{
  "id": 5399774,
  "title": "Usher Unveils His New Lifelike Madame Tussauds Wax Figure: ‘It Looks More Like Me Than Me’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/usher-unveils-his-new-lifelike-madame-tussauds-wax-figure-it-looks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T19:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/usher-wax-figure-madame-tussauds-las-vegas-1236332886/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Usher, the renowned R&B artist, unveiled his remarkably lifelike wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on September 2nd. The striking resemblance between Usher and the statue is truly remarkable. The figure's creation was a nine-month process involving 20 studio artists, with Usher himself providing inspiration for the outfit, which was based on his My Way Las Vegas residency. Usher himself expressed his awe and gratitude at the event, stating that the figure captures him more accurately than himself. Fans and fellow musicians alike were delighted by the uncanny representation, with many joking about a potential double and praising the artist's dedication. The unveiling of Usher's wax figure precedes his performance alongside Chris Brown at the R&B Tour at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.",
  "summary": "The R&B icon was left in awe of the artists' craftsmanship when it came to nailing his look.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}