Source: SR
Date: October 9, 2008
Yesterday, I told you that rumors have been swirling for months about the
break up of singer Usher and his pregnant wife Tameka Foster Raymond, with
who he has a son.
A credible source close to Usher’s camp confirmed the rumors to SR.com.
But now, in light of additional information I’ve received, their “break
up” is beginning to look more like an elaborate publicity stunt designed
to recapture some of Usher’s past glory.
I’m writing this post today because I refuse to allow others to deceive my
readers — or allow myself to get caught up in a publicity stunt,
especially if that stunt benefits Usher.
In the past, Usher has been disrespectful to me, to his own mother (who I
believe is the architect of this PR stunt) and to his own fans.
While my inside source remains adamant that Usher and Tameka have
separated, this “break up” story has Jonnetta Patton’s stamp of approval
all over it.
Here are the facts: two of my loyal readers attended Tyler Perry’s brunch
last Sunday at his Buckhead home. In separate emails to me yesterday, they
wrote that they saw Usher and Tameka at the brunch together. They said
Usher arrived late in the evening, and the couple left the brunch together
in Usher’s charcoal grey Porsche.
According to a friend of Usher’s, he did not accompany Tameka to the Tyler
Perry Studio ’s grand opening extravaganza the night before — because he
didn’t want to cross the WGA picket line outside.
But now it seems more likely that Usher didn’t attend the grand opening
with Tameka because the media was there (the media was barred from
covering Tyler’s brunch). Tameka walked the red carpet alone to spark
rumors that the two were no longer together. But the ruse didn’t work
because nobody cares about Usher any more.
He is past irrelevant.
Great care has been taken by Usher’s camp to keep photos of Usher and
Tameka out of the media for months now. When Usher celebrates his 30th
birthday at a private party this coming Tuesday in Atlanta, it’s doubtful
that Tameka will be there.
In the meantime, Usher’s camp arranges for the paparazzi to show up
whenever Usher is out & about with other women — who are most likely
associates of his.
All of this points to one thing: a calculated PR move by Usher’s mother
and manager, Jonnetta Patton to coax Usher’s fans back into the fold by
fooling them into believing Usher is single and available.
The arrogance of Usher and his mother never ceases to amaze me. Usher
continuous to disrespect his fans by playing with their emotions. But had
Usher listened to his fans a long time ago, he would not be in this
current predicament.
He got himself caught up with an older scheming gold digger who succeeded
in destroying his career for her own personal gains. And now that his
career is in ruins, he wants those same fans to come back and support him.
But the fans have spoken again and their apathy is reflected in his low CD
sales.
Now I’m hearing that Usher can’t sell out smaller venues for his upcoming
“Ladies Only” concert tour. Usher, who was once flying high selling out
huge arenas, has finally been grounded.
Source: SR
The word is out that singer Usher and his pregnant wife Tameka Foster
Raymond have separated. In fact they no longer live in the same house.
Some of you may notice Tameka and Usher have not been photographed
together in a minute.
Date: October 8, 2008
According to my very credible source, Usher and Tameka, who is 6 months
pregnant, broke up months ago. It took a lot of convincing for me to
believe the break up — despite the fact that my source is the same one who
gave me the scoop that Tameka was pregnant with Usher’s first child.
But apparently the break up is real. The reason Tameka hasn’t written a
book or gone to the media yet is because — according to my source — Tameka
is “keeping hope alive” that Usher will come back to her.
Also, according to my source, the couple will not seek a divorce because
it would reflect badly on his image. This could be the reason why Usher
went crawling back to his mom-manager.
While in Paris, France for Fashion Week yesterday, Usher
dropped about 20K on hand tailored Italian suits. Usher stopped by Dsquared2 for
a fitting with fashion designers Dan and Dean who will be creating the suits for
Usher’s upcoming “Ladies Only Tour.”
Palais De Tokyo - Paris, France
(Usher's "Do Something" Interview & PSA)
| October 31, 2008 | ||
| Baltimore, MD |
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Rams Head Live |
| November 02, 2008 | ||
| Atlantic City, NJ |
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The Borgata Event Center |
| November 03, 2008 | ||
| New York, NY |
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Hammerstein |
| November 04, 2008 | ||
| Washington, DC |
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Warner Theatre |
| November 05, 2008 | ||
| Philadelphia, PA |
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Electric Factory |
| November 07, 2008 | ||
| Mashantucket, CT |
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MGM Grand |
| November 08, 2008 | ||
| Toronto, ON |
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Kool Haus |
| November 10, 2008 | ||
| Atlanta, GA |
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Tabernacle |
| November 12, 2008 | ||
| Detroit, MI |
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The Royal Oak |
| November 13, 2008 | ||
| Chicago, IL |
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House of Blues |
| November 18, 2008 | ||
| San Francisco, CA |
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Warfield Theatre |
| November 19, 2008 | ||
| Los Angeles, CA |
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Club Nokia L.A. Live |
| November 20, 2008 | ||
| Los Angeles, CA |
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Club Nokia L.A. Live |
| November 21, 2008 | ||
| Las Vegas, NV |
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The Pearl |
| November 24, 2008 | ||
| Houston, TX |
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House of Blues |
| November 25, 2008 | ||
| Dallas, TX |
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House of Blues |
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Source: Now Smell This
Usher will launch another duo of fragrances this month, UR For Men and UR
for Women. The fragrances are meant to be "more youthful" and casual than
last year's Usher She and Usher He.
UR for Women --- a fruity floral with peach nectar, white freesia, osmanthus,
jasmine, honeysuckle, pink peonies, soft woods, creamy musk and praline.
UR for Men --- a fresh aromatic featuring Sea Breeze accord, crisp fruits,
nutmeg, basil, bay oil, artemisia, guaiac wood, cashmere wood and
sandalwood.
Usher UR For Women will be in Eau de Parfum; UR for Men in Eau de
Toilette. Both scents will be available in 50 and 100 ml and in matching
body/grooming products.