An appearance by American Idol alum Chris Daughtry on the morning show Fox & Friends has triggered backlash and a videotaped apology by the singer. The season-five finalist had performed as part of the program's All-American Summer Concert Series and when asked by the show's hosts to sing a patrioic song in honor of D-Day (the anniversary of which was June 6), was clearly flustered by the suggestion. "I'm off the clock," he said. "I'm going to watch 'y'all." | Read More
Usher, who first introduced his protégé Justin Bieber in 2009, posted a message on his Instagram account Saturday in defense of the 20-year-old pop star, who has been under fire for racist jokes he made as a teenager in two leaked videos. "At my core, I am a person that supports growth and understands without judgement, that growth often comes as a result of pain and continues effort," Usher wrote in a message that was accompanied by a photo of the two artists. | Read More
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