VH1 News — Usher talked to us about possibly working with Ne-Yo on the follow-up to "Here I Stand" and his current tour, which is "intended specifically for women." more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Soul icon Lionel Richie has recruited R&B singer Akon and rapper Ne-Yo for his upcoming studio album. more info

MTV.com News — 'Hopefully we are gonna try and get together early,' singer says of collaborating with the songwriter on a record due in early 2009.By Shaheem Reid Usher Photo: MTV News Usher is expecting a new baby in mid-December, so he might get his Ch... more info

Detroit Free Press — Kevin Connolly plays the slick Hollywood manager of Adrian Grenier's character, actor Vincent Chase, on HBO's "Entourage," but the former boyfriend of Nicky Hilton is working a new hustle in real life: directing music videos. He has had job... more info

The New Kids tour is a trip into the heart of Girl World ” and a solid two hours of showmanship, too. more info

E! Online — One easy-listening artist just got a little bit harder. Lionel Richie is doing his best to increase his street cred—to say nothing of his relevance—by putting a pair of... more info

Unreality Music — Lionel Ritchie is hard at work on his new album, to be titled ???Just Go???. And in a bid to update his sound, he???s drafted in the creme de R&B songwriting talent, namely Ne-Yo and Akon to help write the tunes for his new long player. Other contri... more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Soul icon Lionel Richie has recruited R&B singer Akon and rapper Ne-Yo for his upcoming studio album. more info

Pop Matters — It’s always good to pick up an album with modest expectations and find yourself pleasantly surprised by the quality of the music. more info

People.com — The Entourage star says the video will pay homage to Goodfellas more info