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!
uSHER should go home and sit with his MAN maneka lol!!!!!!
Danity kane are toooooooooooooooo sick…..usher let see what happens in june……
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??
LOL. Was D. Woods missing from the set? I barely saw her in that video clip.
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!!
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….
oh and they’re going to premier the Gnarls Barkley video on TRL today, I just heard them talking about it….
Aww, that ‘Run’ video & song are my shit!
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
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?
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.
I like this song but the one with Ludacris is better, It’s about time he makes another album
I am definetly gettin danity’s album, it sounds hott!!
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!!!
Damn, #1 without a video, radio spins or a lack of promotion. Must be nice…..
Usher come album betta b hott…………….at least as da las 1!!
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.
The strobes in the Gnarls video are crazy. It was hurting my eyes after awhile.
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.
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.
Welcome back Usher! Glad to know he can STILL make hits! “Love in this Club” is my joint!
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.
I’m excited about USHER!!! Can’t wait till his CD comes out! I know it’ll be “BANGIN”
———-ConcreteLoop, please reopen the Reggie/Kim discussion, because I have
———-more to say about it! hehe! Especially to Megan! lol!
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!!!!!!!!!!
So happy Polow forced this nigga out of hiding…Now Tameka can do what she does best KICK ROCKS!!!
why do ppl like danity kane? for real, why? i think some people will buy anythig mtv sells them.
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.
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!
*get
Can music post be objective please and not your personal shots at Tameka. Leave gossip on the gossip posts.
thank you
I am excited about Usher and his single is #1 on Billboard. I can’t wait for the new cd.
#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!
*Is that A record?
Usher……I don’t know bro
Danity Kane is starting to grow on me.
Love Gnarls Barkley
———#29 angelat704 asked: “…Why do people hate on Usher and Tameka?”
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——–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?
BRIAN! Day26 album is actually coming out on March 25th now…
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
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!
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.
danity kane are amazing,cantwait
>>>> Wow at usher lol congrats i guess the naysayers were TRU the more u knock
>>>>>him the bette rhe does:)
>>>> so all in alll.. thank the hatewrs!!! (haters)..
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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#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.
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!
usher song is bad
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!!
>> 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:)
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!
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.
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.
@ 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
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
ooo yea….come on wit da new vid Gnarls Barkley…i love yall
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
i love DK and the song!! cant wait for the vid…
and i agree…where was d woods? lol
I watched the video as well…it wasn’t so bad. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GA3a15xF0c
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
Actually Brian, Day26′s album was pushed back to March 25