http://www.mail.com/people/25522-usher.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/25522-usher.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Usher will be the spark for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. The Grammy-winning singer will collaborate with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design for the fireworks, which will be launched from barges off Manhattan. It's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the concept for its annual show, Macy's said Thursday... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:54:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html 2013-05-09T15:54:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2073526-shakira-post-baby-body-i-decent.html WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira is learning how to balance her demanding work schedule with being a new mom one day at a time. "It's part of motherhood you know," she said of juggling personal and professional life. "You got to figure it out as you go." The 36-year-old singer and her soccer star boyfriend Gerard Pique welcomed th... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:45:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2073526-shakira-post-baby-body-i-decent.html 2013-05-09T12:45:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2061568-usher-ready-role-sugar-ray-leonard.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Usher believes his dancing skills will help him in his upcoming role as Sugar Ray Leonard in "Hands of Stone," a new boxing film about the great brawler Roberto Duran. Usher said he has been preparing to play Leonard — a fighter with fast hands, smooth feet and a wide smile — for more than a year and still needs to... Fri, 03 May 2013 20:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2061568-usher-ready-role-sugar-ray-leonard.html 2013-05-03T20:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unlike last year, when the Grammys became the Adele show, each of the leading nominees in a diverse and eclectic field got a chance to bask in the spotlight of music's biggest night. Fun., whose anthemic and semidark jam "We Are Young" dominated the charts in 2012, won song of the year. Gotye's massive and oddball pop hit, "Somebody I U... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1882788-varied-winners-grammy-awards.html 2013-02-11T14:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A year after Whitney Houston's death, music executive Clive Davis remembered her in words — and video. Houston died last year just hours before the annual Clive Davis Gala was to start. On Saturday, Davis said his world continues "to be so shattered by her passing" and that Houston's death still feels "unreal." ... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html 2013-02-10T17:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1880240-winehouse-producer-salaam-remi-aims-grammy.html NEW YORK (AP) — Salaam Remi has been producing music for more than 20 years, but he says he's not mad that he's just earning the top producer nomination at the Grammy Awards. Remi, best known for producing for Amy Winehouse, Nas and the Fugees, is nominated for non-classical producer of the year at Sunday's ceremony. "If I never produce another record aga... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1880240-winehouse-producer-salaam-remi-aims-grammy.html 2013-02-09T17:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1863530-list-winners-44th-annual-image-awards.html FILM — Motion picture: "Red Tails." — Actor in a motion picture: Denzel Washington, "Flight." — Actress in a motion picture: Viola Davis, "Won't Back Down." — Supporting actor in a motion picture: Samuel L. Jackson, "Django Unchained." — Supporting actress in a motion picture: Ke... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1863530-list-winners-44th-annual-image-awards.html 2013-02-02T03:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Usher sang "Yeah!" Katy Perry donned star and stripes for "Firework." And a ballroom full of lucky kids got to rock out with Sasha and Malia Obama at Saturday's Kids' Inaugural Concert, a star-studded event that honors America's military families. "Now, inauguration is a pretty big deal," first lady Michelle Obama, who hosted the event a... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832682-obama-girls-rock-with-military-kids-concert.html 2013-01-20T02:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830804-winfreys-armstrong-interview-32.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's interview with Lance Armstrong is more than an illustration of a hero athlete tumbling from the heights. It's also a pivotal moment for a famous media figure trying to climb the ladder back up. Winfrey's OWN network is showing signs of life after a rocky start, and the Armstrong interview offered a chance for many more view... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830804-winfreys-armstrong-interview-32.html 2013-01-18T20:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1829844-armstrong-interview-spotlights-winfreys-network.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's interview with Lance Armstrong is more than an illustration of a hero athlete tumbling from the heights. It's also a pivotal moment for a famous media figure trying to climb the ladder back up. Winfrey's OWN network is showing signs of life after a rocky start, and the Armstrong interview offered a chance for many more view... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1829844-armstrong-interview-spotlights-winfreys-network.html 2013-01-18T14:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html NEW YORK (AP) — When record executive Mark Pitts heard "Sure Thing," a song Miguel wrote for possible inclusion on an album by Usher, Pitts felt there was something special about the young songwriter. Then he heard "Quickie," another song from Miguel, and Pitts knew he had to meet the man behind these infectious R&B jams. "He came and performed and just h... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html 2013-01-16T14:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars announced Friday to sing at Obama's inaugural balls Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html 2013-01-11T15:11:00Z