As we get set for Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, it’s not all just about the game. People watching at home are also interested in the commercials, and they’re interested in the high-profile musical performances.
The halftime entertainment this Sunday is an Usher. He is an R&B legend, who recently wrapped up a Las Vegas residency in December.
In a news conference on Thursday, the R&B legend says this set is going to have some surprises. It’s his 101st show in Las Vegas. He’s been doing a residency here and will now embark on a world tour.
When it comes to the Super Bowl, Usher says he’s talked to past halftime performers about how to handle the mini-concert. Generally, a Super Bowl halftime show goes about 12 to 15 minutes, but with his catalog of hits, it might not be that easy to pick a setlist.
“I want to put on a show that I felt would represent my idea of creativity what I’ve been able to do is bring a great deal of Atlanta and the melting pot that it is musically, and culturally to Las Vegas. You know, that is the source that has been fueling me for these years creatively,” said Usher.
Usher, an eight-time Grammy winner, is not new to the Super Bowl. He was a guest in 2011 during the Black-Eyed Peas’ performance. Usher also has an upcoming nationwide tour in August and a new album coming out Friday.