Usher's Super Bowl halftime performance has garnered significant attention, drawing 5% more households than Rihanna's show last year and sparking a wave of nostalgia. The performance, which featured Usher on roller blades, was praised for its energetic delivery and impact on social media, leading to a notable increase in streaming for the artist immediately following his Super Bowl performance. Following the show, Usher announced an extension of his tour to include a date in Seattle and plans to return to Las Vegas later this year. However, the response was not universally positive, with some outlets describing the performance as a flop. Additionally, fans faced difficulties purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster, highlighting the platform's ongoing issues.
Ticketmaster is such a mess today for Usher. WOW.
Usher received a significant streaming boost immediately following his Super Bowl performance. https://t.co/FSI9FKEOm2
Super Bowl halftime performer Usher is returning to Las Vegas later this year. https://t.co/ks7kF50MKW
R&B star Usher followed his Super Bowl performance by extending his tour plans to include a Seattle date. https://t.co/Wnx6Yr6Eh5
Usher at the halftime show last night night with the roller blades https://t.co/e5N2lBvkaN
Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Draws 5% More Households Than Rihanna's Show https://t.co/BjnZjIntpi
Usher’s halftime performance was a collision of the endless reevaluation of history afforded by social media, of our shifting attitudes toward celebrities, and of raw unmitigated drive. https://t.co/jlUrgj2vMB
Usher Rushes Mass Nostalgia For Super Bowl Halftime Show https://t.co/QKjFzOXcAF
Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show a Flop (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/6zKysJ8fpG