E.R. came out to offer some solid-gold guitar licks.
In no small part, H.E.R.’s extended stint onstage at Allegiant Stadium unveiled the staid mechanics of Sunday’s halftime show as it was clearly intended mainly to give Usher enough time for a costume change and the...
- 2/12/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Usher has returned to one of the biggest stages in music for a headlining performance at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which included guest appearances by Lil Jon, Ludacris, Alicia Keys, and more.
Marking the second time Usher has performed at the Halftime Show (thanks to his guest spot during The Black Eyed Peas’ performance in 2011), the pop star took charge at Super Bowl Lviii, taking the stage for a display of gyrating, roller skating, and pop nostalgia. Running through some of his biggest hits — like “My Boo,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more — Usher’s showmanship and the energy of his guests carried the performance, almost making up for the fact that the television mix was sub-par.
In addition to Lil Jon, Ludacris, and Keys, Usher was joined by the likes of H.E.R. — who provided a Prince-esque guitar solo — Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, and more. Watch clips of the performance below.
Marking the second time Usher has performed at the Halftime Show (thanks to his guest spot during The Black Eyed Peas’ performance in 2011), the pop star took charge at Super Bowl Lviii, taking the stage for a display of gyrating, roller skating, and pop nostalgia. Running through some of his biggest hits — like “My Boo,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more — Usher’s showmanship and the energy of his guests carried the performance, almost making up for the fact that the television mix was sub-par.
In addition to Lil Jon, Ludacris, and Keys, Usher was joined by the likes of H.E.R. — who provided a Prince-esque guitar solo — Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, and more. Watch clips of the performance below.
- 2/12/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Usher headlined Super Bowl Lviii’s halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday with a career-spanning performance featuring some of the biggest contemporary R&b hits of the past 20-plus years.
Usher kicked off the electrifying set with “Caught Up” while a bevy of dancers and others performed gymnastics and turned the field into a dance party. The set included several surprise guests, among them Alicia Keys, who joined him at a red piano, where they duetted “If I Ain’t Got You” and then they transitioned the medley into “My Boo.
Usher kicked off the electrifying set with “Caught Up” while a bevy of dancers and others performed gymnastics and turned the field into a dance party. The set included several surprise guests, among them Alicia Keys, who joined him at a red piano, where they duetted “If I Ain’t Got You” and then they transitioned the medley into “My Boo.
- 2/12/2024
- by Ethan Millman and Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Usher headlined the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show and we have everything you need to know about that energetic set, including the setlist and special guests.
The 45-year-old entertainer performed so many of his hit songs throughout the 13-minute show during the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Head inside to check out the videos and all the details you need to know…
Usher was joined on stage by special guests Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and will.i.am.
At one point during the show, Usher ripped off his shirt and went shirtless!
Check out the set list below.
1. Caught Up
2. U Don’t Have To Call
3. Love In This Club
4. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
5. My Boo – with Alicia Keys
6. Confessions Part II
7. Nice & Slow
8. Burn
9. U Got It Bad – with H.E.R.
10. Omg – with will.i.am
11. Turn...
The 45-year-old entertainer performed so many of his hit songs throughout the 13-minute show during the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Head inside to check out the videos and all the details you need to know…
Usher was joined on stage by special guests Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and will.i.am.
At one point during the show, Usher ripped off his shirt and went shirtless!
Check out the set list below.
1. Caught Up
2. U Don’t Have To Call
3. Love In This Club
4. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
5. My Boo – with Alicia Keys
6. Confessions Part II
7. Nice & Slow
8. Burn
9. U Got It Bad – with H.E.R.
10. Omg – with will.i.am
11. Turn...
- 2/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Usher gave an electric performance filled with special guests during the Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show on Sunday, singing some of his biggest hits throughout his 30-year music career.
The singer kicked off the show on the football field, wearing an all-white outfit and a cape by Dolce & Gabbana. His performance featured a mashup of many of his classic songs, including “Caught Up,” “Love in this Club,” “U Got It Bad,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more.
Usher is joined by a marching band while performing "Love in this Club" at the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/9HhEWMZzKP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 12, 2024
Alicia Keys was the first guest to make an appearance, singing “If I Ain’t Got You,” and then “My Boo” with Usher. She sported an all-red, shimmery look by Dolce & Gabbana, while Usher later lost his shirt when performing “U Got It Bad.”
Alicia Keys joins Usher during the #SuperBowl Halftime Show pic.
The singer kicked off the show on the football field, wearing an all-white outfit and a cape by Dolce & Gabbana. His performance featured a mashup of many of his classic songs, including “Caught Up,” “Love in this Club,” “U Got It Bad,” “Omg,” “Yeah!” and more.
Usher is joined by a marching band while performing "Love in this Club" at the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/9HhEWMZzKP
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 12, 2024
Alicia Keys was the first guest to make an appearance, singing “If I Ain’t Got You,” and then “My Boo” with Usher. She sported an all-red, shimmery look by Dolce & Gabbana, while Usher later lost his shirt when performing “U Got It Bad.”
Alicia Keys joins Usher during the #SuperBowl Halftime Show pic.
- 2/12/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Several Hollywood notables and celebrities made sure not to miss football’s biggest night when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Las Vegas.
Taylor Swift, Paul Rudd, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z were among players, coaches and thousands of fans inside Allegiant Stadium to watch Super Bowl Lviii on Sunday.
Swift was seen at the game with her famous friends Blake Lively and Ice Spice. She was also spotted in a box, chatting with Travis Kelce’s brother and football center Jason Kelce, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Only Murders in the Building and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actor Rudd was in attendance with his son, repping a red Chiefs jersey.
Jay-Z was also seen with his daughters, Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter, at the game, chatting with people and players on the sidelines. And Beyoncé was spotted sitting in a box later.
Taylor Swift, Paul Rudd, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z were among players, coaches and thousands of fans inside Allegiant Stadium to watch Super Bowl Lviii on Sunday.
Swift was seen at the game with her famous friends Blake Lively and Ice Spice. She was also spotted in a box, chatting with Travis Kelce’s brother and football center Jason Kelce, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Only Murders in the Building and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actor Rudd was in attendance with his son, repping a red Chiefs jersey.
Jay-Z was also seen with his daughters, Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter, at the game, chatting with people and players on the sidelines. And Beyoncé was spotted sitting in a box later.
- 2/11/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 Super Bowl sees the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday (February 11) in Las Vegas.
Aall eyes will also be on the entertainers in the building: Usher, who’s doing the halftime show, and Taylor Swift, who’s going to be there in support of Chiefs boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Ahead of the big game at Allegiant Stadium, fans are also wondering who Usher might bring up as a special guest during his halftime show set, as well as where Taylor will be sitting and what she’ll do during the game.
Now, fans are resurfacing a moment that the two actually hit the stage together, and dreaming of a reunion during the halftime show.
Keep reading to find out more…
A clip has resurfaced of Usher joining Taylor on stage in 2011 during her Speak Now Tour. The duo performed Usher’s hit 2004 song “Yeah!” at the Philips Arena,...
Aall eyes will also be on the entertainers in the building: Usher, who’s doing the halftime show, and Taylor Swift, who’s going to be there in support of Chiefs boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Ahead of the big game at Allegiant Stadium, fans are also wondering who Usher might bring up as a special guest during his halftime show set, as well as where Taylor will be sitting and what she’ll do during the game.
Now, fans are resurfacing a moment that the two actually hit the stage together, and dreaming of a reunion during the halftime show.
Keep reading to find out more…
A clip has resurfaced of Usher joining Taylor on stage in 2011 during her Speak Now Tour. The duo performed Usher’s hit 2004 song “Yeah!” at the Philips Arena,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Challenge: Battle For a New Champion star Jay Starrett indicated that he doesn’t mind all the criticism and “hate” he’s getting from viewers.
Jay returned for the 39th season of MTV’s competition show after teaming up with Michele Fitzgerald on the previous season, Ride or Dies.
With Michele and Jay among the few veteran cast members on Battle For a New Champion, they had friendships with many individuals in the house.
That allowed them to orchestrate a significant alliance and get the many people working with them to follow their plan.
It also made for a dramatic move in Episode 16, when Jay’s friend of five years, Nurys Mateo, was left in the bottom three and went into elimination.
While Nurys’ friend, Olivia Kaiser, could’ve saved her instead of choosing Moriah Jadea, Jay seemed the most upset over Nurys’ fate, resulting in host Tj Lavin...
Jay returned for the 39th season of MTV’s competition show after teaming up with Michele Fitzgerald on the previous season, Ride or Dies.
With Michele and Jay among the few veteran cast members on Battle For a New Champion, they had friendships with many individuals in the house.
That allowed them to orchestrate a significant alliance and get the many people working with them to follow their plan.
It also made for a dramatic move in Episode 16, when Jay’s friend of five years, Nurys Mateo, was left in the bottom three and went into elimination.
While Nurys’ friend, Olivia Kaiser, could’ve saved her instead of choosing Moriah Jadea, Jay seemed the most upset over Nurys’ fate, resulting in host Tj Lavin...
- 2/10/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Latto delivers a playful rebuke o her haters, Kacey Musgraves returns with the introspective title track off her forthcoming Deeper Well, and a highlight from Usher’s brand new ninth LP. Plus, new tracks from Noah Kahan, Maggie Rogers and Faye Webster.
Latto, “Sunday Service” (YouTube)
Kacey Musgraves, “Deeper Well” (YouTube)
Usher, “Kissing Strangers” (YouTube)
Noah Kahan, “Forever” (YouTube)
Maggie Rogers, “Don’t Forget Me” (YouTube)
Faye Webster,...
Latto, “Sunday Service” (YouTube)
Kacey Musgraves, “Deeper Well” (YouTube)
Usher, “Kissing Strangers” (YouTube)
Noah Kahan, “Forever” (YouTube)
Maggie Rogers, “Don’t Forget Me” (YouTube)
Faye Webster,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Hulu has announced the premiere dates for limited series Under the Bridge and the two docs The Contestant and the film Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.
Under the Bridge is a limited series with eight episodes that’s based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. The Hulu limited series that stars Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough premieres April 17.
The series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard and is executive produced by Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar and Stacey Silverman (Best Day Ever), Shephard, Godfrey and Tara Duncan. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell (Felix Culpa). Geeta Patel will direct the pilot and EP the episode. The series is produced by ABC Signature.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told bows March 21 on Hulu in the U.S.
Under the Bridge is a limited series with eight episodes that’s based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. The Hulu limited series that stars Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough premieres April 17.
The series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard and is executive produced by Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar and Stacey Silverman (Best Day Ever), Shephard, Godfrey and Tara Duncan. Keough will executive produce with Gina Gammell (Felix Culpa). Geeta Patel will direct the pilot and EP the episode. The series is produced by ABC Signature.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told bows March 21 on Hulu in the U.S.
- 2/9/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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