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Beyoncé's final Cowboy Carter Tour show in Las Vegas featured surprise appearances by Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, and Shaboozey, culminating with her daughter Blue Ivy joining her on stage for a heartfelt farewell.
Beyoncé wrapped up her 'Cowboy Carter' tour in Las Vegas with a spectacular final show featuring surprise appearances by Destiny's Child, Shaboozey, and Jay-Z, new fashion looks including a 'Deja Blue' shirt supporting her daughter, and a celebration of her country music influence, ending her 32-stop tour on a high note.
Morgan Wallen's second Houston stadium show featured a surprise walkout with Drake and baseball legend Roger Clemens, continuing his trend of star-studded performances, and supporting his album 'I'm the Problem' on his tour.
Coachella 2024 featured surprise performances from A-listers like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber, and more alongside headliners Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat. The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast discusses the festival's unexpected guests and also covers chart news, including Beyoncé's album reaching No. 1 and Hozier's song climbing the charts.
*NSYNC reunited for a historic one-night-only concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, marking their first performance in over a decade. The event, part of Justin Timberlake's album release celebration, featured surprise guests including Tobe Nwigwe, Coco Jones, and even AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. The setlist included hits from both Timberlake's solo career and *NSYNC's discography, culminating in the debut of a new *NSYNC song, "Paradise." The concert left fans hopeful for more from the iconic boy band in the future.
Usher headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show with a Vegas-style performance, during which he reportedly obtained a marriage license with girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea. The show featured surprise guests including H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, with Usher performing hits and making costume changes. The R&B artist, known for his album "Confessions," is currently headlining a Las Vegas residency and is set to wrap it up before his Super Bowl appearance.
Usher teases a high-energy set for his Super Bowl 2024 halftime show, planning to perform a medley of hits and bring out surprise guests, while keeping their identities a secret. He also confirmed the release of his new album, "Coming Home," ahead of the performance and shared that a documentary crew has been capturing behind-the-scenes moments. The R&B singer expressed excitement about the opportunity to headline the halftime show and hinted at paying homage to black artists of the past during the highly anticipated event.
Usher confirms there will be surprise guests during his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, celebrating his 30-year career, and reveals that Katy Perry gave him advice. He emphasizes the importance of hit records, live band, and audience connection, and acknowledges the challenge of fitting everything into the 12-15 minute performance.
Madonna kicked off her US tour at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where she surprised fans by inviting her boyfriend, boxing coach Josh Popper, to join her on stage during the ballroom scene. Popper, who trained Madonna's son David Banda, received lap dances from both men and women while Madonna performed. The show also featured appearances from Madonna's children, including daughter Estere and son David Banda, who played guitar. Madonna expressed her gratitude for being able to perform with her children, calling herself the "luckiest mother in the world."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made surprise cameos on the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live." The production team was informed just minutes before the show started that the two guests wanted to drop by. Kelce appeared in a sketch about the NFL's obsession with Taylor Swift, while Swift introduced a musical performance. The audience and viewers were shocked by their appearances. Although they didn't appear on stage at the close of the show, they attended the afterparty. Swift has been attending Kelce's NFL games, sparking media attention and boosting ratings.
DJ Khaled brings multiple surprise guests, including 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Offset from Migos, Coi Leray, Roddy Ricch, and Lil Wayne, during his DJ set at Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. While Beyoncé's official set had no cameos, Khaled's friends stayed to celebrate, creating an epic "Electric Slide" group.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been a major success, with sold-out shows and surprise guest appearances. The tour has already had several memorable moments, including a 3.5-hour show, special speeches, the success of "Cruel Summer," and Taylor defending her love for "Evermore." Other highlights include lengthy ovations, Marcus Mumford joining her on stage, and the announcement of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The tour has also had rain shows and featured performances by Aaron Dessner and Phoebe Bridgers.
Elton John delivered a career-spanning set and welcomed surprise guests during his headlining performance at the Glastonbury festival on Sunday night. The gig was the final UK stop on Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and the iconic singer pulled out all the stops to make sure it was a memorable affair. The performance began with a cover of the Who's "Pinball Wizard," and John rocked through many of his most beloved hits, including "The Bitch Is Back," "Bennie and the Jets," "Daniel," and "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues."
Taylor Swift kicked off her sold-out, three-night run at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with thousands of fans in attendance. Fans showed up in DIY outfits, including bejeweled jackets inspired by her "Lover" era. During the opening set, Phoebe Bridgers surprised the crowd by bringing out her boygenius bandmates Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge was lit in purple for the concert, leading fans to speculate about the impending announcement of the release of Swift's re-recording of her 2010 album, Speak Now (Taylor's Version).