Source:
Billboard.com
Date: January 11, 2008
Usher's 2004 Jive album, "Confessions," has shifted 9.4 million copies in
the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, but tentative release
dates keep coming and going for its follow-up, which is now nebulously
slated for sometime this year.
So what's the holdup?
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Billboard Chart - Singles: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
Chart Listing For The Week Of Jan 19 2008
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Source: ABC News
Date: December 31, 2007
Will fans accept the "New Reformed" Usher ???
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Source: Hollyscoop.com
Date: December 28, 2007
Usher hasn't even been a dad for 3 months and he already thinks he is
super dad. He admits that after the birth of his son he completely turned
his life around becoming a family man.
He says, "I'm really like super dad. Really. I really cook for the family.
Now I basically do chicken and broccoli and steamed vegetables, because
I'm on this diet. But believe me, I can fry some chicken too...
"I really clean up. I walk the dog, myself. I burp the baby. I change the
diapers. I trim the tree. I'm about to get the things for the tree after
this because it's bare. … I'm super dad. And it's only begun."
I! I! I! I! Once he stops talking about himself and realizes that there is
no I in WE then he will become super dad. He says he's a "family guy" but
he's only talking about himself and the diet he's on and the tree he is
trimming rather than talking about his family.
Source: Atlanta Journal
Date: December 24, 2007
Fellow local talent Usher, on the other hand, says “all of the classics
were going at Christmas when I was growing up. My mom was playing the
Temptations, Donny Hathaway, all of that.”
And what are the first holidays like at the Raymonds this year- with their
first child at that? “Maaann, we can’t find an interior decorator. So
we’re basically just like singing ‘Kumbaya’ my Lord, eating on the floors.
I’m like ‘OK, I can’t get mad at [his new bride Tameka], because she just
had a baby.’ But there’s like a big tree sitting in the middle of the room
— not decorated.”
Source: Atlanta Journal
Date: December 19, 2007
After a business lunch meeting Wednesday to discuss his partnership with
the National Hockey League, R&B's Usher took time out to talk to us about
being a family man as well as what's going on with him musically:
• What he's learning as a new father: "I think I'm learning how selfish I
really can be as an individual. Man, before you just get up and go
everyday and you work people to oblivion — and I do. But when you have a
child it's like, 'Wow!' All of this time now goes toward making sure that
one, he has the milk that he needs. He's being burped properly. Diapers
are being changed — and Lord knows he has let me have it! I am changing
diapers!"
Having had a son has made Usher realize 'how selfish I really can be as an
individual.'
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(In New York City on December 13, 2007)
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(In Atlanta on December 15, 2007)
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Source: PR
Newswire
Date: December 17, 2007
Verizon Wireless / NHL All-Stars Present an Evening with Wyclef Jean to benefit Usher's New Look Foundation at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta on Friday Jan. 25.
The NHL and Verizon Wireless have partnered with Usher to host two benefit
performances during the 2008 NHL All Star Weekend in Atlanta. Proceeds
from the events, which will feature performances by Grammy Award-winning
musician Wyclef Jean and platinum recording artists Jonas Brothers, will
benefit Usher's New Look Foundation. Usher will emcee both star-studded
NHL All-Star events.
Tickets for the "NHL All-Stars Present an Evening with Wyclef Jean" are
priced at $75 and are available on-line at ticketmaster.com or by calling
404-249-6400. VIP hospitality opportunities are available for purchase by
calling Front Row Associates at 617-247-6111.
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Added January 4, 2008: And for those of you that have never seen Gene Kelly's performance of "Singin In The Rain", I took the time to put Gene Kelly's and Usher's performance side-by-side for you. Enjoy!
(Note: Audio by Gene Kelly)
Source: NY Post
Date: December 7, 2007
Usher, who knocked 'em dead
in "Chicago," may knock 'em out in "Golden Boy." Plans are afoot for a
Broadway re vival of the 1964 musical. Usher is in negotiations to play the role
(Joe Wellington), which was
originated by Sammy Davis Jr.
"I can't tell you the contracts have been signed yet, but Usher's interest
in the show is real," says composer Charles Strouse.
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Wanna know more about "Golden Boy, The Musical" Click Here
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How Much Is That Celebrity in the Window?
Source: ABC News
Date: December 7, 2007
That all depends on your wallet and the value of your guest's star stock.
In the thriving rent-a-celebrity business, the price tag for having a
celeb drop by is a telling barometer of who's hot and who's not.
R&B and pop artist Usher, who once earned $1 million for a private
appearance, can now get only $175,000, booking agencies say.
Spotted on Think2wice
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Source: PR Inside
Date: December 3, 2007
The mother of R&B star Usher's baby boy has lashed out at the singer's
jealous fans, who have made her life a misery, since the couple
announced its engagement. Tameka Foster, who wed Usher in September (07)
and gave birth to their son last week, can't believe how the
black media and black women, in particular, have turned on her. She
insists her love for the Yeah! hitmaker is for real, despite claims she's
using Usher to boost her fashion empire.
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Click on the items to view the eBay auctions
In the one-on-one interview, Monica asked him about all the changes occurring in his personal life and in his career. Usher revealed the inside story behind what ended his manager relationship with his mother. Plus, he opened up about his recent marriage to Tameka Foster, his former stylist. Taped before the recent birth of their child, he went on the record with his thoughts on fatherhood. You can watch it on December 4, 2007 at 9pm on Channel 2. (For those of you that live in Atlanta and surrounding areas)
Ryan Cameron Calls Usher (V-103)
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Update 12:30pm
I have just received confirmation from a valuable source that baby Usher was born last night (Nov 26), weighing in at 7 pounds 9 ounces. Congratulations Usher!
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Did Tameka Foster have Usher's baby last night? MTO says she did. Nothing has been 100% confirmed as of yet so stay tuned ...
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If you came to Usherforever.com yesterday, you noticed I had it closed for Thanksgiving, but I also had this preview of Usher's new song playing in the background.
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Also, here is a snippet of Usher's song "Baby"
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Source: Virgin Media
Date: November 19, 2007
Usher has promised his fans that he's busy working on new material and expects
his next album to be ready next year.
"I'm not finished with my album. I'll be finished with it by the top of this
year so sometime in March or April you guys look out for my album."
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Source: Eurweb
Date: November 19, 2007
Usher has revealed the nature of his performance for the "Moving Rocks"
special, which is scheduled to air December 7 on CBS. "I will do a remake of Gene Kelly’s 'Singing in the Rain.' We are
going to cut it on the actual sound stage where they filmed it," he told People.
As for other projects, Usher said: "I'm waiting for [the birth of] my son and
preparing for my album. I have a lot to be proud of."
Source: MTO
Date: November 15, 2007
If you were wondering how Tameka Foster managed to land Usher, it may have
come down to religion. MTO has learned that since marrying Tameka Foster,
R&B singer Usher has changed religion - from Christianity to Scientology.
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Article from Star Magazine - November 26 Issue
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R. Kelly has a song where he portrays himself and Usher. The track focuses on Usher’s life, his postponed wedding with Tameka Foster, and his relationship with his fans. Could it be a future collaboration? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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Source: SoulShine
Date: November 12, 2007
Usher is currently working on his forthcoming album, which has a tentative
release date of March 4, 2008.
The new record is currently untitled, but it is known that Usher is
working with the producer of his last album, Jermaine Dupri, which was for
2004's Confessions. Usher has also been said to be working with a string
of other producers, including Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Chris Brown
and more for this upcoming disc.
So far, there are three confirmed song titles, and they are "At the Time",
"The Realest" and "Dat Girl Right There" (featuring Ludacris). The album
will come out on Jive Records.
Usher is listed as a presenter for the 2007 AMA's. The AMA's will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre on Sunday, November 18 on ABC @ 8pm (eastern).
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Short clip of Usher at Jay-Z's album release party at the Velvet Room in Atlanta
- November 4, 2007
Source: The Envelope
Date: November 7, 2007
Usher, Leann Rimes and Chris Brown will join the already star-studded line
up for Movies Rock. Movies Rock is a new film and music extravaganza that
will be taped at the Kodak Theater on December 2.
The 2-hour special will air on December 7 on CBS.
Is this Usher? Some say yes, some say no. It's sad to say that it's hard to tell if it's Usher or not, considering he hasn't put out music for almost 4 years now. I can't even tell. You decide.
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On September 17th, I posted information about Usher being a part of the 2008
National Mentor Month. Here is some behind-the-scenes footage of the
National Mentor Month PSA (public service announcement).
When: Friday, November 16th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Macy's - 5100 Lakewood Blvd. Lakewood, CA
UR Invited: Meet superstar Usher at a special VIP party at 5:30pm with your
purchase of our exclusive $150 giftset, including an exclusive gift from Usher
(limited to the first 100 purchasers).
OR be photographed with Usher with your purchase of our exclusive Usher
fragrance giftsets, $90 for men's and $113 for women's (limited to the first 300
purchasers).
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[Thanks SouthernGurl for the article | RealGossip101]
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Also, (from Billboard):
T-Pain has produced at least four songs on Usher's spring album, including
possible the first single "At the Time".
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Source: Perez Hilton
Usher and his very pregnant wife Tameka Foster spent an hour shopping at
Miami Beach’s Atrium boutique on Thursday.
Forget working on a new album, let’s shop!
Source: Miami Herald
The R&B singer had visited the store a day earlier to buy presents for
wifey, but returned with Foster, who exchanged the items for a Kritik
sweat suit, bathing suits and flip-flops.
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Usher and Tameka Foster spotted shopping for kids clothes at MiniOxygene.
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Usher and Tameka Foster were seen having lunch at an upscale Miami Beach restaurant.
Usher on how the media and bloggers reacted negatively to the news of his engagement to Tameka Foster:
"It was like, wow. (Getting married) and having a child is something that
everyone should celebrate. What’s happened to us as a culture and a
people? I’m not ignorant, so I’m not going to go out there and lash out…."
Usher on how he and Tameka have stayed strong:
"Ours is not a typical love story, but it is a true one. Tameka and I have
been fortunate enough to go through the thick of it in the beginning.
We’ve had that opportunity to huddle up as a team, to make sure that we’re
clear and speak as one voice."
Tameka on when she knew to trust her instincts, instead of her
girlfriends, about starting a relationship with her future husband:
"Thank God I didn’t listen to my girlfriends…. Usher was my road dawg. I’d
seen him love, and I’d watched him date women who were not worthy of him.
He was so sweet, going out of his way to cater to their every need. And
I’d see them not even be grateful."
Usher on what he’s learned about becoming a father:
"Tameka’s given me one of the greatest gifts I’ll ever have. With a child,
now I have purpose. I understand love."
Tameka on falling for her husband:
"I feel totally uninhibited with Usher. I’ve never been in a situation
with anyone, even as far back as high school, where there were no secrets.
I know I can tell him anything and he’s not going to judge me. I can
finally share my dreams. And because of that, I know that man loves me."
Source: Sun
Times
Date: October 11, 2007
Two of the key women in R&B star and actor Usher's life are at it again.
The entertainer's mother, Jonnetta Patton, supposedly had a screaming
match with his wife, Tameka Foster, after learning Usher had dropped plans
to release a new record because Foster insisted he take a break from his
career to concentrate on her and their baby, a son who's due in December.
Patton despises Foster for getting her fired as her son's manager but
didn't hesitate to call her daughter-in-law to tell her she "is doing a
great job destroying a talented artist's fantastic career."
According to a source who was present, Foster said nothing, then snapped
her cell phone shut, thus ending the one-sided conversation.
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Source: New
York Post
Date: October 10, 2007
For those who were holding their breath waiting for Usher's new album,
it's time to exhale. Industry insiders told Page Six that though the R&B
star had been planning to drop a record next month, "it's not happening
anymore" due to "issues in his personal life" relating to new wife Tameka
Foster. According to the source, "Usher only listens to Tameka now, and
she wants all Usher's focus to be on her and the baby." The couple, who
wed in August, are expecting later this year. Bailing on the album may not
have been a wise decision on his part, however, especially because other
money-making ventures - like the launch of his new fragrances - were
scheduled to coincide with the new disc. "The album had been in the works
for over a year," the insider dished. "He put it on the back burner when
Tameka got pregnant .... now it looks like it's never going to happen."