Jill Scott

Tyrese, Martin Luther King: Singer Channels Leader in ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’ — Exclusive
Tyrese, Martin Luther King: Singer Channels Leader in ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’ — Exclusive
Tyrese, Martin Luther King: Singer Channels Leader in ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’ — Exclusive
A few years ago, singer-actor Tyrese Gibson was in the running to portray Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the Lee Daniels-directed movie 'Selma.' When the film was shut down in the pre-production stages, Tyrese threw himself into research on the late civil rights icon, determined to produce an MLK project of his own...
Best Songs of 2011: Hip-Hop and R&B — Continued
It's hard to believe, but 2011 is almost out the door. This year has been a great one for hip-hop and R&B music, with a host of talented newcomers serving up anthemic songs and taking spots usually held by lauded veterans. However, respected heavy hitters in both genres also reminded us why we shouldn't count them out with the release of tracks that climbed to the top of the charts. I... Read
Soul Train Awards 2011: Heavy D Gets All-Star Tribute
Soul Train Awards 2011: Heavy D Gets All-Star Tribute
Soul Train Awards 2011: Heavy D Gets All-Star Tribute
This year's Soul Train Awards kicked off at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Thursday night (Nov. 17) with Morris Day and the Time performing a mishmash of their classic hits. The audience, a mix of music lovers young and old, rose to their feet as Day and the band did some funky choreographed moves...
Jill Scott’s ‘The Light of the Sun’ Gets New Release Date
Jill Scott’s ‘The Light of the Sun’ Gets New Release Date
Jill Scott’s ‘The Light of the Sun’ Gets New Release Date
Jill Scott fans are in for a treat as the soul sister's forthcoming LP will debut a week earlier than expected. 'The Light of the Sun,' her fifth album, will make its mark on June 21. In support of her new project, the Grammy Award-winning songstress will be taking her smooth vocals to the stage, hitting the late night circuit with 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' on June 17...
Jill Scott Returns to Hip-Hop on New LP, ‘The Light of the Sun’
Jill Scott Returns to Hip-Hop on New LP, ‘The Light of the Sun’
Jill Scott Returns to Hip-Hop on New LP, ‘The Light of the Sun’
Jill Scott, a neo-soul leader with an immensely powerful voice, is returning to the music world with a brand new album later this year. The three-time Grammy winner has announced that her fourth album, 'The Light of the Sun,' will drop later in 2011, and she's viewing the project as a re-embrace of hip-hop...
First Lady Attends Maxwell and Jill Scott Concert
First Lady Attends Maxwell and Jill Scott Concert
First Lady Attends Maxwell and Jill Scott Concert
MaxwellWe already know that President Obama's a hip-hop head, but it turns out he's not the only music lover in the White House. According to reports, First Lady Michelle Obama took the night off Friday, to check out a live concert by Maxwell and Jill Scott at the Verizon Center in the nation's capital...
Jill Scott Fights Back, Files Countersuit Against Label
Jill Scott Fights Back, Files Countersuit Against Label
Jill Scott Fights Back, Files Countersuit Against Label
In February, Jill Scott was hit with a breach of contract lawsuit from her long-time label, Hidden Beach Records. The R&B singer was accused of skipping out on a six album deal, which she signed at the beginning of her budding career, but Scott has responded with a cross-complaint suit against the L.A. ...
Say What! — Jill Scott Talks Interracial Dating + More
In a recent column in Essence, singer Jill Scott spoke her mind about interracial dating. "You know the moment when you realize that fine, accomplished brother is with a White woman? Let's call it 'the wince,'" Scott wrote. "My new friend is handsome, African-American, intelligent and seemingly wealthy...

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