USHER Profession Actor/ Singer Achievements Sold More Than 7
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USHER Profession Actor/ singer Achievements • Sold more than 7 million copies of his second album "my way" in 1997, and skyrocketed to the top of the billboards • In 2001 Usher released his incredibly successful 8701, which included the No. 1 song "U Got It Bad," as well as two Grammy Award–winning singles, "U Remind Me" and "U Don't Have to Call." • By 2004 He had achieved 13 Top 20 hits—seven of which were No. 1 singles. • landed the lead role of Billy Flynn the Broadway play Chicago (2006). • In 2012, Usher was announced as one of the newest judges/coaches of The Voice, the popular singing-competition series on NBC. • He owns the record label US Records and a men's cologne line, and is a co- owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. Most known for • Known for his 15 year singing career, move carter, and charity provider. • He is also known for incorporating sexual undertones into his songs, performances and music videos. Quotes • "Somebody has to look out for and protect our kids, and I feel blessed to be a blessing to someone else." - Usher Raymond • "Sleeping is forbidden at the age of 22. It's all work and no play." - Usher Raymond • "Breaking up is a natural evolution when you try to figure out what you want in life. If you're with an individual who isn't moving in the same direction and at the same rate that you are, it ain't going to work." - Usher Raymond DENZEL WASHINGTON Profession Actor Achievements • Denzel made his feature film debut in the comedy "A Carbon Copy" in 1981 • Washington grabbed his first of five Oscar nominations for "Cry Freedom" in 1987 • In 2001, he received his second Oscar (this time in a leading role) for the cop thriller "Training Day." • In 2009, Washington starred as MTA Dispatcher Walter Garber in the remake of the classic film "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" co-starring with John Travolta. • He starred in the 2010 futuristic tale "The Book of Eli." • He landed a $20 million payday for the 2012 action thriller "Safe House," in which he played a CIA agent gone rogue. Most known for • His incredible acting career and great role playing Quotes • "I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially." - Denzel Washington • "I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness." - Denzel Washington • "My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque" - Denzel Washington NICK CANNON Profession Comedian/actor/entertainer/host/rapper Notable achievments • Stopped rapping and started by performing stand-up comedy on his father's public access show when he was 11 years old. • He segued back into music, forming the rap group Da Bomb Squad with an old friend and opening for such acts as Will Smith and 98 Degrees. • Caught the attention of Nickelodeon executives and was hired as an audience warmer for the Nickelodeon series, "All That," • Co-host of Nickelodeon's "All That Musical Festival and More" tour. After traveling to some 47 cities for the tour, he signed on to co-host Nickelodeon's "Snick House" (1992-2004), a two hour programming block that was revamped from the cable station's original "Snick." • The "Drumline" was a surprise hit, making over $56 million at the box office against its modest budget, while earning steady kudos from critics. • Married to Mariah Carey Most known for • Being married to Mariah Carey • Being host of Americas got talent • His short rapping career • And his comedic styles Quotes • "Right now, I'm as single as a slice of American cheese." - Nick Cannon • "I think it takes a strong man to be in a relationship with a strong woman. A lot of people hear the word 'diva' and think of it as a negative. I see it as a positive. I want somebody who knows what they want out of life and isn't afraid to show it." - Nick Cannon • "You have to be vigorous. That's the only way you are going to get it because everybody has dreams and everybody has goals, but the only people who achieve them are the ones that go after it and don't take no for an answer." - Nick Cannon .