Jill Scott

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By Wilson Morales Famed R&B singer and actress Jill Scott is set to headline the Lifetime Movie Network's original film 'Sins of the Mother,' a touching story about the harsh realities of love, forgiveness and the bond between mother and daughter. Based on author Carleen Brice's moving novel 'Orange...

By Bridget Bland It's 2010 and Jill Scott is planning to live her life like it's golden. On the acting front, there's been big buzz about Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' which finds Scott alongside Janet Jackson for a second go 'round. 'Married' hits theaters April 2.

MassLive.com (blog) Top 10 albums of the Decade MassLive.com (blog) Much like Jill Scott, Macy Gray and Angie Stone, Keys tapped into the neo-soul movement, but she did it with a distinctive flavor, triggered in no small ...

Roberson has also worked with Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosias (Floetry), DJ Jazzy Jeff, Will Smith, Tye Tribbett and GA, Darius Rucker, and Larry Gold, ...

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Best of the decade in music, Fountains of Wayne and Kanye West among top picks The Star-Ledger - NJ.com 2,” Jill Scott (2004). There were lots of great neo-soul albums this decade, but this was the best. Scott makes every word count, whether she's singing ... and more »

Most people want me to do Erykah Badu or Jill Scott." True to form, she dials up Badu's "Apple Tree" from 1997's Baduizm. This is semi-ironic because, ...

When asked of her influences, Nesrin takes a deep, thoughtful breath and drops the names of rnb and Rock legends Janis Joplin, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, ...

Canadian indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara, Toronto new-wave rockers Metric, and Philadelphia soul singer and actress Jill Scott are also among the artists ... and more »

By Becky Bain A Fine Frenzy, Ann Atomic, Ash Koley, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Donna Delory, Emmylou Harris, Erykah Badu, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jennifer K...

Arie; "Van Hunt," Van Hunt; "Late Registration," Kanye West; "Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1," Jill Scott; "American Idiot," Green Day; ...

These were for American singer Shelby Lynne, who won in 2001 (beating the likes of Sisqo, Papa Roach, Jill Scott, and Brad Praisley) albeit after having ... and more »

Artists including Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu offer heartfelt and sometimes heartbreaking tales of the poverty and racism that continues to ...

By Wilson Morales Entertainment Tonight recently debuted the teaser trailer to Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' Returning for the sequel are Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker and Richard T. Jones.

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Expected to appear in the forthcoming made-for-television film, "Sins of the Mother,' LMN says Jill Scott will portray a mother who starts a new a life after raising a daughter. Jill Scott is also due to appear in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too?" in 2010.

About R&B/Soul contributor Timothy Michael Carson, who reviewed Chrisette Michele's sophomore album, Epiphany, for us last month is back again. This time, TMC tackles Let the Truth Be Told, the debut album by Irish R&B singer Laura Izibor, which was released in the U.S. on June 1...

By Wilson Morales American singer Jill Scott plays Botswanan Precious Ramotswe in Anthony Minghella's 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' Director Anthony Minghella with Jill Scott on the set of 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' What did you learn from Anthony (Minghella) as a director?

Exactly a year after it was announced that Jill Scott would be coming to HBO with her new series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, said series is finally coming to the cable network later this month. Fans of Jilly from Philly will get to see her playing Motswana detective Mma Precious Romat...

By Gregory Lewis Here's a top 10 list of new school music that I liked in 2008; I hope that Jill Scott and Outkast will have offerings in 2009. 6. Erykah Badu, Honey Always interesting, Ms. Badu is one of the neo soul queens, along with Jill Scott and India Arie.

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“The Words You Never Say” reminds one of Jill Scott with its smooth combination of jazz and urban contemporary music. Leigh Jones. Clearly Gordy and Jones both think the latter's strength lies in R&B, and many of the tracks reflect that ...

We've no doubt seen countless episodes of television dedicated to the artists that we all know and love for their soul. Which is great, and satisfying. Tonight, however, the script gets flipped a bit as television instead focuses its cameras on the soul found in different cities across the...

Wed., July 30... By David Lee Simmons If JILL SCOTT's latest CD, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (Hidden Beach Recordings), doesn't prove she's moved out from under the shadows of Erykah Badu and the Roots, nothing will. Sexy, slinky, honest, raw and luscious, The Real Thing lives up to it...

By Karu F. Daniels Really. When the two-time Grammy Award winning Philadelphia native opens the song with "If I could give you the world/On a silver platter/Would it even matter?/You'd still be mad at me," listeners know that she's about to lunge into her latest foray of raw emotion. Black Music Notes June 26

By Brennan Williams The multi-talented singer-songwriter, actress incorporated some hip-hop flavor for 'Slowly Surely,' which sampled De La Soul's 1996 hit 'Stakes Is High.'Slowly but surely it was only right for Jill to give a toast to New Orleans and perform 'Crown Royal.'

By Karu F. Daniels On June 20, neo-soul diva Jill Scott celebrated her Carnegie Hall debut with a special announcement of her new engagement to young drummer Lil' John Roberts. Not much is publicly known about Roberts, who is believed to be from Scott's Philadelphia hometown. Jill Scott Pictures

By noreply@blogger.com (MAC) JUN 20, 2008 On the eve of her first performance at Carnegie Hall, three-time Grammy Award winner Jill Scott dishes on the magnitude of the moment, her upcoming lead movie role and how good it feels to be single again. This is your first show at Carnegie Hall.

By noreply@blogger.com (MAC) What is surely a hit for the lovely Jill Scott in terms of business and exposure, it appears that we have a fan-tested review of the new line of bras called Butterfly by Jill Scott that deems them a miss. For more info from Jill herself about the bra line at Ashley Stewart, watch this video:

By Nuccio Three-time Grammy Award Winner, Actress, Poet and International Entertainer Jill Scott and trend setting clothing brand, Ashley Stewart have partnered, and together spread their wings as they launch the Jill Scott inspired Butterfly Bra Collection on the first stop of “The Made to U...

By noreply@blogger.com (MAC) Hip-hop may be dead, but R&B is alive and kicking with artists Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Jill Scott holding it down For our complete interview with Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Jill Scott pick up ESSENCE's June 2008 issue now on stands.

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By Wilson Morales Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful books have been a sensation around the world for years, and we're thrilled to be teaming up with the BBC and The Weinstein Company (TWC) to adapt these highly entertaining stories for HBO,' notes Richard Plepler, co-president, HBO; 'And needless to s...

Review: It's a hot night for neo-soul diva Jill Scott San Jose Mercury News,  USA - She was at her sexiest when she described how she feels when she sees her man in "Cross My Mind"(from 2004's "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2''). ...

By Wilson Morales Based on the best-selling novel series by Alexander McCall Smith, "Detective Agency" chronicles the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the proprietor of the only female-owned detective agency in Botswana. Singer Jill Scott will take the lead role of Precious Ramotswe in the Botswana-...

By Nuccio Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Wyclef Jean, Danny Glover, Kerry Washington, Vivica A. Fox and Hill Harper Will Pay Tribute to African American Luminaries ALICIA KEYS — Alicia Keys is a nine-time Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer, songwriter and pianis...

By Nuccio Fresh off of the release of her critically claimed, third studio album, “The Real Thing”, this disc goes into production just after her 3 Grammy nominations have been announced. This recording underscores why she’s so special and deserving of such critical acclaim and gives evidence to...

By Ronald Fulcher Pulled from the Hidden Beach vault, the awe-inspiring show was recorded at the historic Elysee Montmartre where Jill left the Parisian crowd speechless with songs like "Golden", "He Loves Me(Lyzel in E Flat)" and "Whatever". ...

By Nuccio January 14, 2008 – New York, NY) 2008 three time (3) Grammy nominee and Multi-platinum, two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, singer-songwriter, poet, actor and philanthropist Jill Scott is stacked for success as she enters into an exclusive joint venture between her fir...

By Nuccio Last year was a busy one for Scott who divorced her companion of 13 years and husband of five, Lyzel Williams. She released her album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Volume 3 and starred in Tyler Perry’s major motion picture Why Did I Get Married?

One of the most powerful anthems of the civil rights movement that hardly ever gets radio play. Jill Scott songs that I love: 1.Gettin' in the Way 2. A Long Walk 3. The Way 4. He Loves Me 5.. It's Love 6. Cross My Mind 7. Hate on Me ...

By E.S. Day The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol. 3 Hidden Beach/Fontana. Oh this one is easy. Imagine sucking on a Werthers candy that never dissolves. Creamy caramel, confined to a set of vocals. Sumptuous and satisfying ...

By irefix Jill concentrated on a lot of songs from the new album “The Real Thing, Words And Sounds Vol 3” which I’m still getting used too, and in all honestly was not feeling as much as her previous albums, however I felt like hearing the tracks ...

By Nuccio The singer opens up on her ‘Why Did I Get Married’ role. Grammy winner JILL SCOTT gained 30 pounds and donned a fat suit to play Sheila in the hit movie ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ also starring JANET JACKSON. Now, the singer is talking to our KEVIN FRAZIER about the experience.

The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol 3 - Jill Scott  South Africa - Jill Scott is the sort of phenomenon that has earned a reputation for brilliance in soul music. So nine times out of 10, you'll love anything she spews at ...

By Nuccio So….Who Is Jill Scott???? She is an awesome performer, that’s who. Who would have thought a free concert would last almost two hours. She came out represented. She is classy songstress who knows how to entertain the crowd. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert”

By Nuccio Check out the online magazine.. it’s really cool. Jill Scott is featured artist on the new MAMi Magazine Interactive Global Edition. …[includes unofficial “North Philly Remix” of Jill Scott’s smokin’ “Epiphany” Check out the online magazine.. it’s really cool.

By Nuccio Check out this news coverage while Jill was in Botswana while shooting her new film “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (Alexander McCall Smith). This show will air on HBO in the coming months.. stay tuned. Share your thoughts here.. Check out this news coverage while Jill was in Botswana while s...

Review: Jill Scott took two and a half years to follow her 2004 Beautifully Human with January's Collaborations. Eight months later, the true sequel suggests that all those duets weren't just to help her writing. Scott's new album traces the arc of a relationship whose dissolution slows h...

This is the first film to be entirely shot in Botswana. Anthony Minghella--of "The English Patient" fame--is directing, and an American singer, Jill Scott, plays the heroine, the no-nonsense Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's only female detective. The film will first be shown on British t...

By Laron Cue While I did miss Dujeous,the opening act, by the time I found my way to a nice plot of land to lay the blankets and assorted accessories, Christian Scott was serenading the early crowd with his jazz band in tow. Scott and his band rocked the house with their funky jazz breaks, with Scott’s trum...