Why Justin Bieber refused to perform at the Super Bowl with Usher

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Usher asked Justin Bieber to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, but the “Baby” singer “wasn't up for it,” a source told Page Six.

Ahead of Sunday's event, there were rumors on social media that Bieber and Usher's longtime friendship would see them team up on stage in front of a crowd of more than 65,000 people and millions around the world. It spread.

Instead, a slightly weary-looking Mr. Bieber, 29, and his wife, Hailey, 27, were seated in the comfort of Fanatics co-owner Michael Rubin's $2.5 million suite at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. I watched my former teacher's show from my room. Nod along with the music.

A music industry insider said, “There's no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn't into it, he just wasn't feeling it.”

Sources say Usher tried his best to convince Bieber and wanted to create a moment to honor their history.

The Halftime star, who reportedly married longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea in Las Vegas shortly after the show, was heavily involved in the creation of the Bieber brand. Usher was discovered by music mogul Scooter Braun, who helped the youngster achieve worldwide fame at just 13 years old, and the pair duetted “Somebody to Love” in 2010. .

In 2019, Bieber opened up about his struggle with anxiety. In September 2022, he canceled the remaining dates of his “Justice” tour due to being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

In addition to a painful rash, this syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss. At the time, the musician wrote that touring “took a huge toll on me.”

But earlier this month, he performed live for the first time in over a year at an intimate show at Toronto's Drake's History Club ahead of the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend.

In Las Vegas, Bieber was more than happy to soak up the weekend vibe.

On Saturday, he attended Rubin's star-studded Super Bowl party at the Cosmopolitan Marquee Dayclub in Las Vegas, where he was seen jumping behind the DJ booth and hanging out with rapper Travis Scott.

Before the halftime show one fan wrote to Together, Beaver and Asher can “solve world hunger, end global warming, clean our oceans, and build villages.”

Instead, Usher will feature guests Alicia Keys and H.E.R., as well as Lil Jon, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, a full-fledged marching band, an army of dancers, and the Sin City Showgirls. Ta.

but, another fan wrote“Usher put all these people on stage and not one of them was Justin Bieber.”

According to figures released Monday, just over 30 million households watched the show, although Usher's performance received poor reviews.