TV ROUNDUP: USHER ON ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ / JANET ON ELLEN / ASHANTI ON 106
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Usher has been getting his promo on for the last couple of weeks for the release of his new album Here I Stand (out May 27th). Here he is performing his hit “Love In This Club” on ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ earlier this week..
Janet Jackson sat down with Ellen Degeneres on Monday and revealed that she was going on tour. Peep the interview above and click here and here for performance video.
Ashanti performed her song “The Way That I Love You” on BET’s 106 & Park this week. Her album is out on June 3rd.








121 Comments
1.
mphsmade
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
cool performance, ush!
2.
fly
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
loves ashanti
3.
lea
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE Ashanti, and she sounded good! Dress was nice, I just cant get past that makeup, come on Shanti!
4.
SurinameseDutch
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Can’t wait for the Janet tour!
Love Ya CL!
5.
ari
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
love usherrr :]
6.
lea
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
LOVE Janet!
7.
Miss Jen
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Well….
Usher-Wonderful, smooth, thats my dude! His performance was great and I can’t wait for the album.
Janet Jackson-A splendid performance…just wish that she could really sing FORRRR REALLLL!
Ashanti-She has made a HUGE improvement since her debut way back when. I wish her continue success…if only she could dance.
8.
E-Money
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher is a beast right now. I’m very disappointed by critics harsh reviews over his album. Not every artist wants to be like Prince … “Here I Stand” is definitely worth buying so please support that man !!!
P.S. And Janet too !!! LOL.
9.
Lay-Dee
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher’s back! I’m excited about this.
Step aside Chris Brown.
Daddy’s back.
10.
Chris
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Loved every clip…Ush performed well, Janet like always. Ashanti—–you finally have proven your worthy to stay in the game.
11.
MAI03
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Everyone did a great job with their performances…looooves Ashanti’s shoes!
12.
Dame
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher was great last nite take that Chris Brown. I really loved the Yeah performance he is baaaaack and I can’t wait to get the cd next week.
I am pissed I missed Ashanti The Way I Love You is such a real song. That dress is hot too.
Janet nooooooo whyyyyyy
13.
Tazz1504
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ashanti performance was solid and im proud to say the chick has proven that she is here to stay… This shoes that hate can make you strive to be the best no matter what is thrown your way …
Usher I WAS A MAJOR FAN UNTIL HE FIRED HIS MOM BUT AFTER SEENIG HIM PERFORM IM COMING BACK TO BECOME NUMBER 1
Janet is my wife so is ashanti so shit ill just smile at janet and say no female can touch her performance wise……
14.
guccigirl
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I agree..Ashanti sounds really great, better than before. if only chrihanna would take the same notes and get a voice coach!
15.
Eve
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet in her 40’s doing it like that? Say it aint so….Go Damita Jo!
16.
DH
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Okay. I religiously watched DWTS until they prematurely kicked off Mario. Usher is an excellent dancer & performer, but they need to get a better demographic going in their studio audience. Their studio audience is skewed much older than it should be. They were killing me softly with the cheesy clapping every 30 seconds. Either they need to lose the clapping track in the background or they need to make the audience hold their applause until something great truly happens.
That being said, all three did a good job on their respective performances.
17.
Tazz1504
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I meant shows not shoes for the ashanti comment sorry
18.
Late
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Why is it that Ashanti has the same on-stage mannerisms as she did when she first came out like 6 yrs ago? That same “hand on my chest” routine is getting tired. I could watch a performance of “Foolish” or something and see virtually no difference in her on-stage presence. Tho the song and video were a step up, the performance was not.
19.
cutieonduty30
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ashanti has really came back and stepped it up.
20.
Music Fanatic
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher and Janet still got it in my opinion. I can’t wait for the Rock Wit U concert also. I know it will be sick as usual.
21.
tameka raymond not usher wife lol
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
USHER HE WAS GOOD AND THE LAST DANCE HE DID WAS A CLASSIC HINT HE WAS WEARRING BLACK AND WHITE SUITE AND GLOVES.THEN TOOK THHEM OFF. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO BAD JASON DIDNT GET THE TROPHY ITWAS THAT GIRL WHO SKITES DONT KNOW HER BUT SHE WON.
22.
guccigirl
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
yea..ashanti’s gucci shoes are pretty hot..once again, I cant afford them! lol
23.
jscene
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I love Janet!
24.
donald meyers
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
PLEASE EVERYONE GO GET THE ALBUM ON JUNE 3RD.. SHE IS HERE OUR GIRL IS BACK… I LOVE LOVE ASHANTI…..
LETS MAKE THIS THE NUMBER 1 ALBUM FOR ASHANTI… IN 2002.. SHE SOLD OVER 500k IN HER FIRST WEEK!
Ashanti will be making the following appearances and interviews:
June 2nd: 106 & Park
June 3rd: Interview on The Steve Harvey Show
June 3rd: Interview with DJ Clue on Power 105
June 5th: Regis & Kelly
June 5th: Interview with Angie Martinez on Hot 97
June 6th: Good Morning America at Bryant Park, New York
25.
UM...I GUESS
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
wasnt feelin it.
26.
Janet2gees
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I agree with you “Dame” take that Chris Brown. Usher killed it not once but two perfomances. These younger cats after Usher need to hide for now because Usher is back.
27.
the floacist
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet is going on tour? WELL ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!!
28.
Our history is GOLDEN
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
#16 I agree, and for some reason I think Dancing With The Stars is the cheesy-ist show for anyone to perform on because of the whack audience.
That being said, Usher did his thing on there. He also performed a jazz rendition of Yeah that was pretty good. Angel you should show that clip as well!
The Way that I love you is my jam! Ashanti is doing it real big with that joint.
29.
darealwifey
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Twenty or thirty years ago, you would have had a hard time finding people in their 30’s and 40’s keeping up with people in their 20’s.
Ursh was a lil’ stiff, but he still did his thing. I really liked the performance.
J.J. is a queen as far as I’m concerned. Every young chick out here trying to sing and dance (from Britney to Ciara) needs to bow down to Janet because there was no one doing it like her before she came along.
I like ‘Shani.
30.
jmoore
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet…is the issh…cant wait for the tour
Ashanti..i think her album is gonna be fiyah…
Usher is the man.
Black people doing it..Holla!!!
31.
Ricai
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher still GOT IT- Gotta love him, I love his swagger!
Ashanti I’m so glad you proved those haters wrong. I’ve been a fan from day one and still am. You are definitely a STAR:)
Janet - I hope I can you see you on tour. Love Ya! I’m patiently waiting 4 Rhythm Nation and All For You tours to be released on DVD. I saw you on Larry King and you said you will release those two on DVD. Can’t wait:)
32.
the floacist
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ohh, and leave Ashanti alone with her 2002 moves, lol.
Ush said C-Breezy, thats nice and all…but I’m back. Sit down, because the original Michael Jackson swagger jacker is here once again!
33.
Meal'J
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I LOVE ASHANTI, I’m her biggest fan, SHE LOOKS SEXY as usual, SHE SOUNDS GREAT as usual (lately)…..CANT WAIT TILL JUNE 3……and to whoever made the comment about her touching her chest and singing, either way it was great she could have been touching her ass it still was great…..I guess the hate will begin……I LOVE HER….like those idiots thats on the “beyonce crack” im on the “ASHANTI CRACK”
34.
nia
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
liked ashanti’s vocals, improvement from her past live perfomances. ashanti’s movements on stage didn’t match her style of dress or the emotional tempo of song. she sang the song and made hand gestures as if it was a dance song, which, would call for different attire and dancers.
janet’s dance performance was great. didn’t like the lip synching. if that’s to be expected at the concert, i’ll pass!
usher was ok. performance not classy enough for dancing with the stars, in my opinion.
35.
Pansy
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Wow Ashanti.. ti was great!
Go girl!
36.
Scooby
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet killed those performances and I was feeling her swagger on LUV go ahead Damita Jo and she was singing over the track. Alot of artist do that especially ones that sing and dance at the same time! Ashanti was a lil’ stiff but happy she is making a comeback with that song. Usher……pass not feeling the cd!
37.
Phillyjawn
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher looked terrible on DWTS.
38.
Rake
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
#16
Mario stayed longer than he should have, actually. From day 1, he was salacious. With all the body bumping and scant dresses, he should have known he couldn’t be so overtly sexual. He was adding too much emphasis on his pelvic region throughout the competition, too…sounds crazy, I know…but if you watched his performances, he was quite literally “goosing” his partner. I think it was a mix of youth and inexperience…the lewd “rolling” you might do to an R. Kelly song is not conducive to ballroom dance. And, when the rumors started about the affair with his partner, his dancing became something you just couldn’t forgive.
39.
sanaa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I’m sorry, but Ashanti has the most MEDIOCRE voice in R&B…I never understood the hype. Not trying to be mean, I’m just confused….her singing always seemed like talk/screaming to me, and there’s no emotion behind it.
I wish I could see what other people see in her, but she’s just not doing it for me. Some of her songs were cute though (production-wise I mean), but her voice….what’s the big deal?? Can someone please ’splain? LOL
She’s pretty though…
40.
Andre Le Dale
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet is going to tour, I am there!!!!! #31 All For You is on DVD you can go to a Best Buy or Circuit City. Janet said she was in the process of releasing Rhythm Nation and the Janet tour on DVD. #34 Then don’t go because that’s why she’s the greatest female entertainer of all time and it makes up for her singing ablility.
41.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
sorry but usher looked bored and sounded like he was lipping (not saying he was but saying he sounded it). didn’t like it at all
42.
Taji
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher is a very talented man. Ashanti sounded and looked great. I love Janet and she is one of the best performers of our time.
43.
Southernmello
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Yo Ashanti tore it up last night, I was flipping through channels and saw her, she looked good in that skirt and it was a good performance…..a lot of props, plus she looked good…..
44.
Juicy SuperStar
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher, Usher, Usher….. Whewwwwww that was a PERFECT performance… I guess I need to buy your CD… Not a Tamika fan but I’m loving you as a performer.
Ashanti… GREAT, Love the dress and the performance too… Hate the hair… Lets take it back to the Foolish days with the straight black hair… Love that look…
Didn’t watch Janet (yawn)
45.
donald meyers
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
to number 39!
You dont understand Ashanti hype? Why not… she sold over 500K albums in 2002 and her three number 1 albums.. I guess you dont understand her hype, but a lot of people do…. she is a songwriter… can you name one female RB chick that wrote they entire album? I heard on an interview - when she went to LA and heard the beat for ‘TITWIU” she wrote that entire song!
Her Lyrics are amazing…
yes i am an STAN for life
46.
imjust2crunk
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Im sorry but Ashanti sounds a PICKLE! She never sounds good to me, but thats just my opinion.
47.
DH
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
# 38, many of the dances on the show are very sexual. I am a fan of the show, and the dancers’ styles are a matter of opinion. I was reading an article yesterday that discussed how the producers pair the partners a certain way to up the sex appeal, make the audience wonder if the partners are dating each other, & keep the ratings up. Mario is not the first or the last person on the show to grind his partner on the dance floor. Some of the married contestants have been just as sexual or more sexual than Mario was. My main point is that Mario is a much better dancer than Marissa, who was safe the week that Mario was eliminated. My other main point is that the audience is inappopriately skewed regarding age for some of the performances. The last point is there is too much clapping going on during the performance. It sounds like a clap track instead of natural applause.
48.
Rake
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
There is a fine line, which may be up for debate itself but I can only go by what I’ve seen from every other celebrity on that show… There is a line you cannot cross…Mario’s dancing was lewd and low-browed and it’s not because he didn’t have an ability, but merely because he CHOSE to come acrose that way. The lip-biting in the behind-the-scenes moments, which he knew would be televised?? He made every moment with his partner some extended sex scene and that is NOT what the show has been about.
49.
whyme
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Well excuse me Miss Ashanti. Girlfriend definitely threw down in that performance. And the shoes are on fiyah!!!! I really like that single she has out. It definitely hit home for me. I have been there and done that. Overall, she did a very good job.
50.
Lady Architect
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I love Usher’s smooth dancing, but I can’t stand the lip synching stuff. It’s getting old and it’s time for usher to learn how to sing and dance all at once.
I’m glad Janet is going on tour. I wanna see it because She dances the whole time and I saw her Velvet Rope tour and it was amazing!
Ashanti. I wish her much success, but I really wish she could’ve been a writer cause I’m still not a fan of her voice, but she has fans so good luck to her.
51.
elohel
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher’s performance was great.
Love to see him dancing.
52.
Shawn08
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
-Usher did his thing!
-Janet did her thing, mostly!
-Ashanti’s voice is much better! She needs to work on her breathing and singing at the same time so that she doesn’t run out of breath. It is time to also incorporate a routine with her songs. Take it to the next level, so that she will be able to tour successfully. But, I must say she gets an A for most improved singing.
53.
FIRESTARTER1981
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I really liked Usher’s performance. I think that he reminds me a lot of Michael Jackson. Ashanti just doesn’t do anything for me musically. I just think that she is struggling to have a career after Ja Rule doesn’t have one.
54.
Eve
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
BTW Usher’s performance was TERRIBLE! His lipsynching was off and i dont think he can dance like he use to…he needs to hang it up imo.
55.
taliabear
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
ashanti tore it up!!! she finally FINALLY discovered how to sing and perform im sooo proud of her she’s come a long way from her “baby, baby, baby” day’s lol fa real she rip it…and her vocables were bomb (yes vocables is a word. means the same thing as adlibs) lol
56.
cece
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I think Ashanti did a great job!She actually sounded like the radio version. I never understood why people hate on her so much. She is very talented. She is a better songwriter than anybody in the game(tied with Alicia Keys). Also why don’t nobody hate on Rihanna(non singing ass), keyshia cole, brandy. Anyways, I wish her the best of luck, and yes, I do think her album is going to be hot. I will be going to get it on June 3rd.
57.
lesa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Give it Ashanti, you just can’t sing and her stage performance is just horrible. She always look like she just started out singing. And most improved singer ( who)? If that’s improved she was just horrible. And she isn’t the only woman to write her own songs. Research.
58.
Rake
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
There is something off about Usher. I saw him on SNL and he just didn’t look as smooth as he usually does. I’m beginning to believe that she’s all over him and he can’t break away enough to rehearse. He can dance, of course…but his voice was weird…his dancing was weird at times too… I would NEVER say he should hang it up…but he needs to get better. If he releases that song where he sings about her, he’s definitely going to flop…You ppl hate that woman like she’s wronged you.
59.
i'm just here for the free food
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
usher performed a second song. a very jazzed up version of “yeah.” IT WAS CORNY, angel!!! FULL OF CORN - straight up!!! and it sounded as if he was lip syncing.
60.
Nick
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
ALL DID WELL, CNT WAIT 4 USHERS new album-JANETS TOUR & ASHANTI rokd it, BUT IDK if im buyin hte album (if tht switch & hey baby oin there) -HELL NAWW, hahaha….
61.
sanaa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
To #45 Donald
Yes, I don’t understand the hype because her voice is simplistic…but that could be part of her appeal. Especially since most die-hard Ashanti fans seem to be under the age of 22.
I usually like singers that have a unique and / or exceptional quality to their voice, but maybe that’s just me. The appeal for Ashanti fans may be that her songs are attainable and they can sing along with her and sound like her…
For instance, I can’t sing, I mean I can carry a tune, but not sing…and when I sing along to Ashanti songs, I sound almost exactly like her…that is weird to me. Her songs are catchy though.
Now with an Aretha song, or even a Fantasia or Beyonce song, I won’t sound like them no matter how hard I try….they have great range, and there’s something unique about their voices. Whenever I hear Ashanti, her singing voice just sounds like a controlled extension of her speaking voice.
And about the song writing…how old are you? If that’s amazing sobg writing to you…you need to open your mind up a little….
In any event, Ashanti strikes a cord with many people, I don’t understand it, but more power to her. No “hate”, lol, I’m just flabbergasted.
It’s actually a little sad because it seems people don’t expect much in the way of lyrics or vocal ability that much anymore. Oh well…
62.
GlenCove= L.I. projects
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Please Please Please will Ashanti’s Publicist, family and promotions team..please stop hogging these threads with “Ashanti is amazing, most improved voice, etc..” That performance on BET yesterday was absolutely HORRIBLE! Ashanti has been in the game for 6+years and performed as if this was one of her first times on stage! She looked more like Tiffany Evans than a veteran in this business. Her performance went like this sing/screaming, hand on her head, a little winding of the hip, 2 steps forward, pumping of the fists (as if it were a rap song) and gestures of driving a car and reading a book! R U SERIOUS! how on earth do you expect anyone to take you seriously when you make the Danity Girls look better than you! All of you who said her performance was amazing must have been asleep at the wheel of the car she was gesturing! We are not fools and all the posts (note to Donald Meyers) on her appearance schedule is very transparent! We know majority of you are on her payroll! Maybe CL is her own personal blog site! Who Knows but please stop with the Ashanti accolades because trust, her album is going to brick. She has a solid first single, but one hot song from an artist who’s widely viewed as mediocre and has a solid base of Anti-Ashanti supporters will not drive album sales! Universal Motown/ The Collective and every other company on Asshanti’s payroll, SIT DOWN PLEASE! You guys are like HIllary Clinton Supporters……. enough is enough already!
63.
GlenCove= L.I. projects
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
And actually, Ashanti’s fans used to be under the age of 22! That’s part of her problem, she’s out of touch with who her fan base is! Her fan base has grown up! and they are wise enough to know that she was just a passing phase and as they’ve grown up, they see she’s shown no growth at all! Girls under the age of 22 have no idea who this girl is and couldn’t name a song of hers if you paid them to! Ashanti is still playing to the young girls and they are not her primary audience any more! I know because i have an 18yr old sister in college who if you were to ask her who wouldn’t put Ashanti in her top 15 singers. Ashanti is truly a misguided artist! Everyone handling her career is not helping her, starting with her mother who if she could trade places with her daughter, would! Even Michelle Williams has improved and stepping out into her own lane! Ashanti…..same ol’e same ol’e
64.
Lady Architect
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Lol 61 and 62.
I agree with you both and won’t elaborate since you guys pretty much said it all. I do think she will sell though cause she does have a solid fan base who will buy her album no matter how bad her vocals her because it is easy to sing a long like Sanaa said. I’m not really sold on the radio version either cause I don’t like the vocals on that either. I like the way the song was written though just wish someone else would sing it. Also I really want Ashanti to embrace this song as a ballad so she should try sitting in a chair and singing it without all of the movement and the “what what, yeh yeh”
#56 I’d say Ashanti is better than Rihanna, but you really can’t compare her to keisha cole or Brandy. They are not the Arethas of our time, but they sing better than Ashanti. I’d say Ashanti is a step up from tierra marie.
65.
peppychick
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher is back! He did it big!
Janet- You still got the moves and everything and you don’t have to dress like a ho. That is amazing! Janet is real talent. I’m going to your concert even if it costs me two paychecks. lol
Ashanti- Still not impressed, but I do really like your song.
66.
Come on People
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
@45 Mariah Carey did it to each and every album.
67.
Come on People
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys.
68.
Come on People
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
@45 Just beause she sold 500k on her first album doesn’t mean anything. Souljah Boy single was #1 for for almost 5months and that song is nothing special. Her last albums have tanked and that the truth. I’m not hating i’m just telling the truth.
69.
whyaskwhy
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Actully I 27 and a tru fan but Stop hating and go get that album you haters know you’ll love some Ashanti if not you wouldn’t even click the post so get over it she will not stop b/c of you ok so stop hating.
AND GO GET THE ALBUM HATERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY
70.
jasminw
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
usher did good i love all the dancing they were gettin it!
ashanti did her thang to she was hitting all the notes she was really into it.
i enjoyed her performance she had the crowd moving as well can’t wait to cop her new album. i hope ashanti keeps doing what she loves she’s done good for herself and she never gave up, these hoodrat tricks always hating on ashanti but she’s doing more then yall sorry asses are doing shut the hell up haters!
janet next her time is up!
71.
ThinkAboutIt
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher is a talented brother — he can work a performance.
72.
Lady Architect
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet is still one of the best dancers out there. Her precision is crazy and she’s always been particular about her backup dancers! Can’t wait for her tour.
73.
Malcolm
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
@56 wrong for comparing Keyshia Cole to Ashanti, Ashanti will never win that contest. I think our standsrds are really low if we think Ashanti has “improved”, I mean Ciara can’t sing but at least she can dance. But there is nothing that Ashanti does that makes me want to watch her performance. The fact that she has a grammy and acts like Chrisette Michelle and Ledisi don’t is a sign of the times.
74.
burgendy brew
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I would have to agree, Usher was looking a little stiff, and he was lip singing, you could tell! I dont think he needs to hang it up, but I do think he needs to step it up! There are alot of new people coming out and he needs to step it up!!
75.
MissEnvied
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
USHER pretty much quieted all haters in that performance and definitely reminded us that Chris Breezy still has a bit of catching up to do. That was just FAB!!! This new album is pretty decent too…not as great as 8701 or Confessions but definitely a GREAT LISTEN~
76.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher killed it, he really did the damn thing
Justin who??????
77.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
#63 aka GlenCove= L.I. projects
I agree with what you said…
78.
Phil-Up
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
#’s 61-64…I’m so glad somebody finally said! There is so much truth in those comments. Ashanti is not going to sell as well as her fans think…yea she will crack the top ten probably, but she is nothing more than the average R&B chick…she’ll never cross over like Beyonce or Fantasia.
79.
msblknasty1
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
yall can talk about chris brown all yall want to but homeboi got it going on in the take you down video ./… ushr was iight same moves put on a lil weight and he is usher ….. janet stop begging …. ashanti is hurting so she is really bringing it from the heart and it sounds nice lolololol leave chris brown out of this lolololololllooo
80.
anthony
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I watched that Ush performance live and was totally ashamed of the God awful lip synching that he did. I was thinking, “is he even trying to make this look believable?” Otherwise GREAT JOB, LOL
81.
DONTCLOSEYOUREYESOPENIT
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher’s performance was kind of wack..idk if it was dancing or the lip sining..idk i was disappointed..
82.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ashanti is sounding much better these days (I’m still not a fan and wont buy the album), but I say she has improved. The problem that people are having is that her vice is just okay, nothing special. Six years after her debut she should be better than okay. I wish her luck it seems like she is trying.
83.
slim.goodies
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
only watched the Ashanti one because
Ashantii is the homieeee DUH
ASHANTi FAN 4 LiFE !!
&& P.S I been feelin shorty from the starttt !
NOT a brand nu fan……
84.
L-NaNa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I’m sorry, I don’t care how much vocal training Ashanti does, she will always sound whiney and horrible. I just can’t understand most of you people, that girl cannot sing!!! Hollering doesn’t mean she has great singing talent, someone should memo that to Alicia Key’s also!!!
85.
Meal'J
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
ASHANTI HAS A LOT OF HATERS…….. WHETHER SHE SINGS AVERAGE OR HOWEVER SHES STILL GETTING PAID AND ONLY THING YOU”RE DOING IS TRYING TO DOWNGRADE HER BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY YEA SHE DO HAVE A NICE VOICE SHE STILL WILL SELL ALBUMS WHETHER ITS 2 or 2 Million, either way it aint your lost or gain, and you’ll still be on some website searching for her and she dont even know your ass exist…so whats with the hate its not gonna make her or break her, if anything take a hint n find a way to get off your ass and stop posting every damn day n get paid the money shes gettin by “attemptin” to sing……I LOVE HER, LOVE HER CRAFT AND HER MUSIC DOES ALOT FOR ME……you cant expect every artist to sing or carry themselves as beyonce cause that would be a mess for everyone too over-sing almost every song, have a weave that wears 2 tons, and a caked up face……I APPRECIATE ASHANTI 4 BE BEING ASHANTI…..
86.
lesa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
People please stop with the comparisions Ashanti is no where near Rihanna or keyshia cole or for that matter Ciara . Rihanna has it in just fashion alone. It ain’t for everybody, just because you want to sing doesn’t mean you can. And she had dance lessons at 2, come on people and she in her late twenties still can’t dance. But more power to her.
87.
lesa
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Usher still has it!! It was good to see him.
88.
DA BUL HOVA
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
ASHANTI STEPPED HER VOICE GAME UP SOMETHIN CRAZY.YALL FUCKIN NUT ASS HATERS ,GET OFF SHANTI DICK,SHE STEPPED UP.HER LOOKS GOT BETTER TOO.
89.
Lady Architect
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
It’s funny how all of the people saying “Ashanti Haters” type alike. I’m thinking it might just be one person constantly changing their names.
90.
BASSMAN
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Janet put it DOWN
doin the RN dance routine just like we were in the 80’s.
91.
algie
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
get it janet!!!!
love the new usher cd
92.
BronxDoesIt Best!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ashanti is BACKKKK!!
Say what you want about her but she has improved a great deal!!
She writes her own songs and people saying that it isnt amazing song writing … what the hell have you written?
She has a very loyal fan base and she makes songs that are relatable to young woman!
It is ridiculous to compare her to other female artists because she is who she is and they are who they are.
Im happy for her she looks great!!
93.
tr3sDosUno
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
i like ushers performance….. i dont think it the right show for an R&B/Hip-Hop song
Yahoo IM: tr3sDosUno
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OneAndOnly
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Good performances. The dancing was on point with DWTS with Usher.
As for Ashanti, I love the song hands down, You can tell that she is into the song everytime she sings it which brings more to the table than an artist with a GREAT voice but is bored with a song that they can’t relate to.
95.
cali
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
WOW! I wish I could see and hear Ashanti tear it up…That performance as well as the vocals were lackluster. I thought she sound the exact way she did on the first two albums. Ashanti is beautiful and can hold a note. That’s where the line is drawn. She’s straining to get certain notes out, she’s out of breath, she points several times throughout the performance as if she cant figure out what to do with her hands. I’m so not impressed by Ashanti. Not even a little bit. Her vocals are not good, Im sorry but they are not. She is getting by with the looks and good production, because the lyrical content isn’t all that neither. Im not a hater. Like I said I think the girl is beautiful but when it comes to vocal skill. Puhleeease, she sucks! period, point blank, dot.
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donald meyers
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
I feel sorry for you number 63! I really do.. I wish I was her publicist.. Or I worked for her… I wished.. I am just a regular cat.. who works as a VP in a staffing firm… However, Ashanti is amazing.. I would like everyone to get her CD on JUNE 3rd.. Because I know it is going to be fiyah… I love love her… she is amazing talent..
“i tried to sit and say to myself Ashanti is too good,,, people dont want anything else”! Watch out.. on JUNE 3rd.. Her CD is going to be number !
http://www.ashantidaily.com
http://www.ashantidouglas.net
http://www.oh-ashanti.com
the Princess is back!
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the floacist
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
CECE,
Why would people hate on Keyshia Cole and Brandy??? BRANDY??? B-Rocka?? No, there won’t be any hate on her sorry. Same group with Monica and Aaliyah.
Come on People,
Yup, Mariah sings the last part of ‘We Belong Together’ live all the time, lol.
Nothing But Love,
Justin ain’t nobody!! You don’t even have to ask who, he ain’t on the brain, lol. I can’t believe I’m saying this (I like his music but he’s a little too egotistical for me) but I hope Usher blows up the competition. Hell, I might buy the CD my damn self just to help the cause LOL. I haven’t bought an Usher CD since My Way, (back when I was the same age as these little Chris Brown fan’s age, lol). He should of came harder than that though. Love In This Club isn’t even a filler track on the album to me.
I don’t see what big improvement people keep talking about in regards to Ashanti’s vocals. I didn’t see a difference. I’m not too keen on the song. Actually, its the worst I’ve heard it thus far.
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mark
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
ARE YOU PEOPLE CRAZY janet trying to recycle former glory and still out there lip syncing and thinks everyone is suppose to buy that crap her CD is a flop and who is going to see this tour WE KNOW YOU CAN’T SING STOP THE LIP SYNCING SIT DOWN YOU ARE OVER
99.
damnsexy40
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Waiting on a video for “LUV”……Great Job Janet….Still good for a 42 yr old ..
100.
Leelee
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Ashanti has really grew into her voice
101.
awo
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
omg. all three acts are sick. love them all. real artists
102.
ATL_HONEY
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
HERE I STAND is garbage! Usher will sell off of name but buyers will be disappointed!
103.
MEME
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
It looked like Usher was lypsynching, that really made me sad.
Ashanti’s performanc was really good. People really love knocking her down, but she’s really legite to me and a lot of her songs are really graet. I’m not saying that I’m going to get the album (never bought any), but I do enjoy her songs and I actually can’t wait to see her develop more over the years. Ashanti is no Beyonce, true, but why does she have to sing like her? Then her haters would be calling her a copy-cat! Ashanti is really awesome and I am happy for her sucess.
104.
jus my opinion
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
janet cant really sing but she is the best performer of all time.
rihanna doesnt have the best voice but she has the fashion thing on lock
ciara cant sing but she can dance
keyshia and mary can sing and people can relate to their struggles in life and feel wat they’re singing about
alicia can sing and plays piano
wtf does ashanti have 2 offer???? im not a hater at all, i really try 2 like her, but everytime i see her perform i realize why i can never be a fan. her vocals barely improved she cant dance, her hair always a mess and her mom is up her ass everywhere she goes (peep the lady at the side of the stage lol). i would much rather hear her singing hooks on other ppl songs or writing songs for other people.
there’s a lot of artists that cant dance but damn she really b pissing me off with the hand gestures and shit lol
105.
GlenCove= L.I. projects
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Donald (#96), I’m starting to feel sorry for myself as well..LOL!! Can you please hook me up with the crazy commission and or percentage you’ll be receiving from the sales of her album! Because brother, how you do go on….. I ain’t mad at you, you certainly ride for yours! That chick definitely needs fans like you and/or employees like you
No hard feelings though! I only tell the truth and nothing more….
106.
Bri
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
Shanti can’t sing
107.
bitch aint crazy
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 /
hold on! wait a minute, in usher’s performance was that Leona Lewis in the silver dress?? if it aint so damn she looks like her mad crazy
108.
jj33
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
yall need to leave ashanti alone im not a fan of ashantis but u have to admit that is a great song and performance im not even gonna hate
109.
Dee
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I cant wait to see Janet on tour, she puts on a show 4reals
110.
luvsong
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
any artist whot dances like Ush and Jan are usually singing with a track during dance #’s hell the greatest singers now use tracks..that the bizz
111.
Crazygirl
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I’m sorry Ashanti stans, but even she’s beautiful and her wardrobe is hot, that girls till cannot sing worth a damn. Her runs were awful, she can hit any notes or anything. I know being huge fans of hers it’s hard to see it, but uh-uh she needs vocal lessons badly. Rihanna sings better than her listen to “Take a bow”.
Usher is still great, he’ll be recieving his “Icon” awars by the time he’s 40. But he just can’t move like he used to, he used to intrigue me with his flexibility and quickness I used to be like “damn” Usher, but now he’s kind of slow. Some people are saying his album is lame, I hope not, sorry stans. But Usher is still bad ass.
Janet is great, she never had great vocals but she will forever be a outstanding dancer, and entertainer.
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Crazygirl
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
“I’m sorry, I don’t care how much vocal training Ashanti does, she will always sound whiney and horrible. I just can’t understand most of you people, that girl cannot sing!!! Hollering doesn’t mean she has great singing talent, someone should memo that to Alicia Key’s also!!!”
^^^^^Thank you for saying this, the stans don’t want to admit the truth about her voice, they refuse to not believe she hasn’t improved lol!!! I don’t hear it at all.
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craig
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
i’m not a big fan, but ashanti killed it!!!
114.
sassydancer
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
ashanti was hot!!!!!!!!! really enjoyed seeing her back in the game!!!!
usher did his thing as usual….gotta luv him!!!!
janet is a legend enuf said
115.
STLCHICK
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Loved Usher’s performance! I wonder how Tameka handled seeing that girl all over him.
Loved Janet’s performance and I’m debating if I will see her or not.
116.
D.J.
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Love Love Love Janet!!!! Amazing
117.
HELP
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
WHO MADE USHERS TUXEDO FOR DANCING FINALE?????????????????????????? HURRY
118.
can'thelpthesarcasm
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
I mean seriously, I couldn’t enjoy’s Usher’s live vesion cause I was distracted by the audience clapping every 5 seconds. I take it that it was a predominately white audience…
119.
HALCYONC
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
“sorry but usher looked bored and sounded like he was lipping (not saying he was but saying he sounded it). didn’t like it at all”
He was lip syncing and not doing a very good job at it I might add. On the last number I didn’t think his dancing was very good. He was just going through the motions IMO.
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HALCYONC
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
” My main point is that Mario is a much better dancer than Marissa, who was safe the week that Mario was eliminated. My other main point is that the audience is inappopriately skewed regarding age for some of the performances. The last point is there is too much clapping going on during the performance. It sounds like a clap track instead of natural applause.”
Mario should have at least been in the finals. Much like AI,a bunch of old fogies watch this show,but don’t actually buy the CD’s which is why you don’t have to be a winner to be successful.
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times3fam
Saturday, May 24, 2008 /
I’m an Usher fan…..but his dancing and swagger have seemed a little off lately. He even missed a few of the in-sync motions with his dancers in this clip. All of them were together and he kept rushing it and moving before them. I think fatherhood and marriage have affected him a bit. The sex appeal is gone and he’s a little awkward now…..maybe it’s nerves.