Jill Scott

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...

  USA Up next for Perry: directing the sequel to 2006's “Why Did I Get Married” this summer here in Atlanta with Janet Jackson and Jill Scott. As for Internet speculation that Jackson's weight is once again on the rise, Perry dismissed the rumors, ...

 CA R&B singer and actress Jill Scott and her fiancé, drummer Lil John Roberts, have welcomed their first child, a boy, her manager confirms to PEOPLE. Jett Hamilton Roberts was born at 4:20 pm on April 20. He weighed in at 7 lbs., 8 oz. ...

Brooklyn jewelers grew up at Jazz Fest crafts area Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and "soul people like that" are customers. Their work has been featured in Glamour magazine. And the Congo Square African Marketplace "Best of Show 2009" plaque hangs in their booth.

Music continues to be Jill's passion with the release of The Real Thing, the follow up to 2004's Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2, which she won Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Cross My Mind". Jill Scott made a huge splash in the music ...

Actresses Jill Scott (L) and Isabelle Fuhrman arrive for a screening of the film "Hounddog" at the Racquet Club during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 22, 2007. (UPI Photo/David Silpa) LOS ANGELES, April 22 (UPI) -- US singer ... Jill Scott Delivers No. 1 Son E! Online

 MO Neo-soul pioneer Jill Scott made her debut as a mother Monday afternoon after she and her fiancé “Lil” John Roberts became the proud parents of a baby boy. Scott, a Philadelphia native, gave birth in Los Angeles. Lil' Jett Hamilton Roberts weighed in 7 ...

The R&B songstress and her fiancé, Lil' John Roberts, welcomed their first child together Monday, son Jett Hamilton Roberts. Jett was born at 4:20 pm (on 4/20, incidentally) and entered this world weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces. ... Jill Scott, Lil John Roberts welcome No. 1 son Zap2it.com

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?

The star of The No 1 Detective Ladies Agency and R&B singer, 36, on having to put on weight for the role of Precious (aw, shame), her pregnancy miracle, and being a strict mum... You play Precious Ramotswe in BBC1’s The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, ... On the box: TV review Scotland on Sunday

 UK Jill Scott plays the Botswanan crime-buster who must pay a barefoot scamp to leaflet the populace for lost-dog business. For an R&B singer she's a pretty good actress, especially given what little she has to work with. Apart from a prim, over-efficient ...

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 JSfan4Life From Celebrity Baby Scoop Three-time Grammy Award winner, Jill Scott announced that she is expecting her first child while promoting HBO’s The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, on Friday. Scott, 36, found out she was pregnant just before filming for the show began in Botswana. “The first trim...

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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.

“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 ...

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.

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) 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.

If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times: Do yourself a favor and go see Jill Scott in concert. Those who've had the pleasure of seeing the woman in action can attest that her live show is an experience to behold. I've already seen Jilly twice since January and the year is still young, ba...

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...

Thanks for the Grammy memories San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Techno blues: Moby calls upon vocalist Jill Scott (with possibly the worst hairdo in Grammy history) and the eccentric percussion-driven Blue Man Group for ...

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 The Premier Screening of 2x GRAMMY winning sensation Jill Scott’s debut Concert DVD LIVE IN PARIS+Join us for evening of celebration, cocktails, and a taste of Jill Scott, LIVE. in Paris. 9:30 End Jill Scott Valentines Day Tour Giveaway

By Nuccio SOURCE BET Networks   Premiere’s on BET Friday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. - 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 - Hosted by Cedric ‘The Entertain...

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 NEW YORK—As the Hollywood writers’ strike threatens to disrupt the 50th annual Grammy telecast, some in the music industry are befuddled, frustrated and even resentful.”I feel torn, because I’m a writer,” R&B singer-songwriter Jill Scott, who is nominated for three Grammys, tol...

By Nuccio Jill Scott’s first corporate venture recognizes her brand attraction to corporate America as new Urban entrepreneur Charitable Blues Babe Foundation to benefit from association with Ashley Stewart stores, starting with renovation of Cecil B. Moore recreation center in North Phill...

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?

By Nuccio I just attended the 2008 Bet Honors in Washington, DC and the event was great! I have many stories to tell but I ran in immediately after the after party and had to let Mediatakeout know that Jill Scott was very cozy with her Why Did I Get Married costar Lamman Rucker.

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.

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 Hidden Beach Following her 1 ½ hour performance, VIP’s were invited to a special room to enjoy more Bailey’s concoctions and a meet-n-greet with Jill. It was a fantastic show…all I can say is I can’t wait until she comes back through Texas again! By M.Baker Jill took the stage shortly before 9:30P to a crow...

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...

W hile some artists choose to keep their private life cloaked in mystery, Jill Scott's music was so rich with details about her most intimate thoughts, even a casual listener could tell that she was madly in love with her man.

By Playa Phi Playa Well now... Last episode Luis flew solo and hit you with the Jill Scott UNRELEASED podcast... Now it's You(genious)'s time to shine ( with special guest Racy Lacey)... But what I want to do is something a little different. I want to help you create "fire & desire" with your partner... So slide this pod...

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...

WANTAGH, New York — The Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater was only about half full Tuesday night for the traveling Sugar Water Festival, but that half a crowd roared like a full house for singers Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah and Floetry.