Take note ladies, all it takes to get Usher to start stripping down is a cover of the Backstreet Boys and a broken air-conditioning unit. At least that how it looks as the singer was forced to strip down during last night’s edition of “The Voice,” in what was probably the highlight of an impressive [...]
Usher Picks Up Big Talent on ‘The Voice’
April 9, 2013 | Posted by
Usher on “The Voice“ – The talent pool got a bit deeper on “The Voice” Monday, when a new crop of artists of all ages had chairs turning in another night of blind auditions. Ryan Innes, who performed last, impressed all four judges with his righteous yet controlled soul bend on John Mayer’s bluesy “Gravity.” [...]
Family Friend Charged in Death of Usher’s Stepson
March 2, 2013 | Posted by
The family friend who authorities said ran over Usher’s stepson while piloting a jet ski on Lake Lanier was arrested Friday morning, one day after a Hall County grand jury indicted him on charges including homicide by vessel. Jeffrey Simon Hubbard of Atlanta is being held at the Hall County Jail without bond and will [...]
Beyonce & Other Artists Highlight Obama Inauguration Festivities
January 11, 2013 | Posted by
President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars planning to sing at Obama’s inaugural galas Jan. 21 and a children’s concert on Jan. 19. Also [...]
Judge in Usher Raymond Custody Case Recuses Herself
December 20, 2012 | Posted by
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane, who presided over the contentious child custody case between singer Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond, recused herself from the case Thursday. Lane’s decision in September to award custody of the children to the singer and actor raised questions about her connection to Usher’s attorney, John Mayoue. [...]
Usher Puts Mansion on the Market
November 12, 2012 | Posted by
Usher has put his $3 million Georgia home on the market, leaving his ex-wife Tameka Foster virtually homeless. According to TMZ, Usher is selling the home for $3.2 million, a slightly higher price than what he paid for the massive home. The “Confessions” crooner bought the house in 2007, when he and Foster were still [...]
Usher Was Allowed to Skip to Front of Long Voting Line
November 9, 2012 | Posted by
For many voters around Metro Atlanta, casting a ballot on Election Day meant spending time in line. A lot of time; wait times were reported at several hours in some locations. But for singer Usher Raymond, that wasn’t the case. The R&B/pop superstar was allowed to skip the wait at his Roswell polling location, moving [...]
Usher Breaks Free in “Numb” Video
October 12, 2012 | Posted by
“I felt like a failure. Hopeless. Paralyzed.” These are the haunting words that open Usher‘s latest video “Numb” from his “Lookin’ 4 Myself” album. If art imitates life, then the entertainer’s latest video indicates he’s been going through it. The words follow a clip from Usher’s 2011 show in Berlin that he had to cut [...]
Tribute Highlights the Best of Whitney Houston
October 12, 2012 | Posted by
A moving, star-studded tribute to Whitney Houston was recorded on Thursday highlighting the best and dearest moments the late singer and actress gave to the world. “We are still mourning, but tonight we have chosen to look at the great work she left us,” said Grammy Awards’ executive producer Ken Ehrlich of the tribute. Usher, [...]
Whitney to be Honored by Grammy Special: Usher, Hudson to Perform
September 27, 2012 | Posted by
Whitney Houston will be honored by a special tribute concert later this year, organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, the organization responsible for the Grammys. CBS will air the special titled We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston on November 16. Among those scheduled to perform are [...]
