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R&B singer Usher has announced his plans for the upcoming Super Bowl half-time show in Las Vegas. He intends to recreate a viral roller-skating sequence from his recent Vegas residency, calling it a "crescendo" and a "new beginning" in his 30-year career. Usher will be the first independent artist to perform at the Super Bowl after leaving his previous record label to self-release his album, Coming Home. While he remained tight-lipped about his setlist and potential guest performers, Usher hinted at collaborations with artists who had contributed to his hit records. The Super Bowl will take place at the Allegiant Stadium as the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers. Usher previously appeared as a special guest in the Black Eyed Peas' performance at the Super Bowl in 2011. The pre-game concert will feature performances by country singer Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day, and dance musician Tiesto. Usher's performance is expected to begin around 01:00-01:30 UK time. The Super Bowl half-time show typically garners more viewers than the game itself, with Rihanna's performance in 2022 attracting a record-breaking 121 million viewers. Usher has capitalized on the opportunity by announcing a new album and a US tour to coincide with his Super Bowl performance. In a different context, rumors have circulated among right-wing conspiracy theorists, claiming that the Super Bowl has been rigged to benefit Usher's personal connection, Taylor Swift, and her rumored boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who both have ties to Democratic politics and endorse Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. These claims have been debunked by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who dismissed them as nonsense.