Jay-Z says Usher could be new King of Pop

Rapper Usher could take over the role of the King of Pop from Michael Jackson, according to pal Jay-Z. The 40-year-old music producer believes Usher, 31, could fill the void after Jacko was found dead in LA last year. He said: "I thought the Michael Jackson tribute at the Grammy awards was fantastic. Usher did a magnificent job. I don't wanna put that pressure on him, but I think Usher's one of the guys that's in line to, you know, fill those huge shoes."