Usher was named the Entertainer of the Year at Saturday’s 55th annual NAACP Image Awards. But he hasn’t forgotten whose help he needed to get there.
The singer also won the President’s Award at the event, and paid tribute to the women in his life.
“They say behind or beside or with every strong man is a stronger woman, and for that I thank my mother and I thank my beautiful wife, Jennifer, for holding me down,” he said, before giving a nod to his kids and his late grandmother, Ernestine Carter.
“My kids, I love you guys so, so much, I hope that I’m an example, I’m a dad whose just trying to get it right every day.”
Usher then went on to thank his mother (who was his manger at the start of his career).
“I’m thankful for the support that my...
The singer also won the President’s Award at the event, and paid tribute to the women in his life.
“They say behind or beside or with every strong man is a stronger woman, and for that I thank my mother and I thank my beautiful wife, Jennifer, for holding me down,” he said, before giving a nod to his kids and his late grandmother, Ernestine Carter.
“My kids, I love you guys so, so much, I hope that I’m an example, I’m a dad whose just trying to get it right every day.”
Usher then went on to thank his mother (who was his manger at the start of his career).
“I’m thankful for the support that my...
- 3/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dame Mary Quant, the iconic British fashion designer who is credited with designing the miniskirt and hotpants, has died aged 93.
Quant’s family issued a statement to the Press Association of Britain saying that she “died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning.”
The statement described the fashion icon as “one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th Century and an outstanding innovator.”
“She opened her first shop Bazaar in the Kings Road in 1955 and her far-sighted and creative talents quickly established a unique contribution to British fashion,” added the statement.
Quant was widely lauded for decades for her hefty contribution to the global fashion world and will be most remembered for being one of the designers credited with the miniskirt and hotpants, which defined the swinging ’60s. Alongside Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, she was subsequently credited by famous fashion journalist Ernestine Carter as being...
Quant’s family issued a statement to the Press Association of Britain saying that she “died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning.”
The statement described the fashion icon as “one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th Century and an outstanding innovator.”
“She opened her first shop Bazaar in the Kings Road in 1955 and her far-sighted and creative talents quickly established a unique contribution to British fashion,” added the statement.
Quant was widely lauded for decades for her hefty contribution to the global fashion world and will be most remembered for being one of the designers credited with the miniskirt and hotpants, which defined the swinging ’60s. Alongside Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, she was subsequently credited by famous fashion journalist Ernestine Carter as being...
- 4/13/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Usher is speaking out after a family tragedy. The 44-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to share a lengthy tribute to his grandmother, Ernestine Carter, who died on Christmas Eve at her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was 87.
“It’s taken me a few days to come to grips with the fact that my Grandma Tina is no longer with me,” Usher began alongside photos and videos of his late grandma. “I’m praying for clarity and strength for all whom relied on her. Her daily devotion was to help those in need and she did just that. It was her life’s work. She was truly a prayer warrior for me and so many others. I feel a bit lost right now.”
While Usher said that “part of me is trying to be strong, for others,” he admitted that “the other half of me continues to break silently.
“It’s taken me a few days to come to grips with the fact that my Grandma Tina is no longer with me,” Usher began alongside photos and videos of his late grandma. “I’m praying for clarity and strength for all whom relied on her. Her daily devotion was to help those in need and she did just that. It was her life’s work. She was truly a prayer warrior for me and so many others. I feel a bit lost right now.”
While Usher said that “part of me is trying to be strong, for others,” he admitted that “the other half of me continues to break silently.
- 12/28/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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