I'M NO PICTURE PIMP - USHER
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Erin Finally, a celebrity has some sense. Let's hope others catch on.
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Usher Refuses To “Pimp” Out His Child’s Baby Pictures
Published 5/2/2008 by veryvera at I'm Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip And Pictures
[image] Don’t expect Usher to entertain a bidding war to see which magazine will give him the most money for his child’s first photos. He has zero intentions of cashing in on the birth of his child.“In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money,” Usher told Page Six . Breath of fresh air. I do have to say that I like it when celebrities take the money and then give it to charity. Then, at least people who really need it benefit from the celebrity baby obsession. But this is most certainly equally as honorable. Social tagging: ...
Usher’s No Pimp
Published 5/2/2008 by skyobercam at Bossip
... there for my child . . . Opinions are like [bleep]holes. Everybody’s got one. What I will say is, this is my wife and I would hope that [people] would respect my wife and my marriage and who I have chosen to spend my life with.”
Check out Usher playing the knight in shining armor routine. It seems they’re going to tough it out until the very end. It’s like watching a train wreck move in slow motion.
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USHER TALKS TO ESSENCE ABOUT FATHERHOOD
Published 5/2/2008 by Chi-Chi at URBAN-HOOPLA.COM
R&B singer Usher shot down speculation of him selling photos of his son (Usher Raymond V) to "Essence" magazine with a price tag, PAGE SIX reports. [image] "In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money. I am livid that people talk about my child," Usher told us. In fact, he has posed - for free - with his son for an "incredible" Father's Day cover for Essence magazine. "What makes you a man more than being a father to your child? I recognize I gave anonymity away when I became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of ...
Tom And Katie's Romantic Trip To "Gold Base" [Gossip Roundup]
Published 5/2/2008 by Ryan Tate at Gawker
... from American Pie married actress Jenny Mollen in a private ceremony last week. [People]
When singer Lou Reed and performance artist Laurie Anderson got married, they paid $10 to be wed in the "Boulder Mountain marriage license office." [Gigwise]
Dennis Rodman, the former basketball star, was arrested for hitting a woman in a hotel. [Enquirer]
Singer Usher denied rumors he wanted to auction pictures of his baby son. [P6]
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JLo Take Note
Published 5/2/2008 by Michael K at Dlisted - Be Very Afraid
Usher is disgusted that anyone would ever think he would sell pictures of his precious baby, Usher . Yes, he named his baby Usher too. He said the rumors that he's trying to " pimp " out his baby are untrue and hurtful. He told Page Six , " In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money. I am livid that people talk about my child. " JLo is so offended by that comment. She doesn't pimp out her children! She's merely sharing the stunning beauty of her spawn with the world.....for millions of dollars. Don't worry though. Usher posed with his baby Usher for the cover of ...
Usher Is No Picture Pimp
Published 5/2/2008 at OH NO!!
... talk that his album underwhelmed a few critics, Usher fumed, "It was just finished on Friday! And no one but a few international journalists have heard it yet. Everybody responded very well to it. "They noted that it was very courageous to take this direction in my music . . . They called it timeless." In addition to Essence, Usher will grace the covers of Entertainment Weekly and Vibe and has already booked a coveted slot on "Saturday Night Live." source
Proud Parents
Published 5/2/2008 by Fresh at [CRUNK + DISORDERLY] It's So Cold In The C&D
... “What makes you a man more than being a father to your child? I recognize I gave anonymity away when I became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of what’s so beautiful - it’s obvious someone is trying to stop something so beautiful.” [source] ...
USHER AIN’T ABOUT TO PIMP HIS SON…
Published 5/2/2008 by Da Truth at STRAIGHT OUTTA NYC
... Rumors of Usher wanting to pimp out his infant son by trying to sell his photos done made him tight. Unlike J.Lo and Christina Aguilera, Usher refuses to sell baby pictures of his child to a magazine for some extra cash even if he stands to gain a whopping $6 million like J. Lo! He tells PageSix :“In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money. I am livid that people talk about my child. What makes you a man more than being a father to your child? I recognize I gave anonymity away when I became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of what’s so ...
Tusher Won’t Pimp Out Baby, Pics
Published 5/2/2008 by mischalova at The Hollywood Gossip
... “In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money. I am livid that people talk about my child,” Usher said. ...
Usher on paid baby photographs and the court of public opinion
Published 5/2/2008 by Sarah, CBB Senior Contributor at Celebrity Baby Blog
... away when I
became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of
what's so beautiful -- it's obvious someone is trying to stop something
so beautiful.
I stand by [Tameka] as a man loving my wife and being there for my child ... Opinions are like assholes. Everybody's got one. What I will
say is, this is my wife and I would hope that [people] would respect my
wife and my marriage and who I have chosen to spend my life with.
Source: Page Six
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Usher says he won’t “pimp” photos of his new son to magazines
Published 5/2/2008 by JayBird at Cele|bitchy
... talk about my child,” Usher told us. In fact, he has posed - for free - with his son for an “incredible” Father’s Day cover for Essence magazine.
“What makes you a man more than being a father to your child? I recognize I gave anonymity away when I became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of what’s so beautiful - it’s obvious someone is trying to stop something so beautiful.”
[From Page Six]
Good for him. Last week Diane Clehane, a writer for the Huffington Post, wrote ...
Usher's Not Selling Out His Baby
Published 5/2/2008 by soc2006 at A Socialite's Life
... Proud new father Usher, has said that he has no plans on making a profit off pictures of his infant son. The R&B; singer told Page Six, "In no way would I ever pimp out my child for money." Usher's already posed with his baby boy for the cover of Essence magazine for a special "Father's Day" issue but did it for free. ...
Usher won’t whore out his baby
Published 5/2/2008 by The Blemish at The Blemish
... Rumors have spread that Usher is eager to sell pictures of his newborn son, Usher Raymond V, to the highest bidder. Not true, he tells Page Six. ...
Open Letter to Usher
Published 5/2/2008 by HotSauce!! at That's Not Hott!!
... I gave anonymity away when I became an artist, but to have people try to paint a horrible picture of what's so beautiful - it's obvious someone is trying to stop something so beautiful." As for his ball holder: "I stand by her as a man loving my wife and being there for my child . . . Opinions are like [bleep]holes. Everybody's got one. What I will say is, this is my wife and I would hope that [people] would respect my wife and my marriage and who I have chosen to spend my life with." -source ...
Usher Won’t Pimp Babies
Published 5/2/2008 by Karen at Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog
... try to paint a horrible picture of what’s so beautiful - it’s obvious someone is trying to stop something so beautiful.”
Usher is a busy man these days fronting the covers of Entertainment Weekly and Vibe and has already booked a hot spot on Saturday Night Live. Part of me is… wow a non-greedy celeb and part of me wonders if no one would pay for the pictures. Shame on me…right?
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