MUSIC NEWS: USHER TO RELEASE HERE I STAND IN JUNE / GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO BANNED FROM MTV / ON SET WITH DANITY KANE
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Looks like Tameka couldn’t keep Usher on the short leash for too long. Usher’s new single “Love in This Club,” produced by Polow Da Don and featuring Young Jeezy is the #1 song in the country. And that’s after it jumped from #51 to the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That is crazy. I bet Usher is gushing. This will be Usher eighth #1 single in his career, which is pretty impressive.
Usher certainly had his work cut out for him this time around. With his last album, 2004’s Confessions, which went a whooping 9 times Platinum, Usher was on top. I was a little skeptical at first for this new project, which we have found out is titled Here I Stand, because I didn’t know what Usher was going to do to top the previous effort, much like my feelings about Mariah with Mimi. Also, a lot of songs had been leaking and none of the material was really stellar to me - I found myself only really digging the Rich Harrison-produced “Dat Girl Right There,” but apparently, the labels were too scared to release that as a first single.
In any event, Usher is set to release Here I Stand, worldwide, in June.
GNARLS BARKLEY VIDEO BANNED FROM MTV
Well, it’s been said that MTV is pulling a Janet (well, not anymore) with Gnarls Barkley by banning their video from the popular music station. It’s been said to make people “go crazy.”
The clip for the Grammy-winning duo’s “Run,” which features a cameo by Justin Timberlake, has been kept out of rotation on the music channel after failing the Harding Test. The test monitors strobe effects in video content to make sure the images don’t set off seizures. Danger Mouse, one half of the hip-hop, soul duo, told Billboard that he and rapper-vocalist Cee-Lo Green hoped to retool the video and get it on air as soon as possible.
“I don’t know exactly what’s going on, but we’re having issues. I think the video is cool. It works for me. But I’m not necessarily that easily seasick,” Danger Mouse told Billboard magazine, which first reported the temporary ban. “We can’t predict how people are going to interpret it.”
Supposedly, some blogs have gotten in trouble for posting an edit that has leaked, so that’s why I haven’t seen the video. I’m hoping it’s not too much of a shocker, because I really love Gnarls Barkley, and can’t wait to hear what the new project sounds like. I hope I get into it as much as I did on St. Elsewhere. Check back for more updates on this whole video fiasco.
ON SET WITH DANITY KANE
Here’s some footage of Diddy’s “Dark Angels,” Danity Kane on the set of their video for their first single, “Damaged,” from their sophomore set, Welcome to the Dollhouse, which is set to hit stores March 18th, just a week after the boys from Day 26 release their album.
These girls just seem like so much fun to me, and from what I’ve heard, the video is very dance-heavy. Can’t wait to see what they came up with for the new video, especially since the girls fought on the show for a more pop-dance record. Make sure you check back on CL when the video premieres, and be sure to support the girls on the 18th of March!
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Michology
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
uSHER should go home and sit with his MAN maneka lol!!!!!!
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Michology
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Danity kane are toooooooooooooooo sick…..usher let see what happens in june……
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aprilm
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I’m so happy Usher came back…I LUV him! Gnarls video banned…hmmmm wonder what type of mess they had up in there. And I love Danity Kane although Aubrey’s head got really big….did anybody see how she was talking to the solo artist on the show after he took her out then dated somebody else the same day. Like, who are you??
4.
the real nunya
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
LOL. Was D. Woods missing from the set? I barely saw her in that video clip.
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miss brown
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
i thought i was trippin when i got on iTunes and saw Love in This Club at #1. Big ups to Usher….
i’m excited for danity kane too!!
6.
msfabolous
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher…Can’t wait for the album to drop…I’ll definetly support him…
Danity Kane…So glad they have stopped mentioning on the show the fact that they have gone platinum….How many times do we need to hear that? Congratulations now do it again….
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miss brown
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
oh and they’re going to premier the Gnarls Barkley video on TRL today, I just heard them talking about it….
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Ladyssolady
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Aww, that ‘Run’ video & song are my shit!
9.
Latasha
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
That song is not that hot… and why are the words being cut off in the posts? Can yall fix this please? it’s drivin’ me nuts lol
10.
R.I.P. BIG
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I dont see wats wrong with Gnarls Barkleys video im watching now and im fiofgjnledsv;.jljkgkljfghkuhfsdkliodahl; neva mind i think i just had a seizure eww am i wet?
11.
Shay
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Can’t wait for the Usher album. Love in the Club is the shit….it being number one isn’t surprising because that song stays on heavy rotation on the miami radio stations.
I looove Danity Kane, I hope this album doesn’t disappoint me, because I still think this single is okay. It hasn’t grown on me.
12.
Kaydii_Nerd
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I like this song but the one with Ludacris is better, It’s about time he makes another album
13.
one tree hill
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I am definetly gettin danity’s album, it sounds hott!!
14.
nikki
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
jI love DANITY KANE bu hate aubry. She thinks shes so fine and soo tight. Without makeup she looks like a whole different person. I wish Diddy would give her a reality check because that girls head is getting to BIG!!!
15.
WillPwr
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Damn, #1 without a video, radio spins or a lack of promotion. Must be nice…..
16.
one tree hill
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher come album betta b hott…………….at least as da las 1!!
17.
8baller
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Damn Usher’s single caught on with the quickness!!! I have missed him being on the music scene. Welcome back! Its good to hear some news about him that doesnt involve “the devil’s child” aka Tameka.
Love Danity Kane. Damaged is a fresh song, hope the video is the same.
18.
Ms.Gottabody
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
The strobes in the Gnarls video are crazy. It was hurting my eyes after awhile.
19.
Kdollaz
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I am so, happy that Usher is coming out with a new album. I think Danity Kane might sell this time around. I saw their video on globalgrind and I was real hyped.
20.
Sharonda
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I like Danity Kane, but that name still is sooo I don’t know.Blah.I’m glad Dawn stepped up because I really wasn’t feeling her vocals too much.But technology is advancing so…
Usher song is OK.
Haven’t seen the Gnarles Barkley video.
21.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Welcome back Usher! Glad to know he can STILL make hits! “Love in this Club” is my joint!
22.
MAI03
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Well, Usher almost got the peace sign from me, but when I saw him perform on the Movies Rocks special, it made fall in love with his talented self all over again. He did an AMAZING job of reprising the Singing in the Rain scene that Gene Kelly made so famous. Usher was as graceful and charming as Mr. Kelly and he was the right pick to do it.I guess it just was the past stuff like letting his mom go and how Tameka seems to has this crazy “leash” on him. But i’m glad the single is successful and I believe his album will do good as well. Congrats Usher.
23.
ZEE
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I’m excited about USHER!!! Can’t wait till his CD comes out! I know it’ll be “BANGIN”
24.
The King of Meats
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
———-ConcreteLoop, please reopen the Reggie/Kim discussion, because I have
———-more to say about it! hehe! Especially to Megan! lol!
25.
stanikin rat
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
i LOVE Danity Kane…i think they r great and they are all talented…all 5 of them can sing and dance now and that is great…i LOVE Aubrey(she is my fave)!!! but their album is comin out March 18 and Day 26 album is comin out March 25 now…so their cd is comin out a week be4 Day 26. i like DK better than Day 26 too!!! everybody go pick up DK album and help them debut at #1 and go diamond wit this album!!!!!!!!!!
26.
SweetThang729
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
So happy Polow forced this nigga out of hiding…Now Tameka can do what she does best KICK ROCKS!!!
27.
kaykay
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
why do ppl like danity kane? for real, why? i think some people will buy anythig mtv sells them.
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Automatic
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
As long as Usher is number 1 instead of that dumb Flo-Rida song, it’s fine by me.
Mariah Carey and Usher coming out this year, that’s cool, and I want to listen to the DK album.
29.
angelat704
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
1 question
Why do people hate on Usher and Tameka? I mean as a woman isnt that the way you would want your man to defend you? Or maybe thats it, ur so jaded by these wanan be hardcore wack boys out here, that you just dont know what a REAL MAN is anymore. You think the woman should do all the sacrificing to suit the man when it should be a two way street and make him work for you.
Some of yall need to learn yall worth then you will know what a REAL MAN is supposed to do and go through to het and keep you.
Wake Up!
30.
angelat704
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
*get
31.
blindangel
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Can music post be objective please and not your personal shots at Tameka. Leave gossip on the gossip posts.
thank you
32.
Dame
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I am excited about Usher and his single is #1 on Billboard. I can’t wait for the new cd.
33.
Miss Independent
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
#51 to 1??? That is beyond crazy? Is that record? I have never heard of that before…I can’t stand Usher, but I am not mad at him on that! That is insane especially in a free-downloading world today!
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Miss Independent
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
*Is that A record?
35.
sexy chocolate
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher……I don’t know bro
Danity Kane is starting to grow on me.
Love Gnarls Barkley
36.
The King of Meats
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
———#29 angelat704 asked: “…Why do people hate on Usher and Tameka?”
========================================================
——–I agree! Ther’re no different than Ashton and Demi Moore or Reggie and Kim!
——–A man goes on with his life, but a woman gets treated like damaged goods!
——–When a man finds the woman that he wants and loves…who can complain?
37.
FoxyAfroChic
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
BRIAN! Day26 album is actually coming out on March 25th now…
38.
IAMDARKAQUA
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
i don’t know why..but i like that chick Aubrey…SHE’S A REAL BIATCH!!! Puff always messing wit her cause she’s not afraid to OPEN HER MOUTH!
“moving mountains” is my jam so i’m ready for Usher to get it poppin…leave the OL’ LADY MANEKA in ATL though. Fans still SALTY bout that!!! LOL
39.
KSH
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher is a bad MF! HE can’t do no wrong in my eyes! That new joint of his is solid hit! Just imagine when the video hits the scene! Oh my Usher!
40.
Josh
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Brian you should learn to check your facts before you post stuff.
That Gnarls Barkley video has already been re-edited and premiered on MTV today. Also, Day26’s album comes out March 25th… one week AFTER DK’s.
41.
freshandfab
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
danity kane are amazing,cantwait
42.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
>>>> Wow at usher lol congrats i guess the naysayers were TRU the more u knock
>>>>>him the bette rhe does:)
43.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
>>>> so all in alll.. thank the hatewrs!!! (haters)..
44.
mzsweetface
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I am quite pleased that Usher will be back this year. We need some good music again. I don’t doubt that he can deliver either.
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Automatic
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
33.
Miss Independent
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
#51 to 1??? That is beyond crazy? Is that record? I have never heard of that before…I can’t stand Usher, but I am not mad at him on that! That is insane especially in a free-downloading world today!
Usher had the third highest jump to number 1, behind Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5.
46.
Phillyfashionista
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Honestly, I thought that he would lose it after his shenanigans with Tameka….but he definately still has it!!! He’s still sexy, and I LOVE “Love In the Club”!!!! Go Ush!
47.
RLWO
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
usher song is bad
48.
Dlish
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
As much as I tried not to, I LOVE that Usher song!! DAMNIT!!
I absolutely adore Danity Kane. Dawn is my fav, she has that good ol’ southern church girl voice that just hits you in your soul!!
49.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
>> i was trying to comment on Kim and Reggie but i guess the post limitation is up… she look snice but they always well kim always looks camera ready is that on purpose or ..? shes prettyt ho and reggie has a nice stomach:)
50.
Angela
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Love in this club is okay the beat is hot the lyrics are so so but I’m an Usher fan and I know the rest of the album is gonna be fire…and he’s doin it big once again can’t hate!
51.
CandieNP
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Dat Girl Right There wouldn’t have flied. It was all right but this is Usher. Love In This Club I like and I hope this album doesn’t disappoint as I am a big Usher supporter.
52.
I'm Still Me
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Ok I’ve seen Gnarl’s Barkley’s video and it is not at all bad. At the end they have some hypnotizing (with the black and white swirls) backgrounds but that’s it.
53.
BreezyF
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
@ R.I.P Big—-lolololol..u a trip
i kinda like DK so i hope they do their thing
congrats usher…still dont know how u gonna top confessions tho
and DAY 26…yall all can sing so yall better rock it
54.
damnsexy40
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Congrats to Usher. I hope the album come out slamming. Timbland is trying to make that white boy (JT) an R&B singer to compete with him… I know its a JOKE
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BreezyF
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
ooo yea….come on wit da new vid Gnarls Barkley…i love yall
56.
Richaay
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Theyre already playing the video in the UK, it’s quite harsh on the eyes, good though. They actually both appear in the video to, not as art or cartoons.
Yay, new Danity Kane video soon, yayyy! Love them!!!! xxx
57.
UM...I GUESS
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
i love DK and the song!! cant wait for the vid…
and i agree…where was d woods? lol
58.
Crystal
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I watched the video as well…it wasn’t so bad. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GA3a15xF0c
59.
lola
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
YAY!! Can’t wait for Ushers CD…Anyway, totally understand the decision to keep the Gnarls Barkley CD off the air…It’s to protect the people that are susceptible to seizures and they just want to make sure that it wont trigger one. Good looking out MTV! I worked on a video one time and they used these lights that flashed at intense speed and before they started shooting they asked all people susceptible to seizures to look away from the lights….That’s crucial
60.
V
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Actually Brian, Day26’s album was pushed back to March 25
61.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
#54
You on point, JT is overrated.
62.
HOKILLER
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
KIM K PURPOSELY RELEASED HER SEX TAPE! REAL TALK AND HERE’S THE PROOF: CLICK THE LINK
http://www.spike.com/video/2866935
63.
Jakia Carter 'Chrianna Will Never Be Jayonce'
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher needs to take a seat with his Barbarian and leave us a lone. Go take care of ya ’son’ Ush..we’re fine without you.NEXT—->>
64.
lovdylk
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I admit he is very talented.I know he is a hot blogger on a celebs club‘Searching Millionaire DOTcom’.he has many fans.really
65.
Our history is GOLDEN
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher- hope this record exceeds confessions or its a wrap.
Gnarls barkley= yeah Brian i heard MTV is gonna show the video
Danity Kane- Aubrey gets on my nerves for some reason. She talks to damn much. I like the vibe of the group, but she talks like she is running things. Like I said before, win some awards before you start acting divaesque Aubrey.
66.
DAni
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
sum of the stuff i heard on danity kanes lbum is w/e to meeh…..i dont think i’ll buy it…
67.
BLACKANDMILD
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Let’s be clear on one thing : USHER’S meteoric rise on the charts is solely because of PAYOLA. A song hasn’t jumped that many spots in years. The song is mediocre at best.
Danity Kane’s album is fire. I usually don’t like that type of music but after listening to the previews they did an excellent job.
And Gnarles Barkley are the shit. I love that run video, saw it a few weeks ago on youtube. Hot!!
68.
Lydia
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
No the song jumped because it is the #1 song on ITUNES. ITUNES IS WORTH A LOT towards BB Charts
69.
Icu2
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
Usher = payola
70.
Icu2
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
@ BLACKANDMILD
I co sign.
71.
tameka foster not usher wife lol
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
ABOUT TIME USHER IS FINNLEY TO RELESE HIS CD STILL DONT LIKE HIS TILE HERE I STAND HERE HE AREADY USED IT FOR HIS WEDDING AND IT FOR HIS WIFE. AND I ALSO HEARND IT TO FORM OTHER WEBSITE AM SURE EVERBODY HEARND IT AREADY.
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kindanice
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
I’m happy for Ush. I hope he is able to continue his music w/ much less drama this time around.
k
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kindanice
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
@65 “Gnarls barkley= yeah Brian i heard MTV is gonna show the video”
WHAT?!!
And they will get thier as* Very well sued if they do!!!! Strobe lights can really cause seizures in persons with seizure disorder!!!!! MTV dumb as dirt if they do it.
I saw the video, no diss to Gnarles but it’s really not worth it.
k
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THE QUEEN(DON'T GET MAD ARETHA)
Thursday, March 6, 2008 /
DEAD @ THE USHER HATERS SCREAMING PAYOLA. UH FOR THE SLOW AND DUMB ONES, USHER’S RAPID RIS EON THE CHARTS IS DUE TO MOSTLY DIGITAL DOWNLOADS(ITUNES) AND AIRPLAY. USHER IS BAKC AND READY TO SNATCH HIS CROWN BACK !!!
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gg boo
Friday, March 7, 2008 /
dang gnarls - ha ha ha bless yo soul!
good luck to usher - he is talented. and ladies - there is no good cause not to like tameka. she’s a pretty woman who has captured usher’s heart. maybe you will stop the hate when you find a love of your own. when you do it’s not going to matter what anybody says - dag!
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