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Album Review: Laura Izibor - Let the Truth Be Told

15 Jun 2009 17:01:05 PDT

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...

Original story at About.com R & B .

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Peach Buzz

28 May 2009 12:01:36 PDT

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, ...

Original story at Atlanta Journal Constitution .

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Jill Scott Gives Birth To Baby Boy Jett Hamilton Roberts

16 May 2009 18:49:53 PDT

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. ...

Original story at CBS News .

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GRAMMY SINGER/ACTRESS JILL SCOTT GIVES BIRTH TO BABY BOY - Hip Hop Press

22 Apr 2009 20:50:17 PDT

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 ...

Original story at press release .

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A bouncing baby boy for Jill Scott

22 Apr 2009 10:28:12 PDT

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 ...

Original story at St. Louis American .

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Jill Scott's New Series Comes To HBO This Month

02 Mar 2009 10:00:00 PST

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...

Original story at SOULBOUNCE.COM .

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Jill Scott news and blogs - July 04, 2009

04 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Jill Scott news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Michael Jackson: Reported Dead At 50 -- by Brennan Williams from Entertainment Newswire | Black Voices
• INSIDE THE CARIBBEAN: Serani, Chino, D'Angel and coke Zero; Shabba ... -- from Eurweb.com
• Sunday Murkage w MJ Cole- Bank Holiday Spesh! tickets and listings -- from Skiddle.com
• RC Williams (A legend in his own time) -- from Examiner.com
• Second Cup Cafe: Chrisette Michele -- from TheShowBuzz
• VH1 Presents A Slate Of All-New Series, Documentaries And Specials ... -- from Top40-Charts.com
• INSIDE THE CARIBBEAN: Marley, Elephant Man, Kingston climb charts ... -- from Eurweb.com
• VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries and Specials ... -- from California Chronicle
• Sharon Rose To Release New 'LOVE' Single -- from Top40-Charts.com
• More Magazine Love For Beyonce & Ciara, Plus Myko Slim's "Give It ... -- from SOHH

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Jill Scott Expecting First Child - April 2009

12 Jan 2009 08:30:39 PST

Written 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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This year's soul music

29 Dec 2008 04:01:53 PST

Written 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.

Original story at Sun-Sentinel.com .

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Music Review: Leigh Jones - Music in My Soul

15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

“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 ...

Original story at Blogcritics .

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Jill Scott: Talking About 'Hate' and Love

08 Jul 2008 16:11:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog .

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Jill Scott: Officially Engaged To Young Drummer

23 Jun 2008 10:55:00 PDT

Written 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

Original story at The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog .

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Opinion: Jill Scott's 'Butterfly' Bra: Hit or Miss?

19 May 2008 11:56:00 PDT

Written 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:

Original story at Oh Hell Yes! .

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Jill Scott covers June's Essence magazine

12 May 2008 19:11:00 PDT

Written 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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Jill Scott's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Coming To HBO

10 Mar 2008 20:00:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog .

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Review: It's a hot night for neo-soul diva Jill Scott - San Jose Mercury News

08 Feb 2008 09:54:16 PST

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''). ...

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The Live In Paris Story

28 Jan 2008 11:14:42 PST

Written 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...

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Butterfly. Inspired by Jill Scott for Ashley Stewart.

15 Jan 2008 17:26:12 PST

Written 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...

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Bras by Jill Scott? Is Jill now designing bras?

14 Jan 2008 16:38:46 PST

Written 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?

Original story at JillScott.com .

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CD Review – Jill Scott

27 Nov 2007 12:38:22 PST

Written 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 ...

Original story at Abort Magazine™ .

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Jill Scott live in Birmingham review

21 Nov 2007 15:38:00 PST

Written 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 ...

Original story at G Child's RnB Information Centre .

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Jill Scott speaks about Her Weight Gain for Why Did I Get Married? on ET

20 Nov 2007 13:29:32 PST

Written 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.

Original story at JillScott.com .

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Podcast: Jill Scott on Launch Cover of MAMi Magazine Interactive.

31 Oct 2007 15:52:37 PDT

Written 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.

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Podcast: The 45 min. Seduction

01 Oct 2007 18:53:43 PDT

Written 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...

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Precious goes to Hollywood

25 Jul 2007 17:06:48 PDT

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...

Original story at Economist .

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Concert Review: UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival 2007 - Jill Scott, Lupe Fiasco, J'Davey, Les Nubian and more

05 Jun 2007 08:00:57 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Blogcritics .

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