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Elle
32 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Usher on Childhood Scents, Oprah's Wisdom, and His Philosophy on Love
With his buttery voice and killer moves, his boyish 'who, me?' grin, his incomparable style—and, yes, his abs—Usher has been giving a clinic on smoothness for almost three decades. He's won Grammys (8), notched top-ten hits (18!), and is now the face of the new Ralph's Club New York fragrance from Ralph Lauren. Because you can't be as smooth as Usher without a deep understanding of the importance of smelling great. Below, he shares the life lessons he learned from his mom—and Oprah, his favorite meal to cook, and how to tell when you really like someone. Life. I always think of my childhood when I smell ivy. I love the smell of ivy, and the South has a lot of it. Or the smell of honeysuckle in the summer. Walking through a field of peaches and smelling the essence in the air, and what it felt like to be there. If I'm by the sea, the scent of the breeze. The sweetness of the summer—bubble gum, things like that. You only have one time to leave a lasting impression. There's the idea of you attempting to be what you think everybody else wants you to be, but the best you you can be is you. It's the importance of integrity. My grandmother, too, teaching me that no matter how long you live, what you do with the time you're given determines how long your impression stays when you're gone. These are things that only a Black woman from the South would be able to prepare me for. Oprah Winfrey and the fact that she's always used her light to shine light on others. She's taught me that sometimes we share more than we need to, and not everybody deserves your whole truth right away. Everyone isn't smart as you think they are, and everybody isn't as dumb as you may think they are. So be patient, listen more than you talk. And when you find a wife, you find a companion, you find a queen. When you start to understand the importance of leaving the seat down, it's a grand sign of love and acceptance. It means you're beginning to transform. You go to the restroom and you start to think, Wait a minute, let me leave the seat down. Now, hmm, why did I start thinking that way? I must like her! Plus, you don't want the other side of it, when she complains about falling in in the middle of the night. The best way to tell a woman you are sorry is to say it. But the best way for it to have a lasting impression is for her to believe it through your actions. I'm a breakfast-all-day type guy. I'm Mr. Brinner: breakfast for dinner. I can make fresh pancakes. I make this amazing Tuscan egg toast that I created: I cut out the center of a nice piece of bread—you cut some substantial slices; don't make it super thin. And I bake an egg in the middle of it. That's easy. Anita Baker. Anita Baker all day. The next one, if you want super cool? Sade. You can't go wrong with Sade, man. You know what I tell my wife? We ain't gotta go nowhere tonight, because I am the party. Everything you want, you can have right here. You want bottle service, I got you. You want loud music, I got you. You wanna Netflix and chill? I got you. You wanna invite over people and we have game night, I got you. You wanna sit over in the corner and let's read a book, chapter for chapter? Because we do that. We take a book and just read to each other and we share in the knowledge. And if we want to burn a hookah, we burn a hookah. You want me to sing to you? I got you. We can make it all work at home. Everybody can. Not everybody has a pool, but everybody can make a hookah and dance and read a book.
Toronto Star
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Brampton rap prodigy, 12, hits the stage with Wu-Tang Clan during Toronto farewell tour: ‘I was pumped'
' Wu-Tang is for the children,' Ol' Dirty Bastard famously declared at the 1998 Grammys. Over a quarter century later, the mighty Staten Island rap collective proved that they remain a potent cultural force — among both old heads and the kids — during their farewell tour stop at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Midway through the show, Wu-Tang Clan's de facto leader RZA was taking stock of the audience when he spotted Cairo Young-Abdullah, a 12-year-old rapper from Brampton who goes by the name Cairo Snow FTPO. Seeing his enthusiasm, RZA invited Cairo up to the stage, where he bounced along enthusiastically with Masta Killa, U-God and other members of the clan for three songs.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Voice Behind Massive '80s Hit Breaks Silence Over Controversial Singer's Cover
Voice Behind Massive '80s Hit Breaks Silence Over Controversial Singer's Cover originally appeared on Parade. has caused quite the kerfuffle among fans with her take on a massive hit from the '80s, and now, the voice behind that famous track is seemingly getting involved. "Bette Davis Eyes" was penned by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon and released by DeShannon in 1974, but it was Kim Carnes' version in 1981 that spent nine weeks total at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned both Song and Record of the Year at the Grammys. Most recently, the Dance Moms alum brought the track back into the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist, first by changing the lyrics of the track during a live performance that served as an official hard launch with her Big Brother beau and more recently sparking massive amounts of criticism with teases for her studio version, which was released on Friday, July 11. In a since-deleted TikTok, as recounted by E! News, the singer behind the smash hit posted a snippet of her own music video on the social media platform. While she didn't address Siwa directly, the timing and the cryptic words she posted with it are suspect: "There is a difference between singing a song.... And embodying it.... I've always believed authenticity is what makes music timeless." She concluded, "I'm forever grateful to be the voice behind this one..... Bette Davis Eyes."Voice Behind Massive '80s Hit Breaks Silence Over Controversial Singer's Cover first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Shop Sabrina Carpenter's $5 Polka-Dot Old Navy Flip-Flops
If you haven't noticed, polka dots are having a ~moment~ right now. Remember when Olivia Rodrigo wore those polka-dot micro shorts around NYC? Or when Charli XCX wore that polka-dot dress in her "party 4 u" music video? Well, the latest celeb to hop on the polka-dot trend is Sabrina Carpenter, whose recent Instagram photo dump included a pair of polka-dot flip-flops. The best part? Those very shoes are currently on sale for $5 at Old Navy. This is not a drill, ppl!! Available in sizes 5 through 11, these super-affordable sandals come in half-a-dozen prints, including pink gingham, oranges, and navy cherries—but I'm partial to the polka-dot pattern sported by Sab. Need further proof that polka dots are e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e right now? Here's Clairo rocking a twee look at the 2025 Grammys: And Hailey Bieber wearing polka-dot capris while out and about in NYC: And Sydney Sweeney looking very chic during Paris Fashion Week: Oh, and let's not forget the black-and-white polka-dot bodysuit Sabrina debuted on her tour in Paris: I have a feeling polka dots aren't going anywhere anytime soon—but if you're looking for a low-risk way to get in on the trend, then you can't beat Sab's $5 flip-flops.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary US singer returning to UK for first gig in FIVE years as she joins line up of huge gig
A LEGENDARY US singer will be returning to the UK for their first gig here in five years. She will be joining a heavyweight line-up for the RnB Xmas Ball this December. Advertisement 5 Legendary US singer Toni Braxton will be returning to the UK for their first gig in five years Credit: Getty 5 She will be joining a heavyweight line-up for the RnB Xmas Ball this December The star studded event will see singer Toni Braxton, 57, perform live across three dates. This includes London's O2 Arena on Monday 8th December, BP Pulse Live on Wednesday 10th December in Birmingham and Sunday 14th December at Co-op Live, Manchester. This will be Toni's first time performing across the pond in 5 years as she makes her long-awaited return to the UK stage. The hit maker is a hugely popular American singer who has sold over 70 million records, she started out in a family group called The Braxtons. Advertisement READ MORE ON NINETIES STARS POP COMEBACK? 90s pop group reunite 25 years after chart hit & fans say 'they did not age?' Her debut solo album, which was self titled, reached number one in the Billboard Chart and launched her hugely successful music career. Over the years she has won numerous awards, including seven Grammys, nine Billboard Music Awards and seven American Music Awards. She has also had an impressive career as a television executive producer and TV personality, with her show Braxton Family Values. Over the years the singer has had an array of chart-topping hits including Un-break My Heart, from her album Secrets in 1996. Advertisement It's widely considered to be one of the greatest power ballads to ever exist and was at the number one spot for 11 weeks. Other big hits include Breathe Again and Let It Flow, which was released in 1996. I've played for the pope and princes, but new artists don't want anything to do with us, says R&B legend She's also well-known for I Love Me Some Him, Another Sad Love Song and He Wasn't Man Enough. Speaking about her upcoming return to the UK, she said: 'I cannot wait to return the UK to perform for my British fans. It's been too long. Advertisement "The RnB Xmas Ball shows will be extra special, so I'll see you in December UK!' Also joining Toni for the the ball is RnB group Boyz II Men alongside US singer Joe and nineties boy band Dru Hill which will feature it's original members Sisqó, Nokio and Jazz. This year's show is the third annual RnB Xmas Ball and follows the huge success of last two years, which have saw RnB legends Monica, SWV and Keith Sweat perform. The RnB Xmas Ball 2025 will see all the new headliners perform with full bands to old skool nineties RnB. Advertisement Tickets will go on Artist pre-sale on 22nd July then Venue pre-sale on 24th July. With General sale going live on 25th July, bringing the heat to the legions of London fans this Christmas. You can purchase your tickets via Ticketmaster and AXS. 5 Toni Braxton is a hugely popular American singer who has sold over 70 million record Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Joining Toni for the the ball is RnB group Boyz II Men
