Rolling Stone — Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, the eccentric Dallas soul singer’s follow-up to 2008’s New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, leads this week’s pack of new releases. While Part One found Badu dipping into electronic so... more info

Idolator — :: Tonight the Top 10 are mentored by Usher and sing R&B/soul songs. Although “sing” is such a subjective term. [Buddy TV] :: MTV makes the case for Elton John to step into Simon Cowell’s shoes as judge of American Idol. We would love for Sir E... more info

ContactMusic — USHER has laughed off speculation his song PAPERS is about his own split from ex-wife TAMEKA FOSTER, insisting the track was recorded when he "didn't know" his marriage would... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — After spitting on the BNM'd Usher single "Little Freak", as well as last year's We Are Young Money posse record, the busy Nicki Minaj is back with a new single, presumably for her forthcoming full-length debut. "Massive Attack" features a booming bea... more info

VH1 News — Can Usher's new album, Raymond V. Raymond, establish him as a true R&B legend? more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The title of Usher's strong new album alludes to his recent divorce from Tameka Foster. The title of Usher's strong new album alludes to his recent divorce fro... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The title of Usher's strong new album alludes to his recent divorce from Tameka Foster, whose brief marriage to the Atlanta-based R&B star (born Usher Raymond IV) provided much of the fodder for his domestic-minded 2008 album "Here I Stand."... more info

Idolator — Oh my gosh, indeed! How many music videos can Usher possibly release in such a short time span? Is he in a mad dash to outdo Lil Wayne, who recently shot nine within a 48-hour period? Well, head below to watch Usher’s newest clip to come down the c... more info

MTV.com News — Michael Lynche and Andrew Garcia also do well, thanks to Usher's mentoring.By Gil Kaufman Lee Dewyze Photo: Fox The "American Idol" top 10 had help from Usher on Tuesday night (March 30), when the theme was soul and R&B songs. The "Papers" ... more info

ContactMusic — USHER kicked off the release of his latest album by treating fans in New York City's Times Square to a free show on Tuesday (30Mar10).The singer will release Raymond... more info