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Usher's Wife in Plastic Surgery Emergency

He cancels performance; neurosurgeon flying to Brazil hospital

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(Newser) – Usher canceled a performance at an annual pre-Grammy party last night after his wife suffered "serious" complications following plastic surgery in Brazil, reports Access Hollywood. A US neurosurgeon was on his way to South America to help. No other details were available. Usher and his wife, Tameka, 37, have been married since 2007 and have two children.

Stevie Wonder performs with Usher and Shakira during
Stevie Wonder performs with Usher and Shakira during "We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" in Washington last month.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Usher performs in Miami Beach last year.
Usher performs in Miami Beach last year.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Usher and his wife, Tameka Foster, mingle at a party for the unveiling of Usher's new fragrances in New York.
Usher and his wife, Tameka Foster, mingle at a party for the unveiling of Usher's new fragrances in New York.   (AP Photo/John Smock, file)
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Chilblain
Feb 8, 09 3:17 PM CST
Sad, but that's what you get for trying to fix what ain't broke......... Reply
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DeniseVB
Feb 8, 09 8:27 PM CST
Brazil ? Isn't that where the World's Largest Ta-Ta's were "born"? Kenye West's mom died from some similiar complication. I wish Tameka well. Reply
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Collusive
Feb 9, 09 6:41 AM CST
vanity has a cost that not everyone pays... Reply
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wwwonderer
Feb 9, 09 12:14 PM CST
Why is she getting surgery in Brazil? Is that common? I have never had plastic surgery, but it seems like surgery in Brazil is a bit on the shaky side to begin with. Reply
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