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R&B star Usher helped to raise $1.6 million (£1 million) for charity on Thursday (25Oct12) by offering up three hours' worth of private dance lessons for a special auction. Two bidders agreed to pay a total of $130,000 (£81,250) for the lot at the Pencils of Promise Gala, which raises money to build schools in poverty-stricken countries. The singer, who was feted for his philanthropy at the event, also dug deep and won a $12,000 (£7,500) bidding war with actress Jessica Szohr for a cute new puppy.