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Usher’s ‘I do’s’ a done deal, magazine says
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
That Usher is apparently full of surprises.
According to People.com, the singer and his fiancée Tameka Foster tied the knot Friday in a quiet ceremony in his lawyer’s office here in Atlanta.
If you recall, a more lavish ceremony was supposed to go down last week in the Hamptons, but Usher pulled the plug at the last minute for unknown reasons.
Then all the rumors started swirling — oooh, she didn’t sign a prenup. Usher’s mom can’t stand her. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Foster denies all of that, but did mention there was a pregnancy “scare,” according to People. She said she was pushing herself “way too hard.” “But I am fine, and the baby is fine,” she said.
Usher and Foster are expecting their first child together later this year.
OK, moving on, if you want to see one of the coolest magazine pictures of Usher, check out the Vogue magazine supplement Fashion Rocks with Jennifer Lopez on the cover. It’s a preview to the CBS concert special coming in September.
He says in a brief interview, “I don’t listen to the radio that often, but in the event that I do, I always keep it on the oldies station. I was just speaking to Quincy Jones about it. … We talked about how the music industry is so dumbed down.
I think the sound of music has become synthesized, and it’s time to put it in check.”
He goes on to mention that his next album will be heavier on live instrumentation than the last one.
“I’m trying to do classic pieces of work.”
From one old-school junkie to another — bless you, Usher, bless you!
And speaking of old-school …
R.M. Lathan is one of the hardest-working men in the old-school business. He’s one of the maestros behind Old School Saturdays, a monthly “floating nightclub” that takes classic R&B, house, pop and reggae to various locales.
This month, it’s at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel downtown and if it’s like any of the ones we’ve dropped by, watch out for the Soul Train line, Cabbage Patch, Errol Flynn, Kid ‘N Play, Pee Wee Herman, electric slide and other wild dances on the floor.
DJs Tron, LV and Cowboy do mighty good things on the turntables (Buzz suggests giving Chaka Khan’s “Do You Love What You Feel,” Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls” and Quincy Jones’ “Ai No Corrida” a whirl and see how the crowds respond).
Part of the proceeds each month benefit organizations like AID Atlanta, UNICEF, Toys for Tots and others, so while you’re grooving, you’re also giving.
Old School Saturdays at Sheraton Atlanta, 165 Courtland St., 9 p.m. Saturday. $10-$20. 404-659-6500, www.oldschoolsaturdays.com.
Clay Aiken Atlanta-bound
The AJC caught up with “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken last week. He was in rehearsals for a show in San Diego but took about 15 minutes to talk with us about his tour and what to expect during his show here Aug. 15 at Chastain.
We found Aiken to be fun, funny — and a fast talker. He said he’s really enjoying the tour and is feeling much more comfortable as an entertainer. He said in the music industry he’s learned to watch out for himself more, be more assertive and protect his interests.
As far as becoming a celebrity, he’d much rather simply surround himself with people who really care about him — like the folks on his tour — and his family. He says that’s why he got out of L.A. and built a house in North Carolina.
Aiken noted he doesn’t fit the L.A. mold and he’s too much of a nerd to hang with popular socialites.
And who does he keep in touch with from “A.I.”? “I have Kelly [Clarkson]” and Ruben [Studdard] in my cellphone.”
For more of the interview, go to accessAtlanta.com.
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