Daily entertainment news covering Jill Scott en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/22/jill_scott_welcomes_baby_boy_ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:48:50 EST Entertainment News 119328@http://www.starpulse.com/news R&B star Jill Scott is a first-time mother at 36 - she has given birth to a baby boy.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/03/2008_essence_music_festival_begins_frida Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:43:50 EST Entertainment News 91785@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW ORLEANS (AP) - From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/11/jill_scott_lands_an_hbo_series_ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:41:51 EST Entertainment News 80631@http://www.starpulse.com/news Singer/actress Jill Scott is to become a regular on TV after show producers decided to turn her small screen movie The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency into a series. The soul diva was asked to take on the role after starring as lead heroine Precious Ramotswe in the Anthony Minghella-directed TV film last year, which aired on the cable channel HBO.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/06/kanye_west_among_the_performers_for_the_ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:46:11 EST Entertainment News 80130@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Performers at this year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans will include Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/26/jill_scott_struggled_finding_support_for Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:47:14 EST Entertainment News 79100@http://www.starpulse.com/news Busty singer/actress Jill Scott is struggling to find a little support for her big breasts. The R&B star has always loved her plus-size look, but once considered breast reduction surgery to solve her weighty problem. However, she decided against the procedure.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/11/amy_winehouse_steals_the_show_with_five_ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:32:25 EST Entertainment News 77553@http://www.starpulse.com/news Amy Winehouse stole the show at the 50th Grammy Awards, winning five top honors. Kanye West was nominated for eight awards and went home with four prizes, including Rap Album, Rap Performance and Rap Song; Bruce Springsteen picked up three, including Best Rock Song. The White Stripes, Justin Timberlake and Mary J. Blige all won two.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/25/raheem_devaughn_s_sophomore_disc_debuts_ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:38:40 EST Entertainment News 75682@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jive recording artist, Raheem DeVaughn, who recently received a Grammy Award nomination for his current single "Woman," debuts at #5 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart and #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart with his latest effort, Love Behind The Melody.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/11/blue_note_records_to_release_droppin_sci_12 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 74097@http://www.starpulse.com/news On February 12, Blue Note Records will release Droppin' Science, a unique collection of the legendary label's classic late 60s through mid-70s jazz-funk tracks, all of which have featured prominently as samples in some of the greatest hip hop cuts of the late 80s, 90s and beyond.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/10/denzel_washington_s_great_debaters_leads Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:08:37 EST Entertainment News 73819@http://www.starpulse.com/news Denzel Washington's new movie The Great Debaters is leading the nominations for the NAACP Image Awards after landing nods including Best Picture.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/15/perry_fans_rsvp_with_21_5_million_for_wh Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:23:21 EST Entertainment News 63721@http://www.starpulse.com/news LOS ANGELES (AP) - Academy Awards heavyweights such as George Clooney and Cate Blanchett were no match for another of Tyler Perry's populist tales.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/13/tyler_perry_s_why_did_i_get_married_hits_12 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 55702@http://www.starpulse.com/news Following the success of his previous films Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion and Daddy's Little Girls, Tyler Perry returns with his fourth feature film, Why Did I Get Married?

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/19/chrisette_michele_s_i_am_in_stores_today Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 47913@http://www.starpulse.com/news New Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele, whose soulful, jazz-influenced debut album I Am will be released June 19th, has been tapped as opening act on the upcoming North American tour with platinum Grammy nominated Atlantic Records recording artist Musiq (Soulchild). The tour begins July 6th at Afram in Baltimore, and wraps up one month later at the Fillmore in San Francisco, on August 6th.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/12/dixie_chicks_win_most_grammy_awards_full Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:37:03 EST Entertainment News 29090@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Dixie Chicks were the big winners at the Grammy Awards, scooping five awards. The country band fought off stiff competition from the likes of Justin Timberlake, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Mary J. Blige to win the prizes for album, song and record of the year as well as best country album and best group country performance. Full Winners List Below!

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/19/the_roots_get_ready_for_a_big_2007_world Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:40:42 EST Entertainment News 24176@http://www.starpulse.com/news As 2006 comes to a close, The Roots are just getting started with a full schedule of activity that will make an impact around the globe all the way through Spring 2007.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/05/new_holiday_releases_from_chris_botti_be Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 20523@http://www.starpulse.com/news -Special 2006 Edition of Classic Holiday Collection Premieres Four Newly-Recorded Never-Heard-Before Chris Botti Yuletide Tracks Columbia Records released a new edition -- featuring four newly-recorded tracks and two brand-new songs -- of Chris Botti's best-selling seasonal album, December,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/29/brian_mcknight_returns_with_ten_in_store_5 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:30:00 EST Entertainment News 19707@http://www.starpulse.com/news Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of American soul man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/19/multi_grammy_winning_jazz_superstars_geo Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:36:33 EST Entertainment News 19203@http://www.starpulse.com/news On October 24th, the music world will be dazzled by a harmonic convergence of superstars when singer/guitarist/songwriter George Benson teams with vocalist extraordinaire/songwriter Al Jarreau for Givin' It Up. Friends and label-mates for over three decades, this outing marks the first time that the two artists, both multiple Grammy® winners with Gold and Platinum selling albums, have recorded together as equal partners.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/04/check_out_dave_chappelle_s_block_party_o_13 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:10:00 EST Entertainment News 9208@http://www.starpulse.com/news Summer is off to a great start with Dave Chappelle's Block Party premiering on demand and pay-per-view July 13. A genuine crowd-pleaser, the film spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/21/corinne_bailey_rae_to_release_soulful_se_20 Sun, 21 May 2006 10:00:46 EST Entertainment News 7177@http://www.starpulse.com/news It becomes evident the moment you hear her sing the very first note - it's a slice of sublime blues delivered with a voice that pins you, in the softest but most persuasive of ways, to the wall; a voice that floats up effortlessly, full of caress, subtlety and the very purest quality.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/26/new_sergio_mendes_album_timeless_is_load Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:00:59 EST Entertainment News 2283@http://www.starpulse.com/news It's not often an album comes along that truly blends two distinct cultures in an innovative way. That album is Timeless (click for review) by Sergio Mendes, due out on February 14 as a co-release by Concord Records and Starbucks Hear Music. Produced by and featuring will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, Timeless is a wholly original blend of music from one of the most internationally successful Brazilian musicians of all time, Sergio Mendes, who--40 years ago--brought Brasil '66 and "Mas Que Nada" to the world.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/19/chris_botti_tour_dates_live_special_to_a Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:11:22 EST Entertainment News 2016@http://www.starpulse.com/news The critically-acclaimed Grammy-nominated trumpeter Chris Botti, whose recent albums To Love Again: The Duets (click for review) and When I Fall In Love have raised the bar of excellence in the interpretation of pop jazz standards while creating a uniquely contemporary sound and style, stars in "Chris Botti Live with Orchestra & Special Guests," set to premiere during the March PBS Pledge Week.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/07/the_roots_release_best_of_albums Mon, 07 Nov 2005 15:20:23 EST Entertainment News 440@http://www.starpulse.com/news A commercially successful, critics' darling is oftentimes an oxymoron in music. Then again, it should come as no surprise that the endlessly innovative hip-hop band, The Roots, have managed to accomplish both. They have sold over three million records since debuting with Organix in 1990. At the same time, they've won a Grammy for best rap performance by a duo or group in 2000 for "You Got Me," and kept fickle critics and their loyal fan base satisfied with groundbreaking experimentation that deftly mixes elements from rock, jazz, soul, house, and any other genre that will make the speakers pop, while maintaining an undeniable hip-hop aesthetic.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/10/10/floetry_set_to_release_3rd_cd_flo_ology Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:37:54 EST Entertainment News 59@http://www.starpulse.com/news It's more than the passionate vocals of Marsha Ambrosius (the Songstress) and elegant spoken word of Natalie Stewart (the Floacist) that has fans captivated everywhere since Floetry first stepped on stage. The dynamic duo's incredible success is deeply rooted in their ability to appeal to all ages, races and genres of music lovers.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/10/10/new_cd_from_jamie_cullum_catching_tales Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:37:36 EST Entertainment News 58@http://www.starpulse.com/news Columbia Records is readying the release of To Love Again (click for review), the much-anticipated new album of pop jazz standards from acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti and nine superstar guest vocalists. To Love Again, the successor to Botti's RIAA gold album, When I Fall In Love, will be in stores on Tuesday, October 18.

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