Lastest Usher News

Usher was on Good Morning America recently. He performed "There Goes My Baby" and hinted that he imay be planning to tour to support "Raymond vs Raymond". Usher’s new album hits stores March 30.

Did You Buy???





And here is His new video for "OMG" ft. will.i.am Anthony Mandler-directed the video...I didn't care to watch it so let me know what you think..what did i miss???.





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"Papers" Written Before Tameeka

In a somewhat unbelievable turn of events, Usher has revealed that his recent song ‘Papers’ was actually written before the end of his marriage. The R&B singer shared the information about the buzz single for his new album, ‘Raymond vs Raymond’, in an interview with MTV News earlier today. ‘Papers’, which peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart, seemed to be taking jabs at his now ex-wife, Tameka Foster, and quickly gained radio play for its controversial lyrics.

MTV Shows

Whateva Ush...Man Up And Admit To It...




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Usher’s "Lil’ Freak" Video

Usher’s latest single ‘Lil’ Freak (ft. Nicki Minaj)’ premiered a few moments ago. Check out the TAJ-directed clip. Cameos by Ciara and Jamie Foxx
Here’s how she explained the concept to MTV

The Young Money femcee described the premise as being similar to the “Saw” movies. “It felt just like one of the sequels to ‘Saw,’ ” she said. In those flicks, the main character, rather than punishing them with death, gives his victims a number of challenges.






What You Think????


Also Usher was spotted at LAX airport yesterday.

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Usher Previews "Lil’ Freak" Video

Usher’s latest US single "Lil’ Freak", featuring Nicki Minaj video is on the way but of course instead of just showing the video they are previewing it (a short clip). The video was directed by TAJ. I wish they would stop this preview thing. The video comes out later this week.
What Do You Think Of The Song???




Wait a minute ain't that the "Love In This Club" video????

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Pics From The Set

R&B star Usher posed it up with Nicki Minaj on the set of their video for new single "Lil’ Freak", which was shot last week in Los Angeles. The clip was directed by TAJ. ‘Lil’ Freak’ serving as the track which has, thus far, garnered the most buzz from Usher’s "Raymond v Raymond" due March 30th.



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Usher Wants Sexy Back

via bossip:

Here’s what Usher had to say in regards to FALLING OFF BIGTIME after marrying Tameka Foster and putting out Here I Stand

“I had checked out,” the singer acknowledges. “I went all the way into being super husband and super dad, thinking, ‘I’ve got to be serious all the time. I’ve got to be the man.’ I put my swagger down for a minute, but I didn’t throw it away. Now it’s time to get it back.”

Somebody get this dude some bengay, he sounds like an old cornball with that swag sh*t!

Usher’s team doesn’t sound much better… even his A&R agrees Ush’s image has become stale as hell, detailing how the game plan for the new album involved some major freshening up.

It was more about “we’ve got to get this old-man shit off you; you’ve got to have some fun,” says Mark Pitts, who A&R’d the project and is president of black music for Jive Label Group. “We said, ‘We’ve got to get the guys wanting to be him and the girls wanting to do him.’ That was our approach.”

The story also confirms that Usher has ditched momager Jonetta Patton again and has AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips managing him now… Sounds extra nervous to us.

And while Usher worked with Dre & Vidal, Pharrell Williams, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Polow Da Don, Johntá Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Sean Garrett, the Runners, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Ester Dean and Jive labelmate Miguel, many of these names are the same ones that failed to help Ush deliver the last time around.

It also sounds like most of his team seems to be hinging the success of the new album on his Nicki Minaj collabo “Lil Freak.”

Do y’all think that joint is even good enough to be getting anybody’s swagger back??? Is Usher still that guy, or should he go ahead and start plotting on Brian McKnight and other “old heads” audiences?

Not So Hollywood...It's Down Right unHollywood...



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Usher Covers Billboard

R&B singer Usher Raymond is on the cover of the latest issue of Billboard magazine. His album is set to be released March 23rd. Usher also shot the video for "Lil’ Freak" his next single yesterday with Nicki Minaj and rumor has it Ciara will feature in the video. The video is said

I also found these tweets that would support that rumor.

Are You Buying...(the album that is)


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Usher's New Single "OMG"

R&B star Usher is set to release his sixth studio album ‘Raymond v Raymond’ on March 30th (March 29th in Europe/Australia). And his next single is rumoured to be "OMG"...




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Usher's Tracklisting For Raymond Vs Raymond

So the tracklisting for the upcoming project Raymond vs Raymond has surfaced online. Hopefully this album will be received betta than his last effort. Though the last singles have just been ok for me, I have a feeling that this effort will be solid. With production from Rico Love, Polow Da Don, Jim Jonsin, Danja and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, it's gotta be Hollywood.

1. Monster

2. Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) (Ft. Plies)

3. There Goes My Baby

4. Love ‘Em All

5. She Don’t Know (Ft. Ludacris)

6. Lil Freak Usher (Ft. Nicki Minaj)

7. Mars vs. Venus

8. Prolover

9. Foolin’ Around

10. Papers

11. So Many Girls

12. Guilty (Ft. T.I.)

13. O.M.G. (Ft. will.i.am)

14. Making Love (Into The Night)

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Usher Got Jokes Too

 At least he has a sense of humor, now if he can find his sense of style again and a "bonfire" hit, we'd be Grrreattt!!!!

Usher Tweeted this upon reading the negative feedback about his unHollywood NBA All-Star performance outfit:

FashionSmashin: The Future Of The R&B Male???

Is This Where We're Going With R&B Male Fashion Now???

 

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Usher Performs

Usher opened the NBA All-Stars Game at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. He did "More" and "She Don’t Know" from his yet to be released "Raymond v Raymond" as well as "Yeah".

Check Out The Hollywood Performance...




The comments on the blogs are crazy tho...from comments like "He look like a gay Batman"...to "Congrats Chris Brown, you are officially the king of dance".

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Usher Pushed Back Again!!!

So all you Usher fans will have to wait, again. The Raymond vs Raymond was supposed to be released on SuperBowl Sunday, but now it's been pushed back. Sources are saying that because he has no management team, ever since his mom stepped down, his label will not release the album. But don't worry, from what I hearing he may be close to signing a team as I type.

Here Is How PerezHilton Is Reporting It After The Jump:

The New Album Cover For Usher

So now I'm hearing that this is the real cover art for Mr. Raymond. Usher revealed the official cover art for his upcoming studio album, ‘Raymond vs. Raymond’, recently. The entertainer, who is gearing up for the March 3oth release date.
I previously post what I thought was the cover, I should've known...




It is what it is...lolz

Click HERE for old story..




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Who Is The King Of R&B???

As much as some may hate to admit it (including me) Beyonce is by far the Queen of R&B. Though there are a lot of female artist that have tried to come for her crown, only to look stupid in the process. Other than the fact that either she completely doesn't care or just ignores them, she truly is on a whole different level.
Ciara and Keri Hilson are two of many that have had there choice of word for the "Single Ladies" singer. But what made these two stand out is the fact that they both decided to make their words public; and going as far as spending the energy to record dis records.
And even as I type, I think to myself, many rappers have done the same, but for a female R&B artist to do so wasn't the best look for their careers. You may dislike or even hate her but it is what it is.

Which brings me to the point of this post. Usher in his "Yeah" days was no doubt the king of R&B. He had the dance move and singing ability, not to mention the sex appeal to raise above the rest. His relationship with Chille of TLC, only helped "Confession" become one of the best selling albums of all time.
But with his marriage to Tameeka Foster and his last album not performing well even with his fans, his swagga has seem to fade to say the least. Although I see what he was trying to do with his last album, I was not surprised that it couldn't accomplish the same.
We all know very well by now what Chris Brown's reason is for not being at the top of the line for the crown. His trouble doesn't at this point need to be repeated.
At first I felt, if he completely disappeared it would be okay for him. But he just started doing that with his noticeable absence from this years Grammys.
And there are other names such as Omarion and other I can't even remember which is not good for them.
UPDATED: I just thought of some, J Holiday, The Dream, Jamie Foxx,Tray Songz, Maxwell and Ray J).
And lastly we have Mario. He has had some really good albums in the past which I bought, but some reason his shine is always duller than the rest (tho I'm not sure why.) "Break Up" was a hot song, don't lie...


So my question to you is...Who IS The King Of R&B???

Who Did I Miss???

Tell Me Who' King After The Jump...

We Are The World 2010

Producer Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie hosted over 80 artists in Los Angeles to re-record the 1985 version of ‘We Are The World’ in support of Haiti.

More Hollywood plus pictures after the cut...

You Mad Uh??? Feat. Tameeka

Usher’s ex-wife Tameeka Raymond went on a twitter vent this morning after seeing Usher’s E! True Hollywood Story.

You mad uh?


Her Not So Hollywood Tweets And E! True Hollywood Story(Video Link) Atfer The Jump..

Usher's New Album Cover

What Do You Think? More important, are you buying?

Trey Songz, Keri Hilson And Usher “Invented Sex.” Remix

Check out the new remix to Trey Songz’s latest single, “Invented Sex.” The remix features singer/songwriter, Keri Hilson and Usher.

Trey will release Up Close & Ready an EP containing live renditions of his greatest hits, exclusively to iTunes tomorrow.

Check It Out...






Also Check Out His New Video "One"







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Here is a leaked track from R&B artist Usher, called "Stay Down". ‘Raymond vs. Raymond is being "set up" right now so check out this track.
For me it's just okay. I may not leave the dance floor if this song came on (in hope of hearing a good song to follow)and I wouldn't get on the dance floor upon hearing this track either.
It's a Danja-produced track, and is real pop-ish. Not that that's a bad thing, just seems a little betta suited for the Chris Browns of the game. But he's gotta get in that market cuz that's what's selling right now, but he just has to do it in a more believable way, don't make it sound so forced.
Usher’s latest album ‘Raymond vs. Raymond’ is reportedly slated for a March 1st 2010 release after a slew of delays.







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