Usher is staying away from all alcohol and sugar as he readies for his upcoming Super Bowl performance.
According to AceShowbiz, the singer will lead the half-time show next month and wants to be in fantastic shape to give the performance of a lifetime.
A source close to the singer shared the details with the Sunday Mirror.
“The Super Bowl has always been on Usher’s bucket list and he wants to be in the best shape to give the performance of his life to the 100 million-plus people watching. He has quit all sugar and alcohol and is rehearsing endlessly.”
Usher’s Last Super Bowl Performance Was In 2011
The singer last performed at the Super Bowl in 2011 with the Black Eyed Peas.
Since then, he has dreamed of headlining the high-profile show.
“I think being able to see performances from artists like Michael [Jackson], you know, eventually Prince, and then even more modern-day artists… I was like, ‘Man, at some point I need to get a call with what’s going on now.’ ”
“But I’m really happy that I’m joining that short list of legacy artists from my genre who deserve this moment. And I’m really happy that Jay-Z and also Roc Nation really put thought into making certain that they could bring to the world this kind of experience. It is definitely going to be a moment to remember.”
Usher’s 14-year-old son will also be his “musical director” for the show on 11 February.
“The greatest list I received is actually from my son, Naviyd. He is my musical director. He has given me a curation of how much time in addition to the songs.”
