USHER, & KELLY ROWLAND, SOLANGE ATTEND OBAMA’S FAREWELL PARTY

Obama out. President Barack Obama held his farewell party at the White House on Friday (Jan. 7) and it was the place to be for many stars, including Solange Knowles.

The star-studded guest list also reportedly included Sarah Jessica Parker, Marc Anthony and Oprah Winfrey. The Washington Post had earlier this week also named Oprah Winfrey, J.J. Abrams, Beyoncé and husband Jay Z.

Some of the guests posted photos from the bash, which the White House had said the president and the First Lady would pay for themselves. No pics of them were released publicly.''

Solange had the honor of performing at the star-studded party. “The sound check of life,” she wrote. “Was truly the ultimate, ultimate honor. Can’t even put into words. Really. We will miss your excellence, your grace, and the phenomenal legacy you have let us all share.”

USHER & YUNA PERFORM ‘CRUSH’ AT THE ROOTS PICNIC

Getting it in....Leave it to Usher and Yuna to “Crush” a duet.

The soulful duo teamed up for a performance of their collaboration off Yuna’s Chapters at The Roots Picnic 2016, the annual Philadelphia show put on by the legendary Roots crew.

“So grateful that Usher and The Roots invited me to perform ‘Crush’ during his set at The Roots Picnic 2016, Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia,” said Yuna.

“Crush” is a single off Yuna’s third studio album Chapters, which dropped last month.

For his part, Mr. Raymond has been keeping busy this week, releasing two new singles: “Crash” and the Young Thug-assisted “No Limit.”

To watch how their chemistry translates on stage, check out the performance below.

USHER, PHARRELL, COMMON, JOHN LEGEND, & SAM SMITH TO PERFORM AT GRAMMYS

Music’s Biggest Night is getting even bigger. Usher, Pharrell Williams, Common, John Legend, and Sam Smith have joined the lineup for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Eight-time Grammy winner and four-time nominee this year, Usher, will return to the Grammy stage, while Sam Smith makes his Grammy debut. The British crooner leads the pack with six nominations including Album and Record of the Year.

Pharrell, who has six nominations of his own, will bring some sunshine to the stage with his Grammy-nominated album G I R L.

Fresh off their Oscar nomination, Common and John Legend will team up to perform “Glory” from the film Selma. Common is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Blak Majik” and Best Rap Album for Nobody’s Smiling, while Legend is nominated twice.

They join other performers including Madonna, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Miranda Lambert, AC/DC, and Eric Church.

LL Cool J will return to host the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Sunday, Feb. 8 from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

2014 VMA'S PERFORMANCES BEYONCE, NICKI MINAJ, USHER, IGGY AZALEA & MORE

BEYONCÉ PERFORMS ALBUM MEDLEY AT 2014 VMAS-Beyoncé turned the VMAs into the BeyMAs. The superstar brought her visual album to life for one epic performance at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards.

“MTV, welcome to my world,” she said before launching into all 14 tracks off her self-titled LP including “Mine,” “Blow,” “Drunk in Love,” “Partition,” and “Flawless.”

As she performed “Blue,” her daughter Blue Ivy looked on from Jay Z’s lap.

She ended the performance with “XO,” dedicating it to her loyal fans.

Jay Z came onstage with Blue Ivy to present the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to “the greatest living entertainer,” who had tears in her eyes as she accepted.

“Blue Blue, I love you. My beloved, I love you. My fans, I love you,” said Bey.

Watch the epic 16 minutes below.

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NICKI MINAJ, USHER, IGGY AZALEA, & ARIANA GRANDE TO PERFORM AT VEGAS IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the two-night event will return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 19 and 20.

The biggest names in music are coming to Las Vegas this September. Nicki Minaj, Usher, Iggy Azalea, and Ariana Grande are among the performers for the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Ariana Grande and Seacrest were on hand to announce the performers on Wednesday’s “Good Morning America.” Would love to attend this event.

VIDEO: USHER PERFORMS ‘GOOD KISSER’ ON ‘THE VOICE’

 

Accompanied by his talented dancers, the R&B crooner wowed with his impressive moves while recreating the sexy music video, while his fellow “Voice” coaches Shakira, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton looked on.

Chitty chitty bang bang. Usher performed his brand new single “Good Kisser” for the first time on Monday’s episode of “The Voice.”

Just last week, Usher revealed that Chris Brown will be featured on his upcoming album.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: MICHELLE OBAMA, KIM KARDASHIAN, MARIAH CAREY, USHER, JOHNNY DEPP & MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama join the #BringBackOurGirls movement, she tweeted "Our prayers are with the missing Nigerian girls and their families. It's time to #BringBackOurGirls. -mo"

Mariah Carey is certainly pulling out all the stops to get people talking. The 44-year-old nearly spilled out of her very low-cut, figure-hugging frock as she arrived at David Letterman's studio in New York City.

Friends in high places! Kim Kardashian found herself in the elite company of President Barack Obama as she showed her support for survivors of the Armenian genocide at the USC Shoah Foundation 20th Anniversary Ambassadors For Humanity Gala in LA on Wednesday night.

Golden girl: Rita dazzled in this Emilio Pucci gown on the red carpet at Gabrielle's Gala.

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez arrive at the Independent School Alliance For Minority Affairs Impact Awards Dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

A night after attending the glam Met Gala, Johnny Depp and fiancée Amber Heard are at it again, stepping out for Spike TV's Don Rickles: One Night Only event in N.Y.C.

Making friends in high places: Khloe Kardashian's beau, rapper French Montana, cuddled up to Kris Jenner in an Instagram snap she posted on Wednesday,  after he was left off Kim and Kanye West's wedding guest list .

Usher stops by the set of Extra in Hollywood, California.

Serena Williams celebrates after winning her women's singles second round tennis match against Chinese player Peng Shuai at the Madrid Masters at the Magic Box (Caja Magica) sports complex in Madrid.

Halle Berry plays an astronaut in the TV series Extant, but she arrives on the show's L.A. set on Wednesday looking down to earth.

WEEKEND 2 COACHELLA, BEYONCE, JAY-Z, USHER, PHARELL

These two don't take a weekend off...The Carters couldn’t get enough of Coachella. After their surprise appearances last week, Beyoncé and Jay Z returned to the desert for weekend two. The stylish couple was decked out in their finest festival attire—Jay wore a leather motorcycle jacket and Jordans, while Mrs. Carter kept cool in cutoff shorts and an Off-White camouflage jacket.

They made it to the Sahara Tent in time to catch Skrillex’s set. Jay donned a ski mask and Bey filled her water bottle with D’Usse while wildin’ out in the front row. Solange joined the family affair, bringing her son Julez to watch Skrillex perform his hits and remix “Drunk in Love.”

“Thank you Skrillex for making my son the happiest most crunk child alive,” said Solange. “He’s been asking me to see him live for a year now, and last night it’s safe to say his mind was blown!!! lol.”

Earlier in the evening, Hov joined Pharrell onstage to perform a medley of their hits. He also kicked it with Nas, who he performed “Dead Presidents” with last weekend.

While Blue Ivy didn’t make the trip, Bey had some fun with her nephew and caught up with Usher backstage.

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BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: JENNIFER LOPEZ, JESSICA SIMPSON, USHER, DIDDY, KIM KARDASHIAN & MORE

I luh ya papi! Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart may be dressed in blue, but they're feeling happy at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in L.A. on Saturday, where Lopez was honored.

The 26-year-old dons a sizzling black minidress in Santa Monica.

Jessica Simpson makes a stunning entrance to the 11th Annual Stuart House Benefit, held at the West Hollywood boutique of her Fashion Star co-judge John Varvatos.

Usher smiles ear to ear while listening to contestants on the 'The Voice'.

Jamie Foxx points to fans who attended the 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise Of Electro' Rome Premiere at The Space Moderno Cinema in Rome, Italy.

On the hunt: Kim Kardashian wore a god awfulvelvet gown to look at a possible wedding location just outside of Paris with her b.f.f. Kanye.

Jenny McCarthy sips Vemma Renew at New York’s Bryant Park Hotel.

Vanessa Williams seen leaving the Rockefeller building in New York City.

Aging badly...'Puff Daddy' attends Neon Carnival in Thermal, California.

BOO GAZING: CELEBS OUT: BEYONCE, NAOMI CAMPBELL, KELLY ROWLAND, NICKI MINAJ, MARIAH CAREY, USHER & MORE

Upgrade U: Beyoncé with little make-up and Jay-Z looked to be having a great time as they sat courtside for the Brooklyn Nets' game against the Houston Rockets at New York's Barclays Center on Tuesday.

British beauty Naomi Campbell attends the preview of The Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England.

Kelly Rowland strikes a pose at the launch event for the new Caress Fresh Collection body washes in NYC.

Accompanied by comedic husband Nick Cannon, famed diva Mariah Carey stopped by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa last night to help celebrate the property’s 10th anniversary.

Not quite make-up free: Nicki Minaj came out from behind her usual layers of make-up to show off a more pared down and attractive look in her latest selfies.

Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe The beautiful couple arrive with their children at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Entertainment's Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar at California Science Center in Los Angeles.

Sexy singer and judge is photographed on the set of The Voice in Los Angeles, California.

John Legend takes a quick break to check his phone and sip on some hint water in his trailer, before the craziness of his Berkeley, CA concert.

It's "chow" time for the reality couple as they are seen leaving the famed hollywood eatery Mr. Chow.

Is this your audition? Eddie Murphy's aspiring Victoria's Secret model daughter Bria hits the beach in Hawaii in tiny bikini.

Simon Cowell and his girlfriend baby mama turned girlfriend Lauren Silverman are spotted out for dinner in London, UK.