Sure, there was Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.
But the spectacle was not only in the stand of the pop super star who came to encourage his footballer darling and winner of the final with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The real show at the famous half-time of the match was provided by Usher, certainly a little overshadowed by this musical-sporting romance which is stirring America.
Nevertheless, the R'n'B singer, now 45 years old, star of the genre in the 1990s-2000s, did well with a spectacular performance and prestigious guests like Alicia Keys, will. i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, HER, Lil Jon, Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri.
Public and critical success which ideally prepared the ground to announce a new European tour.
“A celebration of the last thirty years and a glimpse into the future”
It will be called “Past, present, future” and will pass through London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris.
The American artist has planned a concert for April 15 at the Accor Arena (Paris, 12th arrondissement).
A new show six months after its unique residency in Europe last September at the Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine).
Usher then brought his suitcases and sets to our place for eight kitsch, funny, spectacular, sexy and sometimes a little borderline shows with pole dancing, twerking and scantily clad dancers in a Las Vegas atmosphere in Boulogne-Billancourt.
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This time, Usher announces a new concept with “Past, present, future” “This tour is both a celebration of the last thirty years and a glimpse of the future.
We are just getting started,” he announced in a press release as a declaration of intent.
He will notably defend on stage his ninth studio album “Coming home” released at the beginning of February.
Tickets for this French concert will be available this Thursday, February 22 at noon on the Live Nation website.