Christina Aguilera and Cee-Lo prepare to make their exit from “The Voice” to pursue personal projects. However, NBC has managed to find great replacements in…
The Voice Season 3 just got underway, but is there already a casting shake-up in the works for Season 4? According to a new report, at least, there may well be: Usher and Shakira are replacing Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green. Alleged insiders say Shakira and Usher would take the place of Christina and Cee Lo alongside Adam Levine and Blake Shelton at the end of the current season. Earlier this month, Aguilera opened up to Ryan Seacrest about the show, admitting she once viewed her job as a coach on The Voice “kind of like a side project.” “[I thought], ‘It’ll keep me close to my son [Max, 4] in L.A. I don’t have to travel,” the Grammy winner said. “Then it kind of took off, and there goes my free time!” The Voice sources say Christina will use her break from the program to focus on tours and promotional duties surrounding the release of her new album, Lotus . Christina Aguilera’s “Your Body” , the first single from the upcoming record, is already out. Green, for his part, is currently working with NBC on a new show. The rumor comes just as speculation surrounding American Idol ‘s revolving door ends: Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban will join Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey as judges. What do you think? Should Usher and Shakira join The Voice?
Oprah has been killing it with her “Next Chapter” interviews and in her latest one she asks Usher point blank whether or not he was a cheat who got caught creepin’ during his marriage to Tameka Foster. Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Usher Raymond IV who speaks publicly regarding the custody battle over his two boys, addresses accusations of infidelity and answers the question — do you make love to your own music? Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Usher will air on “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this Sunday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Here’s some excerpts: Usher addresses the custody battle and cheating accusations: OPRAH: It’s nasty fighting over children, isn’t it? USHER: It is very nasty. And there is no winner in any fight. OPRAH: So many things were said, accusations made during this whole battle. She accused you of cheating with one of her bridesmaids. I think you said she spit on you. Is there one that hurts you the most? First of all, were you faithful to her? First Look: Was Usher Unfaithful to His Ex-Wife? In August 2012, the three-year custody battle between R&B superstar Usher and his ex-wife, Tameka Foster Raymond, came to a dramatic close. Now, for the first time, Usher opens up about the verdict and accusations of infidelity. We’re gonna go ahead and take a bet that Ush is honest this time. After all we’re talking about Oprah. Hopefully he admits he screwed some women while married, but we’re doubtful he’ll own up to screwing Grace — who is probably the puppeteer behind this whole public Confession in the first place! First Look: Why Usher Called Off His Wedding Usher’s relationship with his now ex-wife, Tameka Foster Raymond, played out in the tabloids for years. In the summer of 2007, the couple made headlines when they called off their lavish Hamptons wedding hours before the ceremony. A week later, they exchanged vows in the office of Usher’s attorney. Watch as Usher tells Oprah why he had second thoughts about their marriage. Why Usher called off his wedding: USHER: And I say I’m kicking myself in the butt because I always felt like maybe we weren’t ready. OPRAH: Oh. USHER: And maybe this wasn’t the time or the way to do it. And, you know, part of that I think played into the demise of it. OPRAH: Okay, okay, let’s stop right there. USHER: Yeah. OPRAH: You’re spending a million dollars on a wedding and you’re kind of not sure. Really? USHER: Yeah. This just seems horribly timed to us. Tameka just lost a young son, then he took away her two youngest. Clearly this guy has ZERO heart at all. No wonder people aren’t checking for him musically anymore. Clearly Grace thought it best he do some damage control after that horrible custody battle but is this really the time? When the mother of his kids is still mourning the loss of one of hers??? First Look: Usher’s Bedroom Confessions It’s something Oprah says she’s always wondered about: Does Usher, an artist known for his steaming hot videos and sexy song lyrics, make love to his own music? His answer may surprise you. Does Usher make love to his own music? OPRAH: So here’s a question I’ve always wondered. Have you or do you make love to your own music? USHER: (Laughter.) I love that. You caught me. All right. Some may say this would be rather narcissistic. OPRAH: Yeah. USHER: But, yeah. What do you think about Usher going on “Oprah’s Next Chapter”? Was this the right time? Do you think he’ll be/has been honest? Are you even checking for him still? The full interview airs on OWN Sunday September 16th at 9pm EST.
After claiming victory in the bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, Tameka Raymond, Usher is celebrating fatherhood and family with his new girl, Grace Miguel.…
A judge may have ruled, but the legal battle between Usher and Tameka Foster appears to have no end in sight. Late last month, the singer won primary custody of the two children he shares with Foster, only for his ex-wife to appeal the decision on the grounds that the judge was biased because Usher raised funds for his campaign in 2008. And now Usher has filed a motion in response to that appeal. In documents submitted last Wednesday, the artist urges the court to deny Foster’s request because it is “an assault on the integrity of the court.” He argues that the granting of a new custody trial would create a slippery slope in which all decisions could be a reversed if an attorney contributed to a judge’s campaign. Usher alleges that Foster’s legal maneuvering “constitutes a continuum of [Tameka’s] vile and unsupported claims that every person who dared testify against her … is biased and tainted.” No word from the judge regarding either filing yet, but we have a feeling we have not heard the last from either of these parties. Not by a long shot. [Photo: WENN.com]
The kids Big Ush fought so hard for are at home while this attention slore is performing in the U.K. SMH. Usher opened the iTunes Music Festival in London over the weekend and dedicated a special song to his fans for sticking with him through the toughest of times… In an interview with Capital FM Usher explains, “I appreciate each and every one of those (Twitter messages of support), which is why I performed Without You’ to my fans last night. “It was intended to be a very intimate moment, just to say thank you for all of their support. You know, my fans are just loyal. They’ve been there with me through the hardest times; they’ve been there with me through my greater times.” Usher has confessed that he had fun hanging out with Jessie J in London following his performance at the iTunes Festival 2012 this weekend. The ‘Scream’ star kicked off the month long series of gigs with a headline show at the Roundhouse in Camden, London – which was watched by the ‘Domino’ star. Jessie took to her Twitter account to reveal how much fun she had at the show and praised the R&B star. The ‘OMG’ singer responded to the comments on his own social networking account last night (2nd September). He tweeted: “I’m happy you enjoyed it. It was great club hopin’ and hangin out wit you @JessieJ. URIV.” As we reported earlier today, it seems Usher is off performing and has left his children he just fought tooth and nail for at home with their nanny. We hope Tameka has the “option” to keep her kids when he’s out of town with his new boo thang for work…and we’re glad Usher is having fun at the club. Source Images via Twitter