Usher puts personal troubles behind him
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Usher's had a turbulent few months, but now he's back where he belongs — on stage.
On Saturday, the R&B singer kicks off the iTunes Festival in London, a month's worth of free shows at the Roundhouse.
Over the summer, Usher coped with the death of his stepson and a custody battle over his two sons, which he won.
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He took time out to deal with these challenges, all while his fans were desperate for him to perform again.
Usher jokes: "Man, it's like 'shut up and entertain, we don't care about your personal stuff.'"
He adds, however, that his fans gave him support on Twitter during the tough times, proving their loyalty.
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The iTunes 2012 Festival line-up also includes One Direction, Lana Del Rey, Muse and Alicia Keys.