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I’ve always had Usher on my list of best-dressed men and the other day as I watched one of his videos I got to wondering what he was up to these days. Come to find out Usher is out playing Billy Flynn in that famous Broadway musical, Chicago. Looking fine and dapper as usual!

Of course, Giorgio Armani is outfitting the singing hunk. The two recently partnered up for Usher’s New Look/Project Restart charity. Armani Exchange will be offering a limited-edition t-shirt with Usher’s handprint and logo on it. A portion of the sales from the shirts will benefit the charity and help people who were affected by hurricane Katrina. Speaking of which, you may want to check out a new blog here at Know More Media called New Orleans Truth...

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Usher Looking Fashionable As He Gets Down and Dirty

Speaking of celebrities and their acts of charity....Earlier I wrote about Usher and his volunteer work and now I just came across an article about Sharon Stone defending the fashion industry.  In a statement regarding a Fendi charity auction that took place at Cannes Film Festival she said:

"The fashion world is not superficial. Fendi were amazing to do what they did. I'm very proud that amidst the beauty and fashion are real people who get up and do things....People often assume that because you are a celebrity your life is by definition very glamorous and superficial. I see things that no one has any idea about, but it's a huge part of what drives me."

I agree with Sharon Stone and I have talked about her here before. She's actually a great auctioneer.  I saw her on the Ellen DeGeneres show once where she auctioned off the earrings she was wearing and contributed the money to charity.

Many of us are blessed with fashion and riches in our lives.  It is what you do with your wealth that sets you apart.

Some of you know that I have this very guilty pleasure of reading some celebrity "gossip".  But honestly, I really only like to read about the stories that contain lessons to be learned.  I saw this headline today "Usher Volunteers His Sense of Fashion" - and because I do write about fashion, I wanted to see if there was indeed a good story to be told.  (Ok, I've rationalized it - enough!)

Well, it looks like Usher is volunteering some time at the International School of Louisiana where he is pictured getting down and dirty...or not.  I will have to agree, he is slightly overdressed.  At least he's doing something - which is more than I can say for most people. 

Photo Source: AP

People have gathered at the Cannes Film Festival to pay tribute to the great films and film makers...and I'm checking out what the celebrities are wearing (Ok, you caught me - it's a guilty pleasure!). 

I happened across this article about a charity event that was held during the festival to raise money for the foundation for AIDS research.  Sharon Stone hosted the event and is pictured here (picture taken from the article) auctioning off a Louis Vuitton vanity.  Giorgio Armani even donated his black diamond necklace to help out.

I love to read about creative people who are using their gifts to give back to the community...

For some Cannes red carpet commentary, check out Liz Thompson's post at BlogHer...