New Usher Video - OMG

Usher has released the video “OMG” for his first international single from his new album “Rayond v. Raymond”. The video was directed by Anthony Mandler and features will.i.am.

“The video is a spectacle,” Mandler told Rap-Up.com. “It really emphasizes what we love about Usher and the character and the icon that he is, and most importantly, it’s really a video that showcases his superstardom.”

Usher is also currently promoting his new album “Raymond v. Raymond”, and revealed this morning on Good Morning America that he will be going on tour soon.

 

Jill Scott Covers Essence Magazine

Jill Scott graces the cover of May's Essence magazine, and she has tons to say about living life to the fullest. She also stars with Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry’s new movie “Why Did I Get Married Too?”, and will go on an exciting tour with Maxwell starting May 21st. Another great joy in her life is her son, who she joyfully discusses in Essence. 

“…Ever since I had my son, I feel like there’s a stitch of lava in my spine. I feel like I can do anything.” – Jill Scott, ESSENCE (May 2010)

“I felt completely overwhelmed by being a mom. I always wanted it, but when I actually got it, it was so much more than I had anticipated…”

“I’ve always liked and appreciated myself, but now it’s deeper and stronger and I like it.”

The soul singer is also set to release a new album “The Light of The Sing: Words and Sounds Vol. 4” later this year.

Jennifer Lopez Signs with Island Def Jam

Jennifer Lopez has signed with L.A. Reid’s Island Def Jam label. Since her split from Sony’s Epic Records rumours were circulating a possible deal between the two, but never confirmed.

During an interview on Jennifer’s “The Back-Up Plan” she was asked whether she was signing with Def Jam and she happily said yes. Reid will not only add her to his famous record label, but will also produce her next album.

“Louboutins” and other singles were so disappointing that her seventh studio album “Love” was never released. Jennifer has produced a lot of poor music lately, let’s hope that this new deal will bring the old “Jenny from the block” back.