Rap-Up.com || Usher and Shakira Join ‘The Voice’

“The Voice” is singing a new tune. NBC’s singing competition has hired Usher and Shakira to fill in for Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green next season.

The R&B superstar and Colombian bombshell will coach on the spring edition of the series, while Green and Aguilera take breaks to focus on their careers. Both are expected to return to the show next fall.

“Having award-winning artists as coaches means they need to be able to tour,” said executive producer Mark Burnett (via EW). “Whether in the red chair or on tour, our coaches have their chairs for life. This is exactly why, after three seasons, we needed to allow them to rotate out so they can get on the road amongst their fans. Meanwhile, we’re incredibly excited to have singular artists like Usher and Shakira joining the fold.”

Aguilera will spend her time promoting her upcoming album Lotus. “Since this year NBC and ‘The Voice’ have decided to tape back-to-back seasons, requiring a full-year commitment, it is important for me to take season four off, allowing me to support my music that my fans have been waiting for—with the release of my new album Lotus on November 13,” she said.

Cee Lo Green is preparing a Christmas album, Cee Lo’s Magic Moment, as well as a Vegas show. “I’m highly enthusiastic about focusing my undivided attention on my additional endeavors and interests like my upcoming solo album, new Goodie Mob album, Las Vegas residency Loberace, new memoir, and new NBC comedy,” said the “Forget You” singer. “It’s great to also give a host of other talent the chance to experience what a joy it is to be part of what is truly the best show of them all, ‘The Voice’! I will return for season five and will be watching season four. NBC is home and as far as Usher and Shakira are concerned—’mi casa su casa’.”

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18 Comments

@lykeAboss
September 17th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
These two should be great duo

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Replay
September 17th, 2012 at 5:39 pm
Wow, both are amazing. Maybe we will see also a collabo between them :D

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Jay
September 17th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Ok. I was about to get really pissed if Christina and Cee Lo weren’t coming back. Thank GOD they’re coming back!!! It should be good with Usher and Shakira. I understand Christina and Cee Lo have their careers, they just HAVE TO be back in those chairs next fall. The show’s perfect the way it is. They’re like a family and I love them! I’ll for sure still be watching! :)

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Morgan
September 17th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
YESSSSSS!!! Love them both, congrats!

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Lol
September 17th, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Usher will be a great judge!!

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coolio
September 17th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
man fukk usher, lame ass n*gga

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Here Lies Hip-Hop
September 17th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I don’t know what’s been going on with these reality shows lately, but they’re doing something right.

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Elite Navy Shit Reply:
September 17th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
@Here Lies Hip-Hop, hahaha IKR!

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maya
September 17th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
as long as Christina comes back!

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Realist
September 17th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
LEGGOOO i love them both, i’ll definitely be watching.

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Mary
September 17th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Yes as long as Christina Aguilera comes back that’s all I care about

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addicted2U
September 17th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Shakira and Usher ooooh myyyy gooood ! i want a collabo

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G.
September 17th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
At least NBC didn’t chose someone who can’t sing, and was tapped to be the next judge for their singing competition.

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haha Reply:
September 18th, 2012 at 12:13 am
@G., nicki…

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C1
September 18th, 2012 at 2:49 am
This shit is gonna be amazing!!!

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September 18th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Usher is boring.

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September 19th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Azealia Banks is Boring. and nICE for both of them

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Revalaytor
October 8th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Nice!!!!

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