U of M/MSU Viewing Party Downtown, Missy Elliot Gives Back, Usher Honored in Vegas
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The biggest college football rivalry in Michigan goes down again this Saturday. If you can’t make it to Lansing for the game, you can watch the Wolverines and Spartans go at it on a big screen in Beacon Park.
Watch Michigan vs Michigan State on The Big Screen in Downtown Detroit
The big college football rivalry game is happening this weekend, Michigan vs Michigan State. If you’re going to be your downtown you can watch it on the big screen for free at Beacon Park on Grand River. It’ll be underneath the heated tent, there’s going to be live entertainment, lawn games- weather permitting, food and drinks, including alcoholic drinks, are available for purchase. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM, the watch party starts at 7:00 PM and it’s going until 10:00 PM. So, if you want to partake in some festivities for the game and don’t want to head all the way to Lansing, you can go do that.
Missy Elliot representing her home state of Virginia. She’s given back to her hometown once again by helping families that were facing eviction.
Missy Elliot Gives Back to Families In Her Hometown
My girl, Missy Elliot, has helped out a lot of families in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia. Yesterday was the one year anniversary of when she received a street and a day named in her honor and her hometown. So, Missy donated $50,000 to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority to help families facing eviction due to back rent. She helped 26 families stay in their homes. I loved her before that and I love her even more now. Read more here… https://hiphopdx.com/news/missy-elliott-50k-donation-housing-virginia
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Usher and Las Vegas City Councilman Cedric Crear pose during a ceremony honoring Usher at Las Vegas City Hall. Usher was given a proclamation and a ceremonial key to Las Vegas for his work in the local community, his “My Way” residency at Park MGM, and for his upcoming performance at halftime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Celebrates Usher
Speaking of artists who’ve had days named after them, Usher is wrapping up his residency in Las Vegas and the city celebrated him by naming October 17th, Usher Raymond Day and giving him a key to the city. They said Usher has been an absolute incredible brand ambassador for Las Vegas. Usher said, “I want to thank you for your belief in the future and your ability to recognize those things that actually do grow your city. I am someone who has not just contributed by way of entertainment, but also to the heartbeat of the city.” So, that’s cool. They’re saying he’s going to extend his residency there and then, obviously, he’s playing Super Bowl half-time show in Vegas next year. So, there’s a lot happening for Usher in Sin City. Check out this video of Usher at the commemoration… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C95r58J3_U
Usher: Artists He Should Bring Out At The 2024 Super Bowl
Beyoncé
After Usher played an April Fool’s joke during his Dreamvile concert performance, he certainly owes his fans to bring Beyoncé out. The superstars only have one song together which is “Love In This Club Part II.” However, they had very memorable performance for Usher’s Live From Puerto Rico concert special back in 2005. Beyoncé stayed on stage for Usher’s performance of “Bad Girl” and fans would not mind if they decided to have a repeat performance. Take a look at the throwback moment here. She headlined one of the best Halftime shows ever, in 2013. In 2016, she stole the show when she guested with Coldplay.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys and Usher did not beat dating allegations after they dropped “My Boo.” While they didn’t date in real life, it is definitely fans’ top features for both artists. The duet by the R&B powerhouses was released in 2004 and served as the fourth single on Usher’s Confessions album. We hope that Alicia’s invitation to the Super Bowl stage is already out there.
Ludacris & Lil Jon
We’d love if Usher, Jon, and Luda could do it again — and this time at the Super Bowl. Usher has two hits with both artists including “Lovers and Friends” and “Yeah.” Both songs are high energy compared to Usher’s soulful R&B tunes which would be a great overall vibe to his show.
will.i.am
If Usher really wants everybody up and out of their seats he definitely needs to send an invite over to Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am. The two made “OMG” in 2010 which served as the fourth single on Usher’s album Raymond v. Raymond. The song is a part of Usher’s “EDM era” which was a popular sound in the 2010s. Fans responded well to Usher’s “OMG” which gave the legend his ninth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
21 Savage & Summer Walker
To “usher” in his new era, the singer should invite 21 Savage and Summer Walker on stage. Both artists are on his song “Good Good” which will be on his new album Coming Home. The LP will be released on the same day as the Super Bowl which is February 11.
