Swizz Beatz has made it clear that while Alicia Keys may have shared the chart-topping hit ‘My Boo‘ with Usher (the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show headliner), he still knows who his wife’s true boo is.

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Chris Brown is undoubtedly one of the century’s most dynamic showmen, a quality outshone only by his historic catalog of hits.

For those reasons and others, music lovers have long called for him to bring his jaw-dropping talents to the biggest stage on Earth – the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

And while the massive outing has cemented the legendary status of some of music history’s biggest names like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Prince, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and more, Brown stunned fans last year when he declared he had no interest in the opportunity if it were ever presented.

 “Never shawty.. American media AINT FA me. Rather be where I’m welcomed,” he said in February 2023 in response to a fan who inquired about when he take the Super Bowl stage.

Despite the surprising jeer, music lovers – still high from Usher’s electrifying set on Sunday (February 11) – have already begun creating a wishlist for who next year’s headliner should be and Chris is seemingly atop the list.

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Usher and longtime partner Jennifer Goicoechea have reportedly married.

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Welcome to the latest
TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend to quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ and your favorite panel shows, TGJ editors get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on…

Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

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After Beyonce surprised the world on Sunday (February 11) with the announcement of a Country-tinged album titled ‘Act II,’ she could barely blink before the project’s first two songs – ‘16 Carriages‘ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em‘ – were found holding the top spots on real-time sales charts.

And while many-a-critic and loyal fan (also known as the #Beyhive) are singing the chart-topping diva’s praises, there’s one who isn’t exactly sold on the musical transition: rapper Azealia Banks.

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Fresh from blazing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Usher has added brand new dates to his hotly anticipated tour, ‘Past Present Future.’

Riding the wave of buzz from the Big Game, his residencies in Las Vegas, and his newly unwrapped album, ‘Coming Home,’ the R&B icon has heeded the calls for more dates to be added to the trek.

For, due to huge demand, Usher has not just added more dates to the arena jaunt but he’s also added more cities too.

Peep the updated itinerary below…

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Beyonce broke the internet again last night with the announcement of her new album, ‘Act II’ of her three-project arc.

Queen Bey went on to break it again minutes later when she dropped two tracks from the Country-inspired LP (which is due March 29) – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages.’

And the latter is off to an especially strong start.

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Celebrities and fans alike are still abuzz after Usher took to Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to rock the Super Bowl LVII halftime show on Sunday (February 11).

With high octane choreography, pyrotechnics, and special guests to boot, the Grammy-winning R&B icon was armed with a bevy of tricks, splits, and – of course – his top hits.

Setting Twitter ablaze with commentary about the 15-minute set’s highlights and standout moments, tuck in to see what some of your favorite celebs like Chris Brown, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, Kandi Burruss, Chrissy Teigen, Jalen Rose, Coco Gauff, Serena Williams, and more had to say about the dynamic showing.

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After ‘U Remind Me’ maestro Usher served up a 15-minute reminder of why he is one of modern music’s best showmen at the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11), a peek at the real-time iTunes sales charts suggests viewers got the memo.

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Beyonce is wasting no time activating the campaign for her new album ‘Act II.’

As reported, Queen Bey unlocked two songs from the project – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’ – fresh from the unveiling of her big-budget Verizon commercial which playfully gave a nod to her uncanny ability to break the internet.

Now, as she trends worldwide after pulling off yet another surprise announcement and drop, the mega-star has unlocked the visualizers for the songs – which she stars in.

Check them out after the jump…

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After ample teasing, Usher performed at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (February 11).

Decades in the making and long overdue by many standards, the 8x GRAMMY winner (born Usher Raymond) reminded in-person and at-home viewers just why he was deserving of the coveted slot as he glided through an array of his biggest hits including ‘My Boo,’ ‘Burn,’ ‘Yeah,’ ‘Superstar,’ ‘Nice & Slow,’ and more.

Even surprising viewers with nods to some of the new tracks found aboard his February 9-released new album, ‘Coming Home,’ the well-rounded tracklist was only accentuated by the brigade of guest stars who joined Ush on stage including

Bringing Atlanta to Las Vegas like only he can, look inside to see how Mr. Raymond fared on the biggest stage on Earth.

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Beyonce is full of surprises!

For, fresh from announcing Act II, the second project in her three-project arc, the superstar has unleashed two songs from the LP – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages.’

The arrival of the tracks signals the start of the diva’s eighth album cycle – following on from ‘Renaissance.’

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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