Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Halftime Show in Las Vegas.
The , Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11. The music megastar, who has won eight , said he害羞草研究所檚 looking forward to performing on the NFL害羞草研究所檚 biggest stage.
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Usher will join a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows including , Madonna, , Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, U2, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and .
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Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
