Usher Raymond may be happily married and a proud father, but that doesn’t mean the Grammy-winning R&B singer isn’t up for a one-night stand with a few thousand willing fans. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Usher revealed that he’s planning a special ladies-only “One Night Stand” tour that would take place at smaller, intimate venues.
“I feel like I’ve had such a connection with my audience,” the renowned ladies’ man said, presumably referring to his onstage relationship with his fans, as opposed to the ones formed backstage, in limousines and in hotel rooms during his single-guy heyday. In the interview, Usher discussed his sex-symbol status, remarking that “the ladies like to see that masculine build. They question if I still got it.” (Women aren’t the only ones wondering if Usher’s “still got it,” given the relatively modest performance of his latest CD, “Here I Stand.”)
Final details for the tour haven’t yet been disclosed, although we have to believe that the stage set-up will include candles, casual lighting, a heart-shaped bed and perhaps an Al Green CD to set the mood.
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