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Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder Line Up For Mandela Day

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:38:37 +0000

Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Queen Latifah have all signed up for what the Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 are calling 'Mandela Day'. According to organizers, each artist will participate in a July 18 concert to raise awareness and funds with the intention of creating an official Mandela Day to be held annually on his birthday, July 18. Tickets for the event, taking...

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Brandy Responds: Don't Believe Everything You Read

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:35:33 +0000

Brandy may have had some trouble with the release of "Human" last year but, according to the "Long Distance" singer rumors that she has been dropped are "false". "Don't believe everything you read or see," Brandy wrote on Twitter Thursday afternoon. As previously reported on Singersroom, Brandy was said to have been dropped by EPIC recently, with sources telling BV Buzz that the drop was due to...

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RAVEN SYMONE IS NOT PREGNANT

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:14:35 +0000

Raven on February 9th, 2009 Contrary to rumors that were rampant on the internet today(July 9th), former child actress Raven Symone is not pregnant. Per internet claims, Raven had given birth to a daughter named Lilliana Pearman just a month ago. Eventhough photos of the alleged Liliana Perlman surfaced on the web, Raven’s representative is denying all claims that the 23-year-old...

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Mary Mary Earns Second Lift at Billboard's Hot 100

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:56:03 +0000

Gospel/Inspirational recording stars Mary Mary have been lifted on the mainstream charts for the first time in nearly nine years ! According to Billboard, Mary Mary's latest single "God In Me" jumped onto its Hot 100 this week, a week where little changed in the top 10. Featuring Kierra Sheard, "God In Me," received a 69% gain in downloads after the 'Sunday Best' (BET) judges performed the song...

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Maxwell's Summers'night Set For No.1 Debut

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:53:34 +0000

Maxwell's first album in nearly eight years looks to be locked in for a number one debut on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. According preliminary figures, the "Pretty Wings" singer's album "BlackSummers'Night" will come in with anywhere from 275,000 - 325,000 copies moved in its first week! Led by "Pretty Wings' and the current single "Bad Habits" Maxwell's Columbia distributed album...

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Jay-Z Tops 2009 Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings List

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:36 +0000

Forbes dropped their annual Hip-Hop Cash Kings list of rap’s biggest earners today. 1. Jay-Z - 35 Million 2. Diddy - 30 Million 3. Kanye West - 25 Million

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KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT "Survival Skills" Press Release

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:46:57 +0000

KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT “Survival Skills” In Stores September 15th Album Features Mary J Blige, Atmosphere, Immortal Technique, Talib Kweli & More KRS-ONE Proclaims ROBOT as the official Death Of Auto-Tune Song After making their indelible marks on the game luminaries KRS-One and Buckshot, arguably two of the games most prolific emcees, will link up to give fans a collaborative album...

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Ledisi new Album Cover!

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:05:57 +0000

Thanks Soulbounce, in stores August 18th!!

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Michael Jackson Tribute in Stockholm

bronzecutie801@gmail.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:34:16 +0000

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USHER FEARED HE’D BE TOO UPSET TO PERFORM AT JACKSON MEMORIAL

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:28:49 +0000

USHER almost snubbed the memorial to MICHAEL JACKSON - because he feared he wouldn’t be strong enough to make it through a tribute song. The R&B star’s emotional rendition of Gone Too Soon was among the highlights of the two-hour Staples Center service in Los Angeles on Tuesday (07Jul09) - but it nearly didn’t happen at all. Memorial producer Ken Ehrlich says, "His first response was, ‘I’d...

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Beyonce Highest Paid Celeb Under 30 +

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:33:45 +0000

Beyonce has topped another Forbes list once again. This time, the 27 year old entertainer is being named the “Best Paid Celebrity Under 30″ with her estimated earnings of $87 million between June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009. Her fortune comes from big-paying projects such as her tour, movies, clothing line, and being the spokesperson for brand giants such as L’Oreal and Nintendo. Pop princess...

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Medical Examiner: McNair's Girlfriend Fired Gun

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:23:55 +0000

According to TMZ, We just spoke with Tennessee assistant medical examiner Dr. Feng Li, who tells us preliminary test results in the Steve McNair death show Sahel Kazemi fired the gun that killed both of them. Feng -- who conducted autopsies on the two bodies -- told us he was able to make the determination from the crime scene investigation, police interviews, autopsy findings and preliminary...

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Michael Jackson Painting Tribute

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:14:41 +0000

This is a series of 3 paintings created to celebrate pop cultures most iconic figure. ”Pop Trilogy”: A Tribute To Michael Jackson by David Garibaldi. Feel free to share this with your friends as we celebrate the life of Michael Jackson today. Info For Paintings Above: 72″ x 60″ / Latex On Canvas / Created in Sacramento Studio, you can purchase his work here!!!

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Samuel L. Jackson Challenges His Online Critics

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:54:07 +0000

Samuel L. Jackson is fighting back against harsh online critics - the actor is challenging his internet bullies to deliver their blows during face-to-face meetings. The Snakes On a Plane star admits he can't stop reading reviews about himself and he wants to fight back. And Jackson is so disturbed by bloggers hiding behind their anonymity he's started giving out his personal phone number to...

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Fans React To Michael Jackson Memorial Service

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:06:15 +0000

From the live-streaming video to a live blog to articles about unforgettable musical performances and lyrical tributes, MTV News covered all aspects of Michael Jackson's public memorial service at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Our readers were right there with us, contributing thoughts, prayers and strong opinions all day long. "Michael Jackson should be renamed the King of Music, not just the...

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En Vogue Takes Funky Soul To Reality TV

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:25:04 +0000

Original funky soul divas En Vogue could be sharing their surprising reunion and personal lives in a new reality series! "It's just another venue to get our music out there. The industry has changed. It's not just about getting a record deal anymore. It's about exposure," says member Dawn Robinson. If Robinson's vision comes true fans will be given a front row seat into the lives of the...

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Mariah Carey Tapped For Jackson Memorial

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:52:09 +0000

News has just broken that Mariah Carey will perform at Tuesday's Michael Jackson memorial service in Los Angeles. Carey joins fellow Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson as a performing artist. The anticipated memorial is slated to take place at Los Angeles' Staples Center Tuesday, July 7 at 10am PT. Television networks including ABC, CNN, TV One and E! will also broadcast the memorial. SOURCE:(tmz)

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Prince Tickets Sell Out In Record Eight Minutes

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:58:51 +0000

Tickets for a highly anticipated Prince show flew into the hands of eager fans within a matter of minutes Saturday. According to Montreux Jazz Festival organizers, two planned shows for the "Purple Rain" and "3121" singer sold out in seven minutes and 58 seconds. The shows, with nearly 7,000 seats combined, will close the annual festival on July 18. Grace Jones, the Black Eyed peas, and Herbie...

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Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:59 +0000

Jennifer Hudson will pay tribute to Michael Jackson as a special guest at the King of Pop's memorial service Tuesday. Hudson, expecting her first child, has been confirmed to be a performer at the Staples Center hosted memorial. According to CNN, Hudson will be joined by Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich, who is producing the show. At press time no other names had been revealed for the expected...

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Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:59 +0000

Fireworks Truck Explosion Kills 2

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:23:52 +0000

OCRACOKE, N.C. (July 4) - A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said. The explosion shook homes and businesses and was heard across a village on the southern end of Ocracoke Island, which is the only inhabited part of the...

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FORMER NFL PLAYER SHOT TO DEATH

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:49:02 +0000

Steve McNair — an NFL QB with the Tennesse Titans and Baltimore Ravens — was found dead Saturday in Nashville, Tenn., according to Nashville police. McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville. A female victim was also found dead. Police have not released the name of the female, only to say it is not McNair’s wife, Mechelle. The call to police came in at 1:35...

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LEONA LEWIS’ NEW SONGS LEAKED ON INTERNET

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:44:32 +0000

British singer LEONA LEWIS has been targeted by hackers who have posted unfinished tracks from her new album on the web. The star shot to fame after winning U.K. talent show The X Factor in 2006 and has spent the past few months recording her second album in Los Angeles. The Bleeding Love hitmaker reportedly discovered the leak when her online fans began praising her new material. A source...

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Serena tops Venus in straight sets to capture Wimbledon ladies' final

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:37:25 +0000

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams beat her big sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. In the fourth all-Williams final at Wimbledon, Serena came out on top for the third time by outserving her sister, lifting her game in the tiebreaker and dictating play throughout the second set. By taking the title for the first time in...

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On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:08:58 +0000

NEW YORK – The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride. "I feel like I was just born today," said Andrea Balfour, 38, as she prepared to ascend the 354 steps with her daughter, Mona. Mona won an essay contest to get to go up to crown Saturday...

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DMC Bringing Rock Hall Trophy To Queens For July 4th

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:08:17 +0000

Rapper DMC plans to celebrate Independence Day in his old neighborhood of Queens, New York, where he will celebrate being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. DMC will be displaying the actual trophy bestowed upon him by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which he earned in April, when he and fellow band mates from Run-DMC where inducted into the prestigious museum. "I am celebrating...

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NYC street corner named after Run DMC

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:58:23 +0000

Run DMC is getting a New York City street corner named after them. 205th Street and Hollis Avenue, the corner in Queens where the hip hop group began, will be renamed to “RUN DMC JMJ Way”. The New York City Council approved the renaming to honor Run DMC, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to make it official shortly. “JMJ” stands for the late Jam Master Jay, one of the group’s founding...

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Shakira Wants Babies

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:10 +0000

BOGOTA (AP) — Colombian pop star Shakira says after her latest album is born she plans to undertake a new labor: multiple children. The 32-year-old Grammy winner known for her seductive dance moves says that she plans to focus on a family after October, which is when her as-yet-unnamed album is to be released. Shakira spoke with the El Tiempo newspaper at her home in the Bahamas, where she says...

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The Review: Laura Izibor Issues Soulful Truth

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:52 +0000

Irish born R&B singer/songwriter Laura Izibor fuses pop with a big helping of soul on her debut album "Let the Truth Be Told". Laura Izibor, joining Maxwell on tour this summer, could be seen as Ireland’s answer to Alicia keys with heavy piano based songs. For those who love her more popular songs “From My Heart to Yours” and “Don’t Stay,” you will enjoy an entire album of the same tempo...

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Rihanna Faces Misdemeanor Over Ink

jamilahayman@msn.com (Curt Hayman and Jamila Hayman (Chief Editors)) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:28 +0000

Rihanna could be headed to a Manhattan courtroom over allegations that she tattooed three patrons without a license in New York. The "Umbrella" singer, working on the follow up to 2007s "Good Girl Gone Bad," allegedly tattooed three willing fans with umbrellas and the letter R at East Side Ink in New York. According to New York based authorities the action, while innocent to the fans who...

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