The Mirror — It's a good job firefighters were outside Usher's show at Oakland's Oracle Arena on Friday, because it was so hot it sizzled. more info

Mercury News, California — jharrington@bayareanewsgroup.comUsher is a great dancer, possesses a slightly above average voice and certainly knows his way around a good beat. more info

Unreality Music —   The ‘OMG’ hitmaker - who split from spouse Tameka Foster in 2009 after two years of marriage – says the former couple have agreed to remain friends for the sake of their children, two... more info

Guardian Music — Want to know how hard you have to work to make it in pop? The X Factor's Savan Kotecha spent years sneaking into music conferences, stalking Babyface and sleeping on RedOne's floorThere's a guy on The X Factor who has sold over 50m records. I'm not t... more info

Starpulse — R&B singer and producer Ne-Yo revealed that he discovered teen sensation Justin Bieber before Usher. According to straightfromthea.com, Ne-Yo revealed that Justin covered one of his songs on Youtub... more info

Mercury News, California — "OMG" isn't just the title of Usher's smash single. It's also the name of his current tour. And, the singer hopes, it stands for what fans will be saying after his concert is done. more info

ContactMusic — Usher has an "incredible" relationship with his ex-wife.The 'OMG' hitmaker - who split from spouse Tameka Foster in 2009 after two years of marriage - says the... more info

Gigwise — British Legion's charity single... more info

Topix — Superstar singer Usher hosted the launch of mega producer Rico Love's new label, Division1, and his joint venture with Motown Records at Red the Steakhouse on Miami Beach. more info

Scotsman.com — RSNO Usher Hall, Edinburgh **** more info