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Page last updated at 12:20 GMT, Thursday, 17 May 2012 13:20 UK

Usher

R&B singer Usher talks to Matthew Stadlen about how a TV talent show helped him get started, the suggestive lyrics in some of his songs, why Michael Jackson was such a big influence on his career and preparing to play Sugar Ray Leonard in an upcoming film.

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RnB singer Usher on his talent show beginnings, the suggestive lyrics in some of his songs and preparing to play Sugar Ray Leonard in a forthcoming film

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Professor Brian Cox Prof Brian Cox on the Big Bang and his science heroes

Hulk Hogan Hulk Hogan: 'I was scared'
Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson's naughtiest kitchen secret
Actor Christopher Eccleston Christopher Eccleston: 'I'd love to drag up'

Tinie Tempah Tinie Tempah: Are his lyrics sexist?
Stephen Fry Stephen Fry talks smugness and magic
Elle Macpherson Elle Macpherson reveals what she looks for in a man
Lord Prescott Lord Prescott on the press, power and punches
Sheila Hancock Sheila Hancock on first night nerves
Philip Pullman Philip Pullman on the importance of storytelling

Matthew Paris Matthew Parris: 'I've gone rogue'
Louis Theroux Louis Theroux on the benefits of incompetence
Sir Ben Kingsley Sir Ben Kingsley on being told to be quiet

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