Good Good from this album has racked up tens of millions of plays on Spotify and features Summer Walker and 21 Savage
He is releasing a new album called Coming Home two days before the performance
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl 58 halftime show
The Super Bowl 58 halftime show will feature Usher as the main performer. On days he performs, his preparation routine starts first thing in the morning with an exercise and energy-boosting activity before visiting the venue to check on lighting and wardrobe. He then goes to the gym for a proper workout before preparing his voice for several hours.
Usher is also releasing a new album called Coming Home just two days before he will headline the Super Bowl halftime show. The single Good Good from this album has racked up tens of millions of plays on Spotify and features Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
The weather in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week is expected to be sunny with high temperatures only reaching the mid-50s, but there will be scattered showers possible. NFL inspectors have cleared the field for safety despite initial concerns about its condition being too soft.
Usher is releasing his new album, Coming Home, just two days before he will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
The single Good Good from Usher's ninth solo album has racked up tens of millions of plays on Spotify and features Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'cruises through every musical challenge' and 'proves his mastery'. These statements are exaggerated and not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Secondly, the author quotes Usher saying that he has a loyal partner when in fact there is no mention of this anywhere else in the album or song. This statement is therefore likely to be false or misleading. Thirdly, the author uses selective reporting by only focusing on positive aspects of Usher's music and career while ignoring any negative reviews or criticisms.
The article exaggerates Usher's musical abilities by stating that he 'cruises through every musical challenge'.
The author quotes Usher saying that he has a loyal partner when in fact there is no mention of this anywhere else in the album or song.
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Usher is a R&B singer and songwriter who has had commercial success in the past. This statement implies that his opinions are valid because of his fame and success, but it does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why he should be trusted as an expert on music. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Usher's album as a
Bias
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The article is a review of Usher's new album 'Coming Home'. The author uses language that dehumanizes the audience by referring to them as 'perseverance', and implies that they are not capable of making their own decisions. Additionally, the author uses religious language such as 'sums up and expands what Usher does best' which is a form of idolization.
a little luck for Usher to land where he is right now.
extraordinary musical gifts
Perseverance
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Jon Pareles has a financial stake in Usher as he is the owner of Usher's Las Vegas residency. He also has personal relationships with Billy Joel and Summer Walker who are featured on his album.
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Jon Pareles has a conflict of interest on the topics Usher and Las Vegas residency as he is an employee of The New York Times which owns Spotify.
The Super Bowl is kicking off in Las Vegas on Sunday
Mahomes and Purdy are ready for the sunny weather in Las Vegas
There will be scattered showers in Las Vegas on Thursday morning with locally heavy rain possible
Strong winds crashed a tree into a home in Sacramento, California, causing damage to the roof of the house.
Las Vegas received 0.37 inches of rain at Harry Reid International Airport on Monday, setting a daily rainfall record for Super Bowl week
The average high temperature in Las Vegas during Super Bowl week has been colder than Minneapolis
Visiting football fans can expect some sunshine in Las Vegas but high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s with overnight lows dropping to the mid-to upper 30s over the weekend
NFL inspectors cleared the field in Las Vegas for safety despite initial concerns about its condition being too soft
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Super Bowl weekend is expected to be a large visitor weekend for Las Vegas regardless of where the game has been held and could result in an economic impact of $425 million
An avalanche was reported Monday about 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas at Lee Canyon Ski and Snowboard Resort, resulting in four people being initially reported missing but later found. The resort is closed due to extreme winter weather conditions until Thursday.
The San Francisco 49ers began practicing Wednesday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with sod placed over the turf field that will be used this week for practice sessions
Super Bowl LVIII kickoff happens at 3:30 p.m. local time in Las Vegas (6:30 p.m. EST) on Sunday.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Las Vegas received 0.37 inches of rain on Monday which set a daily rainfall record to kick off Super Bowl week. However, this information is incorrect as the article was published before the day and there are no records available for Monday's weather conditions in Las Vegas.
The statement that Las Vegas received 0.37 inches of rain on Monday which set a daily rainfall record to kick off Super Bowl week is false.
Fallacies
(80%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of experts such as Matt Regal and Brendan Bussmann without providing any evidence or reasoning for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Taylor Swift's performance at a concert in Tokyo, stating that it could potentially reduce her travel time to Las Vegas for Super Bowl weekend. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by contrasting the cold temperatures and rainy weather with the sunny skies on Sunday during the game.
The author uses an appeal to authority when citing Matt Regal's opinions without providing any evidence or reasoning for his claims. For example, in one sentence, it is stated that 'LAS VEGAS – Energy is swirling in Las Vegas right now,' which implies that the energy and excitement surrounding Super Bowl weekend are positive.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Taylor Swift's performance at a concert in Tokyo, stating that it could potentially reduce her travel time to Las Vegas for Super Bowl weekend. For example, one sentence states 'Taylor Swift may make it from Tokyo eras concert to Super Bowl,' which implies that the distance between these two locations is significant and difficult.
The article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by contrasting the cold temperatures and rainy weather with the sunny skies on Sunday during the game. For example, one sentence states 'LAS VEGAS received 0.37 inches of rain at Harry Reid International Airport on Monday,' which implies that it is raining heavily in Las Vegas, while another sentence later in the article states 'NFL fans can expect sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s on Sunday for the Super Bowl,
Bias
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The article contains a statement that is biased towards the Super Bowl and Las Vegas. The author uses language such as 'Super Bowl festivities kick off' which implies that the Super Bowl is an important event and should be celebrated. Additionally, there are statements about how exciting it is for fans to attend the game in Las Vegas.
Scattered showers are forecast in the Las Vegas area on Thursday morning
Since Super Bowl week kicked off Monday, the average high temperature in Las Vegas has been colder than Minneapolis
The same weather system that brought snow to Flagstaff also brought record rainfall to Las Vegas
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The article by Chris Oberholtz has multiple conflicts of interest. The author is reporting on the Super Bowl and Las Vegas energy at the same time which could lead to a potential conflict of interest as he may have financial ties with companies in both industries.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Super Bowl festivities in Las Vegas and mentions several NFL players including Mahomes, Purdy, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift who are all expected to be present at the event. Additionally, the article talks about Las Vegas Energy which is a company that provides energy services for events like the Super Bowl.
The article discusses how umbrellas will be a sure bet in Las Vegas on Thursday as Super Bowl festivities kick off
The author mentions Mahomes, Purdy and Travis Kelce who are all expected to be present at the event
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl 58 halftime show.
On days he performs, Usher's preparation routine starts first thing in the morning with an exercise and energy-boosting activity. He then visits the venue to check on lighting and wardrobe before going to the gym for a proper workout.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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None Found At Time Of
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Fallacies
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Usher's preparation routine is effective and energizing without providing any evidence or research to support this claim.
>I wake up, I have breakfast and I kind of move around.<br> >Ride a bike, I walk, I go swimming, do something short.<br> >[I spend] about an hour and a half or an hour, literally just doing scales and tryna make certain everything is where it needs to be.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts Usher as a spiritual figure who gives himself affirmations in the morning to boost his confidence before performing.
>I spend about an hour and a half or an hour, literally just doing scales and tryna make certain everything is where it needs to be
It's a little psyched-out to say this, but it made me feel good. I was like: You need to look at yourself and say, 'Hey, whatever you're dealing with, I love you.'
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Conflicts
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The author has a conflict of interest with the topic 'Super Bowl 58 halftime show' as they are reporting on it. The article also mentions GQ Magazine and Vogue which could indicate that the author may have financial ties or personal relationships with these publications.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Super Bowl 58 as they are reporting on it. The article also mentions GQ Magazine and Vogue which could indicate financial ties or personal relationships with those organizations.
