Idolator — :: The Top 10 will sing soul/R&B songs. Michael Lynche, if you don’t own the night, we’ll be very disappointed. Check out the list of the 122 songs contestants can choose from, and let’s put down some serious money on Andrew Garcia doing “Umb... more info

411 Mania — "Idol" down to the Top 10... more info

Mjsbigblog — Usher will be mentoring the Top 10 on Tuesday (8/7c FOX) as the kids take on R&B/soul songs.  He’ll return on Wednesday (9/8c FOX) to perform his new single, “OMG”.   Also set to perform–Diddy & Dirty Money will be on hand to perf... more info

VH1 News — Justin Bieber is a "prodigy," says Usher, recalling why he signed the teen star. more info

MTV.com News — 'His voice was incredible,' says teen star's mentor, recalling why he signed him.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway Calloway Justin Bieber Photo: Getty Images At one time, both Justin Timberlake and Usher wanted to sign YouTube sensati... more info

VH1 News — Usher spoke to MTV News about the lyrics of his racy new single "Lil Freak." "It happens," the singer said about the song he penned about real-life experiences. more info

Guardian Music — The teenage pop star has already conquered Twitter and YouTube – and you can't do anything about itYou know how every time you say, "I don't believe in fairies", a fairy dies? Well, every time you say "Who is Justin Bieber?", Justin Bieber ... more info

Idolator — At this point we’ve completely lost track of how many singles—promo or official—Usher has released  off of constantly-delayed forthcoming album Raymond v. Raymond (which is supposedly due out March 30—yeah, right). Nonethele... more info

Idolator — This Sunday, MTV will give everyone a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a teen phenomenon touring the globe in The Diary of Justin Bieber. We’re guessing about 50% of the special will just be Bieber looking down at his Blackberry, tw... more info

MTV.com News — Singer says latest single was inspired by real-life experiences.By Shaheem Reid Usher Photo: MTV News It's not just lyrics — Usher said that when he sang about asking girls to get him girls on the track "Lil Freak," he wasn't just enterta... more info