Super Bowl 2024: Usher pays a tribute to the iconic Michael Jackson during his epic halftime show performance. The 45-year-old singer brought out stars such as Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R., Michael Jackson performs during the halftime show at the NFL’s Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, California. REUTERS. And Usher plans to honor Jackson’s historic moment when he follows in his Usher made it clear that he wanted to pay homage to iconic Black artists when he took the stage for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (February 11), and we caught at least one reference The most-watched halftime show in history was Michael Jackson’s 1993 performance at Super Bowl XXVII, which drew 133.1 million viewers. Last year’s show featuring Usher and a cast of surprise Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance is the most watched performance ever in history. The R&B crooner, however, credits the grand spectacle of his show to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Usher joins a list of celebrated entertainers, who have played during the Super Bowl halftime shows, including Prince, Beyoncé, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre During his 13 minute Super Bowl halftime show, Usher brought out few stars such as Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R., Will.i.am, Lil Jon and Ludacris on stage. Dressed all in white with two rhinestone gloves, the fans could pointed to the moment when he paid tribute to Michael Jackson by removing one glove, leaving him with a singular white Usher joins a list of celebrated entertainers, who have played during the Super Bowl halftime shows, including Prince, Beyoncé, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre Usher paid a tribute to Michael during his Super Bowl halftime show earlier today. Dressed entirely in white with two rhinestone gloves, Usher paid homage to Michael by removing one glove, leaving him with a singular white glove—a signature look of Michael’s. During his 1993 performance at the Super Bowl in Pasadena, California, Michael Jackson immediately grabbed the audience’s attention by standing completely still in silence on stage for nearly The King of Pop. The Gloved One. Humanitarian. Father. Appreciation subreddit dedicated to the life and art of Michael Joe Jackson (1958 - 2009 - ∞). The King of Pop. The Gloved One. Humanitarian. Father. Appreciation subreddit dedicated to the life and art of Michael Joe Jackson (1958 - 2009 - ∞). Usher has always been an artist who takes the time and care to pay his respects to those who came before him. His outfits were a nod to Prince, Teddy Pendergrass, and Michael Jackson.He came out Usher delivered a Las Vegas-appropriate set heavy on glitz, choreography and nostalgia as he headlined Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show. Swift was the night's most-watched fan as she cheered on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Michael Jackson put on an unforgettable show during halftime of Super Bowl XXVII. (Steve Granitz / WireImage) It’s incredibly rare for something from 1993 to hold up more than 30 years later 1.4K votes, 411 comments. 4.6M subscribers in the entertainment community. For news and discussion of the entertainment industry. Then Alicia Keys joined in front of bright red piano for her song “If I Ain’t Got You,” which morphed into “My Boo,” Usher losing a glove in an apparent tribute to Michael Jackson — notable for a performance during Black History Month. “They said I wouldn’t make it,” he told the crowd, dedicating the set to his “mama.” A lot of people believe the glove Usher wore at the Super Bowl was a tribute to Michael Jackson, who performed at the show himself in 1993. "USHER WEARING THE MICHAEL JACKSON GLOVES," one viewer posted on X. Michael Jackson performs during the halftime show at the NFL's Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, California, in this January 31, 1993 file photo. The body of Michael Jackson has been released to his Jackson often took to the stage wearing one white glove and Ushers fan's think he was paying tribute with his Super Bowl outfits. Advert Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
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