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November 6, 2009

MORE DETAILS ABOUT ABC'S JANET INTERVIEW: Nov. 18 hour-long special will take place at her Malibu home.
*ABC officially announced Thursday that its upcoming Janet Jackson interview will be taped at her Malibu mansion, marking the first time the singer has allowed television cameras into her home. Read Full Story

THIS DUO IS 2-U-NEEK!: Brother/sister twins to sing national anthem before Lakers-Suns game.
*Los Angeles –– Pop/R&B duo 2-U-NEEK (twins Ashley and Ashton) will be performing the national anthem Thursday, November 12 at the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns game at 7:30pm. Read Full Story

RIHANNA ADDED TO AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS: Plus, upcoming London performance streamed live to Nokia users.
*On the heels of breaking her silence about being physically abused by Chris Brown, Rihanna will perform at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Nov. 22, according to People.com. Read Full Story

November 5, 2009

MJ'S 'THIS IS IT' ALBUM REACHES NO. 1: CD debuts atop Billboard 200 chart; scores year's fifth-best sales week for an album.
*As fully expected, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" album enters the Billboard 200 albums chart with an impressive 373,000 copies sold, the fifth-best sales week for an album in the U.S. this year, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read Full Story

NEW YEARS IN 'VEGAS?: The Black Eyed Peas count down to 2010 at LAX nightclub
*LAS VEGAS -- Nightlife and entertainment leader PURE Management Group (PMG) today announced that Grammy® Award-winning musical group The Black Eyed Peas will help patrons ring in 2010 at a very special New Year's Eve celebration at LAX Nightclub. Read Full Story

November 4, 2009

SEATTLE SOUL SCENE ON THE COME UP: Darrius Willrich and Choklate earn Best Male/Best Female nods from Soultracks.com
*Seattle, WA - Soultracks.com the nation's leading online clearinghouse for Independent Soul Music recognized the Seattle Soul Music Scene this year with 2009 Reader's Choice Award nominations for two of it's prominent stars. Read Full Story

November 3, 2009

MARLEY FAM HIRES FIRM TO MANAGE TRADEMARK: Toronto-based company to introduce backpacks, stationery, headphones and more bearing legend's image.
*The family of reggae legend Bob Marley is putting their collective foot down when it comes to managing the singer's name, sound and likeness, which generate an estimated $600 million a year in sales of unlicensed merchandise, according to the AP. Read Full Story

November 2, 2009

JAY-Z/ALICIA AND 'GLEE'S' AMBER RILEY ROCK WORLD SERIES: Duo performs 'Empire State of Mind'; actress belts National Anthem. (Video)
*Players from both dugouts of the World Series Thursday night were seen grooving to the pre-Game 2 performance of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' ode to New York, "Empire State of Mind." Read Full Story

COPYRIGHT SUIT FILED AGAINST LIL WAYNE, BIRDMAN: Man says he wasn't paid for his work cutting mob-like musings for songs.
*Lil Wayne and Birdman were hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by a Florida man who claims they used his voice in several of their songs without pay or permission. Read Full Story

October 30, 2009

THE COKO CLEMMONS INTERVIEW: Balancing two careers and 'winning' the gospel vs. secular music debate.
By Mona Austin / mona@lachurchscene.com
*For many R&B singers who record gospel CDs, success in the mainstream does not beget success in gospel. An exception to the rule, Coko Clemmons -- lead singer of popular 90s girl group SWV (I’m so Into You, Weak In the Knees) and gospel soloist -- is enjoying the best of both worlds. Read Full Story

KANYE, LEGEND, SMOKEY IN NEW 'CHICKEN SOUP' BOOK: Franchise's first all-celeb release is subtitled 'The Story Behind the Song.'
*Lyrics from Kanye West, John Legend and Smokey Robinson are among 101 tunes examined in the upcoming book "Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song," the latest edition of the popular "Chicken Soup" series. Read Full Story

KLEOPATRA GIRL'S RINGSIDE REPORT: The Conga Room a/k/a 'Party Central' hosted a three in one celebration.
By Eugenia Wright a/k/a Kleopatra Girl
*On Tuesday, October 27th the Nokia Live, which houses the famous Staples Center, home of the LA Lakers, was alive and buzzing with thousands of spectators. Read Full Story

October 29, 2009

RODNEY JERKINS PT. 2: Super producer’s hit history and history in the making
By Kenya M. Yarbrough
*Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins has created hits and hot tracks for the likes of Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Toni Braxton, Beyonce, and the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Read Full Story

CHRIS BROWN TRYING TO BE 'A BETTER MAN': Singer addresses supportive crowd during performance at Powerhouse '09 gig in Jersey. (video)
*In his first comeback concert since assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown took the stage at New Jersey's Izod Center Tuesday night and told the crowd that he is trying to be a "better man." Read Full Story

October 28, 2009

NEW TECHNOLOGY BRINGS R. KELLY CONCERT LIVE TO YOU: Watch his Dallas show tomorrow evening online in High Definition ... Free!
*BillboardLive.com is a live performance show that utilizes the OWL (One World Live) state-of-the art technology to provide fans with a five-camera shoot for the ultimate interactive viewing experience in HD on their computer or even TV! Read Full Story

CHALI 2NA TO PROMOTE SOLO ALBUM WITH TOUR: Cali rapper joins Gift of Gab, Mr. Lif and Lyrics Born for 'Deadliest Catch' trek.
*Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli will join Gift of Gab from Blackalicious and special guest Mr. Lif, along with host and MC Lyrics Born for the "Deadliest Catch Tour," which kicks off Nov. 6 in San Jose, CA. Read Full Story

October 27, 2009

NATALIE COLE PREPS FOR US TOUR: Outing to span the country in Nov. and Dec.
*With her European run winding down, Natalie Cole is preparing a return to the States for a fall jaunt in support of last year's "Still Unforgettable." Read Full Story

SHAKESPEARE GETS SOULFUL IN 'WINTER'S TALE' TWIST: R&B and gospel musical Best of Both Worlds opens next month in Massachusetts.
*Gregg Baker, Jeanette Bayardelle and Mary Bond Davis will star in the R&B and gospel musical Best of Both Worlds at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts beginning Nov. 21. Read Full Story

THE 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS' ON TONIGHT: Here's a review from audience member Madge Evans
*Coming straight from the mouth (and mind) of an audience member at the 4th Annual BET Hip Hop Awards show 2009! Hmm, where should I begin? Read Full Story

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