How much was Usher’s salary for performing at the Super Bowl?
The halftime music show often features performances by talented singers. Despite this, the organization does not pay performers, the only exception was in 1993, when Michael Jackson received a fee.
Big artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Madonna, who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, were not paid. The organization only pays expenses set by the regional federation. Therefore, singer Usher also predicts no salary when performing at this major tournament.
Even the NFL never pays the performers, but tries to charge the performers for the opportunity to bask in the attention of the Super Bowl crowd. The NFL in 2015 asked Rihanna, Coldplay and Katy Perry to pay performance fees, but they ultimately rejected the offer.
Why do musicians who are used to making six or seven figures per show agree to perform for nothing or only a small stipend from their regular paycheck?
Essentially, they will be able to showcase their music to over 100 million people without paying any costs, as the NFL covers travel and production costs. This can be costly. The NFL once said it spent about $13 million to cover the costs of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s 2020 vacation.
In Usher’s case, the widely anticipated 15-minute performance will help promote the singer’s upcoming world tour and the release of his new album. Music legend Usher told CBS Mornings: “This will be a celebration. I will try my best not to cry, break down or cry on stage“.
Usher is a famous American male singer of R&B, hip hop and pop music. He has won 7 Grammy music awards and is considered a legend of the American music industry.
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