Usher shocked followers when he acquired married final month. However they weren’t the one ones.
The Grammy winner informed Leisure Tonight on Saturday that his marriage ceremony to Jennifer Goicoechea additionally took his household unexpectedly.
“It was an unimaginable second that we felt was nice for us,” he mentioned. “It was a button on the finish of an unimaginable Las Vegas run. My mom was there, her mom was there, the youngsters had been there, our quick household was there. Matter of reality, everyone was shocked. I’m like, ‘No, no, no, we’re having a marriage proper now. We’re gonna go have Elvis officiate us.’”
The couple wed final month in Las Vegas solely hours after he carried out on the Tremendous Bowl LVIII halftime present at Allegiant Stadium.
This weekend, Usher was on the NAACP Picture Awards, the place he not solely took residence the highest prize of leisure of the 12 months, but in addition was honored with the President’s Award. Throughout his speech, he gave a shout-out to his “stunning spouse, Jennifer” and his youngsters, saying “I’m a dad who’s simply attempting to get it proper day-after-day.”
The President’s Award is “offered in recognition of particular achievement and distinguished public service,” says the group.
Usher’s rep confirmed his marriage ceremony to LeslyNewsMagazine final month.
Surrounded by shut family and friends, “they each look ahead to persevering with to boost their youngsters collectively surrounded by love and thank everybody for the effectively needs,” the rep mentioned on the time.
The couple’s whirlwind night time noticed them head from Usher’s lauded efficiency at Allegiant Stadium to The Quick Lane drive via at Vegas Weddings, the place they wed in an intimate ceremony.
The pop star’s very busy week included the launch of his ninth studio album, Coming Dwelling, and the announcement that he’s extending his Previous Current Future Tour. His Usher: My Method Las Vegas residency led to December after 100 performances.
This marks Usher’s second marriage. The “Yeah” singer was beforehand wed to clothier Tameka Foster, with whom he shares sons Usher “Cinco” Raymond V, 16, and Navid Ely, 15.