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Usher Says He’s Interested In Headlining Super Bowl Halftime

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Usher says that he hopes the NFL invites him to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The legendary singer discussed the hypothetical opportunity during an interview with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans at the Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace pop-up in Los Angeles, earlier this week.

“I’d be a fool to say no,” Usher said. “Well, I mean, you know, things line up that we would all hope. You know, one day, that moment will happen.” From there, Usher mentioned several famous performances, including Michael Jackson, Prince, and Dr. Dre. He added that adding his name to the list is on his “bucket list.” While it’d be his first time headlining the iconic show, Usher previously performed at the Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show. The Black Eyed Peas brought him on stage for their collaboration, “OMG.”

Usher At Super Bowl XLV

Usher performs with will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

He also addressed the idea of headlining the Super Bowl Halftime show during an interview with AP News in February. “What I am thankful for is the fact that there’s even any conversation about me — period,” he said at the time. “I feel humbled that at this age and this juncture of my life, people still have to ask the question, (even) after all of the No. 1s that I’ve had and all the diamond (selling songs), that I have enough records to perform 15 minutes. If I were ever asked to perform at the Super Bowl, of course I would definitely be into it.” The interview came after Rihanna headlined Super Bowl LVII. Her set drew in 118.7 million viewers, making it the second most-watched halftime show in history, behind the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show (2015).

Usher is currently hosting a residency in Las Vegas. Earlier this week, he brought out Yung Miami to perform their collaboration, “Good Love.” He also took the stage with 21 Savage, earlier this month, to team up for a “My Boo” duet.

Usher On Headlining Super Bowl Halftime

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Frank Ocean Teases New Album During Coachella Performance

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Frank Ocean confirmed that he’s got a new album on the way during his highly-anticipated Coachella performance on Sunday night. He did so while reflecting on the loss of his brother, Ryan, who died in a car accident in 2020.

“It’s been so long. Everybody talks about how long it’s been. ‘It’s been so long, it’s been so long.’ But I have missed you,” Frank told the audience between songs. “I want to talk about why I’m here, because it’s not because of a new album. It’s because — not that there’s not a new album… but there’s not right now. Chill, chill, chill. No, it’s not right now.”

Frank Ocean At Panorama Music Festival

Frank Ocean performs at the 2017 Panorama Music Festival on Randall’s Island in New York on July 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISS (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

He continued: “These last couple years, my life changed so much… My brother and I, we came to this festival a lot, and I feel like I was dragged out here half the time because I hated the dust out here. I always left with a respiratory infection or whatever, so I would avoid coming, but I would always end up here. One of my fondest memories was watching Rae Sremmurd on — I don’t know what that stage is called — watching Rae Sremmurd with my brother and Travis [Bennett]. We were just dancing in that tent to their music… I know he would’ve been so excited to be here with all of us, and I want to say thank you for the support and the ears and the love over all this time.”

As for the rest of the performance, Ocean’s setlist boasted songs spanning the entirety of his career. He performed early tracks like “Novocane,” “Crack Rock,” and “Bad Religion,” to Blonde hits like “White Ferrari” and “Nights,” as well as newer songs such as “In My Room.” At the end of the night, he remarked, “Guys, I’m being told it’s curfew, so that’s the end of the show. Thank you so much.”

Frank Ocean’s Tribute To Ryan

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Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, & More To Perform At Bonnaroo 2023

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Kendrick Lamar, the Foo Fighters, and Odesza will be headlining Bonnaroo 2023. The festival released the full lineup for the upcoming event, earlier this week.

Other notable names on the lineup include Nas-X” class=”text-word” target=”_blank” >Lil Nas X, Fleet Foxes, Pixies, Baby Keem, Three 6 Mafia, Rina Sawayama, Alex G, Black Midi, Korn, Muna, Franz Ferdinand, 070 Shake, and many more.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 24: Rapper Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Early Access tickets will be available beginning on Thursday, January 12 at 10:00 AM. General Admission (4-Day), GA+ (4-Day), VIP (4-Day), Platinum (4-Day), and single-day tickets will go on sale afterward.

Lamar has been traveling the world while promoting his Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album. He shared the project back in May 2022. It will be Lamar’s second time headlining at Bonnaroo with his last appearance coming in 2015.

As for the Foo Fighters, the band recently confirmed that they will continue performing, despite the death of Taylor Hawkins, last year.

“Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life,” they said in a statement. “And for the past 27 years our fans have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has helped us all get through the darkest of times together. A place to share our joy and our pain, our hopes and fears, and to join in a chorus of life together through music. Without Taylor, we never would have become the band that we were – and without Taylor, we know that we’re going to be a different band going forward.”

Check out the full lineup for Bonnaroo 2023 below.

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