Usher‘s role in Justin Bieber‘s career is written in history. However, it very nearly could have been Justin Timberlake that signed the pop star.
16.02.2024 - 21:23 / nypost.com
Usher broke his silence on why his mentee and longtime collaborator Justin Bieber was not part of his star-studded halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII.“You know what, it didn’t work out with Justin,” Usher, 45, told the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, which posted the interview on Instagram. “I honor and recognize that my brother … I think it might’ve been the fact that he was just wanting to tell a different story right now and I understand that.”Before the Super Bowl, there was buzz that Bieber would be a surprise guest during Usher’s halftime show since Usher helped to sign Bieber when he was a teenager, and the pair have collaborated before.But it wasn’t to be, as Usher welcomed guests including H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas — but no Bieber.“We did have a brief conversation [and] we’re gonna do something in the future,” Usher told The Breakfast Club.
“No love lost or anything like that.”Usher, who’s got a new album, “Coming Home,” said that, while planning his halftime show, he did speak to Bieber, but also to many other people since it’s quite the undertaking to plan such an event.“I think it’s a lot of pressure for the Super Bowl, obviously, for me to put together a show so I reached out to everybody,” he said. “Justin wasn’t the only person that I actually spoke to about doing the Super Bowl [halftime show].“But the moment was maybe for later,” he added, before praising Bieber’s talents and making a bold prediction.“He’s gonna play the Super Bowl,” Usher told The Breakfast Club.
“I’ll go ahead and give you that in the future.“I’ll profess that over his life,” he said. “He has a career that deserves it.
Usher‘s role in Justin Bieber‘s career is written in history. However, it very nearly could have been Justin Timberlake that signed the pop star.
Justin Bieber is in a different phase of life… one that doesn’t include flashy performances.
Usher always knew Justin Bieber was “superstar” material.The mononymous R&B icon — born Usher Raymond — revealed last week that he beat out fellow pop star Justin Timberlake when the duo battled to sign then-up-and-coming Bieber, now 29, in 2008.“When you are at the top of your game, some of the greatest things will be presented to you, and it was, I think, right after [my album] ‘Confessions’ that I was introduced to Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun, the musician, 45, told People magazine. The “Yeah!” singer revealed that he presented Braun, 42, with “an offer that I felt like he couldn’t resist.” “We built a friendship, but this would obviously create a partnership that would span us forever, and it was a bit of a bidding war between me and Justin Timberlake,” the “My Boo” crooner continued.
Usher has said he “understands” why Justin Bieber turned down the offer to perform with him at the Super Bowl 2024.The ‘Yeah!’ singer played a 13-minute medley of tracks for this year’s Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last Sunday (February 11). He was joined on stage by Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Will.i.am and more.Prior to the event, it was rumoured that Bieber would be among the “important guests” that Usher had teased in the lead-up to his Super Bowl gig.Usher was pivotal in launching Bieber’s music career after signing the then-teenage singer to his record label in 2008.
Usher is opening up about Justin Bieber‘s decision to not join him on stage during the Halftime Show.
Usher is finally opening up about the biggest disappointment surrounding his Super Bowl performance — at least if you’re a Belieber!
Usher delivered a star-studded Halftime Show during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11). However, there were rumors that the lineup was supposed to include Justin Bieber.
Turned down for what?Lil Jon revealed the reason Justin Bieber did not perform during Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show amidst fan speculation and anticipated that the “Baby” singer would join his longtime mentor and collaborator on stage. “We wanted to put Justin in the show, so we had the idea of doing a version of the show with Justin in it,” Lil Jon, who performed alongside Usher on Super Bowl Sunday, told TMZ on Wednesday.
H.E.R. has shared a poignant photograph of herself performing live at a San Francisco 49ers game as an 11-year-old girl, an image that has weirdly seemed to predict the future.She posted the picture on her official Instagram on Sunday (February 11), writing: “In honor of niners at #superbowllviii here’s me at 11 singing national anthem at 49ers game.”A post shared by H.E.R. (@hermusicofficial)Later that day, her team the San Francisco 49ers were unsuccessful against the Kansas City Chiefs, but for H.E.R., the story went full circle, as she joined Usher during the prestigious Halftime Show in one of the most-viewed television broadcasts of all time.H.E.R.
Justin Bieber turned down the offer to join Usher during his Super Bowl performance.The set took place over the weekend (February 11), when the R&B star became the latest artist to perform at the iconic Halftime show during the 58th instalment of the Super Bowl. Held at Allegiant Stadium, the event saw the San Francisco 49ers face off against defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs, with the latter ultimately taking the victory.On the night, Usher was joined by an array of surprise guests, including Alicia Keys, H.E.R and will.i.am, however, some fans were quick to notice that the musician’s longtime friend Justin Bieber did not take part.According to new reports, Bieber was offered the opportunity to join the singer on stage, but turned it down because he “wasn’t feeling it”.The explanations were shared to Page Six by anonymous sources in the music industry, and stated that the ‘Sorry’ singer preferred to watch the show with his wife, Hailey, from a $2.5million suite at the stadium.“There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin.
Alicia Keys’ Super Bowl performance appear to have been edited out of the official performance video uploaded to YouTube. Keys made a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime show at the American football game on Sunday (February 11), opening with a portion of her 2003 song, ‘If I Ain’t Got You’.
After watching the incredibly star-studded Super Bowl LVIII, you’d be forgiven for not even realizing Kim Kardashian was present!
Justin Bieber is singing Usher’s praises… but fans would have preferred him to have just been, well, singing!
Usher's Super Bowl halftime show has not received the rave reviews that might be expected, but viewers are rather divided on what was to blame. With the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Fransisco 49ers taking a break, Usher took to the stage for his highly-anticipated half-time show where he was joined by Alicia Keys and Ludcaris in what fans had hoped would be a show-stopping performance.
Thania Garcia Usher‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance earned gold stars for the R&B star’s suave — and seemingly tireless — delivery of his classic hits. Unfortunately, most (if not all) of the negative criticism of the show has been pointed at one of his special guests, Alicia Keys, who delivered a rendition of her 2003 hit, “If I Ain’t Got You.” Standing out in a glimmering red ensemble that ruffled out into an elongated cape, Keys began her performance by launching into a high soprano that briefly morphed into a croak as the cape dropped.
Super Bowl Half-Time performance is centered on Usher, an iconic perfomer. The show will occur in the midst of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chief, and is taking place in Las Vegas, a first in Super Bowl history. Usher has previous Super Bowl experience.
Usher has paid tribute to the late drummer Aaron Spears during his Halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl.The moment took place in Las Vegas last night (February 11), as the R&B star performed during the iconic Halftime show at the 58th instalment of the Super Bowl. Held at Allegiant Stadium, the event saw the San Francisco 49ers face off against defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs, with the latter ultimately taking the victory.During the show, Usher brought out a number of famous friends to join him as surprise guests, however, one frequent collaborator was missing from the night – his longtime drummer Aaron Spears.The musician – who also worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and more – died in October last year.
Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show was a spectacle, from shirt ripping to surprise guests.The music legend took to the field to perform his greatest hits, complete with light effects and his signature dance moves. Alicia Keys made a guest appearance, performing "If I Ain't Got You" and "My Boo" with Usher. However, some fans criticised Usher's vocal performance, noting that he hit several flat notes.
Super Bowl 2024 for his star-studded Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show.Rumors swirled that the 29-year-old crooner may be joining the 45-year-old headliner on the field, and earlier this week, TMZ even reported that Usher “has been hitting up Justin Bieber lately to talk about the prospect of JB joining him during the Super Bowl Halftime Show … which now sounds like a very real possibility. Still no word on whether Justin agreed—but we know they’ve been chatting …A LOT.”The 29-year-old was spotted in the stands shortly before the halftime show began, sitting with his wife Hailey Bieber, giving fans hope that he might join the “Confessions” singer for the big show.Sadly, to the dismay of Bieber fans everywhere, he never made it to the field, and many viewers were so devastated that they flocked to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to share their disappointment.“lets laugh at all the women who thought justin bieber was coming out,” one person quipped.“usher brought all those people on stage and not one of them was justin bieber,” another fan lamented.
The most anticipated entertainment event of the year just came and went… The Apple Super Bowl Halftime Show! And Usher transported us all to the 2000s!