In a highly anticipated announcement, Usher has been officially confirmed as the headlining act for Super Bowl LVIII, set to take place on February 11, 2024, at the renowned Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The decision was unveiled by Apple Music on Sunday morning through their social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Usher, a multi-talented artist with a career spanning decades, expressed his excitement about this monumental opportunity. “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher remarked, according to Variety. He also extended his gratitude to his fans and everyone involved in making this dream come true.
Fans can expect a remarkable show, and there is already rampant speculation about potential guest appearances during the halftime performance. Usher teased the possibility of surprise collaborators during an Apple Music halftime headliner special, further fueling anticipation for the big event.
This announcement follows the sensational Super Bowl LVII halftime show featuring Rihanna, who notably revealed her second pregnancy during the performance in Arizona. The show garnered significant attention, with nearly 119 million viewers tuning in. However, it also generated controversy, as the Federal Communications Commission received over 100 complaints citing the show as “overtly sexual” in nature, as reported by TMZ.
The National Football League (NFL) Executive Vice President, Club Business, Major Events, and International, Peter O’Reilly, expressed enthusiasm about bringing the Super Bowl to Las Vegas. “This city is a capital of sports and entertainment, always providing an incredible high-energy atmosphere for our events. We look forward to continuing the work with our local partners to provide an extraordinary experience for the Las Vegas community and show fans around the world what this city has to offer.”
Notably, it was reported that Taylor Swift had declined an invitation to perform at Super Bowl LVIII due to her busy schedule with the Eras world tour. Swift has not publicly commented on her decision, leaving fans to wonder about her reasons for passing up the opportunity.
