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, in between one of the most nail-biting games in recent memory.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift was there with friends including Blake Lively and Lana Del Rey to cheer on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as his team beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
The pop star was crushed into a group hug as the Chiefs scored a touchdown and won the game, which was attended by other famous faces including Sir Paul McCartney and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Romcom moment: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss on the field after Chiefs win
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss on the field after Chiefs win
Ellie Muir12 February 2024 12:20
So, how did Usher do? The reviews are in…
In his review for The Independent, critic Mark Beaumont described Usher’s halftime show as “a fun, half-memorable mess”, praising the spectacle of roller-skating dancers but suggesting it failed to meet its potential.
“Despite the soft-centred smoothness of his opening R&B segment (‘Caught Up’, ‘U Don’t Have to Call’, a snippet of ‘Superstar’), he’s left a bit breathless by a bout of gentle grooving with his cane-twirling sidekicks,” the review said.
“None of his tunes land anything like a touchdown and, for something so monstrous of budget, the whole thing starts to feel underwhelmingly cabaret.”
Read the full review here:
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Usher dazzles fans with quick changes in Super Bowl halftime show performance
How many outfits did Usher wear? If you were watching, you may have been in awe of the amount of costume changes throughout the 15-minute performance.
The 45-year-old wore a white suit covered up with a gem-trimmed coat for his big moment, channelling Michael Jackson while wearing coordinating crystal-covered white gloves and a huge crystal brooch on his jacket.
He then removed his suit jacket to reveal a sparkling silver sleeveless shirt, then later peeled off the layers to reveal a simple tank top before going totally shirtless.
Ellie Muir12 February 2024 10:15
Lana Del Rey knocked over during Super Bowl celebrations
Oops! Lana Del Rey was knocked over while celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ win last night.
The singer was one of several stars alongside Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce’s Chiefs side triumph, with the cameras panning to the group numerous times throughout the big game.
As actor Blake Lively, rapper Ice Spice, and Swift jumped for joy while celebrating the win, the “Summertime Sadness” singer was knocked down by a man next to her.
Lana Del Rey knocked over during Super Bowl celebrations
Lana Del Rey was knocked over during celebrations for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win on Sunday, 11 February. The singer was one of several stars alongside Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce’s Chiefs side triumph, with the cameras panning to the group numerous times throughout the big game. As Blake Lively, Ice Spice, and Swift jumped for joy while celebrating the win, the Summertime Sadness singer was knocked down by a man celebrating next to her. The singer can be seen laughing in the video before falling out of sight.
Ellie Muir12 February 2024 10:01
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