USHER FIX

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Usher was spotted out & about over the weekend taking his sons, Naviyd & Usher V, on a stroll & shopping at the Balloon Saloon in Tribeca, NYC.

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Usher came out to support Justin Bieber last night in NYC when Justin was honored for his charity work with Pencils of Promise.

“I’m so happy to be here supporting Bieber and Pencils of Promise. Adam Braun is really incredible. I’m really happy to see the beginning of something, the story starts somewhere and the dedication continues to help a lot of people, as well as a big role of an organization and he (Justin) grows as a philanthropist.”

He also answered the big question in the room — how does he feel about Justin and girlfriend Selena Gomez?

“I think they’re a great couple.” Does he give him any romance tips?

“You know I’m not an expert at it but you know maybe I have a few tips.”

“You know Justin has it down,” Usher explained. From the looks of it, he’s definitely making a lot of ladies happy.”

Justin may even be the modern day Mozart. “From the looks of it, he definitely has it going in the right direction,” Usher agreed with us. “You guys stay tuned. If you follow him on his Twitter, his Facebook and Google, I think that you guys will definitely become believers.”

Usher, no stranger to his own controversies, had these words for the Biebs: “Stay strong. And know that all of this comes with the territory.”

Aside from the drama, Usher is especially proud of Bieber’s charitable side. His mentor said he “absolutely” knew the kid from Stratford, Ontario, had a big heart from the start.

“To write a check is only half of it, but when you truly take on a responsibility to be a philanthropist, you accept an effort, and I really think that Pencils of Promise is something that has a very bright future.

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Usher, U2, Bon Jovi, Take That, Kenny Chesney, and Taylor Swift are among the finalists for the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, set for Nov. 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel ballroom in New York City. The awards are primarily based on box office numbers reported to Billboard Boxscore from Oct. 1, 2010, through Sept. 30, 2011.

Finalists for the Top Package award, which goes to the top-grossing tour with three or more artists on the bill are Usher’s ‘OMG Tour’, Kenny Chesney’s ‘Goin’ Coastal’ Tour, and Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ Tour.

The Billboard Touring Awards culminates the two-day Billboard Touring Conference, presented by ShowClix, taking place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on November 9-10. The conference unites today’s top touring professionals to discuss the current state of the industry. This unique event includes provocative panels, productive roundtables and networking opportunities with touring industry power players and decision makers.

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Usher attended and performed at Alicia Keys’ benefit for her Keep a Child Alive Foundation last night in New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Usher, Keys, and Sambora shared duties in a rendition of Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun”. The concert raised $3 million for AIDS treatment and care in India and Africa.

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Alicia Keys’ charity will pay tribute to late Beatle guitarist George Harrison with a concert in New York City next month.

Her charity, called Keep a Child Alive, will honor Harrison at its annual Black Ball event for his “philanthropic contributions to India.”

The charity announced Tuesday that Keys will perform alongside Usher, Norah Jones and Will.i.am at the Nov. 3 show at Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Jay Sean and Midival Punditz with Karsh Kale will also hit the stage.

Harrison died of lung cancer at age 58 in 2001.

The event marks the eighth year for Keep a Child Alive, which helps children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

All proceeds from the show will go to the charity.

Keep A Child Alive is running a contest for those who wish to attend. Two prize packages are being offered to donors chosen randomly who donate $10 to the charity and join the Black Ball VIPs. One winner will get 2 tickets for dinner and the performances on the main floor for the concert. 2 second prize winners will receive 2 tickets for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the performances in the balcony area.

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The Cinema Society With Dior Homme & GQ Hosted A Screening Of “Restless” on Sept. 14 in NYC.