Archive for the 'Usher' Category

Good news, Shakusher shippers — your faves are coming back after all!

But only after a brief sabbatical!

Earlier today Carson Daly confirmed Shakira's departure from The Voice, but it turns out that wasn't the whole juicy story!

The Hips Don't Lie singer will skip out on season five to tend to her beautiful baby, but she is thankfully signed on to return for Season Six!

In fact, the whole band judge's panel is getting back together!!! Shakira, Usher, Adam Levine, & Blake Shelton are ALL coming back next year!

Christina Aguilera has officially won her swivel seat back!!

Shakira unfortunately will not be returning to The Voice next season, as prior speculations have now been confirmed by both the Colombian singer herself as well as host Carson Daly.

The reason? As we could imagine, Shakira has had a hard time balancing her coaching and her new-born babe, but admits that while her baby is obvi a priority, leaving The Voice was not an easy decision for her to make.

She explained her choice, saying:

The BET Awards are going high class this year.

Between Rihanna's Diamonds and Justin Timberlake's Suit & Tie, it sounds like host Chris Tucker is really going to be putting on the ritz!

Naturally, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Kendrick Lamar were also up for awards for their work this year, while Chris Brown, who was on hand at the announcement ceremony, is once again up for Best Male R&B Artist.

Drake should get the honorary team player award- he's featured on FOUR of the noms for Best Collaboration!

You can see the full list of nominees in all categories …AFTER THE JUMP!!!

We don't know if these new allegations are true, but we're super sad to learn of them!!

The late King of Pop Michael Jackson faces new allegations of sexually abusing a child, famed choreographer Wade Robson.

Wade filed legal docs against MJ's estate; he's demanding they cough up cash to cover the damages he incurred from the alleged abuse!!

Now 30-years-old, Wade has grown to become an incredibly popular choreographer working with everyone from Pink to Usher to 'N Sync.

Wade met Michael when he was only five and apparently often slept over at Neverland ranch until the age of 14.

We'll keep you updated on the story as we learn more.

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The coaches on NBC’s The Voice seem like such a happy bunch!

Adam Levine, Shakira, Usher, and Blake Shelton hit up the Grove in Los Angeles yesterday evening to film an appearance for E! News’ Extra. Interviewed by the show’s hosts Mario Lopez and Carson Daly, the coaches and interviewers cracked some jokes and laughed it up while fans gathered around to watch!

Ch-ch-check out the photos (below) for a better look!

We love seeing the four Voice coaches getting along, especially given all the feuds taking place on other singing competition shows — ahem, American Idol. But given Cee Lo Green's return to the show this week, we wonder if and how the tables will turn.

Not that we're worried…

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Justin Bieber’s got more problems than just a few fans!

And he might have Usher to thank for this new dramz!

Both musical magicians are being sued over allegedly stealing the song Somebody to Love from fellow musician De Rico.

De Rico and his writing partner, Mareio Overton, claim they were granted the copyright to the song for De Rico’s 2008 album My Story II.

The lawsuit has stated they then took the song around to major labels and artists, like Usher. It also reports:

At first we thought Usher was being INDUCTED into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but then we heard it was Donna Summer, Albert King, Quincy Jones and Lou Adler — which made more sense as Usher hasn't really been around long enough to get a nod! Ha!

Usher WILL be there, though! Along with Carole King, John Fogerty, Spike Lee, and Harry Belafonte! They're on the list of performers and presenters for the ceremony!

Usher will be performing for Quincy Jones, which is pretty damn perrrrrfect!

Sounds like an amazing night, and what an honor for everyone involved!

Congrats to those being inducted! You're all LEGENDS!!

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