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Plenty of fans had lots to say about Usher and Alicia Keys‘ interaction during the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, but if you ask Swizz Beatz, they’re talking about the wrong things.

Usher is weighing in on all the criticism surrounding his steamy Super Bowl duet with Alicia Keys.

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 voice cracked on one of the first notes out of her mouth.

Thania Garcia Usher‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance earned gold stars for the R&B star’s suave — and seemingly tireless — delivery of his classic hits. Unfortunately, most (if not all) of the negative criticism of the show has been pointed at one of his special guests, Alicia Keys, who delivered a rendition of her 2003 hit, “If I Ain’t Got You.” Standing out in a glimmering red ensemble that ruffled out into an elongated cape, Keys began her performance by launching into a high soprano that briefly morphed into a croak as the cape dropped.

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 during the Las Vegas set.“Yall don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium,” the rapper continued. “Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants!”“Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic,” the record producer added, referring to the pair’s “My Boo” duet.“We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history,” Beatz, born Kasseem Daoud Dean, concluded.

Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show was a spectacle, from shirt ripping to surprise guests.The music legend took to the field to perform his greatest hits, complete with light effects and his signature dance moves. Alicia Keys made a guest appearance, performing "If I Ain't Got You" and "My Boo" with Usher. However, some fans criticised Usher's vocal performance, noting that he hit several flat notes.

Alicia Keys is doing her part to bless the world with her incredible voice. The singer always brings a smile to fans’ faces, and this week, she shared a festive video with her followers on Instagram from her Christmas album.A post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys)Set to her 2022 cover of “Santa Baby,” Keys shared a clip from the visualizer she used for the Christmas classic.

Busta Rhymes has said his next album ‘Blockbusta’ – executively produced by Swizz Beatz, Pharrell and Timbaland – will be out next month.Yesterday (October 24), the New York rapper shared a video of him and the other executive producers introducing the album. Rhymes asked his “brothers” if they’re “here for this blockbuster 10th album?” – however, the record will be his 11th, following on from his 2020 LP ‘Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath Of God’.“This project right here is executive produced by the fucking committee,” Swizzy said in the clip, “Pharrell the Pharaoh, Timbo the King, Swizz Beatz the student.”Timbaland followed, saying, “I’m so grateful that you chose me to be a part of your legacy.”Pharrell then told Busta that on this album: “You really feel illuminated.

Alicia Keys found herself dealing with a whole lot of backlash this week…

Alicia Keys may be planning to spill some tea.

Whelp, this must have been super awkward!

Alicia Keys’ son, Genesis, and Taylor Swift are the cutest BFFs!

Alicia Keys’ son is her biggest protector.

Alicia Keys‘ son, Genesis, is the most dedicated bodyguard at her show.

Alicia Keys had some pint-sized protection with her onstage. During the singer's tour show in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, her youngest son, Genesis, offered himself as some extra security.

Alicia Keys is enjoying life. The singer shared an Instagram post containing some of what she’s been up to over the past month, which includes lots of singing and traveling as she’s currently on her “Keys to The Summer Tour.”Alicia Keys shows off her abs while she enjoys herself in BogotáWatch Alicia Keys’ son show off his dazzling piano skillsA post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys)The post is made up of various photos, including ones of Keys enjoying some doughnuts, hanging out with her dancers, showing off her merch and surprising some fans by sneaking inside the venue and greeting them for a quick second. “July has been good to me so far,” she captioned the post.

If you’ve ever seen how Cardi B packs her daughter’s lunches, you know the “Bodak Yellow” rapper knows a thing or two about delicious food.

So many stars hit the pink carpet for the 2023 BET Awards tonight!

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes and Lord Afrixana are just a few of the artists whose music is featured in thethird season of MGM+’s 1960s-set “Godfather of Harlem.” “I don’t pick artists based on their names, I pick artists based on what we’re trying to do,” says Swizz Beatz, who serves as the show’s music producer and creative director. In putting the show’s sonic landscape together, Beatz says he tried to be thoughtful when using a placement. “Music is so powerful and with this, I wanted to use it to give the characters an authentic landscape,” he says. He also didn’t want to put himself in a box by selecting music from the 1960s, rather, he was given creative liberties to use new artists which helped him find the right approach and voices.

Alicia Keys is taking a moment to enjoy the Colombian capital. She shared some photos of herself and her husband Swizz Beatz taking in some of the most iconic locations in Bogotá.Alicia Keys surprised fans with Karol G and Goyo during her first concert in ColombiaKarol G on the importance of representing Latinas: ‘We have our side of the story’Alicia Keys pays homage to Tina Turner in a moving tributeA post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys)Keys shared various photos on Instagram, showing herself and her husband having a great time in the city. The photos show the two in matching varsity jackets, with Keys wearing pink and Swizz wearing yellow.

Alicia Keys is making sure to take in the sights while on her world tour. The iconic singer blessed Mexico City Wednesday night, but before taking the stage, she rode a hot air balloon and visited Aztec ruins with her husband Swizz Beatz, and their children Egypt and Genesis.

The stars are stepping out to remember JR Ridinger.

after selling their popular “Verzuz” series.The hit streaming rap-battle show, which was created by the two hip-hop producers in 2020, pits music artists against each other in the form of freestyle rap.Swizz Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, and Timbaland, real name Timothy Mosley, agreed to sell the series’ rights to Triller, a TikTok competitor, in January 2021.But after the sale deal, the pair alleged that the company, created in 2015 by financier Ryan Kavanaugh, defaulted on the deal after just two payments.Specific terms of the settlement did not immediately become clear.“Verzuz has always been a platform that is by the artists, for the artists and with the people,” Swizz Beatz and Timbaland said in a statement, according to Variety. “We’re glad to come to an amicable agreement with Triller and continue giving fans the music and community that they’ve come to know and love from the brand.”After news of the lawsuit broke in August, Triller told The Post that the suit was “truly unfortunate” and had hoped to “resolve this amicably and quickly.”“We hope it is nothing more than a misunderstanding driven by lawyers,” the company said.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have settled their lawsuit with Triller, after suing the service last month for $28 million, an amount they contended was owed after their sale of Verzuz to the service in March 2021. Specific terms of the settlement were not revealed in the late Thursday announcement, beyond a promise that “the settlement will increase the ownership stake given to the artists that Timbaland and Swizz Beatz brought to Triller as part of the original deal.” “Verzuz has always been a platform that is by the artists, for the artists and with the people,” Swizz Beatz and Timbaland said in a statement. “We’re glad to come to an amicable agreement with Triller and continue giving fans the music and community that they’ve come to know and love from the brand.”

Diddy has offered his support for Verzuz co-founders Timbaland and Swizz Beatz in the wake of their lawsuit against social media app Triller.VERZUZ is the popular entertainment series that pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format. Last year, the rights for the series were sold to Triller, who livestream the events on their app.In a recent lawsuit seen by Billboard, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz claim that Triller owe them $28m (£23m) and that it has defaulted on previously agreed payments.The suit goes on to claim that while the pair received payments as planned in January and April 2021, a payment that was due in January of this year has still not arrived.A new payment plan was then reportedly agreed, but the money from that has still not come through, the pair allege.“Since we ain’t fuckin’ with [Triller] no more, since they’re fuckin’ around with our boys, we don’t need to be going against each other,” Diddy said to So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri (per Rolling Stone).

hit streaming rap-battle show, which was created by the two hip-hop producers in 2020, pits music artists against each other in the form of freestyle rap.Swizz Beatz, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, and Timbaland, real name Timothy Mosley, agreed to sell the series’ rights to Triller, a TikTok competitor, in January 2021, TMZ first reported.But now, the pair allege the company, created in 2015 by financier Ryan Kavanaugh, defaulted on the deal after just two payments, according to documents obtained by the outlet.It’s reported that a new payment plan was later agreed upon, however, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz claim they haven’t seen the money hit their accounts yet after it was due in January.The pair are seeking compensatory damages of $28 million, as well as $95,000 as interest, as well as attorneys’ fees, and costs.“Defendants have failed and refused to respond to plaintiffs’ written notice and demand for payment,” Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s lawyers wrote in the complaint, according to Billboard. “To date, defendants have failed and refused to make any payment to Mosley and Dean of the past due sums due and owing, and defendants continue in default of their payment obligations.”Triller did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment — but Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s legal reps claim in the suit: “The aforesaid defaults constitute material breaches of the agreement by defendants.

Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have sued Triller for $28million (£23m) over claims of non-payment after the recent sale of their popular VERZUZ series.VERZUZ is the popular entertainment series that pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format.Kicking off in March 2020 after Timbaland and Swizz Beatz issued challenges to one another, artists that have taken part so far have included T-Pain, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Brandy, Monica, Rick Ross, DMX, Snoop Dogg, D’Angelo and many more.Last year, the rights for the series were sold to Triller, who livestream the events on their app.In a new lawsuit seen by Billboard, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz claim that Triller owe them £23m and have been defaulting in previously agreed payments.The suit goes on to claim that while the pair received payments as planned in January and April 2021, a payment that was due in January of this year has still not arrived.A new payment plan was then reportedly agreed, but the money from that has still not come through.Speaking about VERZUZ previously to NME, Timbaland said: “Well, it’s not really a battle – it’s a celebration of our heroes in music, the ones who make us feel a certain type of way.

A post shared by Melanie Hamrick (@melhamrick)"Summer days," Melanie wrote alongside the makeup-free images.The post comes just a few days after Melanie joined Mick as he celebrated his 79th birthday in Düsseldorf, Germany. A post shared by Mick Jagger (@mickjagger)"Thank you for all your birthday wishes! Had a great one here in Düsseldorf!," he captioned an Instagram photo. Melanie commented on the post with several heart emojis. Mick and Melanie reportedly starting dating after meeting at a Rolling Stones concert in Tokyo in 2014. They share 5-year-old son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger. Lil Durk, who's been nominated for three GRAMMYS, was injured after an on-stage explosion during his set at Lollapalooza in Chicago.Video of the incident (seen here) shows the rapper near the front of the stage when an explosion of smoke occurred very close to him.

seen here) shows the rapper near the front of the stage when an explosion of smoke occurred very close to him. Durk immediately turned away from the smoke and covered his face with a shirt. A post shared by DURKIOOO (@lildurk)On Sunday, July 31, Durk posted a photo from the hospital that shows a heavy bandage on his eye."Due to the incident that happened at Lollapalooza in Chicago on stage, I'ma take a break & focus on my health," he captioned the photo. "I finished my performance yesterday for my fans.

Alicia Keys declared her love for husband Swizz Beatz in a series of heartfelt posts on Instagram to mark the couple's 12th wedding anniversary. The pair tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on 31 July 2010 and they went on to become parents to two sons, Egypt, 11, and seven-year-old Genesis and Alicia marked their relationship milestone by sharing pictures of their wedding day on her Instagram page and opening up about how the couple have kept their relationship strong over the years. Alongside one of the wedding snaps, Alicia wrote: "This is the day we got married! Look at these cutie pies!! Those same stars are still in our eyes.