USHER OMG tour part 2

Name: USHER OMG tour part 2
Start: 2011-03-10T18:00:00+0400
End: 2011-03-10T23:00:00+0400
Location: Dubai Media City

Dubai Media City

الخميس 10 مارس

تُفتح الأبواب:18:00

Dubai Media City

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Usher is one of this generation’s greatest entertainers. At 31 years old, he ranks as one of the world’s best selling artists having sold over 50 million albums and won 17 Billboard Music Awards, nine ASCAP awards, eight Soul Train Music Awards and five Grammy Awards, among many others. In early 2010, Usher released his landmark seventh album, Raymond V. Raymond. The high-powered collection explored his newfound status as a single man and father, sold more than 7 million tracks and ringtones combined, held the No. 1 spot on Billboard's R&B chart for seven weeks and spawned a string of international hits, including "OMG" featuring will.i.am. Only a few months removed from the release of Raymond V. Raymond, Usher returns with Versus, a masterful conceptual sequel to its predecessor. Featuring eight new songs as well as Raymond V. Raymond standout and current smash single "There Goes My Baby," Versus finds Usher connecting with his female fans in new and exciting ways.

The Tennessee native has been delivering genre-defining music in a number of styles for the last 15-plus years. Discovered on "Star Search" and based in Atlanta, a teenaged Usher arrived on the national scene in 1994 with his eponymous debut album. His second album, 1997's My Way, sold more than 7 million copies, establishing Usher as a superstar with limitless potential. The collection sold more than 7 million copies and included the ubiquitous singles "Nice & Slow" and "You Make Me Wanna'. Usher's Confessions album captivated the music world in 2004, selling more than 1 million copies its first week in stores and eventually sold more than 20 million copies worldwide thanks to a steady succession of chart-topping singles, "Yeah!," "Burn" and "Confessions Part II." The success of Confessions' singles helped Usher earn a remarkable distinction: he enjoyed 13 consecutive Top 20 singles (seven of which were No. 1).

As impressive as his musical accomplishments are, they are only part of the Usher story. He's an accomplished film, television and stage actor, having the leading role in the 2006 Broadway run of Chicago, among other notable roles. He is part owner of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, has a best-selling line of fragrances including his most recent men's scent Usher VIP. He also owns US Records (home to emerging superstar Justin Bieber, who is featured on Versus' "Somebody To Love REMIX").

Realizing that with success comes responsibility; Usher has proven to be a powerful force through his foundation, mentoring youth around the world. Founded in 1999, his New Look Foundation (www.ushersnewlook.org) empowers youth from impoverished communities to become leaders of today. Through interactive programs that teach young people to use their talents to create change, New Look youth establish a path to become global leaders. As of 2010, New Look has worked with over 8,700 youth through over 150,000 hours of training. In recognition of his success as a philanthropist Usher has been honored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Trumpet Foundation, Do Something, NAACP and most recently as the 2010 Ford Freedom Award Scholar. In August, 2010, Usher held the first annual World Leadership Awards; an evening to benefit the New Look Foundation and honor celebrities, individuals and organizations committed to youth engagement and service. Honorees included President William Jefferson Clinton and Justin Bieber among others representing the significance of Usher's mission across generations.

Usher's 2010 MTV Award Nominations for Best Male Video, Best Choreography, Best Dance Video for "OMG" and his 2010 BET Award Nominee in the Best Male R&B Artist category are just the latest in a long line of accomplishments for a man who should definitely be considered his generation's greatest entertainer.