Usher is a firm believer in the old adage “the show must go on”. After the singer received the heartbreaking news that his scheduled Lovers & Friends festival 2024 concert this weekend in Las Vegas was canceled due to the threat of hazardous weather, the “Confessions” star found another way to celebrate.
According to Las Vegas Journal-Reviewafter the festival that was set to draw more than 65,000 fans to the Las Vegas festival grounds on Saturday was killed due to threats of high winds, Usher packed up his planned celebration of “Bad Girl: 20 Years of Confessions” and moved it indoors to more. intimate 1,900-capacity gem in the Aria Hotel clubhouse.
The paper reported that Ush's first Vegas show since his killer Super Bowl show at Allegiant Stadium across town earlier this year found him playing a medley of hits to a packed club that included guest spots from his good friends. Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Victoria Monét. , who slipped into the DJ booth for a bit. The paper said other A-listers are included Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars Crystal Kung Minkoff, as well as AJ McLean and Howie Dorough and Kandi Burruss of the Backstreet Boys, among others.
festival-canceled-lil-jon/” target=”_blank”>TMZ reported that Usher arrived in an all-white outfit about three hours after the festival was canceled, with Lil Jon joining him for the rapper's 2004 hit “Lovers and Friends.” Crunk Juice single that also featured Luda.
In addition to Usher, the Lovers show was slated to include performances by the Backstreet Boys, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Ludacris and more. Shortly after organizers said the one-day festival was going to take place due to weather, Usher shared a message with his fans expressing his disappointment.
“Man… I'm just as disappointed as you. We were getting ready to meet and celebrate today. I have to follow the orders of city officials and the National Weather Service for everyone's safety and I am strong in my belief that everything happens for a reason,” Usher tweeted. “I'm sorry we won't get to see each other today, but know that I'm always working on something to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you who continue to support me.”
Fans who bought their Lovers & Friends tickets directly through Front Gate tickets will receive a refund within 30 days, organizers said.
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