Usher attended Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2013 Angel Ball in New York City in an eye-catching retro look

He has been growing his hair to play the role of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard in his upcoming film.
And Usher showed off his new 'do as he attended a New York City charity event on Tuesday night.
The 35-year-old singer also donned a standout glittering suit and colourful bow tie to perform at the soiree.

Super style: Usher attended Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2013 Angel Ball in New York City in an eye-catching retro look

Her paired the glittering two-piece with a crisp white dress shirt and a colourful bow tie.
Usher took to the stage and showed off some dance moves at the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2013 Angel Ball.
The event at Cipriani Wall Street drew a slew of celebrities, including singer Pharrell Williams, Rita Ora and model Jessica White, who also joined Usher onstage.

Smooth moves: Usher showed his dance skills while performing at the ball

Warm welcome: Usher gave domestic diva Martha Stewart a peck on the cheek and posed for a photo with her

In his element: Usher performed onstage with Pharrell Williams and model Jessica White

Music men: Usher, Clive Davis and Pharrell also posed for a photo together

Usher made the rounds at the party and warmly welcomed domestic diva Martha Stewart with a peck on the cheek.
The former mentor on The Voice also posed with actor and singer Hugh Jackman.
Usher and Pharrell also stopped to take a snapshot with 81-year-old legendary music producer Clive Davis.
The Scream star recently put his newly buff body on display in the November issue of Men's Health and talked about his commitment to portraying Sugar Ray.

Duet: Usher and Pharrell joined forces to put on a dazzling show

Hot duo: Usher had a sly smile while performing with the sultry Jessica

Retro look: Usher looked like a singer from the 1980s with his shiny grey metallic suit and grown out afro

Formal wear: Usher and Hugh Jackman posed for a photo together with their bow ties on

'I train like an athlete everyday, believe it or not,' Usher said.
'My commitment to this character demands that I not only physically get ready, but also become him', he said of the popular boxer.
'The hair, the personality, the manner he conducts himself in - all that. He’s an incredible man.'
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation provides funding for cancer research and is named after Gabrielle Rich Aouad who died in 1996 at age 27 of leukemia.

Boxing legend: Usher has signed on to portray boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard, shown during his 1981 title fight against Tommy 'The Hitman' Hearns in Las Vegas