How short is too short? In the case of men’s summer staples, the thigh’s the limit. At Gucci’s Spring 2025 menswear show in Italy this week, short shorts dominated the runway, with 41 out of 46 ensembles featuring pants that graze just below the groin. The catwalk saw pleated shorts in an array of shades … Read more
As Johnny Gill sang in tribute to Babyface, “My, My, My.” That was the feeling in the house at the Apollo on Tuesday night when both Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Usher Raymond IV — but really, only one name is necessary for each — were honored at the iconic Harlem institution as it celebrated its … Read more
When a 9-year-old Leslie Uggams made her debut at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater in 1952, she instantly won over the notoriously tough crowd as the “extra added attraction” on a bill with jazz great Louis Armstrong as headliner. “It was terrific … They loved me,” Uggams, now 81, told The Post about her 20-minute act, … Read more
Prince William and Prince Harry will not cross paths at their close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster’s wedding next month. Grosvenor, 33, who is the godfather of Harry’s son Prince Archie, 5, is marrying Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral in England on June 7. William, 41, will be an usher at the … Read more
As leader of the notoriously nasty 2 Live Crew, Luke Campbell was all horned up to bring his group’s brand of raunchy rap to Freaknik — the black spring-break blowout that took over Atlanta during the third weekend of April — in the ’90s. “I just brought the ‘freak’ to Freaknik,” says Campbell in the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more
Usher always knew Justin Bieber was “superstar” material. The mononymous R&B icon — born Usher Raymond — revealed last week that he beat out fellow pop star Justin Timberlake when the duo battled to sign then-up-and-coming Bieber, now 29, in 2008. “When you are at the top of your game, some of the greatest things … Read more
Their papa’s got a brand new message. James Brown’s daughters said their Instagram inboxes are filled with DMs from their dad’s fans — from places as far as Japan, Africa, and Australia — almost 20 years after his passing. “It’s all the time from people from all over the world. Sometimes I’ve got to hit ‘See … Read more
Usher broke his silence on why his mentee and longtime collaborator Justin Bieber was not part of his star-studded halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII. “You know what, it didn’t work out with Justin,” Usher, 45, told the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, which posted the interview on Instagram. “I honor and recognize … Read more
They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But apparently that doesn’t apply to Usher’s sold-out “My Way” residency, which led to him scoring the biggest gig in music — the headlining spot at the Super Bowl halftime show — at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last Sunday. After his epic halftime show — … Read more
Having gone straight from the Super Bowl stage to the altar four days ago, Usher is just starting the honeymoon phase of his new marriage to longtime love Jennifer Goicoechea. But even before saying those “I do’s” in Las Vegas right after rocking the halftime show at Allegiant Stadium — midway through the Kansas City … Read more
Turned down for what? Lil Jon revealed the reason Justin Bieber did not perform during Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show amidst fan speculation and anticipated that the “Baby” singer would join his longtime mentor and collaborator on stage. “We wanted to put Justin in the show, so we had the idea of doing a version … Read more
This girl is under fire. Fans on social media suspect Alicia Keys’ vocals were pitch-corrected in Usher’s full Super Bowl Halftime show posted to the NFL’s YouTube channel. Keys, 43, made a steamy cameo Sunday during the “Yeah!” singer’s set, starting at the piano with her 2003 hit “If I Ain’t Got You, but her … Read more
She’s still his boo. Swizz Beatz did not mind how up close and personal his wife, Alicia Keys, got with Usher during the latter’s star-studded Super Bowl 2024 halftime performance. “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing,” Beatz, 45, wrote on Instagram after several viewers commented on how Usher, 45, hugged Keys, 43, from behind … Read more
Beyoncé is entering her Cowgirl Era. If you thought that Bey was just randomly rocking cowboy hats all of a sudden — from the promo pics for her “Renaissance” album and tour to merch and her Grammys look just over a week ago — then you don’t know Bey. And like the marketing queen that … Read more
Usher has found his forever boo! Shortly after his Super Bowl 2024 halftime show performance on Sunday, the 45-year-old musician married girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea, People magazine reports. The “Love in This Club” singer and the Epic Records SVP of A&R, 39, obtained a marriage license in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 8. Usher and Goicoechea had an intimate … Read more
Twenty years after Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s infamous “Nipplegate” Super Bowl disaster, Usher’s shirtless performance during Sunday night’s 2024 halftime show is sparking heated fan reactions. “When Usher took off his shirt, I yelled at the screen in Janet’s honour,” one fan declared on X, formerly Twitter. Another fan criticized the double standard of … Read more
Super Bowl 2024 saw a victory for the Kansas City Chiefs, for Beyonce fans, and for memes on Sunday night. It was a tense game that went into overtime, the commercials kept it light and funny, and Usher delivered an energetic halftime performance. Pop princess Taylor Swift, 34, was in attendance to cheer on her … Read more
Justin Bieber fans are livid that he didn’t join Usher for at the Super Bowl 2024 for his star-studded Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. Rumors swirled that the 29-year-old crooner may be joining the 45-year-old headliner on the field and earlier this week TMZ even reported that Usher “has been hitting up Justin Bieber lately … Read more
Think about the fact that Usher was the special guest of the Black Eyed Peas — the freaking Black Eyed Peas — when the “I Gotta Feeling” foursome headlined the Super Bowl XLV halftime show in 2011. How will.i.am, Fergie and crew could ever relegate Usher to a backup role on the biggest stage in music … Read more