Lovers & Friends Festival was cancelled due to dangerous weather conditions in Las Vegas
The festival featured a star-studded lineup including Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and more
Usher expressed disappointment on social media and plans to make it up to fans
Less than 24 hours before the highly anticipated Lovers & Friends Festival was set to begin in Las Vegas, organizers were forced to cancel the event due to dangerous weather conditions. The festival, which boasted a star-studded lineup including Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and more, had fans from all over the world traveling to Sin City for what was expected to be an unforgettable musical experience. However, with sustained winds of 30-35 mph and potential gusts exceeding 60 mph, the safety of attendees became a top priority.
Despite the disappointing news, some artists took to social media to express their disappointment and share their plans for making it up to fans. Usher, who was set to headline the festival and celebrate the 20th anniversary of his iconic album
Usher's Lovers & Friends music festival in Las Vegas was canceled hours before it was set to begin due to dangerous wind conditions with sustained winds of 30-35 mph and potential gusts over 60 mph.
Organizers promised refunds for ticket holders who purchased through Front Gate Tickets within 30 days.
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Usher's Lovers & Friends music festival in Las Vegas has been canceled hours before it was set to begin.
The cancellation was due to a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service with gusts as high as 60 miles per hour possible.
Usher performed at Jewel Nightclub Aria Hotel and Casino on Friday night after the Lovers & Friends festival was canceled due to severe weather.
Usher arrived at the club around 1:30 AM, about three hours after the festival cancellation was announced.
During his performance, Usher and Lil Jon sang their hit song ‘Lovers and Friends’ for the crowd.
Some people claimed to have seen a video of Usher appearing to sink to his knees during a soundcheck just after the festival cancellation was announced, but it is unclear if it is actually him in the video.
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The article is misleading by omitting that the performance was already planned before the festival cancelation. It also uses a blurry video as evidence of Usher's reaction to the cancelation, which is not enough to confirm his response. The author does not disclose these important details, leading to potential misinterpretation.
Usher said the show must go on ... pulling up to perform a show in Vegas despite the Lovers & Friends festival's last-minute cancelation -- and raising fans' spirits.
Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 has been canceled due to dangerous weather.
Headlining sets were from Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys.
Several Las Vegas festivals have been canceled due to weather in recent years: When We Were Young festival, Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Day N Vegas festival.
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The cancellation was due to a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service with gusts as high as 60 miles per hour possible.
Three weather alerts are in effect for the Las Vegas Valley.
