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NFL season kicks off with free NYC concert
9/4/2008, AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Usher, Keith Urban and Natasha Bedingfield are kicking off the NFL season with a free concert that's expected to draw thousands to Manhattan's Columbus...  more >

Q&A: Young Jeezy gets political with his new CD
9/4/2008, AP

Young Jeezy may seem like an unlikely political commentator, given his status as a gangsta rapper. But on his new CD, "The Recession," he talks about more than just...  more >

Usher plans `One Night Stand' tour for ladies only
9/2/2008, AP

Usher is preparing a tour for ladies only. The R&B singer revealed in a recent interview with The Associated Press that he will soon announce details of his "One Night...  more >

Usher to help kick off NFL season with concert
8/29/2008, AP

Like the NFL teams beginning their new seasons, Usher is hoping to go all the way to the Super Bowl. The R&B singer will perform the season's kickoff concert on Thursday in...  more >

Usher splits with manager, publicist
8/7/2008, Reuters

Amid disappointing sales for his new album, R&B singer Usher has cleaned house, parting ways with his manager and publicist. In a short statement issued by his...  more >

Usher Back in Mommy's Arms After Dumping Manager Medina
8/6/2008, E! Online

Turns out Usher's still a mama's boy. The R&B hitmaker has dumped Hollywood power broker Benny Medina and rehired mom Jonnetta Patton as his manager, E!...  more >

Usher Back in Mommy's Arms After Dumping Manager Medina
8/6/2008, E! Online

Turns out Usher's still a mama's boy. The R&B hitmaker has dumped Hollywood power broker Benny Medina and rehired mom Jonnetta Patton as his manager, E! News has...  more >

Usher Takes It Slow
5/28/2008, E! Online

He's married. He's a father. So is it any wonder R&B star Usher Raymond sounds a little more mellow on his fifth album, Here I Stand? Thankfully, friends like Jay-Z...  more >

Music Review: Usher grows up on new his new CD
5/27/2008, AP

Usher, "Here I Stand" (LaFace/Zomba) In the four years since his last album — the nine-million selling, Grammy-winning "Confessions" — Usher has apparently...  more >

Usher transforms from player to parent on new CD
5/22/2008, AP

For more than a decade, Usher's music has been the soundtrack to a player's lifestyle. From singing about casual sex when he was just 15 to detailing the devastating...  more >

Rep: Usher and Tameka Still a Twosome
5/22/2008, E! Online

A minor-league blog might be saying "yeah," but Usher's people are saying "absolutely not." The R&B star's manager calls an anonymously sourced...  more >

No Kid Pimpin' for Usher
5/2/2008, E! Online

The "Yeah" singer is saying hell no when it comes to selling pictures of his baby son. "In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money," Usher tells the...  more >

Usher Stands on New Release Date
4/2/2008, E! Online

Here stands the revised release date for Usher's next album.   The R&B star's record label announced Wednesday that the Grammy winner's fifth studio album,...  more >

Music & film stars power `Movies Rock'
12/3/2007, AP

It looked a collision between the Grammys and the Oscars — Jennifer Lopez, Tony Bennett, Charlize Theron, Quentin Tarantino, Beyonce, Usher and dozens of other stars at...  more >

Usher and wife welcome baby boy
11/28/2007, AP

Usher is the father of a baby boy. His wife, Tameka Foster, gave birth to their son, Usher Raymond V, in Atlanta on Monday night, a publicist for the 29-year-old singer...  more >

Usher Welcomes Mini-Me
11/27/2007, E! Online

Usher has ushered in a new stage in his life: Fatherhood. The one-name wonder and his wife, Tameka Foster, welcomed a baby boy on Monday night in Atlanta, his agent...  more >

Usher Weds Again
9/4/2007, E! Online

Close to a month after they were pronounced husband and wife, Usher and Tameka Foster have sealed the deal once again. The twosome, who wed in a private civil ceremony...  more >

Usher Takes the Plunge
8/4/2007, E! Online

It was only a matter of time. A week after he left everyone wondering what the heck happened in the Hamptons, Usher tied the knot Friday with his pregnant girlfriend,...  more >

Usher Still Plans to Ring Wedding Bells
7/31/2007, E! Online

Usher and Tameka Foster's wedding plans may have gone down, but they're certainly not out. While the couple put the kibosh on their Saturday nuptials just hours...  more >

Usher Calls Off Wedding
7/28/2007, E! Online

Usher's latest confession: The wedding's off. While word leaked earlier this week that the Grammy winner and his pregnant fiancée, stylist Tameka Foster,...  more >

Baby on the Way for Usher
6/27/2007, E! Online

Yeah! Usher's going to be a dad. The R&B star and fiancée Tameka Foster confirmed Wednesday that they're expecting a baby this fall, about a week after...  more >

Usher Cleans House, Drops Mom
5/8/2007, E! Online

Usher is making room in his life for a special lady—by dropping two other very special ones. The newly engaged R&B superstar has confirmed that he's committed...  more >

Usher Stylin' with Engagement
2/26/2007, E! Online

It looks like Usher's got it bad for the altar. Much to the lament of his female fanbase, the R&B superstar with the six-pack abs will be leaving his bachelor days behind...  more >

Usher's Need for Speed Costs Him
1/18/2007, E! Online

Usher has been ordered to pay up for living life in the too-fast lane. The Grammy winner was found guilty of speeding in a Georgia court Tuesday stemming from an incident...  more >

Illness forces Usher out of `Chicago'
10/12/2006, AP

Usher, plagued by strep throat since last week, is out of "Chicago" for the final days of his two-month engagement in the long-running musical revival. The R&B star became...  more >

Usher to debut on Broadway in "Chicago"
8/22/2006, Reuters

Award-winning R&B singer Usher, making his Broadway debut on Tuesday in the long-running musical "Chicago," described the role as the most challenging thing he has ever...  more >

Usher Hoofs It to Broadway
7/14/2006, E! Online

Forget molding himself after Michael Jackson. Usher's latest career move is more in line with Richard Gere. Less litigious that way. The five-time Grammy winner...  more >

Usher to make Broadway debut in "Chicago"
7/14/2006, Reuters

With five Grammies under his belt, R&B singer Usher is moving into Tony territory -- making his Broadway debut in a revival of the musical "Chicago." The five-time Grammy...  more >

Usher helps clean up New Orleans school
6/13/2006, AP

Five-time Grammy winning R&B artist Usher pulled on some work gloves, grabbed a pair of trimmers and chopped away at a patch of vines that had overtaken a fence at a New...  more >

Alicia Keys, Usher, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder & Others Attend Luther Vandross Funeral
7/11/2005, USRN

Alicia Keys, Usher, Patti LaBelle, Cissy Houston, Ashford & Simpson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Dionne Warwick were among the thousand-plus mourners in Harlem's...  more >

Alicia Keys, Usher, Kanye Win At NAACP Image Awards
3/21/2005, USRN

Alicia Keys, Usher, and Kanye West were among the winners in the music categories of the 36th annual NAACP Image Awards, which were presented March 19 at the Dorothy...  more >

Soul Train Music Awards Set To Air Saturday
3/12/2005, USRN

The 19th Annual Soul Train Awards will be broadcast in syndication beginning tomorrow, Saturday (March 12). Check local listings for channels and times. The event was taped...  more >

Beyonce, Fat Joe, Ludacris Guest Star At Usher Concert
3/7/2005, USRN

One Night One Star: Usher Live! was a misleading title for the superstar's Showtime special broadcast live from El Coliseo de Puerto Rico Saturday night (March 5). That's...  more >

Usher To Host Special Screening Of His Mini-Movie
2/21/2005, USRN

Usher will be hosting a special screening of the extended version of his mini-movie, Rhythm City Vol 1: Caught Up, at Regal Cinema theaters across the country Monday night...  more >

Usher And Ciara Lead Soul Train Nominees With Four Nods Each
2/2/2005, USRN

R&B singer Usher, who has been on quite a run since releasing his Confessions album last March, was matched by newcomer Ciara when the nominees for the 19th Annual Soul...  more >

Usher Says Jennifer Lopez's 'Get Right' Was His First
1/22/2005, USRN

Ask Usher what he thinks of Jennifer Lopez' new single "Get Right" and he might say "that's just wrong." Fox News is reporting that Usher already recorded "Get Right" as a...  more >

Usher Is Keeping His Distance From Chilli
5/3/2004, USRN

R&B singer Usher and Chilli of TLC ended their well-documented relationship earlier this year and, contrary to the rumor mill, it wasn't because Usher impregnated or had a...  more >

Usher Sells 1.1 Million Copes Of New 'Confessions'
3/31/2004, USRN

Usher sold approximately 1.1 million copies of his fifth album, Confessions, in its first week of sale in the U.S., according to Nielsen Soundscan figures. The singer earned...  more >

Janet Thanks Fans, Outkast Takes Two At Soul Train Awards
3/22/2004, USRN

OutKast may have walked away with the most awards, but it was Janet Jackson who won hearts at the 18th Annual Soul Train Awards, held March 20 in Los Angeles. Resplendent in...  more >

Usher To Release 'Confessions' In March
1/5/2004, USRN

Grammy award-winning R&B singer Usher will release his new album, Confessions, on March 16. The set will feature the production of the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam &...  more >

Anastasia, Usher And Chili Of TLC To Play Basketball With *NSYNC
7/1/2003, USRN

Anastacia, Usher, Rozonda "Chili" Thomas from TLC, and Benji from Good Charlotte, Christina Milian, and Trevor Penick from O-Town are among the musicians who will join the...  more >

Usher Is Back In The Studio
6/17/2003, USRN

R&B singer Usher is currently in a Los Angeles studio working on his upcoming untitled fourth album. The set will be the follow-up to 2001's 8701 which sold more than four...  more >

Usher's 'Evolution 8701' Live Concert Special Airs Sunday
3/14/2003, USRN

R&B singer and two-time Grammy winner Usher will premiere his concert special Usher Live: Evolution 8701 on cable's ABC Family channel at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday (March...  more >

Usher Preparing Next Studio Album Following Grammy Win
2/26/2003, USRN

Usher walked away from the 45th Annual Grammy Awards with the best male R&B vocal performance honor, just as he did for "U Remind Me" in 2002. This year the 24-year-old...  more >

Usher, Jaheim, Craig David & Jagged Edge To Heat Up Valentine's Day
2/14/2003, Yahoo! Music

Singers Usher, Jaheim, Craig David, and Jagged Edge are scheduled to perform on BET: Songs Of Love on Valentine's Day (February 14) at 2 p.m. ET. The singers will each...  more >

Usher & P. Diddy To Join Alicia Keys For South African AIDS Charity Concert
11/8/2002, USRN

Usher and P. Diddy will join Alicia Keys for a South African concert on November 23, benefiting that country's AIDS and HIV charities. The concert will take place at the...  more >

Usher Enters 'The Twilight Zone'
10/30/2002, USRN

Usher's episode of The Twilight Zone will air on UPN November 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning singer portrays a police officer fighting to...  more >

TLC's Chilli, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Bobby Brown, And Others Attend Usher's Birthday Party
10/16/2002, USRN

Usher's masquerade birthday celebration held Monday (October 14) at The Highlands in Los Angeles drew support from numerous celebrities, including his girlfriend and TLC...  more >

Britney Spears, Mya, DJ Quik To Attend Usher's Masquerade Birthday Bash
10/11/2002, USRN

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Usher will host a masquerade party on his birthday Monday (October 14) at the Highlands in Los Angeles. Britney Spears, Mya, DJ Quik, and the...  more >

Usher Takes Two At The 2002 Teen Choice Awards
8/19/2002, USRN

R&B superstar Usher took home two Teen Choice Awards including best rap artist, and best love song for his single, "U Got It Bad" at the 2002 Teen Choice Awards, which will...  more >

Usher, Busta Rhymes, Eve & Others To Invade Jamaica For Sashi Festival
6/28/2002, USRN

Usher, Busta Rhymes, Eve, Donell Jones, Tweet, Super Cat, Bling Dawg, T.O.K., Dawn Penn, Major Damage, and the John Shop Family are scheduled to perform as part of the 4th...  more >

Usher Up For Eight 'Billboard' R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
6/8/2002, USRN

R&B singer Usher has been nominated for eight awards at the second annual Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, scheduled to take place August 9 at the Billboard-American Urban...  more >

Usher's 'U Remind Me' Songwriter Gets Record Deal
6/2/2002, USRN

Eddie Hustle, who received a Grammy for writing Usher's Number One hit "U Remind Me," is a member of the new Elektra Entertainment group Hustlechild. The Philadelphia bred...  more >

Usher Pays Respect To Left Eye, Aaliyah, George Harrison
5/20/2002, USRN

R&B singer Usher included a tribute to deceased celebrities during his headlining set Saturday (May 18) at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, which...  more >

Usher, DMX, Patti LaBelle Concert Tickets Given To HIV Testing Program Participants
5/17/2002, USRN

"Fighting HIV Through R&B," in conjunction with community clinics and AIDS service organizations across the country, gives free concert tickets to individuals taking HIV...  more >

Usher Bringing Nas, Faith Evans & Mr. Cheeks On North American Tour
4/9/2002, USRN

The prince of R&B, Usher, is currently riding a wave of success from his latest album, 8701, and he is set to launch the North American leg of his world tour. The singer,...  more >

Usher And Ludacris Connect For 'U Don't Have To Call' Remix
3/19/2002, USRN

Red hot rapper Ludacris has just been added to a new remix of Usher's latest hit "U Don't Have To Call." Ludacris raps twice on the new mix of the song. The original version...  more >

R&B Star Usher Injured, Postpones Tour Until April
11/14/2001, USRN

R&B star Usher dislocated his shoulder while rehearsing for his upcoming tour last week. The singer, who hurt himself while practicing a back flip, underwent surgery on...  more >

Usher Rolls With 'U Got It Bad' As Next Single
8/9/2001, USRN

R&B-pop superstar Usher will release "U Got It Bad" as the second single from his latest album, 8701, which came out on Tuesday (August 7). The singer is shooting a video...  more >

Usher On His Goals For '8701'
8/7/2001, USRN

Usher's not taking the release of his third studio album, 8701, in stores today, lightly. "U Remind Me," the album's first single, reached Number One on the Billboard Hot...  more >

Usher Sets August Release Date For New Album
4/19/2001, USRN

Usher will release his long-delayed new album, 8701, on August 7. The singer changed the name of the album from All About U to 8701 after several of the tracks from the...  more >

Usher Fans Forced To Wait For New Album
11/30/2000, USRN

R&B sensation Usher has once again pushed back the release of his new album, All About U. The set was originally scheduled for a November release, later moved to December,...  more >

Usher's New Release Arrives Today
11/28/2000, USRN

R&B singer Usher is poised to claim the top of the album sales chart as his eagerly awaited new set All About U arrives in stores today (November 28). After the success of...  more >

Usher's Next Album Pushed Back To December
10/5/2000, USRN

Pop/R&B teen idol Usher had originally planned to drop his new album this month, but his label reports that the release date has been pushed back until December 5. Titled...  more >

Usher Recovering After Hospitalization For Dehydration And Exhaustion
7/28/2000, USRN

Singer-actor Usher is recovering after collapsing in a recording studio while working on his forthcoming album. He was hospitalized for exhaustion and dehydration and...  more >

D'Angelo Back In Action, Usher Rides With Disney
3/20/2000, USRN

D'Angelo's voice box is back and intact. The critically acclaimed soul singer canceled his show in New York on Friday (March 17) per orders from his physician (LAUNCH,...  more >

Will Smith, Usher, Others On 'America's Millennium'
12/30/1999, USRN

Hip-hop superstar/actor Will Smith will host an all-star New Year's celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Multiplatinum R&B heartthrob Usher and...  more >

Will Smith, Usher, Others To Partake In 'America's Millennium'
12/23/1999, USRN

Hip-hop superstar/actor Will Smith will host an all-star New Year's celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Multiplatinum R&B heartthrob Usher and...  more >

'Light It Up' Movie Out, Soundtrack In Stores
11/9/1999, USRN

Today (Nov. 10), Twentieth Century Fox's film Light It Up... opens nationwide, and it features multiplatinum-selling R&B heartthrob Usher in his first leading role. The...  more >

'Light It Up' Movie Out, Soundtrack In Stores
11/9/1999, USRN

Today (Nov. 10), Twentieth Century Fox's film Light It Up opens nationwide, and it features multiplatinum-selling R&B heartthrob Usher in his first leading role. The movie...  more >

Usher Continues His Quest To Be The Ultimate Entertainer
6/21/1999, USRN

Usher Raymond already has been the opening act on Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope tour. He's appeared on several music award shows, and was a guest on the television sitcom...  more >

'Faculty'/ Hilfiger Promotion Makes Usher Wanna Sue
12/30/1998, USRN

LaFace/ Arista R&B star Usher is suing the designer clothing manufacturer Tommy Hilfiger USA for alleged infringement of publicity rights and false endorsement. In a suit...  more >

Usher Goes To The Movies In 'The Faculty' & 'Light It Up'
12/21/1998, USRN

Usher is going back to school again. After portraying a high school student chased by aliens in The Faculty, the R&B sensation has started production on Light It Up, a...  more >

Usher The Big Surprise At The Billboard Awards
12/8/1998, USRN

Since the annual Billboard Music Awards are based on the charts the trade magazine publishes every week, the winners in most categories aren't too much of a surprise....  more >

R&B Star 'Ushers' In Soap Career
5/11/1998, USRN

A new facet of Grammy-nominated R&B phenom Usher Raymond's career has begun. Usher will join the cast of CBS daytime drama The Bold And The Beautiful later this month,...  more >

Badu Reigns Over Soul Train
3/3/1998, USRN

Erykah Badu was the big winner at the 12th annual Soul Train Music Awards, held February 27th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The turban-clad newcomer won awards...  more >

Grammys To Star Grammer
1/5/1998, USRN

Actor Kelsey Grammer will host the 40th annual Grammy Awards, according to sponsors the National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences. The three-time Emmy-winner, whose...  more >

Grammy Nominations Out Tomorrow
1/5/1998, USRN

Fiona Apple, Clint Black, Deana Carter, Shawn Colvin, Sammy Hagar, Wyclef Jean, Diana Krall and Usher will read the nominations for the 40th annual Grammy Awards at a New...  more >

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