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Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Sees 5% Viewership Jump From Prior Year

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Usher Delivers Stellar Super Bowl Halftime Performance with Many Guest Appearances

The numbers on Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance are in. According to Forbes, Usher’s performance pulled in 30.1 million households, a 5% jump from the 2023 Rihanna halftime show. Samba TV provided the data.

“Following Apple Music’s first successful halftime show last year, it found success with fans yet again with an impressive 30.1 million viewers, exceeding last year’s Rhianna-led show Overall, the halftime show drew in 5% more viewers than last year,” said Ashwin Navin, co-founder and CEO of Samba TV.

The Usher moment we all have waited on delivered. The R&B icon took the Super Bowl LVIII stage, bringing in Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Lil Jon, and Will.i.am. for guest appearances.

During his set, Usher performed everything from “Caught Up” to “Love in This Club” to “U Got It Bad” during his 15-minute set. Also present were men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Good Time Brass Band.

You can see the full performance below.

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Users Online Are Calling Out The NFL For Allegedly Editing Alicia Keys’ Vocals From The Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Alicia Keys Superbowl LVIII Halftime Show performance screenshot 2024
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Although the Kansas City Chiefs managed to pull in the historic victory in overtime, Super Bowl LVIII was painstakingly lackluster. Thankfully, the same cannot be said of Usher’s record-setting Halftime Show performance.

The “Ruin” singer’s rollerskating set not only featured some of his biggest hits (view the full setlist here) but also a few of his notable collaborators. Lil Jon, HER, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys headed to Las Vegas to join the fun. Today (February 12), users went back to rewatch the clip on the NFL’s official YouTube but quickly noticed a slight modification.

According to viewers, Keys’ vocal slip-up while opening with her 2003 song “If I Ain’t Got You” had been edited. Now, folks are calling out the NFL for allegedly correcting the vocal crack as a professional courtesy to Keys.

“Alicia Keys said, ‘Sike.’ Lol. Mandela effect happening right before our eyes,” joked one user.

“The way they fixed her vocals before uploading this on YouTube, LOL,” wrote one user.

“No way they fixed Alicia Keys’ voice online 💀💀,” said another.

“It be the non-music mfs on here like, ‘Alicia started in the wrong key.’ 😂😂😂 Terminology all wrong. She just cracked, babe😭,” penned another.

That isn’t the only thing users are up in arms with from Keys’ cameo. When Usher embraced Keys during their debut of “My Boo,” viewers began tagging her husband, producer Swizz Beatz demanding that he have a word with Usher. However, he laughed it off as the unbothered cool guy he’s always proven to be.

Alicia Keys hasn’t issued a response to the audio scrubbing. She’s probably just as unfazed as Swizz.

There’s A Reason One Of The Sets In Beyonce’s Super Bowl Ad Might Have Looked Familiar

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As per usual, there were a ton of pricey ads during Sunday night’s Super Bowl telecast. Some were good! Some weren’t! One featured presidential candidate and Curb Your Enthusiasm cast member spouse Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being his weird self. And there was one Beyoncé did for Verizon, where she repeatedly tried to break the internet…only to do that for real by releasing new music. If one of the sets in the commercial seemed familiar, you’re not crazy.

Per Entertainment Weekly, early in the ad Beyoncé sends up her album and accompanying “visual album” Lemonade, taking her “Hold Up” dress and baseball bat to the suburbs, with her standing in front of an expensive McMansion by a lemonade stand (of course). That’s not just any home. It’s known as Colonial Street, and it can be found on the Universal Studios lot, where it’s played set to many a film and TV show.

One of those was Desperate Housewives. That’s right: Beyoncé relocated “Hold Up” to Wisteria Lane, where the titular ladies got into eight seasons of shenanigans.

Desperate Housewives is far from the only show that used Colonial Street. You can see it on The Munsters, Providence, Malcolm in the Middle, even Housewives alum Eva Longoria’s show Telenova. It’s also been used in movies like Deep Impact and the 1989 Tom Hanks satire The ‘Burbs.

So welcome, Beyoncé, to Colonial Street. You’re amongst august company indeed. Everyone else can visit the street at the Universal Studios Tour ride.

You can watch the full-length version of the commercial in the ad above.

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Coi Leray Shares Super Bowl Weekend Photo Dump

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Over the weekend, celebrities gathered in bulk in Las Vegas to celebrate the Super Bowl. The biggest game of the football season didn’t disappoint. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers dueled through an exciting second half and even into overtime. Kansas City residents and Taylor Swift fans were both happy to see the Chiefs win their second straight Super Bowl with a game-sealing touchdown.

But the weekend wasn’t a let down for celebrity watchers either. As is the case almost every year, the Fanatics Super Bowl party was a star-studded event. It featured numerous high-profile musical performers and even more big name guests. One of which was Coi Leray, who showed up in the barely there combination of ultra short jean shorts and a tiny white top. She was also sporting a matching jacket and boots alongside a special “Coi” chain. As you’d expect, after the party she took to Instagram with a scintillating photo dump for her fans. Check out the pictures she shared below.

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Coi Leray’s Super Bowl Weekend Fit

“fun size” Coi captioned her Instagram post. Numerous other celebrities showed up in her comments section to praise her look. That included people like Fredo Bang and Winnie Harlow hyping her up. As is often the case though, Leray’s fans also came through with jokes. “We get it but damn can you out some clothes on” one of the most liked comments on the post jokes.

Coi Leray is fresh off being name dropped by Eminem in a recent diss track. Though the focus was much more on her father Benzino, Coi’s name was mentioned. She chose to take the high road and avoided any kind of formal response, instead criticizing the culture of rap beefs at large. What do you think of Coi Leray’s revealing outfit at the Fanatics Super Bowl party? Who was the best dressed celebrity you saw during the big game festivities in Las Vegas this weekend? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Alicia Keys Mishap Edited Out Of Super Bowl Halftime Show’s YouTube

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Alicia Keys was one of Usher’s many special guests during his Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (February 11), and it didn’t bring about the universal praise most folks probably expected from this link-up. Moreover, a lot of folks on social media noticed how she missed a note while starting her rendition of “If I Ain’t Got You.” Even though it was just a note, it was enough for folks to make memes about it and criticize the singer online. This became even more common once folks noticed that the NFL apparently tried to edit it out of their YouTube upload of the show.

As such, fans are now taking to social media to debate whether this is that serious, or if Alicia Keys deserves the criticism. There is such a thing as tough love, but the good intentions behind a lot of that fall flat when filtered through social media. Regardless, there are definitely other things that people are talking about a lot more this week concerning this special team-up at the Super Bowl. For example, Swizz Beatz reacted to his wife Alicia Keys and Usher’s embrace at the event, which some people thought was a little too close for comfort.

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Fans Notice Alicia Keys’ Missed Note At The Super Bowl

“Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!!” the legendary producer wrote on Instagram about Alicia Keys and Usher. “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. We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history. Go see GIANTS at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings.”

However, others like Boosie Badazz had a different take. “@USHER ENOUGH IS ENOUGH BRO‼” he passionately shared on Instagram, a take that some followers disagreed with. “U NEED TO APOLOGIZE TO SWISS SHE MARRIED MY N***A I KNOW THAT WASNT PLANNED.” For more news and the latest updates on Alica Keys, stay logged into HNHH.

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JAY-Z Clip Reacting To Beyonce & Sean Paul Goes Viral As Usher Dances With Alicia Keys At The Super Bowl

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A video of JAY-Z appearing distraught in response to Beyonce dancing with Sean Paul has gone viral on social media after Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance with Alicia Keys. Following their intimate rendition of “My Boo,” fans online have been joking about how Swizz Beatz must’ve felt during the set.

Among those to react to the moment was Boosie Badazz who demanded Usher apologize to Swizz Beatz. “@USHER ENOUGH IS ENOUGH BRO‼” Boosie wrote on Twitter. “U NEED TO APOLOGIZE TO SWISS SHE MARRIED MY N***A I KNOW THAT WASNT PLANNED.”

Read More: Boosie Badazz Slams Usher Over Alicia Keys Super Bowl Embrace

Usher & Alicia Keys Embrace During Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Usher performs with Alicia Keys during the Apple Music halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Swizz Beatz spoke out in response to the backlash on Instagram after the game, defending Usher and his wife. “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium,” Swizz wrote. “Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic. We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history. Go see GIANTS at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings.” Check out the clip of JAY-Z watching Beyonce and Sean Paul below. The two collaborated on the 2003 hit song, “Baby Boy.”

JAY-Z & Beyonce Meme Resurfaces

As for the game itself, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 after a clutch overtime touchdown from Patrick Mahomes. It’s the third time the team has won the Super Bowl since drafting the star quarterback. Be on the lookout for further updates on Usher and his Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.

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Ice Spice Accused Of Satanic Hand Signals At The Super Bowl By Conspiracy Theorists

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Ice Spice recently had a ball at the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11) with her good pal Taylor Swift. However, just like with so many other artists right now, she couldn’t have a good time in peace without facing some satanist accusations. Moreover, conspiracy theorists think that the “Deli” hitmaker displayed satanic hand signs at the event. Particularly, she apparently did some devil horns signs and then grabbed onto her upside-down cross, which some took as an overt sign of satanic worship. Of course, these are mostly more conservative or religious circles talking about this, or ones who just want an excuse to hate on the Bronx rapper.

In fact, it seems like a lot of times artists face claims like these, it’s for pretty innocuous things that are more of a reflection of religious imagery being repurposed for other reasons in pop culture and the media. That hand sign is the same symbol you’d put up during a rock or metal show, for example. In other cultures, it doesn’t have a relation to the devil at all, so folks are probably just exaggerating. If that’s how Ice Spice wants to act now that her newest single “Think U The S**t (Fart)” is her highest-charting single so far, then so be it. That doesn’t make reflect any sympathy for the devil.

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Ice Spice’s Supposed Devil Worship At The Super Bowl: Watch

Jokes aside, perhaps treating this concern as a mere joke only makes the issue worse. After all, do you think these folks are very open to criticism or mocking remarks if they’re complaining about Satan and hip-hop at the big football game? Nevertheless, it’s already been a pretty big year for Ice Spice, one that will surely only get grander. Her debut studio album is in the works, and when it lands, it will likely make another massive splash.

Meanwhile, this also comes amid rapidly brewing beef between the 24-year-old and Latto. While things aren’t explicitly combative yet, there have been too many subliminals and coincidences to ignore. Let’s see if that changes at some point in 2024, or if they will make it all water under the bridge. For more news and the latest updates on Ice Spice, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Boosie Badazz Fantasizes About R. Kelly Performing At Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Boosie Badazz says an R. Kelly performance at the Super Bowl would have been “amazing” had he not been arrested on a litany of sex crimes. Citing some of his most iconic songs, Boosie ran through what a setlist from the disgraced singer would look like in a post on Twitter, Sunday night.

“IF RKELLY WOULDNT HAVE GOT N TROUBLE HIS SONGS WOULD BE AMAZING AT A SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOW ‼I CAN HEAR THAT VOICE NOW ‘I BELIEVE I CAN FLY’ ‘STEP N THE NAME OF LOVE’ ‘I WISH I WISH I WISH’ ‘THE WORLDS GREATEST’ ‘FIESTA FIESTA’ ‘WHEN A WOMAN LOVES’ then ‘SAME GIRL’ N BRING USHER out OMG‼ #letskeepitreal.”

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Usher Performs With Alicia Keys

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Usher performs with Alicia Keys during the Apple Music halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

His idea for R. Kelly isn’t the only comment Boosie made on Usher’s Halftime Show. He also demanded an apology from the singer to Swizz Beatz for the way he embraced Alicia Keys on stage. Swizz Beatz addressed the backlash to the performance on Instagram afterward. “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium,” Swizz wrote. “Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic. We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history. Go see GIANTS at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings.”

Boosie Badazz Discusses An R. Kelly Super Bowl Show

Usher also brought out Ludacris, H.E.R., Will.i.am, and Jermaine Dupri during his headlining set. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie Badazz on HotNewHipHop.

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Usher Gets A Marriage License While In Las Vegas

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In case you didn’t know, Usher was in Las Vegas this weekend. The R&B legend took one of the biggest stages in music on Sunday when he performed during the Super Bowl halftime show. He unpacked a series of hits during a 13-minute show right in the middle of an exciting football game. After his performance the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers played an exciting second half that even went into overtime. Chiefs fans and Swifties alike celebrated when the team scored an overtime touchdown to win the game.

But Usher himself had a pretty busy weekend. It started off with the release of his new album Coming Home on Friday. The project represented his first new release since 2018 and his first new solo project since 2016. He’s also taking it on tour later this year and has been dropping more and more tour dates throughout the weekend. Unfortunately for fans trying to get a hold of tickets, Ticketmaster seemingly had a rough time handling the drop. Fans were met with long queues, sold out tickets, and exorbitant prices while trying to secure their spot to see the “Yeah” hitmaker. Despite his busy schedule, he managed to find some time to get himself a marriage license.

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Usher Secures Marriage License For Himself and Girlfriend

As TMZ reports, Usher used some of his time in Las Vegas to secure a marriage license for himself and his girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea. The R&B singer has walked down the aisle twice before and he may be in for a third soon. As they note, the license hasn’t been approved yet but it’s a pretty significant clue that things could be progressing rapidly.

Usher’s halftime show performance ended up being a star-studded affair. Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and more appeared to sing and rap some of their biggest hits with the R&B legend. What do you think of Usher securing a marriage license for him and his girlfriend? What did you think of his Super Bowl Halftime show? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kim Kardashian And Odell Beckham Jr. Link Up At Super Bowl Party Amid Dating Rumors

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Over the weekend, celebrities piled on top of each other in Las Vegas for this year’s Super Bowl. The game itself delivered with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers dueling into overtime. Much to the delight of Kansa City fans and Swifties alike, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes pulled it out to win their second straight Super Bowl. But the pop culture news was also abound. During the second half of the game, Beyonce announced the highly anticipated sequel to her critically acclaimed album Renaissance.

But the paparazzi were also busy tracking celebrities all weekend. One thread that already goes back weeks are the rumors the Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. are becoming a couple. Earlier in the weekend TMZ shared a video of the pair leaving their hotel where Khloe tries to prevent the cameras from seeing anything. Now in an even more impactful video shared by TMZ the two are seen sharing a hug during the celebrity-packed Fanatics Super Bowl party. The clip has even more fans buzzing about a potential relationship brewing between Kim and the NFL star. Check out the newly emerged video of the couple at the “Via” link below.

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Kim Kardashian And Odell Beckham Jr. Share A Hug

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 26: Kim Kardashian is seen on January 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

It’s only been a few days since the rumors began to fly about Beckham and Kardashian. Last week news hit that the pair had reportedly been working on their relationship in private and were expected to take it public soon. Beckham himself almost played in the Super Bowl this weekend.

His team the Baltimore Ravens hosted the AFC Championship game but ultimately fell short to the eventual Super Bowl winner Kansas City Chiefs. They lost despite Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson going on to eventually win the league MVP award. What do you think of Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. sharing a hug in newly leaked videos? Let us know in the comment section below.

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