You can tell Usher is close to releasing a new album because he’s back in shape. The strapping bachelor flexed his muscles while mean mugging for the camera. He shared the results of his intense workout sessions with his fans, boasting, “Livin’ Legend!!!”

On Monday, rumors surfaced that he was killed in a car accident, but thankfully it was just a Twitter hoax. “I must’ve died and went to heaven…Alive and cold kickin ass!!” responded the 33-year-old.

Usher’s seventh studio album Looking for Myself will arrive on June 12 featuring the Diplo-produced single “Climax” and contributions from Salaam Remi, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, and Max Martin, plus a duet with his protégé Justin Bieber.

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Eighteen years after making his debut and millions of records sold, Usher proves he’s still a force to be reckoned with in R&B. The international superstar has announced a title and release date for his seventh album.

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Usher’s new album title is bound to get people talking. The singer’s seventh LP will be called The Shanertance, reports CNN.

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Cheetahs, owls, and Usher, oh my! With his sexy single “Climax” burning up radio and VEVO, Usher escaped to South Africa this week with his friend and producer Rico Love. While there, he adventured to a wildlife park, where he pet a cheetah and held a couple owls.

“If ya’ll didn’t know I love owls,” said Ursh. “Eagle owls are one of my favorites. Say what up to ‘Howdidit’ and ‘Hootie Hoo.’”

The smooth operator was even able to charm a cheetah. “Cool Kats chillin in the shade,” he wrote.

Usher will headline the Hansa Festival of Legends at Orlando Stadium in Soweto today. Check out more photos from his wild African adventure below.

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Usher controls his own destiny in the intense video for “Climax,” the first single off his upcoming album, due later this spring. Shot in his hometown of Atlanta, R&B’s leading man is faced with a life-altering decision as he sits in his car outside his ex-girlfriend’s home with gun loaded. Will he confront the new man in her life or take off? Find out his fate.

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Usher is serving up the suspense in the video for “Climax,” which will premiere simultaneously in the U.S., U.K., and Canada on Friday, March 9, at 5 a.m. EST/10 a.m. U.K. time on the VEVO platform.

Directed by Sam Pilling, the dramatic clip was shot in Atlanta and captures the intensity of the Diplo-produced lead single off Usher’s upcoming album, due later this spring.

Despite the song’s sexy title, it has nothing to do with sex. “It’s odd that people view ‘Climax’ as a sexual song,” Usher told Atlanta’s V-103. “It’s not. It’s not even about sex. It’s really about the ultimate experience or finale of an experience of love and life.”

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Usher may have the bedroom banging with his Diplo-produced single “Climax,” but he claims the song has nothing to do with sex.

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Romeo Santos had Madison Square Garden on its feet last night with a sold-out show featuring surprise guests Usher and Diddy. The Bad Boy mogul joined the Bachata King for “I Need a Girl,” sticking around to perform “It’s All About the Benjamins,” “I Get Money,” and “Mo Money Mo Problems.”

Diddy co-signed the former Aventura frontman. “He’s definitely the newest, biggest superstar in the game,” he told the sea of screaming fans. “He’s gonna be around for a long time.”

Usher also hit the stage during the encore to perform the Rico Love-helmed “Promise” as confetti fell from the sky.

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