celeb news Official: Usher for Super Bowl HT 2024

[Vilko]

Great choice and obvious one from the solo male artist category  

 

[El Nino]

The concern is valid given the fact that Usher hasn't been musically relevant in over 10 years. The only relevance he has had in the last decade, outside of his herpes scandal, was that viral Tiny Desk moment, that he did not capitalize of off, and because of Keke Palmer. The only reason why he booked the gig is because Jay Z has some say. Outside of that, why would he be booked for the Super bowl? Can he even chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Not being able to is really, really bad for a legacy act who isn't even 45 yet. 

[BeyIridescent]

7 hours ago, Gwendolyn said:

Big Day for Black mommas worldwide, I know my mum is going to try and stay up when it's gonna be 2am here

 

 

In all seriousness, congrats. For all the whites on the forum who don't bother to listen to R'n'B - Usher has lots of hits to fill up the timeslot 

Don’t forget, Usher was pop and R&B…especially his Raymond vs Raymond album…pop classics like:
 

OMG

DJ got us Fallin in love again

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Scream

Without you with David GuettA

[Armani?]

4 minutes ago, El Nino said:

The concern is valid given the fact that Usher hasn't been musically relevant in over 10 years. The only relevance he has had in the last decade, outside of his herpes scandal, was that viral Tiny Desk moment, that he did not capitalize of off, and because of Keke Palmer. The only reason why he booked the gig is because Jay Z has some say. Outside of that, why would he be booked for the Super bowl? Can he even chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Not being able to is really, really bad for a legacy act who isn't even 45 yet. 

He's currently charting on Hot 100

[Blade Runner]

Jay Z needs to be stopped. His SBs under Roc Nation have been all SH+T. Including last year. 

[JohnWayneHolland]

46 minutes ago, Zesty said:

OMFG I love Gaga but you CLEARED @JohnWayneHolland

 

And thanks for making me rediscover this gif! 
 

And yet Gaga is the one selling out stadium all around the globe and winning Oscars, that user made zero points

 

 

[El Nino]

17 minutes ago, Armani? said:

He's currently charting on Hot 100

I asked a question.

 

This is his first entry in how many years? 

Edited September 24, 2023 by El Nino

[Capris Groove]

5 minutes ago, JohnWayneHolland said:

And yet Gaga is the one selling out stadium all around the globe and winning Oscars, that user made zero points

 

 

And Usher is booking the Allegiant stadium on Feb 11, 2024 to perform his long list of hits.

 

[Armani?]

2 minutes ago, El Nino said:

I asked a question.

 

This is his first entry is how many years? 

Considering his 1st Hot 100 entry was 29 years ago, does it matter?

[Just a Gay on ATRL]

23 minutes ago, El Nino said:

The concern is valid given the fact that Usher hasn't been musically relevant in over 10 years. The only relevance he has had in the last decade, outside of his herpes scandal, was that viral Tiny Desk moment, that he did not capitalize of off, and because of Keke Palmer. The only reason why he booked the gig is because Jay Z has some say. Outside of that, why would he be booked for the Super bowl? Can he even chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Not being able to is really, really bad for a legacy act who isn't even 45 yet. 

He currently has a song #58 on the Hot 100 that is still climbing up.  It will likely go Top 50 after Olivia's album songs fall down.

[supaspaz]

4 hours ago, Finite said:

@supaspaz you got a fan! ^

Someone with a lot of reactions in the “Used to Be Young” thread in their recent activity!

[JohnWayneHolland]

2 minutes ago, Capris Groove said:

And Usher is booking the Allegiant stadium on Feb 11, 2024 to perform his long list of hits.

 

Is he able to book more stadiums in different countries tho? 

 

 

[El Nino]

Just now, Armani? said:

Considering his 1st Hot 100 entry was 29 years ago, does it matter?

What does that have to do with him being relevant today? 

[El Nino]

Just now, Jaded. said:

He currently has a song #58 on the Hot 100 that is still climbing up.  It will likely go Top 50 after Olivia's album songs fall down.

I asked a question. I did not make a statement. Top 50 isn't burning up the charts. How many duds have he released in the last 5 years just to get to this point? I'm super okay with Usher performing at the Super Bowl, but I'm not going to pretend that it isn't a odd choice. 

[supaspaz]

26 minutes ago, El Nino said:

The concern is valid given the fact that Usher hasn't been musically relevant in over 10 years. The only relevance he has had in the last decade, outside of his herpes scandal, was that viral Tiny Desk moment, that he did not capitalize of off, and because of Keke Palmer. The only reason why he booked the gig is because Jay Z has some say. Outside of that, why would he be booked for the Super bowl? Can he even chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Not being able to is really, really bad for a legacy act who isn't even 45 yet. 

I’ve got to say…there’s nothing like a successful male artist to make ATRLers show their ignorance about the music industry. This has truly become a forum for the narrowest band of pop fans.

[El Nino]

Just now, supaspaz said:

I’ve got to say…there’s nothing like a successful male artist to make ATRLers show their ignorance about the music industry. This has truly become a forum for the narrowest band of pop fans.

Why are y'all playing the pop or race card? I do not care for pop music and I am black. You see how ignorant you look and sound? 

[blaggot]

people bringing their dupes out now

 

anyway, his performance is going to be great

Edited September 24, 2023 by blaggot

[crf13]

2 hours ago, El Nino said:

The concern is valid given the fact that Usher hasn't been musically relevant in over 10 years. The only relevance he has had in the last decade, outside of his herpes scandal, was that viral Tiny Desk moment, that he did not capitalize of off, and because of Keke Palmer. The only reason why he booked the gig is because Jay Z has some say. Outside of that, why would he be booked for the Super bowl? Can he even chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Not being able to is really, really bad for a legacy act who isn't even 45 yet. 

He’s currently charting on the Billboard Hot 100 right now with his new lead single Good Good, which just recently reached a new peak of #58 and continues to climb. Beyond that, he’s had the hottest show in Vegas for the past two years and is about to start his sold out residency in Paris tonight. The Tiny Desk performance was in celebration of My Way’s 25th anniversary. Please join us in the real world where the world doesn’t revolve around homosexuals who only stan women and think that the NFL should cater their taste.

Edited September 24, 2023 by crf13

[BletaRexher]

Must’ve ran out of options 

[El Nino]

Just now, crf13 said:

He’s currently charting on the Billboard Hot 100 right now with his new lead single Good Good, which just recently reached a new peak of #58 and continues to climb. Beyond that, he’s had the hottest show in Vegas show for the past two years and is about to start his sold out residency in Paris tonight. The Tiny Desk performance was in celebration of My Way’s 25th anniversary. Please join us in the real world where the world doesn’t revolve around homosexuals who only stan white women and think that the NFL should cater their taste.

Meanwhile, he has released song after song for the last 5 years in an attempt to get an album out. He finally released a song that features two of the biggest modern day stars and it is still moving slow as molasses. Is that it? 

 

Once again, another member jumping to conclusions and looking stupid. 

[on the line]

I texted my friend group this news, and the first reply back was: OK 2006

 

Sums it up for me.

[supaspaz]

6 minutes ago, El Nino said:

Why are y'all playing the pop or race card? I do not care for pop music and I am black. You see how ignorant you look and sound? 

Where is the reading comprehension? Successful male artists.

 

Anyway, it’s clear that a lot of you don’t understand what the halftime show is for! It’s not some career reward for relevance. It’s an attempt to keep as wide of an audience as possible tuned into the biggest television event of the year through 20 minutes when the game isn’t happening. How do you do that? By picking a widely beloved performer with mass appeal and countless hits that people will want to hear. Usher crosses age groups, race and gender. He will put on an incredible show. His selection makes so much sense from a business perspective and I don’t see how some of you all don’t get that.

[dumbsparce]

Lmao just saw the video announcement. Why the hell is soon-to-be Golden Globe winner Kim K involved in this?

[Apolonio ₃₄]

33 minutes ago, JohnWayneHolland said:

And yet Gaga is the one selling out stadium all around the globe and winning Oscars, that user made zero points

 

 

He made MAJOR points because your original point was to be shady towards Usher which FAILED because you were schooled and dragged countless times in this thread. 
 

Stay in your lane, Little Monster and educate yourself. You’ve been embarrassing all damn day. 
 

 

[hétérosexuelle]

Not The Stunners getting the boot

 

Tinashe sweetie i’m so sorry