Concert Performances

Drake kicked off his eco-friendly nation wide "Away From Home" tour last

Ms. Badu graced the "106 & Park" kids with her presence yesterday. Dressed in sweats and boots and a tophat, Erykah talked about her controversial "Window Seat" vid, the meaning of it, and pubbed her New Amerykah Part 2 album.

Also at the "106 & Park" taping was Diggy Simmons. Cute.

And we've got some exclusive pics of Erykah performing last night at the El Rey Theater in L.A. She donned her Rick Jamesish beaded braid wig for the occasion. More pics of Erykah when you read the rest....

Usher Poppins flew in to "Good Morning America" this morning to perform on his album release day. He performed "Daddy's Home" and "There Goes My Baby."

And here's Ursh's brand new video with Will.i.am for "OMG". Check it. More pics and video from his performance this morning when you read the rest....

Essence announced this morning that Janet Jackson will be headlining live one of the days during the 2010 Essence Music Festival. It will be her first time at the Fest and her first full concert since 2008. Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Keri Hilson, Gladys Knight, Rapheal Saadiq, and tons of others are also part of this summer's line up. Surely this will be great pub for her new album she said would be releasing this year. And it may be the first stop on her tour she said would be accompanying her album release. YBF will be providing full coverage from 2010 Essence Fest for the third year in a row 4th of July weekend. Can't wait.... {Thanks Plezetta} News on Weezy's chick Shanell's baby publicity stunt when you read the rest....