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The Bigger Bowl Battle That Will Overtake Hearts of Football Fans

Author Orlando

On the field, containing Christian McCaffrey and Travis Kelce will be hard work but Taylor Swift and Olivia Culpo are the bigger bowl battle.  The former Miss Universe and the league’s leading running back have a date set.  Plus rumors are swirling that the boss of The Eras Tour and football’s top tight end have a secret also.  Now the question is who will be the queen of the TV cutaways?  Whose post-game, celebratory kiss will melt hearts and break the internet?  Both plus ones are beautiful, powerful, and at the center of this bowl extravaganza for great reasons.  Their NFL record-scoring mates will give lots of opportunities for sightings.  So who you got in the big bowl battle of Taylor Swift and Olivia Culpo?

The Big Bowl Battle Is Taylor and Olivia

With the game still a few days away, the off-field battle has begun in the media.  These are extremely first-world problems but Lisa McCaffrey hit the web with struggles of securing a suite for their family to watch CMC do battle.  An issue Swifties could never imagine having.  Well, Olivia, took to her IG story with “Happy birthday Lisa, I bought you a suite.”  Her soon-to-be mother-in-law shared the amazing birthday gift, as well.

Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo on red carpet.

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

With a reported $11.8 million contract, McCaffrey isn’t hurting and Olivia’s net worth rumored to be somewhere in the middle of $7 and $10 million makes them unable to be pitied. Yet the tickets for game, let alone suites, are listed at insane prices.  What better place for insanity than Las Vegas?  With front row, end zone, 15 seat seating going for $1 million each, it’s easy for celebs to dent their wealth next Sunday.  Unless your name is Swift!

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has set the record for being the first tour to rake in $1 Billion in 2023, according to Forbes. To put that in perspective, her tour generated more green that Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen’s successful runs combined.  That’s not including her movie surrounding the tour, so needless to say she won’t be flying Spirit Airlines to get from her tour stop, to the game.  Yes, the pop queen will be playing Tokyo, Japan and flying 13 hours, to make the night before the game.  Time travel anyone?  Oh and btw, Travis Kelce brings a few coins to the party with his $46 million contract, with 20 guaranteed, so their opponents problems aren’t shared.

The bigger bowl battle will be Taylor Swift and Olivia Culpo.  So who are you betting on?  Is it the side with the NFL Championship rings and top brass from Forbes magazine?  Or are you waging your chips on the side with an engagement ring and history of winning as a Niner, like his dad?

Orlando Davis is host of “Orlando and the Freakshow” on WiLD 94-1. He has been with the station for the past 26 years and is the station's award-winning Program Director of the year numerous times, as well as other titles. Working closely with record labels and artists, a lot of Orlando's content comes from those conversations and access. However, helming the Bay's craziest morning show makes way for lots of local influence in what he brings to the WiLD content team. Inside and outside of the studio, O is never shy to share.

Usher: Artists He Should Bring Out At The 2024 Super Bowl

R&B legend Usher will be playing the Halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl! It was announced on Sunday (Sept. 24), that Usher will be performing at the 2024 Super Bowl, something that the superstar has wanted for quite some time.

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a statement on Sunday, adding, “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”

Jay-Z, who signed a multi-year partnership with the NFL through his label Roc Nation, praised Usher’s longstanding legacy in the music industry.

“Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he’s been charting his own unique course. Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul,” said JAY-Z. “His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in the world. I can’t wait to see the magic.”

What’s Next For Usher?

The 2024 Super Bowl will be in Las Vegas where Usher has performed for over a year. He extended his performances one last time. Twelve new shows have been added: Nov. 3-4, 7-8, 10-11, 22, 24-25, 29 and Dec. 1-2. Additionally, he will take his show to Paris from the end of September through early October.

In addition to the Super Bowl announcement, Usher will release his new album Coming Home. The LP will be released on the same day as the Super Bowl, Feb. 11, 2024.

This year Rihanna took the stage and made history as the most-watched Super Bowl performance Rihanna’s total views during her performance were 121 million, which beat the record held by Katy Perry in 2015 with 118 million views. Perry brought out Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott during her performance, while Rihanna did the show solo.

While Usher is known for his solo efforts, we wouldn’t be upset if he brought out some of his celebrity friends on stage with him. Take a look below at some artists we believe would make great additions to the show:

  • 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.

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