Jaylen Brown was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. He’s become a key piece of the team’s success and was rewarded with a contract making him one of the highest-paid players in the league after signing a $304 million supermax deal with the Celtics.
Off the court, Brown likes to keep things private but his personal life did make headlines when multiple outlets reported that he is dating an older woman who actually has a grandchild. Here’s more on Brown’s rumored girlfriend, Bernice Burgos, including what their age difference is and where you may have seen her before.
What is Brown and Burgos’ age gap?
Brown and Burgos were first spotted dancing together in September 2022 at a New York City bar. Then, in February 2023, they were photographed getting cozy on a beach. When fans found out Burgos is a grandmother,...
Off the court, Brown likes to keep things private but his personal life did make headlines when multiple outlets reported that he is dating an older woman who actually has a grandchild. Here’s more on Brown’s rumored girlfriend, Bernice Burgos, including what their age difference is and where you may have seen her before.
What is Brown and Burgos’ age gap?
Brown and Burgos were first spotted dancing together in September 2022 at a New York City bar. Then, in February 2023, they were photographed getting cozy on a beach. When fans found out Burgos is a grandmother,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Drake may be losing his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar, but he is leading the field at the 2024 BET Awards with seven nominations.
The rapper is up for Album of the Year for For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), as well as nods for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, the Viewers Choice Award, and the Video of the Year for his “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole.
Drake and Lamar will face off in two categories: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, as well as Best Collaboration,...
The rapper is up for Album of the Year for For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), as well as nods for Best Male R&b/Pop Artist, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, the Viewers Choice Award, and the Video of the Year for his “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole.
Drake and Lamar will face off in two categories: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, as well as Best Collaboration,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
As decades pass, it’s become clear that Brandy and Monica’s 1998 stare-down, “The Boy Is Mine,” wasn’t just a ubiquitous song and video in its day. (It was Number One on the pop chart for an astounding 13 consecutive weeks.) Its legacy has extended way beyond that era. Contestants covered it on The Voice, Ariana Grande remade it on Eternal Sunshine, and the debate over whether the two singers in it were really in a feud or not is a movie waiting to be made.
But a new single and video,...
But a new single and video,...
- 5/16/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
After collaborating with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films and Scott Sanders Productions on Warner Bros’ The Color Purple, in which she portrayed the character of Squeak, actress and musician H.E.R. is getting back into the business with the companies on a Majorettes-inspired project for 20th Century Studios that she’ll develop, produce and topline.
An untitled dance movie set at a fictional Historically Black College in Atlanta, pic’s story follows an introverted ballet dancer from L.A. who defies her parents by putting her thriving dance career on hold to go to college. There, she joins her Hbcu’s struggling majorette team and attempts to overcome culture shock, her stuffy dance background and fierce rivals to help return the team to its former glory.
Beyond providing cultural connection and entertainment, the Majorettes have maintained a major presence on Hbcu campuses for over 50 years. The majorette dance style, which combines elements of jazz,...
An untitled dance movie set at a fictional Historically Black College in Atlanta, pic’s story follows an introverted ballet dancer from L.A. who defies her parents by putting her thriving dance career on hold to go to college. There, she joins her Hbcu’s struggling majorette team and attempts to overcome culture shock, her stuffy dance background and fierce rivals to help return the team to its former glory.
Beyond providing cultural connection and entertainment, the Majorettes have maintained a major presence on Hbcu campuses for over 50 years. The majorette dance style, which combines elements of jazz,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
H.E.R., the Oscar, Emmy, and five-time Grammy award-winning musical artist who made her feature acting debut with the recent The Color Purple musical adaptation, is keeping her movie career marching along.
The multi-hyphenate is set to develop, produce, and star in a majorettes-inspired project set up at 20th Century Studios.
The untitled project reteams her with Oprah Winfrey and Scott Sanders, her producers on Color Purple. Fascinated by the majorettes and their impact on Black culture, H.E.R. approached Winfrey and Sanders with this project after working with them on Color Purple. The duo will produce alongside H.E.R., with Winfrey producing via her Harpo Films, and Sanders through Scott Sanders Productions.
Lauren Ashley Smith has been tapped to pen the script for what is being described as dance movie set at a fictional Historically Black College or University (Hbcu) in Atlanta. The story follows an introverted ballet dancer from L.
The multi-hyphenate is set to develop, produce, and star in a majorettes-inspired project set up at 20th Century Studios.
The untitled project reteams her with Oprah Winfrey and Scott Sanders, her producers on Color Purple. Fascinated by the majorettes and their impact on Black culture, H.E.R. approached Winfrey and Sanders with this project after working with them on Color Purple. The duo will produce alongside H.E.R., with Winfrey producing via her Harpo Films, and Sanders through Scott Sanders Productions.
Lauren Ashley Smith has been tapped to pen the script for what is being described as dance movie set at a fictional Historically Black College or University (Hbcu) in Atlanta. The story follows an introverted ballet dancer from L.
- 4/25/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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.
Source:...
- 4/3/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
NxWorries, the duo of Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge, have announced their long-awaited sophomore album, Why Lawd?, out June 7th via Stones Throw Records. As a preview, they’ve shared the new single, “86Sentra.” Stream it below.
.Paak and Knxwledge haven’t shared the full tracklist for Why Lawd? yet, but a press release confirms the project will include the 2022 single “Where I Go” featuring H.E.R. and last year’s “Daydreaming.”
Coming in at well under two minutes, “86Sentra” is densely packed with metaphors and clever punchlines courtesy of a hungry-sounding .Paak. “Nickel nine gripper for all you Jack Rippers,” he raps in a buttery smooth delivery. “The driver inside got a license to hit ya/ Hop up out the pot and get your Top Ramen licked up.”
The single is accompanied by a visualizer created by Rhymezlikedimez that features the duo in technicolor cartoon form as they travel through Los Angeles.
.Paak and Knxwledge haven’t shared the full tracklist for Why Lawd? yet, but a press release confirms the project will include the 2022 single “Where I Go” featuring H.E.R. and last year’s “Daydreaming.”
Coming in at well under two minutes, “86Sentra” is densely packed with metaphors and clever punchlines courtesy of a hungry-sounding .Paak. “Nickel nine gripper for all you Jack Rippers,” he raps in a buttery smooth delivery. “The driver inside got a license to hit ya/ Hop up out the pot and get your Top Ramen licked up.”
The single is accompanied by a visualizer created by Rhymezlikedimez that features the duo in technicolor cartoon form as they travel through Los Angeles.
- 4/3/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Few country stars have been embraced by the Grammys like Kacey Musgraves has. The singer-songwriter rose to prominence with her mainstream debut, “Same Trailer Different Park,” which became one of the most acclaimed albums of 2013, earning an 89 score on Metacritic and establishing Musgraves as one to watch in the industry. She received four Grammy nominations that year and won Best Country Album in a major upset against Taylor Swift’s commercial blockbuster “Red.” Musgraves followed that with another Grammy-nominated record, “Pageant Material,” but her third try was the charm: “Golden Hour” won Album of the Year and swept its three other nominations in the country field. Then came the pop-leaning “Star-Crossed,” which nevertheless received two country nominations. This year Musgraves is back with “Deeper Well,” which many are considering a return to form and a folk-country masterpiece. She is for sure getting her usual country nominations. But can she crossover to the general field again?...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
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Jhené Aiko is teasing a tour that should be nothing less than magical.
On Tuesday, the R&b songstress announced that she’ll be heading on an extensive arena tour this summer — and she’s bringing some exciting female artists on the road with her.
Two months after performing at Coachella, Aiko will head to Detroit to start her Magic Hour Tour, before stopping in cities such as Detroit,...
Jhené Aiko is teasing a tour that should be nothing less than magical.
On Tuesday, the R&b songstress announced that she’ll be heading on an extensive arena tour this summer — and she’s bringing some exciting female artists on the road with her.
Two months after performing at Coachella, Aiko will head to Detroit to start her Magic Hour Tour, before stopping in cities such as Detroit,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
On March 16, Taraji P. Henson won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. All eyes were on The Color Purple star as she celebrated with her costars. Known for her dynamic acting career including Empire and Hidden Figures, the 53-year-old continues to build her legacy in Hollywood.
Taraji P. Henson at the NAACP Awards on March 16, 2024 | Unique Nicole/WireImage
Henson looked like a bright spring flower in her daffodil-colored gown from Del Core’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear line. The strapless dress skewed sculptural with a sheer corset bustier and 3D petals. Little crystals sparkled on the bodice, which cascaded down her hips to an understated train.
Taraji P. Henson at the Shrine Auditorium in LA | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald styled Henson’s lemon-colored look. The Hollywood Reporter recently featured the pair in March’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists” issue,...
Taraji P. Henson at the NAACP Awards on March 16, 2024 | Unique Nicole/WireImage
Henson looked like a bright spring flower in her daffodil-colored gown from Del Core’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear line. The strapless dress skewed sculptural with a sheer corset bustier and 3D petals. Little crystals sparkled on the bodice, which cascaded down her hips to an understated train.
Taraji P. Henson at the Shrine Auditorium in LA | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald styled Henson’s lemon-colored look. The Hollywood Reporter recently featured the pair in March’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists” issue,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 55th NAACP Image Awards continued to honor Black excellence on Saturday night, with Queen Latifah hosting the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium.
The Color Purple continued its winning streak on the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, taking the trophy for Outstanding Motion Picture. Fantasia Barrino also took the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, with co-stars Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson winning their respective categories.
Domingo also won an award for Rustin in the Outstanding Actor category.
Usher was named Entertainer of the Year the same night the artist received the President’s Award. Previous recipients of the President’s Award include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O’Brien, among others.
Related: NAACP Image Awards Photos: The Best Of The Red Carpet...
The Color Purple continued its winning streak on the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, taking the trophy for Outstanding Motion Picture. Fantasia Barrino also took the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, with co-stars Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson winning their respective categories.
Domingo also won an award for Rustin in the Outstanding Actor category.
Usher was named Entertainer of the Year the same night the artist received the President’s Award. Previous recipients of the President’s Award include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O’Brien, among others.
Related: NAACP Image Awards Photos: The Best Of The Red Carpet...
- 3/17/2024
- by Patrick Hipes and Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The 55th annual NAACP Image Awards got underway on Monday with Victoria Monét and Chris Brown leading the list of early winners.
The three-day virtual Image Awards show is hosted by Khloe Thomas. Night 1 featured presenters Bellah (Hulu’s “Queenie”), Da’Vinchi (Starz’s “Bmf”), Danielle Jalade (Disney’s “Saturdays”), Gabrielle Nevaeh (Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay”) and Vanessa Simmons (BET+ “Deadly Entanglement”) revealing winners in the recording and literary categories.
Monét had received the most nominations in the recording categories with six nominations, followed closely by Usher who earned five nods, including entertainer of the year. During the virtual ceremony, the “Jaguar II” hitmaker won outstanding new artist and outstanding album — marking her first two NAACP Image Award wins and adding to a trophy case which already boasts three Grammys. Usher won for outstanding male artist, while the female artist prize went to H.E.R. Brown’s wins...
The three-day virtual Image Awards show is hosted by Khloe Thomas. Night 1 featured presenters Bellah (Hulu’s “Queenie”), Da’Vinchi (Starz’s “Bmf”), Danielle Jalade (Disney’s “Saturdays”), Gabrielle Nevaeh (Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay”) and Vanessa Simmons (BET+ “Deadly Entanglement”) revealing winners in the recording and literary categories.
Monét had received the most nominations in the recording categories with six nominations, followed closely by Usher who earned five nods, including entertainer of the year. During the virtual ceremony, the “Jaguar II” hitmaker won outstanding new artist and outstanding album — marking her first two NAACP Image Award wins and adding to a trophy case which already boasts three Grammys. Usher won for outstanding male artist, while the female artist prize went to H.E.R. Brown’s wins...
- 3/12/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion and Usher were among the winners during Night 1 of the NAACP Image Awards, which were unveiled Monday during a virtual ceremony.
Usher was named outstanding male artist, H.E.R. won the award for outstanding female artist, and Megan Thee Stallion won for outstanding hip-hop/rap song for “Cobra.”
Other winners included Victoria Monét, Tems, Kirk Franklin and Chris Brown.
Khleo Thomas hosted the NAACP Virtual Image Awards show. Non-televised awards in other categories will be handed out in virtual shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional awards will be handed out at a dinner hosted by Sherri Shepherd on Thursday and at a fashion show hosted by Brandee Evans on Friday. Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Thursday’s dinner, while June Ambrose will receive the NAACP Vanguard Award for Fashion at Friday’s Fashion Show.
On Saturday, the 55th NAACP...
Usher was named outstanding male artist, H.E.R. won the award for outstanding female artist, and Megan Thee Stallion won for outstanding hip-hop/rap song for “Cobra.”
Other winners included Victoria Monét, Tems, Kirk Franklin and Chris Brown.
Khleo Thomas hosted the NAACP Virtual Image Awards show. Non-televised awards in other categories will be handed out in virtual shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional awards will be handed out at a dinner hosted by Sherri Shepherd on Thursday and at a fashion show hosted by Brandee Evans on Friday. Frankie Beverly will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Thursday’s dinner, while June Ambrose will receive the NAACP Vanguard Award for Fashion at Friday’s Fashion Show.
On Saturday, the 55th NAACP...
- 3/12/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Veteran talent agent Fatmata Kamara has joined Independent Artist Group, the agency’s Head of Global Talent, Andrew Rogers, announced on Friday.
Kamara joins from the now-defunct A3 Artists Agency, where she represented an array of diverse talent including Will Catlett, Clark Backo, Larenz Tate (Power Book II: Ghost), Stephanie Arcila (Fire Country), Blu Hunt, Genneya Walton, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Kaci Walfall (Ava Duvernay’s Naomi), all of whom she is bringing with her to Iag.
Prior to A3, Kamara was a talent agent at CAA, where she represented such talents as Zazie Beetz, Gabrielle Union, H.E.R., Miles Brown, and Jesse Williams. Before CAA, she worked at the prior iteration of A3, Abrams Artists Agency. During her career, she has been known...
Kamara joins from the now-defunct A3 Artists Agency, where she represented an array of diverse talent including Will Catlett, Clark Backo, Larenz Tate (Power Book II: Ghost), Stephanie Arcila (Fire Country), Blu Hunt, Genneya Walton, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Kaci Walfall (Ava Duvernay’s Naomi), all of whom she is bringing with her to Iag.
Prior to A3, Kamara was a talent agent at CAA, where she represented such talents as Zazie Beetz, Gabrielle Union, H.E.R., Miles Brown, and Jesse Williams. Before CAA, she worked at the prior iteration of A3, Abrams Artists Agency. During her career, she has been known...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Pedro Pascal arrives at the 2024 SAG Awards (Photo Provided by SAG)
Members of the Screen Actors Guild honored their own at the 2024 SAG Awards held on February 24, 2024 and streaming live on Netflix. The 2024 awards recognized the best performances in film and television of 2023, with Oppenheimer continuing to rule the season with three SAG Awards wins.
The Oppenheimer ensemble won the Outstanding Performance by a Cast award, and Cillian Murphy was named the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role winner. Robert Downey Jr took home a SAG win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role category.
On the television side, Succession, The Bear, and Beef cast members were big winners. And The Last of Us‘ Pedro Pascal pulled off a surprise win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series category over three Succession actors and Billy Crudup from The Morning Show.
Members of the Screen Actors Guild honored their own at the 2024 SAG Awards held on February 24, 2024 and streaming live on Netflix. The 2024 awards recognized the best performances in film and television of 2023, with Oppenheimer continuing to rule the season with three SAG Awards wins.
The Oppenheimer ensemble won the Outstanding Performance by a Cast award, and Cillian Murphy was named the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role winner. Robert Downey Jr took home a SAG win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role category.
On the television side, Succession, The Bear, and Beef cast members were big winners. And The Last of Us‘ Pedro Pascal pulled off a surprise win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series category over three Succession actors and Billy Crudup from The Morning Show.
- 2/25/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The stars of The Color Purple were at the SAG Awards!
Danielle Brooks joined co-stars Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, and more at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday (February 24) at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The three ladies presented a clip from the movie during the show.
Also in attendance were Ciara, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. Missing were Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R., Louis Gossett Jr., Jon Batiste, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
The Color Purple was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, but they lost to the cast of Oppenheimer.
Fyi: Danielle is wearing a Christian Siriano gown. Taraji is wearing a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress, Betsey Johnson heels, and Bulgari jewelry. Halle is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana dress, a Joseph Saidian and Sons vintage diamond necklace and Le Vian diamond earrings. Ciara is wearing a Venus Prototypex dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Danielle Brooks joined co-stars Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, and more at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday (February 24) at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The three ladies presented a clip from the movie during the show.
Also in attendance were Ciara, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. Missing were Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R., Louis Gossett Jr., Jon Batiste, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
The Color Purple was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, but they lost to the cast of Oppenheimer.
Fyi: Danielle is wearing a Christian Siriano gown. Taraji is wearing a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress, Betsey Johnson heels, and Bulgari jewelry. Halle is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana dress, a Joseph Saidian and Sons vintage diamond necklace and Le Vian diamond earrings. Ciara is wearing a Venus Prototypex dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.
- 2/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Oppenheimer won the award for best performance by a cast in a motion picture at the 2024 SAG Awards, which were handed out Saturday night.
The film also scooped up two other awards, for leading actor Cillian Murphy and supporting actor Robert Downey Jr.
Leading actress honors went to Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph was named best supporting actress for The Holdovers.
On the TV side, The Bear won three awards, including best ensemble in a comedy series. Star Jeremy Allen White won the nod for best performance by a male actor in a comedy series, while Ayo Edebiri won the female actor award in the same category. Another awards favorite, Succession, was named best drama series ensemble, but lost out in the other categories in which it was nominated.
Elsewhere, Beef took two awards: Ali Wong won the award for best performance by...
The film also scooped up two other awards, for leading actor Cillian Murphy and supporting actor Robert Downey Jr.
Leading actress honors went to Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph was named best supporting actress for The Holdovers.
On the TV side, The Bear won three awards, including best ensemble in a comedy series. Star Jeremy Allen White won the nod for best performance by a male actor in a comedy series, while Ayo Edebiri won the female actor award in the same category. Another awards favorite, Succession, was named best drama series ensemble, but lost out in the other categories in which it was nominated.
Elsewhere, Beef took two awards: Ali Wong won the award for best performance by...
- 2/25/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
Viewers will be able to watch content featuring Michelle Obama, originals from Tyler Perry and much more during the preview.
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Sling TV is providing its subscribers with a great opportunity to watch free content from some of the best Black creators working today. For a limited time, Sling TV is offering customers free access to live and on-demand content from Revolt and BET+, and audiences can start watching right now.
Free content from BET+ and Revolt is available on Sling TV until Feb. 29. Titles available include “All the Queen’s Men,” interviews with Ava DuVernay and Michelle Obama, and more. Sling TV starts at $40 per month, and the streamer often provides free viewing windows of premium services. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com What’s Available to Watch Free on Sling TV from BET+ and Revolt?
There is a wide range of titles coming...
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate Sling TV is providing its subscribers with a great opportunity to watch free content from some of the best Black creators working today. For a limited time, Sling TV is offering customers free access to live and on-demand content from Revolt and BET+, and audiences can start watching right now.
Free content from BET+ and Revolt is available on Sling TV until Feb. 29. Titles available include “All the Queen’s Men,” interviews with Ava DuVernay and Michelle Obama, and more. Sling TV starts at $40 per month, and the streamer often provides free viewing windows of premium services. Get 50% Off $40+ / month sling.com What’s Available to Watch Free on Sling TV from BET+ and Revolt?
There is a wide range of titles coming...
- 2/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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
Directed by Blitz Bazawule from a script by Marcus Gardley, Alice Walker’s novel comes to life on the big screen once again with this stage-to-screen adaptation of the classic coming-of-age story. Fantasia Barrino leads the cast in her feature film debut as Celie, who, despite a life of hardships (from personal to societal), finds strength and solace in sisterhood. Featuring an A-list ensemble including Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., and more, the Oscar-nominated “The Color Purple” makes its streaming debut on Max on Friday, Feb. 16. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
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“The Color Purple” takes on a new hue as Brenda Russell, Allee Willis,...
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- 2/16/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
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
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
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
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
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’s first studio album in six years largely operates as a high-wire homecoming of sorts for the R&b singer. Released two days before his halftime performance at Super Bowl Lviii and following a highly successful Las Vegas residency, Coming Home feels less driven by creative ingenuity or an aesthetic vision than by sheer showmanship. This is further emphasized by the inclusion of the sleepy “Risk It All,” a duet with H.E.R. from the Color Purple soundtrack, and a remix of BTS member Jungkook’s “Standing Next to You,” both of which, thematically and sonically, have little in common with anything else on the album.
Which is to say that the 20-track Coming Home, like many of Usher’s post-Confessions output, is a bit of a bloated mess. For every few colorless duds defined by their embrace of contemporary R&b, such as the overly smooth “Kissing Strangers” or the brassy “Big,...
Which is to say that the 20-track Coming Home, like many of Usher’s post-Confessions output, is a bit of a bloated mess. For every few colorless duds defined by their embrace of contemporary R&b, such as the overly smooth “Kissing Strangers” or the brassy “Big,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Paul Attard
- Slant Magazine
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
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Super Bowl Lviii pitting defending NFL champions the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers is set for Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The game, scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. Et/3:30 p.m. Pt, will be broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, with a kid- and family-focused simulcast on Nickelodeon and a Spanish-language broadcast on Univision in the network’s first-ever national broadcast of an NFL game. It will also be available in Spanish on Vix.
A livestream is also available on CBS through DirecTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial. The game will also be available on mobile via NFL+.
The game is a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl won by the Chiefs, who will be playing in their fourth Super Bowl in five years...
Super Bowl Lviii pitting defending NFL champions the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers is set for Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The game, scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. Et/3:30 p.m. Pt, will be broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+, with a kid- and family-focused simulcast on Nickelodeon and a Spanish-language broadcast on Univision in the network’s first-ever national broadcast of an NFL game. It will also be available in Spanish on Vix.
A livestream is also available on CBS through DirecTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial. The game will also be available on mobile via NFL+.
The game is a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl won by the Chiefs, who will be playing in their fourth Super Bowl in five years...
- 2/11/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
While preparing for his Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher achieved another goal: He finished recording his ninth album. Coming Home was released on Friday, two days before he celebrates his 30-year career at the big game.
“Life couldn’t be in a better situation for me right now,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s going pretty great.”
The album is a 20-track R&b adventure and features collaborations with Latto, Burna Boy, The-Dream and Pheelz, who appears on the current single “Ruin.” Previously released songs include BTS’ Jungkook, 21 Savage, Summer Walker and H.E.R.
Coming Home is Usher’s first independent project, released through his new label Mega with famed music executive L.A. Reid.
Ahead of his Super Bowl performance, the singer talked to THR about his new album, how he reworked Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” to create a new track, the advice that the King of Pop gave him and more.
“Life couldn’t be in a better situation for me right now,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s going pretty great.”
The album is a 20-track R&b adventure and features collaborations with Latto, Burna Boy, The-Dream and Pheelz, who appears on the current single “Ruin.” Previously released songs include BTS’ Jungkook, 21 Savage, Summer Walker and H.E.R.
Coming Home is Usher’s first independent project, released through his new label Mega with famed music executive L.A. Reid.
Ahead of his Super Bowl performance, the singer talked to THR about his new album, how he reworked Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” to create a new track, the advice that the King of Pop gave him and more.
- 2/9/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Renewed at Disney+
Lightning will strike twice: following a successful, acclaimed first season, Disney+ has officially renewed “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” for a second season.
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, the series follows the title protagonist Percy (Walker Scobell), a 12-year-old modern demigod who is just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when Zeus (the late Lance Reddick) accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), Percy begins a journey across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Season 1 also starred Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally, Timm Sharp, Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, and more.
Watch the trailer for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” below:
According to Disney CEO Bob Iger in the latest quarterly earnings call, Season 1 has...
Lightning will strike twice: following a successful, acclaimed first season, Disney+ has officially renewed “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” for a second season.
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, the series follows the title protagonist Percy (Walker Scobell), a 12-year-old modern demigod who is just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when Zeus (the late Lance Reddick) accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri), Percy begins a journey across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Season 1 also starred Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally, Timm Sharp, Dior Goodjohn, Charlie Bushnell, and more.
Watch the trailer for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” below:
According to Disney CEO Bob Iger in the latest quarterly earnings call, Season 1 has...
- 2/9/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Warner Bros. PIctures’ The Color Purple will make its streaming debut on Max on February 16.
The Blitz Bazawule-directed musical adaptation stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Danielle Brooks.
Adapted from the novel and Broadway musical, the film takes on the classic story of love and resilience. Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Bailey) and her children, Celie (Barrino) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Domingo). With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Henson) and stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Brooks), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.
Bazawule directs from a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, whose script is based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray,...
The Blitz Bazawule-directed musical adaptation stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Danielle Brooks.
Adapted from the novel and Broadway musical, the film takes on the classic story of love and resilience. Torn apart from her sister Nettie (Bailey) and her children, Celie (Barrino) faces many hardships in her life, including an abusive husband simply called Mister (Domingo). With the support of sultry singer Shug Avery (Henson) and stand-her-ground stepdaughter Sofia (Brooks), Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.
Bazawule directs from a screenplay by Marcus Gardley, whose script is based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Usher is going to be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show this weekend and he just dropped his brand new album Coming Home ahead of the big game.
The beloved singer’s ninth studio album includes features from Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Pheelz, Latto, H.E.R. and The-Dream.
“Coming Home is an ode to going back to your roots, whatever or wherever that may be. I’m Coming Home to where I’m comfortable in being exactly who I am right now. My hope is that you identify with the new album no matter where you are or what you’re going through, too,” Usher said in a statement.
The album features 20 new songs.
Head inside to listen to and download the album…
You can download the album now on iTunes, Amazon Music, or wherever else you get your music. Stream it below from Spotify.
Disclosure: Some products on...
The beloved singer’s ninth studio album includes features from Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Pheelz, Latto, H.E.R. and The-Dream.
“Coming Home is an ode to going back to your roots, whatever or wherever that may be. I’m Coming Home to where I’m comfortable in being exactly who I am right now. My hope is that you identify with the new album no matter where you are or what you’re going through, too,” Usher said in a statement.
The album features 20 new songs.
Head inside to listen to and download the album…
You can download the album now on iTunes, Amazon Music, or wherever else you get your music. Stream it below from Spotify.
Disclosure: Some products on...
- 2/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Prepare to be mesmerized by a spectacular celebration of architecture and music in the latest episode of “Great Performances.” Season 51 Episode 5, titled “The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry,” airs on PBS at 9:00 Pm on Friday, February 16, 2024. In this remarkable tribute, the Los Angeles Philharmonic honors 20 years at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall with a special performance dedicated to renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking display of talent as musicians from the LA Philharmonic, alongside acclaimed artists such as Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., come together to pay homage to Gehry’s visionary design. Through a fusion of music and architecture, this event celebrates the profound impact Gehry’s work has had on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles and beyond.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and artistry as “Great Performances” takes you on a journey through the creative genius of Frank...
Viewers will be treated to a breathtaking display of talent as musicians from the LA Philharmonic, alongside acclaimed artists such as Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., come together to pay homage to Gehry’s visionary design. Through a fusion of music and architecture, this event celebrates the profound impact Gehry’s work has had on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles and beyond.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music and artistry as “Great Performances” takes you on a journey through the creative genius of Frank...
- 2/9/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Women owned the night at the 2024 Grammys as female acts took home all the night’s televised awards, including Taylor Swift — who became the first person to win album of the year four times — Billie Eilish for song of the year, Miley Cyrus for record of the year and Victoria Monét for best new artist.
Phoebe Bridgers was the night’s top winner, picking up four honors: three with her band Boygenius as well as best pop duo/group performance for “Ghost In the Machine” with Sza, who also won three honors. Women walked into the show dominating the top three categories, scoring seven out of the eight nominations.
Swift even used her album of the year speech to highlight another talented female musician, Lana Del Rey, who was seated at the same table during the ceremony. Despite earning 11 Grammy nominations, Del Rey has never gone home with a Grammy,...
Phoebe Bridgers was the night’s top winner, picking up four honors: three with her band Boygenius as well as best pop duo/group performance for “Ghost In the Machine” with Sza, who also won three honors. Women walked into the show dominating the top three categories, scoring seven out of the eight nominations.
Swift even used her album of the year speech to highlight another talented female musician, Lana Del Rey, who was seated at the same table during the ceremony. Despite earning 11 Grammy nominations, Del Rey has never gone home with a Grammy,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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