Usher accuses ex-wife of scratching his car
R&B singer Usher during a charity event in Beverly Hills, California (AP Photo by Matt Sayles)
Tameka Foster during a New York event in 2007 (AP phot by John Smock)
There’s more drama going on between R&B singer Usher and his former wife Tameka Foster Raymond.
According to TMZ, Usher called the police on Tameka accusing her of intentionally scratching up his car.
Police said there was no evidence to suggest Tameka was the perpetrator.
Tameka’s representatives released a public statement that said “This is just another attempt to disparage Tameka. It’s simply an angry ploy that has no merit. Tameka’s own truck was scratched but it’s not clear how. The truck is registered in her name, it’s not even Usher’s car. Why would she vandalize her own vehicle?”
Although Usher and Tameka might be angry with each other, I think it’s important for them to keep their dirty laundry on the hush hush because they still have two children young children together.
Usher released a new song titled “Papers” earlier this week, and the lyrics describe the couple’s divorce. Click here to listen to the song.
Usher talks about his divorce in new song
R&B singer Usher and former wife Tameka Foster Raymond at an event in New York City (AP Photo by John Smock)
When R&B singer Usher married his stylist Tameka Foster in 2007, many critics and fans predicted the marriage wouldn’t last long because they seemed like an unmatched couple.
The couple divorced two years later in 2009 after they had two children together. The short marriage even caused a rift between Usher and mother Jonetta Patton, who didn’t attend the wedding.
In his new song released Monday, Usher discusses his divorce to Foster. The song is titled “Papers,” and the lyrics describe why he chose to sign the divorce papers.
The lyrics to the song’s chorus are….”I done damn near lost my mama, I done been through so much drama, I done turned into the man that I never thought I’d be. I’m ready to sign them papers, papers, papers. I done took all I can take, but you leave me no option girl. I can’t deny how much I love you, I done gave up everything I had to As hard as it is I’m afraid I got to say. I’m ready to sign them papers, papers, papers.”
The song is posted below.
Tameka Foster opens about divorce to Usher
Tameka Foster Raymond is opening up about relationship and divorce to her former husband R&B singer Usher.
In an interview with Upscale magazine, Tameka said “The dissolution of marriage is always upsetting. You have the expectation that it will work. But, you know what? it didn’t work. But he’s a great guy. I will always love him.”
Throughout their relationship, many women disapproved of Usher and Tameka’s union, and they often made comments about Tameka not being good enough for Usher.
Tameka said “I understand where all the negativity comes from. Unfortunately I think that some black women are subconsciously not in love with the image they see in the mirror. Therefore in turn they do not love someone like me. I look too much like them. They would definitely have preferred my husband marry someone more exotic looking. I was not given a fair shot. People passed judgment without getting to know me. How can you get the entire concept of who I am from a blog?”
Usher and Tameka married in August 2007. They have two children together Naviyd Ely Raymond and Usher Raymond V. The couple filed for divorce in June (2009).
Whitney Houston, John Mayer, Usher to record Michael Jackson remake
Shawn King (the wife of CNN anchor Larry King) is gathering a group of musicians to remake a Michael Jackson song, according to MTV News.
The musicians will record Jackson’s 1993 song “Will You Be There.” The song was featured on the “Free Willy” soundtrack.
Whitney Houston, Usher, Wyclef Jean, Jermaine Jackson, John Mayer and Lionel Richie have agreed to lend their vocals to the record.
Proceeds will benefit The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and an uspecified Jackson charity.
Tim Henley
Usher criticizes Chris Brown
R&B singer Usher is sounding off on the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation.
During the weekend, Brown and Rihanna reunited in Miami Beach at Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ beach house to work out their issues.
Paparazzi shot photos of Brown enjoying a jet skiing excursion on the beach.
In a video posted as part of Jermaine Dupri’s “Living The Life” series, Usher said “I’m a little disappointed in this photo. Come on Chris. Have a little bit of remorse man. The man’s on jet skis? Like, just relaxing in Miami.”
I agree with Usher’s comments. It was in poor taste of Chris Brown to be enjoying himself in tropical paradise after the photos surfaced of Rihanna’s abused face at the hands of Brown.
He should show more remorse. Most abusers don’t get to relax on jet skis in Miami Beach.
Also, P. Diddy should be ashamed of himself for letting Brown use his beach house for the weekend. Thousands of people are accused of abuse each year. Is Diddy going to let them all use his beach house too?
Or did he just let Brown use it because he’s a famous abuser?
Tim Henley
Usher’s wife released from hospital
R&B singer Usher’s wife Tameka Raymond was released from the hospital after recovering for 11 days from cardiac arrest.
Raymond went to to Brazil to undergo a liposuction procedure, when she had a reaction to the anesthesia which resulted in a cardiac arrest.
Doctors revived her within one minute and she was put into an induced coma.
She recently had a second child with Usher, and she hasn’t dropped her baby weight yet, so I guess she wanted to lose it fast through liposuction.
Tim Henley
Usher’s wife suffered cardiac arrest
R&B singer Usher’s wife was hospitalized earlier this week in Brazil due to complications from cosmetic surgery.
The doctor’s representative revealed Tuesday (Feb. 12) exactly what those complications were. He said the wife Tameka Raymond suffered from cardiac arrest while under anesthesia to prepare for liposuction.
She was then put in a coma until she recovered. As a result of the incident, the liposuction was never actually performed.
The death of Kanye West’s mother (who died from liposuction complications) serves as a reminder of how dangerous this procedure can be. It should only be done on people who are morbidly obese.
Usher’s wife was not morbidly obese. In fact, she was skinny.
She just gave birth to their second child together and she hadn’t lost all of her baby weight, so I guess she tried to take a shortcut and have liposuction to get rid of the excess baby weight.
Not a good idea.
Tim Henley
Usher’s wife suffering from plastic surgery complications
Access Hollywood is reporting that R&B singer Usher’s wife Tameka Foster is experiencing complications due to plastic surgery in Brazil.
It’s unknown which body part she was having plastic on.
Usher was scheduled to perform at a pre-Grammy party tonight, but he canceled to fly to Brazil to be with his wife.
Many people assume plastic surgery is harmless, but remember Kanye West’s mother died last year because of plastic surgery complications.
No other details are available at this time, but hopefully his wife will be okay.
The couple married in August 2007, and they have two sons together.
Tim Henley
Usher discusses his upcoming album
R&B singer Usher is hitting the studio recording music for his upcoming album. He revealed to MTV that he is taking a different approach with this album.
He recorded a song with Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine.
He said, “We want to create music like you never heard before.”
Usher’s last album titled “Here I Stand” was released in May 2008 and featured the number one song “Love In This Club.”
The title and release date for the new album hasn’t been announced.
Usher’s wife gives brith two their second child
R&B singer Usher’s wife Tameka Foster gave birth to their second child Naviyd Ely Raymond.
I support couples who try to think of unique names to give their children, but I wonder why they would name their new son Naviyd.
It’s good that Usher is wealthy because his son will never be able to find a job with a name like Naviyd.
Tim Henley
Celebrities react to Barack Obama’s victory
Celebrities have long supported the Democratic candidates during presidential elections.
They supported Al Gore in 2000, and he lost (thanks to the Supreme Court), they supported John Kerry in 2004, and he lost.
The supported Barack Obama this year, and he won. Celebrities finally have a victory notch in their belt.
Barack Obama easily won the presidential election Tuesday night earning 349 electoral votes giving him enough to win the election.
Here are reactions from celebrities who backed the candidate……
“It feels like hope won. It feels like there’s a shift in consciousness. It feels like something really big and bold has happened here, like nothing ever in our lifetimes did we expect this to happen.” (Oprah Winfrey, The BBC)
“I’m speechless, honestly. I don’t even know what to say. Barack Obama doesn’t represent a color. He represents change.” (from singer Usher, Access Hollwood)
“My parents met working for Obama’s running mate on one of his early campaigns. If it weren’t for Joe Biden, I would not exist as a human being. I am proud to be a part of history in the making.” (singer Pete Wentz, People magazine)
“I congratulate President-elect Obama on his historic victory, and now it’s time to begin unifying the country so we can take on the extraordinary challenges that this generation faces.” (actor George Clooney, Entertainment Tonight)
“I felt like my vote was the vote that put him into office, and that may not be true but that’s how much power it felt like I had.” (P. Diddy, People magazine)
“This is my proudest day as an American. We have elected a leader that represents change and unity. Barack Obama has carved his place in history as a true beacon of hope.” (Nick Cannon, MTV)
“Hey, the American people spoke. They elected Barack Obama as our president and our new Commander in Chief, and I’m behind that 100 percent. (Joe the Plumber, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.
Below are some Associated Press photos of the Obama family before the acceptance speech.
Usher will embark on a club tour
R&B singer Usher has announced that he will be launching a 14-city tour to promote his latest CD “Here I Stand.”
But here’s the twist. He won’t be performing at arenas like he has done in the past. Instead, he will be doing a club tour.
His CD sold a little more than one million copies, which is good, but it’s not as good as his previous CD’s.
So I guess he decided to downgrade and start performing at clubs.
There is nothing wrong with performing at a club. I’m just surprised that a celebrity of his caliber went from performing at large arenas and now he is doing clubs.
The tour is titled “One Night Stand: Ladies Only.” The concert dates are listed below
Tim Henley
Nov. 2: Atlantic City
Nov. 3: New York City
Nov. 4: Washington, D.C.
Nov. 5: Philadelphia
Nov. 7: Mashantucket, Connecticut
Nov. 8: Toronto, Canada
Nov. 10: Atlanta
Nov. 12: Detroit
Nov. 13: Chicago
Nov. 18: San Francisco
Nov. 19-20: Los Angeles
Nov. 21: Las Vegas
Nov. 24: Houston
Nov. 25: Dallas
Usher is having another baby
Usher and his wife Tameka Foster will be having another child.
This will be the second child for the couple since the birth of their first son Usher Raymond V back in November.
Usher and his wife have been the main characters in the gossip magazines because it’s been speculated that their marriage was in trouble in they were headed for divorce.
I have to give this couple credit because I think its a great idea to have another child for the sole purpose of squashing the rumors about the state of your marriage.
Tim Henley
Usher preparing for a tour
In an interview with the Associated Press, superstar singer Usher said he is rehearsing for his upcoming “One Night Stand” concert tour. He tells reporters that the tour will be for the ladies.
I think it’s a mistake to bill the concert as “Ladies Only.” That means only females will pay money to attend his concert, which means he’s ignoring half of the population, which means he will probably sell a lot less concert tickets since the male population is not invited.
Not a very smart move. No wonder his latest CD has fallen off the charts so fast.
Tim Henley
Usher and his mamma reunite
Usher announced that he will once against hire his mother as his manager effectively immediately.
In a joint statement, Usher announced that he will once again hire his mother Jonnetta Patton as his manager effectively immediately.
Last summer, Usher fired his mother and as his manager even though she guided him through his successful career.
Since then, Usher has not been spitting out the hit songs like he used to. Sure, “Love in the club” was a major hit, but that was the only good song on his latest CD “Here I Stand.”
Maybe now that his mamma Jo is back in the picture, maybe we will get better Usher songs.
Tim Henley
