Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Published - Mar 17, 2024, 12:50 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 17, 2024, 12:50 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
After Usher accepted his award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the superstar R&B singer spoke about being thankful about the journey of his successful career that has lasted three decades.
He reeled off several of his recent big moments including his sold-out residency in Las Vegas, getting married, releasing his ninth studio album “Coming Home” and his Super Bowl halftime performance, which became the most-watched in the game's history.
Usher beat out Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey and Keke Palmer.
