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Usher Talks Journey To Super Bowl Halftime Show
8Nov By adminNo Comments
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Usher Talks Journey To Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher has been on quite the run lately, and that train isn’t stopping anytime soon. The eight-time Grammy-winning singer is currently wrapping up his hit Las Vegas residency after a brief pause in September for a residency in Paris, and gearing up for a new era with his forthcoming studio album “Coming Home.” After 30 years of being a mainstay in R&B, Usher is taking this time to reflect on what’s in store for him as he enters a new era, one he calls his “magnum opus.”“[Vegas] brought everybody together,” Usher told me on the inaugural episode of “I Know That’s Right,” HuffPost’s podcast about entertainment news and internet culture. He said his residency and these recent years have put him on a clear path to be able to tackle one thing that has been on his bucket list for a while: a ...
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Are An Obvious PR Stunt
30Sep By adminNo Comments
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Are An Obvious PR Stunt

This article is part of HuffPost’s weekly culture and entertainment newsletter, “The Culture Catchall.” Click here to subscribe.While the verdict is still out on the SAG-AFTRA strike ― i.e., the union that represents actors, performers and on-screen talent ― the writers strike is officially over! After 146 days, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a tentative agreement with the Writers Guild of America on Monday evening. Thank you to senior culture reporter Marina Fang, who has been spearheading HuffPost’s strike coverage.The topic that quite literally never seems to die, though, is the clear PR stunt between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which some are referring to as “Swiftce.” After dating an alleged racist, Swift is aligning herself with a beloved NFL play...
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Usher Opens Up About Special Call From Jay-Z After Landing 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show
25Sep By adminNo Comments
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Usher Opens Up About Special Call From Jay-Z After Landing 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher says he was too thrilled to hear from his “big homie” Jay-Z after scoring the honor of headlining the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February. On Sunday, the NFL confirmed the news in a hilarious promo video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, featuring Kim Kardashian. The Skims founder made headlines earlier this year after she was serenaded by the “Confessions” singer in April during his Las Vegas residency. Speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on Sunday, the “Superstar” singer, 44, opened up about the invigorating call he received from the Roc Nation mogul about the epic achievement. “But when I got this call… he said, ‘It’s time, it’s magic time. You know, it’s time for you to have that moment.’ I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Usher recalled of his conv...
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Keke Palmer To Star In Usher’s Video Just Weeks After Drama
16Aug By adminNo Comments
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Keke Palmer To Star In Usher’s Video Just Weeks After Drama

Keke Palmer seemingly remains unbothered by the internet drama involving her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, who publicly mom-shamed her last month.On Tuesday, the “Nope” actor shared a clip on Instagram that teased her appearance in Usher’s music video for his song “Boyfriend,” due out Wednesday.In a 30-second YouTube preview of the video, Usher seems to be getting ready for a performance, while Palmer (a gifted singer in her own right) prepares to go out with friends. “Somebody said that your boyfriend’s looking for me,” Usher croons mischievously. “Ooh, that’s cool.”Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson photographed on May 10 in Los Angeles.Rebecca Sapp via Getty ImagesThe recent real-life drama between Palmer and Jackson also involved an Usher performance.Jackson was widely slammed for mom-shamin...
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