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Usher has promised surprise guests and a show that celebrates both his past and present when he headlines the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show tonight (11 February) at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The R&B singer, known for hits including “Yeah!”, “OMG” and “You Make Me Wanna…”, gave fans just a hint at what to expect during a press conference hosted by Apple Music in Las Vegas on Tuesday, and teased surprise guests that could include Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber.
The kickoff is set for 3.30pm PT/6.30 pm ET/11.30pm GMT, with the three-hour-long game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers broadcasting live on CBS. UK fans will be able to watch the broadcast on ITV1.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift fans will be holding their breath as she races to get to the game after a show in Tokyo in time to watch her boyfriend, Chiefs tight-end Travis Kelce, play.
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How to watch tonight’s Super Bowl halftime show
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s liveblog for tonight’s Super Bowl halftime show!
From Taylor and Travis to Usher’s headline performance, we’ll be keeping you up to speed with all the latest news, gossip, pictures and video from tonight’s event.
Usher is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this year
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How to watch in the US
For US-based fans of the Big Game, Super Bowl LVIII will air from 6.30pm ET (3.30pm PT). The game will air live on CBS and Nickelodeon. Super Bowl LVIII will also stream live on Paramount+
How to watch in the UK
For British fans interested in tuning into the live broadcast – whether to watch the game or catch Usher’s halftime performance – you’ll be able to watch on ITV1.
The 2024 Super Bowl kickoff will take place at 11.30pm GMT on Sunday (11 February).
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?
Usher will take to the stage between 90 minutes to two hours into the game, where halftime will be called. In the US, fans should tune in by 8pm ET / 5pm PT if they want to catch the beginning of Usher’s performance, while in the UK, the time will be around 1am GMT.
Roisin O’Connor11 February 2024 07:26
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But as advertising during the big game becomes increasingly competitive – and wildly expensive – companies are forced to come up with innovative ways to stand out from the crowd, even if that means pushing a few buttons.
Here are the most controversial Super Bowl commercials of all time:
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