Big Apple Music Scene — Was it just me, or was the vibe a bit different on The Voice this week? I'm not saying it was bad or anything. It was just, you know, different. Personally, I blame Usher. More »The Voice Top 8: Did They Change The Premise Of The Show When I Wasnâ€... more info

People.com — Tell us if you're a stickler for the original coaches or newbies Shakira and Usher more info

People.com — Three artists remain for coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton on the NBC singing competition more info

411 Mania — More names sign up... more info

USA Today Music — Usher to curate overall design of the show, which is being called "It Begins With a Spark." more info

Mjsbigblog — Usher and Darius Rucker have been added to the Healing in the Heartland: Relief benefit concert set to air live at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. It will also air on cable networks Style, G4, Bravo, E! and CMT on either a live or delayed basis. more info

Consequence of Sound — Usher gives his best R. Kelly impersonation. more info

Starpulse — R&B superstar Usher will be the toast of the music industry next month (Jun13) when he is presented with the Golden Note Award at the 26th Annual Rhythm & Soul Awards in Los Angeles. The Yeah! hit... more info

Mjsbigblog — It's official. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton will return to The Voice in the fall. Usher and Shakira will join Adam and Blake for the 6th season in the spring. Carson Daley will be back as host for both seasons. ... more info

411 Mania — They'll be back in spring... more info