Super Bowl LVIII halftime headlines show
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Usher celebrated both his past and present when he headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show tonight (February 11) at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The R&B singer headlined the concert 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 exciting games in recent memory.
Taylor Swift was there with friends including Blake Lively and Lana Del Rey to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, for the Kansas City Chiefs, as his team beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime. The pair shared a kiss worthy of a rom-com after the Chiefs scored a goal and won the game.
Meanwhile, Del Rey was “trampled” after suffering a fall as VIP guests celebrated the leaders' victory, which was attended by other famous faces including Sir Paul McCartney and Leonardo DiCaprio.
It was a successful night for the Chiefs — and Swift's PR machine — but Kelce faced criticism after he pushed his Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid in an angry exchange.
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Ryan Gosling can be seen crying in his car to Taylor Swift's song “All Too Well” in a new trailer for his new movie. Scapegoat.
The upcoming action comedy is based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, and stars Gosling as stuntman Colt Sievers (originally played by Lee Majors).
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 13:01
Romcom moment: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss on the field after Chiefs win
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss on the field after the Chiefs win
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 12:20
So, how did Asher fare? Reviews are in…
In his review of The IndependentCritic Mark Beaumont described Usher's halftime show as “a fun, half-memorable mess”, praising the spectacle of the ice skating dancers but noting that it failed to live up to its potential.
Despite the smooth R&B smoothness of the opening verse (“Caught Up,” “U Don’t Have to Call,” and a snippet of “Superstar”), he was left a little breathless by a bout of gentle grooving with his stick. “Rotating fellas,” the review said.
“None of his tunes ever land, and for something so huge in terms of budget, the whole thing starts to feel disappointingly clubby.”
Read the full review here:
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 12:01
Beyoncé is announcing her new album during the Super Bowl — plus two singles out right now
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 11:39
Biden joins TikTok during Super Bowl despite White House ban on government accounts
US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has joined TikTok, despite the White House banning government agencies from using the app.
Anthony Cuthbertson reports:
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 11:20
Kim Kardashian skips the first half of the Super Bowl and arrives in time for Usher's performance
the keeping up with the Kardashians The star reportedly missed the first half of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers and showed up just in time for her best friend Usher's halftime performance, alongside her sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner.
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 11:00
Who's in the all-star lineup of celebrities at the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl guest list was certainly star-studded. While the spotlight was on Swift and her boyfriend Kelsey, who were the other celebrities cheering on the teams?
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 10:35
Usher wows fans with quick changes in Super Bowl halftime show performance
How many clothes did Asher wear? If you were watching, you were probably impressed by the amount of costume changes that occurred throughout the 15-minute show.
The 45-year-old wore a white suit topped with a gem-encrusted coat for his big moment, quoting Michael Jackson while wearing white crystal-covered gloves and a huge crystal brooch on his jacket.
He then removed his jacket to reveal a shiny silver sleeveless shirt, he then peeled back the layers to reveal a simple tank top before going completely shirtless.
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 10:15
Lana Del Rey fell during Super Bowl celebrations
Ooops! Lana Del Rey fell while celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' victory last night.
The singer was one of many stars alongside Taylor Swift who watched Team Travis Kelce's victory, with cameras panning to the group several times throughout the big match.
As actor Blake Lively, rappers Ice Spice and Swift jumped for joy as they celebrated the win, the “Summertime Sadness” singer was knocked to the ground by a man next to her.
Lana Del Rey fell during Super Bowl celebrations
Lana Del Rey falls while celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win on Sunday, February 11. The singer was one of many stars alongside Taylor Swift who watched Team Travis Kelce's victory, with cameras panning to the group several times throughout the big match. While Blake Lively, Ice Spice and Swift jumped for joy while celebrating the win, the Summertime Sadness singer was knocked to the ground by a man celebrating alongside her. The singer can be seen laughing in the video before disappearing from view.
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 at 10:01
Why didn't Justin Bieber perform with Usher at the Superbowl halftime show?
Instead, Bieber was in attendance at Super Bowl LVIII, enjoying the event with his wife, Hailey. So why wasn't he on stage?
Eli MoirFebruary 12, 2024 09:43
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