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By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
I'll take a diplomatic approach to the wording of this one.
R&B heart-throb Usher (last name Raymond) has not only professionally parted ways with his momager Jonetta Patton -- he also severed ties with his longtime publicist Simone Smalls.
She issued the following statement:
"Change is good! I developed and executed an amazing public relations campaign that aided in Usher's transition from teen R&B singer to pop superstar. He became one the biggest modern day global superstars and talent brands under my guidance. I'm just moving in a direction professionally that will not allow me to dedicate the same undivided attention I gave him for nearly a decade. I pass the baton to whomever works with him next, because the foundation that I laid out for him should assure them continued success. Usher and I still remain friends."
For nearly a decade, the 30-year-old New York native helped build the image the world knows and love (or loved) as Usher. She's the Vice President of Susan Blond, Inc., a New York City-based public relations firm that has represented a bevy of big name over a twenty year history.
Smalls doesn't seem like she will be fazed by the executive shuffling.
Her client roster includes Teresa Earnhardt and Max Siegel, CEO and President of No.1 NASCAR franchise Dale Earnhardt Inc., hitmaking singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, rapper Lil' Jon, pop artist Sean Paul and R&B diva Keyshia Cole, film director Franc. Reyes and lifestyle and apparel brands.
Now how's that?
SEE THE BV NEWSWIRE'S FULL COVERAGE OF THIS HERE.
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By: Lisa on 5/08/2007 6:05PM
Usher, have you ever heard the saying if it's not broke don't fix it. Your career will never be what it was.
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By: Just Shocked! on 5/08/2007 10:20PM
Usher is a fool!!! A fool, fool, fool! He is going to fale miserably with his next album. I predict he'll sale 1,000 his first week.
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By: USHERLADY on 5/08/2007 10:19PM
I PLEASED THE FIFTH ON THIS STORY I BET SHE WILL WRITE A BOOK ABOUT WORKING WITH USHER.
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By: Leroy Washington on 5/09/2007 12:44AM
I know Usher has the right to make his decisions about his career as he sees fit. I am not so sure he should have fired his mother unless she no longer wanted to manage him because from what I could tell based on iterview given by him and his mother. it seemed as if she always had his best interest at heart and I don't think his new manger and publicist will hande his career like his mother did.
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By: motherslove on 5/09/2007 2:55AM
she must not have liked the little old lady that lived in a shoe who had so many children she did not know what to do so she moved all the women out of his life he will learn
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By: william on 5/09/2007 8:39AM
good luck home boy from william
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By: Lisa on 5/09/2007 8:59AM
Well USHER is a friekin' genius so I'm sure he can make great decisions on his own. He's done great so far and I'm sure he will continue to put out amazing music. Love him!
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By: J on 5/09/2007 11:21AM
Now let's be honest up in here up in here!
First of all is Ms. Simone married? If she is please forgive me and disregard my comment. If not she and Usher sure do look good together in this picture.
Usher and Ms. Simone Smalls look better together than Usher and Tameka. Usher and Tameka look hard together but Simone and Usher look soft and normal together.
A picture has a message in it and to me that message is loud and clear that Usher and Simone look beautiful together and they would have made a precious couple. I see love, respect, honor and peace in Usher and Simone's eye's. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. JUST BEAUTIFUL.
I would not be surprised if Tameka saw Simone as competition and a threat so she made a pillow talk move to get rid of Simone and Mom. I don't care what nobody say, Tameka is a bold, calculating and manipulative "shut yo mouth" and Usher is in darkness but the truth will come to light. God Bless You Simone you will be alright.
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By: Cleopatra on 5/09/2007 11:41AM
USHER, MY BROTHA! YOU GOING "DOWWWWN"
That gold diggin scank, has put it on that lil brotha's mind!!! She put her experience to work on that youngman. "NOW, HE TELL'S MOMS TO TAKE A HIKE!!
I SAY,"HUSER, GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY?"
PS: AND I KNOW THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL BLACK SISTA'S OUT THERE THAT ARE ALONE HIS EQUAL AND... WELL, BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER????
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By: Nia on 5/09/2007 1:45PM
Lord help Usher. He is about to let this woman bring him down. She look old as I don't know what. Poor thing is va jay jay whipped.
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