Usher

Scent Is the "Greatest Tool of Seduction"

17 Jun 2011 15:31:16 PST

Do you agree? That's what Usher said in a recent interview with US Magazine, which makes perfect sense since Usher has his own fragrances for both men and women. Read the rest of the interview to find out what else Usher had to say about grooming, staying in shape, and more.

this one's for the #benchwarmers

10 Jun 2011 15:20:50 PST

Watch Usher and his good friend Jimmy Kimmel sing a tribute song for the #benchwarmers. You gotta see this.

Usher Interview with The Insider

09 Jun 2011 15:52:02 PST

The Insider's Kevin Frazier met up with Usher at at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on the last date of the OMG Tour. They chatted about the tour, Usher's kids, and performing on Oprah's final show. Watch the full interview below.

20MM Strong on Facebook!

07 Jun 2011 16:49:26 PST

The Usher community on Facebook is now over 20MM strong!!! That's amazing! So amazing, that Usher recorded a video thanking each and every one of you for being part of the UR community. Watch the video below. And as always, follow Usher on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest from Usher and the UR team.

Last Night of the OMG Tour

01 Jun 2011 17:38:02 PST

Tonight, Usher, the band, the dancers, and the crew, will have their final OMG Tour concert at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles! The OMG Tour connected Usher with his fans from all over the world including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It's been an incredible tour. Thank you all for a being a part of it. If you were at the OMG Tour, post your photos, videos, and comments on Usher's Facebook wall. Tonight's gonna be a party!!

Usher Wins Three Billboard Music Awards!

23 May 2011 13:29:48 PST

Usher won three Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. He received honors as Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album for "Raymond V Raymond," and Top R&B Song for "OMG". Congratulations to Usher and all of the nominees!

"Yeah" on Glee Season Finale

20 May 2011 14:11:39 PST

For all you Gleeks out there, "Yeah" is going to be featured in the season two finale of Glee! The song has been transformed into an all-female a capella version with singers replacing synthesizers. Check out an exclusive first listen below (courtesy of MTV News) and watch the finale featuring "Yeah" on Tuesday, May 24th. What do you think of Glee's version of "Yeah"?

MTV Shows

Usher Nominated for Best Male R&B Artist

18 May 2011 20:43:12 PST

Congratulations to Usher on his nomination for Best Male R&B Artist at the 2011 BET Awards! Watch the award show live on BET this June 26 from Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium.

Usher's New Look Foundation work with Detroit Students

17 May 2011 14:46:34 PST

Before bringing the OMG Tour to Detroit for an high-energy show at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Usher and his New Look Foundation met with metro Detroit middle school students on Sunday. Usher's goal is to help encourage students to dream big. His advice is to "always stay on your feet and stay alert. Chances ars something will happen as long as you're focused."

The students also took part in a high impact training session at Youthville Detroit where they focused on using their talent, creativity and education to become leaders. Watch an interview with Usher from the workshop.

New Look Foundation in Kenya

10 May 2011 12:43:37 PST

Members of Usher's New Look Foundation in North America and Kenya recently hosted a community forum about malaria and HIV/AIDS in Nairobi. Over 120 youth change agents participated in the successful event. Read a blog about the New Look experience in Kenya and donate to help Usher's New Look Foundation effect change around the world.

EXCLUSIVE MSN Interview

05 May 2011 20:28:07 PST

Usher sat down with MSN for an exclusive interview. They talked about talk about the second and last U.S. leg of his OMG tour, how Usher helped discover Bieber, how social media helped route his new tour, and how touring three continents has helped the new album come together. Read the full interview.

Bring Your Child to Work Day

04 May 2011 11:57:13 PST

Usher showed his kids exactly what his work is like in Orlando, FL. Usher's sons, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd, joined their proud Dad on-stage at the #OMGTour, and they were all smiles throughout their appearance. Could this be the beginning of Usher V and Naviyd's entertainment careers? Maybe, so keep a look out for them.

Check out these great pictures of Usher and his sons from Orlando.

First Night of #OMGTour

28 Apr 2011 18:29:33 PST

OMG Tour kicks off tonight!

27 Apr 2011 12:03:20 PST

The #OMGTour kicks off tonight in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The show is going to be bigger than ever with Akon, Tinie Tempah, and Dev + The Cataracs joining the tour. RSVP to your show on Facebook and let @UsherRaymondIV know which show you're coming to on Twitter. See you on tour!

Dev and the Cataracs join the #OMGTour

25 Apr 2011 14:09:33 PST

The #OMGTour kicks off in two days in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. And the tour just got a whole lot bigger! Dev and the Cataracs will be joining Usher as special guests on select dates of the tour. Check out their video for "Bass Down Low" and make sure to come to the #OMGTour early to catch their set.

Giveaway: Signed Poster & Tickets

20 Apr 2011 14:12:03 PST

The #OMGTour kicks off in one week at the BankAtlantic Center in Ft. Lauderdale! We're starting the pre-tour party with a giveaway, where one lucky winner will win an autographed OMG poster and tickets to see the #OMGTour and 16 runner-up winners will also receive a pair of tickets to a concert near them.

To enter, go to http://usher.promojam.com/ and just send a tweet or a Facebook post for a chance to win! Good luck and see you on tour.

Coachella 2011

18 Apr 2011 17:44:38 PST

Usher spent the weekend at Coachella 2011 and the surrounding after parties. Tweeting from the festival, UR said "At Coachella....Afrojack killed it yesterday.....Me and Paul on stage." Check out photos from the weekend with Sir Paul, Rihanna, and Miguel (who killed it on Friday!)

Usher Nominated for 10 Billboard Music Awards

14 Apr 2011 17:09:00 PST

Congratulations to Usher on his 10 Billboard Music Awards Nominations, including nods in the Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, and Top Hot 100 Artist categories. Watch the awards live from Las Vegas on May 22nd.

Countdown to the #OMGTour

13 Apr 2011 15:21:44 PST

In two weeks, Usher brings the OMG Tour back to North America for a final leg of the acclaimed tour! Kicking off April 27th in Ft. Lauderdale and ending June 1st in Los Angeles, fans across the US and Canada will connect with Usher as he delivers a career-spanning, physical performance unlike any previous Usher tour. Get ticket info and details on the VIP packages. See you at the #OMGTour!

Interview with ZMTV

06 Apr 2011 14:09:27 PST

Usher sat down with ZMTV in New Zealand for an 11 minute interview. They talked about women, parenting, and working with huge stars. Enjoy the clip below.

Interview in New Zealand

05 Apr 2011 17:13:03 PST

Usher sat down with Stuff.com.nz for a candid interview about touring in Australia and New Zealand, what's coming up next, and spending time with his boys.

Usher had this to say about what it means to be successful. "As a kid I didn't see half of what I have now days, but I knew I wanted to do something in music and I knew that I wanted to travel the world. I do feel like there is no such thing as a coincidence. Things are meant to happen or ordained to happen as a result of hard work as a reward. So you put all that together and you have a success story."

Watch the full interview.

Last show in Australia

01 Apr 2011 15:15:59 PST

It's been an incredible run for the #OMGTour in Australia. Tonight is the 5th show in Melbourne, and the final show in Australia. Much love for the Fans in Oz! Some of the best fans in the world always bringing energy to the shows.

Next stop, New Zealand, then back to the States. #OMGTour continues to conquer the world!

Download "Happy Birthday" by Usher and Justin Bieber

31 Mar 2011 17:20:57 PST

The American Cancer Society is giving away 100,000 free downloads of "Happy Birthday" by Usher and Justin Bieber [Mysto & Pizzi vs. Agent Jackson remix]. "Happy Birthday" is a victory song for the 11 million cancer survivors celebrating birthdays this year. Download the song, spread the word, fight cancer & donate.

Pick Me - Are You Next?

29 Mar 2011 00:40:29 PST

At each show of the #OMGTour Usher picks one lucky fan to join him on stage - are you next? Watch this clip...

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Fans in OZ

27 Mar 2011 12:04:41 PST

Usher�s #OMGTour is shutting down Austalia! See what Usher has to say about the Aussie fans in this exclusive video.

Interview with Sunrise

24 Mar 2011 14:04:20 PST

#OMGTour Australia

22 Mar 2011 15:51:49 PST

The #OMGTour Australia is off to an incredible start. The fans are high-energy and bringing their all to each show. Check out photos from Melbourne. Sydney, get ready - you're next!

Do you want More?!!

17 Mar 2011 19:45:00 PST

We thought you did. So here you go! The official music video for "More."

#OMGTour - Australia Edition

17 Mar 2011 13:53:49 PST

Usher and the OMG Tour are in Australia. Usher shut down Perth on the first night. The tour continues Friday night in Adelaide. Check out more photos from Perth.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Europe Wrap-Up

15 Mar 2011 11:55:29 PST

The European leg of the OMG Tour was incredible and has come to an end. In this exclusive video, Usher talks about what a pleasure it was performing in Europe and keeping the OMG Tour going. Next stop - Australia!

Press Conference from Dubai

12 Mar 2011 18:21:48 PST

15MM Fans on Facebook!

09 Mar 2011 19:06:37 PST

15 Million fans "like" Usher on Facebook! Thank you for being part of #teamUsher! It's amazing to connect and feel the support of so many of you.

Join Usher's Facebook community if you're not there already.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Meet Marc Marvelous

07 Mar 2011 02:42:14 PST

Meet Marc Marvelous, a back-up dancer on the OMG Tour. Marvelous talks about dancing, touring with Usher, and working hard to achieve your dreams, while showing his talents on the stage and in the studio. See Marvelous in action on Usher's OMG Tour.

North American OMG Tour - Tickets On Sale!

04 Mar 2011 13:45:24 PST

Tickets for all of the North American OMG Tour concerts are on sale now! Go to the tour page for more info. Get your tickets before they're gone!

Happy Birthday Justin Bieber!

01 Mar 2011 17:30:40 PST

Happy Birthday Justin! To celebrate, Usher got a mashup made of Justin and Usher signing Happy Bday. The video was made with the help of the American Cancer Society as part of the movement for less cancer and more birthdays!! Become part of the movement.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: UR Bubblin in Dublin

28 Feb 2011 19:44:10 PST

Go Bubblin in Dublin with Usher. Follow UR and the crew through pubs and clubs, and watch an unexpected meeting with Dublin's finest.

US Presale Continues

24 Feb 2011 13:51:51 PST

Presale tickets for Usher's OMG Tour featuring special guest Akon are available TODAY ONLY until 10pm local time in the following cities: Ft Lauderdale, Orlando, Charlotte, Providence, Detroit, Vancouver, Sacramento and San Jose. Get your tickets before they're gone!

Usher's New Look Foundation Mentors UK Youth at First Ever London Training Session

20 Feb 2011 14:09:47 PST

While in London, the three New Look teens will provide leadership training to a group of young people involved in two London based organizations: The Brunswick Club for Young People and the loveLife Generation. These organizations share in New Look's vision to help young people strengthen their talents and get engaged in service and civic life. The session will help youth utilize their creative talents to create change in their communities.

"The work we do with the New Look Foundation is never far from my heart. In order to mentor youth as global leaders, we must take them out of their communities and introduce them to diverse leadership experiences on an international level," said Usher Raymond IV, Founding Chairman of Usher's New Look Foundation. "I know the New Look mentors will learn just as much from the London youth as they learn from our own."

"We are thrilled to bring the New Look program model to London," said Shawn H. Wilson, President of Usher's New Look Foundation. "We are constantly working to expand our global reach. We have trained youth in the Philippines and Kenya and look forward to seeing a positive impact in the London community."

"As a philanthropist, I recognize the work Usher has established through New Look as an invaluable resource for the young people who have experienced the program," said Scott Mead, New Look Foundation Board Member. "I feel privileged to assist in expanding its reach to London and I know that it will leave an impact with our youth."

As a reward for completing the training session, Usher will surprise the London teens with tickets to his concert at the 02 Arena as well as a chance to meet him. Additionally, this summer, The Brunswick Club and the loveLife Generation will send their teen members to attend the World Leadership Conference, hosted by New Look in Atlanta, GA. The World Leadership Conference is an annual opportunity for New Look to train youth from around the world to become local and global leaders while interacting with other youth, celebrities, athletes, politicians and corporate executives.

The New Look Foundation empowers, motivates and inspires young people to create change while offering them the tools and resources they need to succeed as leaders. The Foundation has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training and has worked with more than 8,700 youth around the world.

Please visit Usher's New Look Foundation for more information and to find out how you can help.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: A Day in the Life of Usher

18 Feb 2011 12:37:05 PST

Between the Superbowl and Grammys, Usher performed in a small club in LA to launch Belvedere(Red) to help fight for an AIDS Free Generation in 2015. This EXCLUSIVE VIDEO gives you a look into a day in the busy life of Usher!

'Rev' is what it's called

17 Feb 2011 21:20:10 PST

"'Rev' is what it's called ... the movement is called Rev."

MTV Shows

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: UR with Fans

16 Feb 2011 18:38:38 PST

What do Usher's European fans have to say about him? Find out in the video below.

Keep an eye out for a roaming camera when you go to the OMG Tour. You may end up on UsherTV!

Two more US concerts added to OMG Tour!

16 Feb 2011 14:23:28 PST

By overwhelming popular demand, two more shows have been added to the second North American leg of Usher's acclaimed "OMG Tour." The newly scheduled dates are taking place Wednesday, May 4th at Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI, and Saturday, May 7th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Visit the events page for ticket information.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: UR at Grammy Rehearsal

15 Feb 2011 19:07:42 PST

Get an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look at Usher's Grammy rehearsal just days before performing at the Awards Show. Did you see the Grammys? What did you think of the performance?

OMG Tour North American Presale

15 Feb 2011 14:58:20 PST

Usher's bringing his OMG Tour back to the US & Canada this Spring, and this time Akon is joining him! Presales for Columbia, Atlantic City, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toronto, Columbus, Minneapolis, Omaha and Portland start tomorrow at 10am local time. The general public on sale starts Thursday morning.

Sign-up to Usher's mailing list or "Like" Usher on Facebook to find out the presale password tomorrow. Visit the events page for more info. Make sure to get your tickets before they're gone!

Grammy Performance

14 Feb 2011 12:33:45 PST

Watch Usher's Grammy performance with Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith here.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: UR In Europe 1st Leg

14 Feb 2011 01:26:21 PST

Just days before the continuation of the OMG Europe Tour in Paris on February 15th, Usher talks about the first leg of the tour - from getting sick in Berlin to coming back strong in Lyon, and stronger after that. Europe, get ready for more of the OMG Tour!

Usher Wins Two Grammys!

13 Feb 2011 20:22:02 PST

Congratulations to Usher who won two Grammys during the pre-show telecast! He won Best Contemporary R&B Album ('Raymond v Raymond') and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance ('There goes my baby').

Tune in to the Grammys tonight to see Usher give a very special performance with Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith.

Second Leg of OMG Tour - Cities and Dates announced!!

10 Feb 2011 02:59:19 PST

By overwhelming popular demand, multi-platinum recording artist Usher has added a second North American leg to his acclaimed "OMG Tour." The newly scheduled dates, presented by AEG Live's Concerts West and Atlanta Worldwide Touring, are set to kick off in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 27th and will feature special guest superstar Akon. The "OMG Tour" is currently taking audiences by storm with Usher's brand of hit-filled R&B-infused pop and will continue to delight fans throughout the U.S. and Canada well into 2011. Full North American tour itinerary is listed below and on the events page.

LLast Sunday Usher wowed audiences when he "dropped in" for a surprise Super Bowl halftime performance alongside The Black Eyed Peas, and his recent "OMG Tour" performances have received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Daily Variety stated that "he is a consummate professional, showing full mastery of both voice and body." Detroit News described the singer as "a born entertainer whose effortless moves on the stage never ceased to amaze," while the Chicago Tribune raved that "turning the arena into his own house of Usher, the singer celebrated his R&B dominance of the last 15 years." Newark's The Star-Ledger commented that "Usher, who seems to have spent most of his life at the top of the Billboard charts, danced straight through an explosive headline show," and the Washington Post reported that "he glided across the stage gracefully for nearly two hours of choreographed dance routines. He elicited constant shrieks and squeals from fans who packed every seat in the arena."

Grammy-nominated international pop star Akon first rose to prominence in 2004 with his smash debut album Trouble. Since then, he has sold over 10 million albums worldwide and has become one of the industry's most sought after songwriter/producers, collaborating with megastars such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, R. Kelly, Gwen Stefani and Eminem. He is the first solo artist to hold both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts-an achievement he attained twice. In 2007 alone, Akon won the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist; three World Music Awards in the categories of Best Selling R&B Male Artist, Best Selling African Artist and Best Selling Internet Artist; as well as the Billboard Music Award for Artist of the Year. Akon's global appeal continues to flourish and transcend cultural and geographical boundaries. His highly anticipated Stadium LP has been previewed with its first single "Angel", which debuted during his performance at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and is set for early summer release.

The "OMG Tour" follows Usher's pop chart smash, "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love," from his recent release Versus, an extension of his platinum sixth studio album, Raymond V. Raymond. The record debuted at No.1 on the Pop and R&B albums charts, and spawned five hit singles including "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)," "Lil Freak" featuring Nicki Minaj, "There Goes My Baby" and "OMG" featuring will.i.am. Usher will preview his upcoming tour dates with a performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 13th, 2011. For updated tour information and news, visit Usherworld.com, www.Facebook.com/Usher, and www.MySpace.com/Usher.

Leg II of Usher's "OMG Tour" Includes:

April 27. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. BankAtlantic Center

April 28. Orlando, FL. Amway Center

April 30. Charlotte, NC. Time Warner Cable Arena

May 1. Columbia, SC. Colonial Life Arena

May 6. Atlantic City, NJ. Boardwalk Hall

May 8. Uniondale, NY. Nassau Coliseum

May 11. Pittsburgh, PA. Consol Energy Center

May 12. Cleveland, OH. Quicken Loans Arena

May 14. Toronto, ON. Air Canada Centre

May 15. Detroit, MI. The Palace of Auburn Hills

May 18. Columbus, OH. Schottenstein Center

May 20. Chicago, IL. Allstate Arena

May 21. Minneapolis, MN. Target Center

May 22. Omaha, NE. Qwest Center

May 25. Vancouver, BC. Rogers Arena

May 26. Portland, OR. Rose Garden

May 28. Sacramento, CA. Power Balance Pavilion

May 29. San Jose, CA. HP Pavilion

June 1. Los Angeles, CA. STAPLES Center*
*Date and time subject to change

Usher and Justin at The Ellen Show

09 Feb 2011 20:36:49 PST

Watch Usher surprise Justin Bieber and the audience of The Ellen Show just before the premiere of Never Say Never in Los Angeles. He came with gifts...

Usher Surprises Justin Bieber -- and the Entire Audience!

Usher and Justin Bieber Make Their Exit

Never Say Never 3D LA Premiere

09 Feb 2011 16:28:55 PST

Usher and his boys, Naviyd and Usher, attended the Never Say Never 3D movie premiere in Los Angeles. The movie was incredible, inspirational, and the boys loved it! We're proud of Justin and how much he's accomplished in so little time. Never Say Never 3D opens in theaters this Friday. Check it out!