The Prêt-à-Porter Crew

Solange, Usher, Kelly Rowland, and others hit up Fashion Week in Paris. Glad to see Usher out getting a little air. He best take full advantage of the jet-setting now before Tameka pops out another baby.

Usher and His Mini Me

Usher Raymond the fourth and his little guy Usher Raymond the fifth were getting some fresh air in Beverly Hills this week. How precious, and to just think that there will be another little Usher running around in some odd months as well.

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Usher & Tameka Number 2 On The Way?

Usher is going to be a father for the second time, PEOPLE has learned.

The R&B star and his wife Tameka Foster are expecting their second child together, a source close to the singer confirms.

The couple welcomed their first child, Usher Raymond V, in November 2007. Since then, Usher, 29, has spoken publicly about how much he loves being a dad. "I'm so proud to be a father by the time I'm 30," he told PEOPLE last month. "I'd hate to be 80 years old and not be able to run with my kids. I need to still be able to do flips when they're in high school!

Usher also told Essence in a July interview that his son, nicknamed Cinco, is an "extension of his union" with Foster, whom he married in August 2007.

Recently, Foster was spotted wearing a belly-disguising outfit during Usher's Sept. 4 NFL kick-off concert in New York. The dress was "very deceiving," the source says. "You couldn't tell she was pregnant when she was sitting down."

The singer has also been busy with his charity, the New Look foundation, and a summer camp he ran for teenagers. In August, Usher told PEOPLE that being a father inspired him to give back.

"Having a child just completed the story," he said. "I already had a giving heart, and I wanted to do something to mentor children."

Usher's rep could not be reached for comment.

The Chicago Sun-Times first reported the news of the pregnancy.

Usher Takes It Off For The NFL?

Usher had a sexually suggestive performance for the 2008 NFL Kickoff show in New York yesterday. For someone who is all about the ladies, there seems to be a bit of homoeroticism going on here. Mainly because majority of NFL viewers are men.

SMH - bossip

Give Me that drink Baby, Huh Another Baby?

We are hearing rumors that the union of Usher andthat crazy Tameka Foster is over (again) and Tameka is expecting:

R&B singer Usher reportedly has separated from his much older wife, Tameka Foster, who reportedly is expecting their second child in December.

Not another baby, damn. Birth Control must be real played out these days. Don’t feel sorry for that crazy Tameka, she has some healthy stacks coming.

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We Know This Wasn’t Tameka’s Idea

Usher plans on touring with only the ladies in mind:

The R&B singer revealed in a recent interview with The Associated Press that he will soon announce details of his “One Night Stand” tour. He said specific dates are still being worked out for about 15 “intimate” venues.

Asked why he wanted to perform a “ladies only” tour, Usher said he relishes the challenge. “There’s only a few artists that can pull that off. I feel like I’ve had such a connection with my audience. This album, I felt like, was definitely the type of one that was more intimate. So what better way to get up close and personal than to make it all women? The ladies like to see that masculine build,” he said. “They question if I still got it.” To go with the theme, Usher is also planning his own line of lingerie and men’s undergarments. He already has a fragrance and cologne.

No real cats want to go see Usher pelvic pumping and thrusting all night long anyway. We guess the horny broads are still checking for Usher even after marriage. This show will probably sell out for sure. Good for him.

Work what you mama and daddy gave ya...go ahead Usher there's alot to adjust we see...

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Back To Business

Usher has decided to put his mommy back on to her manager game:

“Usher has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager,” his rep said in a statement Wednesday.

It’s wonderful that Usher’s rekindling the flame with his mother, but we wonder what that Tameka character has to say about all this..

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The Party Continues…

Lil JD won’t let anything put a damper on his party lifestyle:

Jermaine Dupri has vowed to continue partying after an employee was shot at a party he hosted this weekend. According to reports, Dupri was hosting an event at club Dreamz in Atlanta on Friday night when a gunman opened fire inside the venue, shooting a security guard in the arm.

The crowd, which included rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, singer Usher and Gabrielle Union, was sent into a panicked frenzy, scrambling and pushing for the exits.

But the producer insists the incident won’t prevent him from partying in the future. He says, “I’m sad this incident happened because it interrupted a beautiful and loving party. I’m happy none of my people or friends got hurt. And the party continues.”

The injured victim has been released from the hospital.

Damn. Not even a shout out to the injured victim? This is a cat who throws down by any means necessary. SMH.

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Nia Long, Diddy, and Gabrielle Union Run From Bullets in ATL

A grip of celebs ran for cover after someone got dumped on at club Dreamz in ATL last night:

ATLANTA — What started out as a fun Friday night quickly turned into a frightening experience for patrons of an Atlanta nightclub early Saturday morning.

DeKalb County police said gunfire erupted at a celeb-filled party held at Club Dreams at 3595 Clairmont Road around 3 a.m. The party, which kicked off the third annual So So Def Summerfest weekend, was hosted by Atlanta-based music mogul Jermaine Dupri.

Invited guests for the star-studded weekend include R&B singer Usher, actress Sanaa Lathan, actress Regina King, actress Nia Long, actor Larenz Tate & actress Gabrielle Union, and many more celebrities according to the event’s website. Authorities told WSB-TV one person was struck by a bullet. Authorities said the injury is not life-threatening.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

“The shooting was an isolated incident,” said a representative for So So Def Summerfest Weekend SMH.

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Usher's Ucast Launch Party

Tameka Foster graced us with her presence at Usher’s ‘uCast’Podcast Series Launch Party at Tiffany & Co in Atlanta. We’re going to be kind to Tameka today and just say that she looks “nice.”

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Africa Rising Festival

A pelvic thrusting Usher, along with Jay-Z and Rihanna performed at the 3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival. SMH at Usher and his MJ crotch grabbing swag.

Daddy Time

Usher and son Usher the Fifth are the headliners in the newest issue of Essence. He opens up about why it’s extra important for him to be a good father:

HARPER: Your father wasn’t around to raise you. How do you plan to be different for your son than your father was for you?

USHER: Just simply being there. I don’t judge my father because I forgave him for anything he’d ever done to hurt me unintentionally. My father and I had a very short amount of time together throughout my entire life, but the most valuable time was during his final days. He asked me to forgive him for not being there. He asked me to give him a chance, give him a shot because he loved me, and he had always loved me. But it was very difficult for him to be in the situation he was in and be the example he wanted me to follow. So he intentionally stayed away. And he was kept away from me too. He didn’t like it, but he didn’t fight it because he knew he wasn’t living right.

HARPER: What would you say to young men and women about what they should expect from a man who’s a father? What is living right as a father? How do you define that? How would that man look?

USHER: That man would accept his responsibilities as a father, regardless of whether he was with the mother of the child. Men will leave a situation for several reasons. One, it’s not comfortable. It may be violent. The two of you may grow apart. But you should never abandon that responsibility, which is to be there, reading with your child, being supportive of your child’s growth. That is communicating. That is making the choice to put your child before your own vanity.

HARPER: If you could take your finger and touch your 9-month-old son, Usher V, on the head and impart some certain knowledge, what would you want him to know?

USHER: First of all, I’d actually look inside myself and evaluate what I felt like I missed from my own father.

HARPER: What did you miss?

USHER: Knowing that I was accepted. That I mattered. And hearing that he cared enough to put me before himself.

Kudos to Usher. We gotta respect the guy for his approach towards fatherhood. Tameka hit the triple jack pot with this one.

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Listen to Yo Mama

Usher may be crawling back to his mom soon enough:

Usher is said to have been disappointed that it sold 433,000 in its first week, compared with his last CD, 2004’s “Confessions,” which had sales of 1.1 million in its first seven days. “Usher was livid!,” claims an insider. “He threatened to fire everyone.”

“People have been telling Usher to listen to his mother,” says a source. “Nobody knows how to sell him better than she does. Usher can be stubborn. But he may be ready.”Some claim Usher pink-slipped his mom because she failed to show proper deference to his stylist-turned-girlfriend-turned-wife, Tameka Foster. But now that Foster has given her a grandson, the two ladies are said to be getting along better. Usher, for one, denies he fired his mom. Rather, he tells Vibe, “[I paid her] the ultimate compliment - to retire her to be a full-time grandmother.”

Patton has actually been busy running her own record label and managing other artists, including Usher’s brother, Jlack. But sources say that if Usher cries momma, she’s there for him.

Tsk tsk. This should come as no surprise. Perhaps Usher was a little too hasty in “retiring” Mommy Dearest. SMH.

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Usher Make Essence Daddy Cover

Usher and son Usher V are on the cover of the Essence Magazine, August 2008 issue. Here’s what the proud papa has to say about fatherhood:

“He’s gonna admire me, he’s gonna look up to me. He’s gonna say, ‘I wanna be’ or he should say - ‘I wanna be like my father.”

When asked about his marriage to Tameka, Usher responds, “They think that it was forced. I’ve heard a lot of comments like, “Oh, she trapped him.” “He got a baby by her, and then she’s married and she’s set for life. No. She wasn’t pregnant when I asked her to marry me. There’s some sort of huge conspiracy over this, the fact that I made these choices in my life. No I grew older. As a man, I have to take responsibility and take a hold of my life. I’m accountable for what happens to my life now.”

Not for nothing but fatherhood looks good on ole Usher - but it’s rather amusing how buddy boy is constantly justifying his marriage to Tameka. Interesting indeed…

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BET Red Carpet 2008 Continued: The Men

Well The men were out on the Red Carpet yesterday and may I say looking great...so this one is for you ladies...check out some of the hottest rap stars on BET's red Carpet in all of the chocolate splendor.

So RPM would like to share who we feel look the best and nailed the Red Carpet

My Boi David Banner, looked amazing from head to toe...Completely done right....Looking Gud D
Big Ups To DB...Who Nailed the Carpet Everyone ya'll need to take note this man is back looking good and hitting you with "The Greatest Story Ever Told" 07-15-08
Male sure you catch David Banner On Hip Hop vs America II on BET Wednesday night at 5pm east coast 8pm west coast. David is one of the most knowledgeable rap artists in the game. Make sure you learn and listen.

Our Best Dressed Man: David Banner

Musiq Soulchild was definitely dapper

Ll Cool J always looks hot no matter what

Ne Yo Hit with flair and style

Bobby Valentino...just looked excellent ...one sexy man!

Big Boi Came with his unique Style Untouchable by the rest.Pretty Ricky came all in Gold. Even tho they looked like a Vegas act they still Cute
Shawty Lo Brought you some Southern StyleSoulja Boy Tipp'd it new school The Misses of the Day for Red Carpet Men ....we just expected more thats all.

Chris Brown ...it's just looks like you are a Michael Jackson Fan ...We Love Ya but can you find a better look, please. Check with Rihanna or sumthin, She got it going on in all directions.Nelly came casual ...hmmm
Tyrese well need we say get a stylist! Terrance Howard Came with a afternoon Lunch suit ...Yeah about that

Usher was just casual....just OK!

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On The Scene: Atlanta's Hot 107.9 Show

Atlanta’ Hot 107.9 held a Birthday Bash at the Phillips Arena this weekend, and there were a gang of ATLiens and interesting characters in attendance. T.I., Usher, Kanye West, Jeezy and many more took the stage.

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Which One is Packin???

Usher arrived in Narita Int’l Airport Japan last night, while Cuba Gooding Jr. attended the Civil Rights Museum screening of “The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306.” Both of these chaps are a hit with the ladies, so we gotta wonder:

Which one of these dudes is packin??

Speaking of the magic wand, here’s what Usher had to say about his stroke game and his struggles to put up with Tameka on a daily:

“I’m good at making love, but I’m not good at being in love. It’s a conscious decision every day to love the person you’re with.”

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On The Street: Saving Face

Kim’s on her “wifey-for-hire” steez again with Diddy. They were spotted last night going to a party hosted by the Beckham’s. Usher and Tameka were also at this swanky event.
Kim is a certified bottom chick, click here to see Diddy’s “official girl”.

Hot Daddies: Step Daddy Alert

Usher got his Step-Dad on spending time with one of his stepsons on the set of his upcoming video “Love In This Club”. From the looks of this little boy, baby Usher the 5th might have a bit of a chance. Here is what Tameka has to say on their family situation:

Usher loves my children. My ex-husband and I have joint custody. It’s a wonderful arrangement that allows me time to do things with Usher one-on-one and to spend time with the kids. I’m not looking for a father for my kids because they have one. They just happen to be lucky enough to have two strong men in their lives.

Polow Da Don Apologies To Usher!

Polow Da Don recently admits that he released several unfinished tracks including “Love In This Club”. He claims that he was trying to build momentum for Usher’s upcoming album, which doesn’t have a release date.

“I told him (Usher) when I saw him that I had to put my relationship on the line: “If it fails, I know you probably gonna be mad at me. I know you probably won’t f**k with me anymore.”…

Polow went on to say, Usher ….wasn’t mad, but he was like, `Why’d you do that?’ Because everything has to be set up on their end. A video should be in place with an artist like that as soon as it drops.