The Usher wouldn't be a groom

EastEnders-style marriage mayhem in New York, where Usher pulled out of his wedding a few hours before he was due to do the 'I do'.

We don't think it quite constitutes a jilting - we're pretty certain that Tameka Foster didn't get to the altar. Or not altar, as it was going to be a wedding in LA Reid's house. Actually, he might have an altar. He seems the type.

Anyway, Usher's publicist is now desperately trying to stop the publicity:

The singer's publicist released a statement confirming the wedding was canceled, then added, "No additional information will be given regarding the circumstances of the cancellation, but we hope the privacy of this matter will be respected."

The American gossip press have announced they intend to respect that request for privacy, and won't enter into pages and pages of baseless speculation. Just as soon as they know everyone's been given their wedding gifts back. Until then, they figure, a little speculation won't hurt anyone.