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Hey Usher, Please Have These Guest Performers at Your Super Bowl Halftime Show on January 12, 2024 at 3:45 pm The Hollywood Gossip

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I’m a sucker for a special guest performers during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Truth be told: I only watch the big game for the Halftime Show anyway, and I am STOKED that Usher is performing in 2024!

Usher performs onstage during iHeartRadio Q102’s Jingle Ball 2023, only a few months before his big Super Bowl Halftime Show. ((Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeartRadio))

But here’s the thing: the best part of performing on the biggest night of sports is that you get to put on the biggest show you can think of. That means you can all your friends and make it quite the party!

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And let’s face it, it’s not just me that loves a special guest. The Halftime Shows that live in infamy all had surprise guests!

Destiny’s Child reunited during Beyonce’s act; 50 Cent quite literally dropped in during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show; and no one can top Rihanna in 2023 with her surprise guest — her second child, Riot Rose.

Usher’s Super Bowl Guest Performers Wishlist

While no official announcement has been made, Usher admitted he’s “absolutely” taking calls from past collaborators and friends about a potential Super Bowl appearance. In fact, he told ET that it’s something he’s been “considering a lot.”

Well, since it’s on your mind, Ush, may I be so bold as to make some suggestions?

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Alicia Keys and Usher perform onstage at the Keep a Child Alive Annual Fundraiser in 2005. ((Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images))

Alicia Keys

Ok, first of all, I’m FLOORED Alicia hasn’t been asked to perform the Halftime Show herself by now.

But still, the turf of football’s biggest game isn’t new territory for her. She performed The National Anthem live at Super Bowl 47 in New Orleans over a decade ago.

Then, she returned in 2021 to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” live at Super Bowl LV.

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Experience? Check! Killer voice? Check? Duet with Usher? I mean, if you haven’t already started singing the chorus to their 2004 smash “My Boo,” what’s wrong with you?!

“My Boo” was released in 2004 on Usher’s fourth studio album, Confessions. Alicia Keys featured on the track, which stayed at Number 1 in the US for six consecutive weeks.

Usher and Justin Bieber perform on NBC’s “Today” in the TODAY Plaza on November 23, 2011. ((Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images))

Justin Bieber

Ok, I know this one is a long shot, namely because their duet is technically one of Justin’s songs.

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But c’mon, no matter the status of your Bieber fever, we can all admit that his 2010 track “Somebody to Love” slapped.

Besides, as Bieber’s mentor, Usher is within is right to call in a favor. And when Usher calls, who would be fool enough not to answer.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj and Usher perform onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. ((Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images))

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“Lil Freak” is a sexy, sophisticated R&B track, elevated to a whole new level with Nicki Minaj dropping bars.

The song doesn’t get enough credit, given that it was the next single to be released after “OMG.”

Despite not being as successful, there’s nothing fans would like to see more than these two reunited on stage again.

Plus, Nicki’s a pro at this. She was one of Madonna’s special guest performers when the Queen of Pop headlined the Super Bowl Halftime in 2012.

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Lil Jon and Ludacris

Last, but certainly not least. Actually, if these guys don’t show, I’m not even really sure there’s a point to having the Halftime at all!

Rappers Lil Jon and Ludacris have been at Usher’s side for years, being two of his closest pals in the industry and his best collaborators.

Yeah, I said it!

 Lil Jon, Usher, and Ludacris perform onstage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. ((Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images))

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First, there’s the track ‘Lovers and Friends.’ Released in 2004, the song was Usher’s second collaboration with Lil Jon and Ludacris. While the slow jam doesn’t have much of a place on a Super Bowl playlist, it’s still one of Usher’s best collaborations.

But the best is … YEAH!

When “Yeah” dropped in 2004, it was an instant banger. With Ludacris and Lil Jon hyping things up, Usher’s lead single for his fourth studio album, ‘Confessions’, ended up staying at Number 1 on the charts for 12 consecutive weeks.

And actually, Usher has a track record of surprising audiences with his pals. Just this past November, during Usher’s My Way Las Vegas residency , the superstar brought out  Ludacris for a surprise performance of “Yeah”.

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So, we can we just count them in or….?

Usher’s Super Bowl guest performers will officially be announced in due time, so fingers crossed for this lot!

The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is set to air on CBS during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024.

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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.

Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

For viewers, it offers not just drama, but lessons about media literacy, accountability, and how society treats survivors when a superstar is involved.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality

The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

Rapper 50 Cent pictured in Tup Tup Palace night club with owners James Jukes and Matt LoveDough, Newcastle, UK, 7th November 2015

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed

Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.

Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.

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3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence

Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.

4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability

As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.

5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability

Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.

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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

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A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.

Episode premise and season context

According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.

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Public and political reactions

Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.

At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.

Media and cultural commentary

Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.

These reports emphasize that the show’s treatment of the Antichrist, Satan, and prophecy is designed as exaggerated commentary rather than doctrinal argument, while also acknowledging that many viewers may see the storyline as offensive or excessive.

Viewer guidance and content advisory

South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.

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Sydney Sweeney Finally Confronts the Plastic Surgery Rumors

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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Sweeney at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival red carpet premiere of Christy

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture

Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face

By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.

She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.

For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.


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