VH1 News — Kanye West, Usher, Rick Ross and other members of the hip-hop community reacted to Barack Obama's presidential win with pride. more info

MTV.com News — Fat Joe, Nick Cannon, Young Jeezy also celebrate the new president-elect.By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images The hip-hop community was one of, if not the cross section of people most vocal about their diligent... more info

People.com — "Barack Obama doesn't represent a color," says the star. "He represents change" more info

New York Post — BOUDOIR balladeer Usher flashed a smile at his female fans and then set up the ground rules of his Monday concert at Hammerstein Ballroom. "Ladies, I brought you here for one reason . . . a one-night stand," the singer oozed, adding the Vegas touch..... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Gries/Getty “My beautiful ladies, I brought you here for one reason,” Usher announced early in his show at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom Monday night. Judging from the giddy shrieks he received in response, it was clear that most of th... more info

The Newsroom — Usher had one thing on his mind while preparing to take the stage Monday night - politics. It may have been the second performance in his "One Night Stand" tour, but it was also the night before the US Presidential election. (Nov. 04) more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David Byrne @ the Paramount in Austin (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) today in NYC & NJ * DANCE * Les Paul @ Iridium * Sisters of Mercy @ Irving Plaza * the Black Crowes @ Town Hall * Usher... more info

ET Online — ET was there at Usher's opening night for his ladies only "One Night Stand" show -- and the R&B singer opens up about his new tour, life with his son, and he offers heartfelt words to Jennifer Hudson. "My heart goes out to Jennifer and her ent... more info

Pitchfork — The folks at All Tomorrow's Parties once again will empower festival attendees with the return of their ATP vs. the Fans event, newly christened "The Fans Strike Back" and accompanied by the funny Star Wars-ripping graphic above. The event is schedul... more info

Guardian Music — No recent album has trumpeted its grand aspirations louder than Slipway Fires. Razorlight are already multi-platinum sellers, and every stop has been pulled out to emphasise their third album's great importance. The promotional CD can't be played on ... more info