(NEXSTAR) — As music superstar Usher prepares to take the stage for the halftime show, 5th super bowl In Las Vegas, we take a look at the 45-year-old’s decades-long career. That includes one career move of his that no one would have known about.
Usher, a Dallas native whose full name is Usher Raymond IV, has been acting since his musical debut in 1994.
He made his debut in the 1998 sci-fi horror film “The Faculty,” directed by Robert Rodriguez, and went on to appear in or star in several films, including “She’s All That” and “Texas Rangers.” At the same time, Usher was also a regular cast member on the popular UPN sitcom “Moesha,” where he played star Brandi’s girlfriend.
But there’s one TV show that Usher was a regular on that you may not have heard of. That was back in 1998, the same year he released his 7x platinum selling second album, “My Way.”
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Yes, Usher is technically a former soap opera star.
Although he only appeared in nine episodes, Usher was indeed credited as a regular cast member.According to reports MTVUsher portrayed a singer named “Raymond,” and his arc included performances of the actual Usher songs “My Way” and “Slow Jam.”
Usher’s character was inserted as a potential love interest for established character Amber Moore, creating a love triangle with Amber’s boyfriend CJ. looper. However, Raymond and Amber’s romance did not last long, Amber got married, and she gave birth to a child with her character Rick Forrester some time later.
“The Bold and the Beautiful” is still on the air, with more than 9,000 episodes produced since March 1987. The production, which fans call “B&B,” is one of his two remaining soap operas on CBS, along with the more popular “The Young and the Beautiful.” . A restless person. ”
Usher’s recent TV and movie spots often feature him as himself, but the singer’s extensive career has earned him an estimated 344 entertainment awards. 10th most awarded recording artist of all time As of 2019.
The eight-time Grammy Award winner will lead a 13-minute performance with surprise musical guests yet to be announced. Popular theories as to who will appear include Usher collaborator Alicia Keys (“My Boo”) and Ludacris and Lil Jon (“Yeah!”).
Super Bowl LVIII will be held on Sunday, February 11th. The game begins at 6:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+.
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