Usher's Super Bowl halftime show featuring smooth skate professionals has reignited interest in roller skating in the Twin Cities, leading to increased social media followers, lesson inquiries, and skate purchases for Twin Cities Skaters. CEO James Adams emphasizes roller skating as both a sport and an art, and the group sets up pop-up rinks at various locations to bridge the lack of skating spaces. Roller skating experienced a surge in 2020 due to viral TikTok videos, and Adams hopes to showcase its appeal to the general public as a cool, fun, and healthy activity. Tips for getting started and roller skating locations in Minnesota are also provided.
R&B singer Usher has announced plans to roller-skate during his upcoming Super Bowl half-time performance in Las Vegas, marking a "new beginning" in his 30-year career. He will be the first independent artist to take the stage and has hinted at potential guest performers. The Super Bowl, set to take place at Allegiant Stadium, will also feature performances by Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day, and Tiesto. The highly anticipated half-time show is expected to draw a massive audience, with Usher capitalizing on the opportunity by announcing a new album and US tour to coincide with his performance.
Taiwanese roller skater Huang Yu Lin snatched the gold medal from the South Korean team in a dramatic upset at the Asian Games. The victory was attributed to the premature celebration of South Korean skater Jung Cheol Won, who spread out his arms just before the finish line. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Huang Yu Lin extended his left foot and secured the win for Taiwan. The South Korean team, who won silver, missed out on a special military service exemption that is granted only to gold medalists at the Asian Games.
