Usher’s new forthcoming album Monster has been receiving a lot of attention lately and with a new song about divorce and filling out papers slated to be on it, the entire album itself is bound to turn heads. Producer Sean “The Pen” Garrett apparently wrote a track about filling out divorce papers before he knew of any drama between Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster and had the R&B singer lend his vocals for the song, which holds no official title as of yet.

“[Songwriter] Sean Garrett called me to the studio,” producer Zaytoven, who’s worked on songs for Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman, told MTV News last week in Atlanta. “He called like, ‘You’ve got to come hear this song. I’ve got a hit.’ ” Zay went to the studio and heard Garrett’s reference vocals on the track, and soon after heard the finished version with Usher’s vocals.

CONTINUE READING

Usher: “This loss has deeply saddened me, with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire Jackson family particularly Michael’s mother and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer, and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for Him and I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer In so many ways he transcended culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled Michael Jackson will never be forgotten.”

Diddy: “Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!”

Ludacris: “If it were not for Michael Jackson I would not be where or who I am today. His Music and Legacy will live on Forever. Prayers to the fam. R.I.P.”

CONTINUE READING

Sports and entertainment family lawyer Randy Kessler is representing Tameka Foster Raymond, whom Usher filed for divorce from Friday (Jun 12) in Atlanta. Kessler and his client have yet to legally respond to the public filing, but he did report to various media outlets saying that Foster Raymond was a “great mom” and a “loyal wife,” all the while declining to comment on Usher’s conduct during the marriage.

“She’s a great mom,” Randy Kessler said. “She’s been a loyal wife. She’s trying her best to take the high road and not attack him.”

Kessler also represented rapper Mack 10 in his divorce from R&B singer T-Boz of TLC fame and opposed rapper T.I. and boxer Evander Holyfield in child-support cases, so he definitely knows his way around a courtroom, especially when it comes to domestic disputes.

SOURCES: MTV / AP

So it’s official … Usher and Tameka are over! Recently confirmed reports state that the R&B singer filed for divorce Friday (Jun 12) to begin the process of ending his two-year marriage to Tameka Foster. The petition, which was filed at Superior Court in Atlanta, did not list a reason for the split but insiders close to couple say they are not surprised.

“No one I’ve spoken to is surprised,” a source close to the couple tells PEOPLE. “As bad as this is gonna sound, it was never a matter of ‘I wonder if they’ll divorce,’ but more like ‘I wonder WHEN they’ll divorce.’”

Several sources paint a picture of a troubled marriage that started unraveling even before the couple’s wedding in September 2007.

CONTINUE READING

Rapper Lil Mama an philanthropist Russell Simmons posed for a photo together on the red carpet of the 6th Annual Do Something Awards at The Apollo Theater Thursday (June 4) evening in New York City. Other celebrities at the event include: Usher, Corbin Bleu, Akon and more. Continue reading for more pics from the event!

CONTINUE READING

Here R&B singer Usher can be seen posing for a photo with the President & CEO of Cartier North America Frederic De Narp at the 100th Anniversary In America Celebration at the Cartier Boutique Wednesday (June 3) in Beverly Hills. Continue reading for a few more pics and to see Usher flossing and showing off his expensive Cartier watch.

CONTINUE READING

R&B singer Usher did a little (solo) shopping Tuesday (June 2) afternoon at Cross Creek in Los Angeles, CA while his wife (of nearly two years) Tameka was at home tending to the chillun. We haven’t seen them out and about together in a while though. What’s up with that? Anyway, continue reading for more pics of Ursh and to peep what homeboy drove away in!

CONTINUE READING

R&B singers Chris Brown and Usher were spotted kicking it courtside Sunday night as the Orlando Magic beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (99 to 89) in Orlando. The glare of Usher’s sunglasses along with the flash of the camera and the arena’s lighting makes it look like Chris has a black eye (as reported by a view other blogs) but clearly in the second photo you see no black eye. Not sure where that rumor came from, but if it were true it’d definitely be pretty funny and ironic. Shout out to Chris Brown Web for the pics!

CONTINUE READING

Usher Raymond IV took his adorable little 17 month old son, Usher Raymond V, to Miami Beach last Tuesday for a little fun in the sun. The two played in the ocean and built sandcastles as they spent some quality father/son time together. More pics of Usher and his mini-me when you continue reading.

CONTINUE READING

Usher was spotted Saturday afternoon carrying his son Usher V as they headed through the terminal at LAX airport in Los Angeles. The paps threw a few compliments at the singer and his first born as they made their way into the black SUV waiting outside the airport. They received a nice peace sign as a response. Continue reading for more.

CONTINUE READING