Usher Talking to Justin Bieber About Performing

Usher has been in direct talks with Justin Bieber about sharing the stage during the Super Bowl Halftime show, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Usher reached out directly to Bieber about performing. We're told there were no handlers involved on either side ... they talked directly to each other.

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Our sources say they do not know the outcome of the talks, but Usher definitely wanted Bieber to join him for what promises to be the most watched Super Bowl in history.

Usher Performance PhotosAs you know, Usher mentored Bieber when the latter was 13-years old and helped guide his career, along with manager Scooter Braun. The 2 have close ever…