Usher's Godfather, Ben Vereen Talks: Diabetes, Fighting Alcholism, Charlie Sheen, and How He Met Usher

Usher at MTV red carpet event

Ben Vereen's Steppin Out

Ben Vereen was recently on the Wendy Willams show and pointed out that he is the godfather to Usher.  He met Usher after his daughter told him that he has to meet this talented kid. He said that, he became his godfather since Usher did not have a father around.  Ben talked about he fought  alcoholism and stated that Charlie Sheen has to go to a rehab facility, because you can't do it at home.  'He is in denial and we love you, you are a talented guy.  Rehab works, but it is up to you to make it work'.  Mr Vereen no longer has the problem with drinking, however he did point out that he has diabetes.  He noted, 'you have to notice the warning signs; dry mouth, urinating a lot and being tired all of the time.'  Mr Vereen  took a negative and turned it into a positive, by launching; http://www Standfordiabetes.org.  

Today, his new CD, Ben Vereen, Steppin Out was released.