Essence Communications to Partner With iClips.net for Live Video Streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival Jul 4, 2008
Performing on the mainstage at the Louisiana Superdome: Kanye West; Mary J. Blige; Chris Brown; Rihanna; Chris Rock; Keyshia Cole; Jill Scott; Maze featuring Frankie Beverly; Morris Day & The Time; LL Cool J; J. Holiday; Musiq; plus, a star-studded celebration of living legend Patti LaBelle featuring original LaBelle members Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx; Angie Stone; Ledisi; Chrisette Michele; Ruby Amanfu; and more. Running concurrently with the mainstage performances in the Superdome's four... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2008 Essence Music Festival begins Friday Jul 3, 2008
Essence headliners this year include Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, LL Cool J, and Morris Day and The Time as well as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Maze has closed out the festival each year since its inception in 1995. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Site Awards Database Jun 26, 2008
Jill Scott was drafted first to sing "I'm Still In Love With You." Scott's as fine a choice as any for this segment, and she didn't disappoint. She kept it simple, never over-sang and offered a delicate flourish or two. (Los Angeles Times)
Kanye, UGK Head BET Awards Winners' Circle Jun 26, 2008
Returning to the national stage for the first time in five years, joined Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton in a moving tribute to lifetime achievement honoree Al Green. Green, in turn, brought the house to its feet with a riveting performance of "Let's Stay Together" and "Love and Happiness." Industry icon and social activist Quincy Jones was presented with the humanitarian award. (Billboard.com)
Rapper West scoops two BET awards Jun 26, 2008
After tributes by Jill Scott and Maxwell, lifetime achievement award winner Al Green performed a medley of his songs, including Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness. Speaking backstage at the Shrine Auditorium, he said: "I'm sorry I didn't sing as well as I could. I got scared.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Barack Obama rule the BET Awards Jun 26, 2008
After tributes by John Legend, Jill Scott and Maxwell, Lifetime Achievement Award winner Al Green delivered a smash performance of his own, hitting all the high notes on his hits Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness, as Diddy, Ludacris and the rest of the awards-show audience sang along. I'm sorry I didn't sing as well as I could. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
And the Winner Is... Jun 25, 2008
Jill Scott was also poised to perform a tribute to Al Green, who was slated to receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award. Quincy Jones was to be honored with the network's Humanitarian Award in recognition of his work with the Listen Up Foundation, which encourages young people to embrace creativity and diversity. (Fox News)
Rev. Al Green is gonna 'Lay It Down' Jun 25, 2008
The album also includes duets with Anthony Hamilton, Corinne Bailey Rae and John Legend, plus instrumental contributions from the Dap-King horns (Sharon Jones), bassist Adam Blackstone (Jill Scott) and guitarist Chalmers "Spanky" Alford (Mighty Clouds of Joy, Joss Stone). Still, the album has received critical acclaim for being more a rekindling of his vintage sound than a contemporary update. (USA Today)
Nelly, Scott among guests at BET Awards pre-party Jun 24, 2008
Nelly, Ashanti, Jermaine Dupri and Jill Scott were among those who gathered Monday at Vibiana a majestic church built in 1876 for a private dinner hosted by Black Entertainment Television chairman Debra Lee ... Singer Jill Scott arrives at the BET Awards '08 Pre-Party in Los Angeles, Monday, June 23, 2008 ... Singers Jill Scott, left, and Ashanti mingle at the BET Awards '08 Pre-Party in Los Angeles, Monday, June 23, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Rehearsals and parties set stage for BET Awards Jun 23, 2008
More events were scheduled for Monday, including a private dinner hosted by BET chief Debra Lee that was to feature a performance by Jill Scott. The BET Awards will be broadcast live Tuesday from the Shrine at 8 p.m. EDT.. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Inner City Music - 80s to Present Jun 20, 2008
India Arie, Lizz Wright, Jill Scott, Musiq, Conya Doss, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton and Leela James are excellent examples of the new soul singers. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Alternatives to summer's sold-out shows Jun 19, 2008
Alternatives to the summer's sold-out concerts. Published on: 06/18/2008. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Buzz Briefs: Jay-Z, R. Kelly Jun 13, 2008
Jill Scott will perform a tribute to BET's Lifetime Achievement Award winner Al Green, and Quincy Jones will receive the network's Humanitarian Award. D.L. Hughley is set to host the show, which is to be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium. (CBS News)
Coca-Cola Celebrates Essence Music Festival at the Apollo - Thursday, June 5th Jun 3, 2008
This year's Festival is destined to be the hottest music event of the summer and will feature Rihanna, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Keyshia Cole, LL Cool J, Morris Day and The Time, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and more. MEDIA CHECK-IN 6:00 PM. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vaseline(R) Cocoa Butter Campaign Uncovers Skin's Ability to Speak Volumes May 29, 2008
Winners will also be able to attend the Essence Music Festival, which features performances by some of the best names in music including Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole and Jill Scott. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Events, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2008 May 29, 2008
Launched in 1997, VH1 Soul is the 24-hour network that brings music lovers the hottest, soul, neo-soul an R&B hits from the 90s and today featuring core artists such as Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Outkast, Mary J. Blige and Usher. VH1 Soul, the premier source for all R&B and soul music, is now seen in the Top 20 U.S. markets for African-Americans and is available in nearly 20 million U.S. households. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 'Hottest Ticket on Television' Has Been Announced: The BET AWARDS '08 May 16, 2008
BET AWARDS '08 NOMINEES AND CATEGORIES Best Female R&B Best Male R&B Best Group Mary J. Blige Chris Brown Danity Kane Mariah Carey Raheem DeVaughn Day 26 Keyshia Cole J. Holiday Gnarls Barkley Alicia Keys Ne-Yo Playaz Circle Rihanna Trey Songz UGK Best Gospel Best Female Best Male Artist Hip Hop Artist Hip Hop Artist The Clark Sisters Missy Elliott Common Kirk Franklin Eve Jay-Z Deitrick Haddon Kid Sister Lil' Wayne Marvin Sapp Lil Mama Snoop Dogg Trin-I-Tee 5:7 Trina Kanye West Best New Artist... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 80-20 rule in dating May 10, 2008
Ladies yall want to plan to go see Jill Scott together ... i ll be sending out an e-vite for the jill scott concert in july. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Outdoor festivals May 8, 2008
Produced by the popular magazine, this New Orleans fest is drawing such major names as Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Jill Scott and perennial favorites Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. $56-$110. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Top 10 shows May 8, 2008
By , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/08/2008. It's always an event when this inventive British quintet tours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Airplay charts May 2, 2008
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Angie Harmon Goes Naked for Allure Magazine Apr 22, 2008
The former "Law & Order" star appears nude along with Gabrielle Union; Zoe McLellan (of ABC's "Dirty Sexy Money"); singer and actress Jill Scott; and "Ugly Betty" co-star Ana Ortiz. Share. (Fox News)
Is it time to recycle the ex? Apr 22, 2008
jill scott will be at chastain at the end of july guess there will be on sugarwater festival this year ... jill scott will be at chastain at the end of july guess there will be no sugarwater festival this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scoop: Cynthia Nixon lets slip 'Sex' death Apr 19, 2008
This years celebs are Angie Harmon, Gabrielle Union, Zoe McLellan, Ana Ortiz and Jill Scott. Don't miss this on MSNBC.com. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
QTIP's Black Cultural Arts Festival has soul Apr 4, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008. NewsEntertainmentOpinionShoppingSpecial SectionsGuide to QueensReader ServicesFun and Games. (Bayside Times, NY)
Mental Seduction Mar 28, 2008
Song is along the lines of a Chrisette Michelle, Jill Scott. By Darrell (www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Social sites boost music scene Mar 25, 2008
tv channel from last month's Grammys his song Woman was nominated for best R&B single and from his current tour with Jill Scott. "This is so user-friendly, and as an artist you can invite somebody into your world with a snap of the finger," DeVaughn says. (USA Today)
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Mar 22, 2008
US soul singer Jill Scott tell Andrew Pettie about playing a Botswanan woman and working with the late Anthony Minghella ... Anika Noni Rose, Jill Scott and Lucian Msamatsi. (Telegraph.co.uk)
For Minghella, compassion was a cinematic signature Mar 21, 2008
The director's final work before his unexpected death from a brain hemorrhage was an adaptation of "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency," starring singer Jill Scott as a Botswanan private eye. Hopefully it will be on HBO later this year, and then that, tragically, is all she wrote. (Boston Globe)
Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel Mar 21, 2008
But Jill Scott has swopped songwriting for the small screen to become Precious Ramotswe. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
'Meet the Browns' soundtrack Mar 21, 2008
Jill Scott, "My Love" (also on her latest CD "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3"). Riveting vocalist Kelly Price covering "I'll Take You There". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Classic Chastain Mar 21, 2008
Emmylou Harris, Al Green, Boyz II Men, Jill Scott, Indigo Girls, Kenny G and Crosby, Stills & Nash are just a few of the acts in the initial announcement. The first date with a line-up is the June 21 Tribute to Nat King Cole, which will feature George Benson and Atlanta resident Earl Klugh with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Singer Jill Scott proves to be 'The Real Thing' Mar 21, 2008
Music Review: Singer Jill Scott proves to be 'The Real Thing ... Jim Cooper/Associated Press Jill Scott: Sweet sassiness and soaring contralto ... To use a line from one of Jill Scott's songs, the Philly-born songstress "put it down" Wednesday night at the Benedum Center. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Bitter-sweet' Minghella premiere Mar 20, 2008
" A TV series featuring the same cast, including singer and actress Jill Scott, is due to be filmed in the summer. Labour MP Sir Gerald Kaufman has tabled a Commons motion mourning the "sudden and untimely death" of "a charming and genial human being". His tribute follows a number made by stars and colleagues following Minghella's death on Tuesday morning. He was one of Britain's greatest creative talents, one of our finest screen writers and directors, a great champion of the British film... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mixed Emotions Mar 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Last Update: 06:15 AM EDT. ANOTHER SEX SCANDAL BREWING. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Georgia shines at SXSW Mar 17, 2008
Walked out of Jill Scott Concert My husband and I saw Jill Scott tonight in Richmond VA. She is one of the best female vocalist, very animated and has the prettiest smile ever. However, to our dismay the sexual gestures, comments and profanity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The making of The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Mar 16, 2008
Anthony was almost at his wits end, says Curtis - until Minghella auditioned the Grammy-winning American soul singer Jill Scott. It was as if she had walked right out of the book, Minghella recalls. (Times Online)
Best in spring Mar 16, 2008
The Anthony Minghella-Richard Curtis screenplay has soul singer Jill Scott in the lead and comes complete with meerkats, stunning Botswanan landscape and a hilarious cameo from David Oyelowo. (BBC1, Easter Sunday). (Guardian Unlimited)
Lisa Kudrow: Who do you think you are?” Mar 15, 2008
Grammy-winning singer and actress Jill Scott ( Why Did I Get Married. and Akika Noni Rose ( Dreamgirls ) will star in the series. (Montana Standard, MT)
Scott bares her soul with strength and style Mar 10, 2008
It's no wonder director Tyler Perry thought that Jill Scott could be a strong actress in his 2007 film "Why Did I Get Married?" Anyone who's seen the honey-voiced soul diva do her thing onstage knows she is a storyteller of the highest order. The kind who burrows deep into the emotions of her songs but never holds the audience at arm's length, instead inviting them to get down into the groove with her and maybe learn something about themselves along the way, whether they like it or not. (Boston Globe)
Boston (not Chicago or New York) is her kind of town Mar 10, 2008
Jill Scott in the house In Boston for her concert last night at the Orpheum Theatre, singer Jill Scott turned a few heads at Scullers Jazz Club on Saturday night where she caught Oleta Adams's concert. And watching his Bruins best the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon, NHL Hall-of-Famer Cam Neely was spotted grabbing a bite at Persephone. (Boston Globe)
Critics' picks - pop music Mar 9, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Raheem DeVaughn goes back to old school Mar 7, 2008
Besides, it's the song itself - a pro-woman anthem in a sea of urban misogyny, and a crisp, lean R&B track to boot - that's drawing much-deserved attention from such vocal fans as Alicia Keys, OutKast's Big Boi, and Jill Scott. "The bashing of women has been a constant for too long in our music," says Scott, who tops the bill on a tour with DeVaughn that stops at the Orpheum on Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Countering the stereotype Mar 7, 2008
did you get to check out jill scott last week. i heard it was a great show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dating sabbatical Mar 6, 2008
For real I feel like Jill Scott. I get sad sometimes Yes I be mad sometimes Cause I m out here on the grind Making mine And I still can t seem to find What I ve been looking for. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
* The mind of a one-woman multitude Mar 3, 2008
And she was part of an era of left-of-center black singer-songwriters like Jill Scott, Angie Stone and Macy Gray; her male counterparts included D'Angelo and Maxwell. Like Badu many of them struggled to keep their creative momentum, conflicted about their early mainstream success. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Date with a mirror Feb 27, 2008
Speaking of trip Page Jill Scott s concert Sunday @ the Greensboro Coliseum. This weekend is gonna be slammed with events while in Carolina. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Concerts named Feb 27, 2008
Peabo Bryson, Jill Scott, Chrisette Michele, Gladys Knight, John Legend, Indie. Arie, George Benson, Anita Baker, Chris Brown, Alicia Keyes or Patti Labelle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Single Women: Wise UP! Feb 26, 2008
Did anyone go to the Jill Scott concert. By SlimOne. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
R&B goes mainstream Feb 22, 2008
Shouldering the responsibilityToday's socially conscious songs are largely the province of underground hip-hop and the genre known as neo-soul - a movement that has seen songwriters such as Erykah Badu and Jill Scott embracing both the old-school sounds and messages of Rhat they have often described as a responsibility. Stewart says Rssage songs have drawn much of their power over the years from the genre's unique place in American culture, as an art form that attracts diverse listeners by... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Grammy quirks Feb 22, 2008
And if meeting the aforementioned stars was not enough, add to the list Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Tom Araya of Slayer, the Clarke Sisters, The Time (who reunited for the first time in 18 years to perform at the show) and Duncan Sheik ... For instance, Jill Scott may not exactly be a household name in these parts, but the warmth she radiated while she was on that stage while holding that shiny piece of Grammy gold could have been felt all the way in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
VH1 Soul is More Soulful Than Ever in Its Third Installment of 'SoulStage: Erykah Badu presented by Infiniti' Premiering Tuesday, February 26 at 9PM* Feb 22, 2008
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- When VH1 Soul "SoulStage" made its debut in August 2007 with R&B songstress Jill Scott, it was clear that the soul was about to become unstoppable ... Launched in 1997, VH1 Soul is the 24-hour network that brings music lovers the hottest, soul, neo-soul an R&B hits from the 90s and today featuring core artists such as Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Outkast, Mary J. Blige and Usher. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
India Arie's 'boycott' of the Grammys Feb 19, 2008
For example, most recently, in Arie s R&B category, do you think veteran Chaka Khan s Funk This deserved a grammophone over Musiq Soulchild s Luvanmusiq ; Jill Scott s The Real Thing ; Tank s Sex, Love & Pain or Ledisi s Lost & Found. Or move over to the major categories Did Amy Winehouse s Rehab earn record AND song of the year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
West speaks on race Wednesday at Central Feb 19, 2008
His latest CD, Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations, is a collection of socially conscience music featuring collaborations with Prince, Outkast, Jill Scott, Talib Kweli. West also offers commentary weekly on The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI.. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
2008 Grammy award winners and nominees Feb 19, 2008
"Just Fine," Mary J. Blige "When I See You," Fantasia "No One," Alicia Keys "If I Have My Way," Chrisette Michele "Hate On Me," Jill Scott ... "Funk This," Chaka Khan "Lost & Found," Ledisi "Luvanmusiq," Musiq Soulchild "The Real Thing," Jill Scott "Sex, Love & Pain," Tank. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
New DVDs: Gone Baby Gone, more Feb 15, 2008
The latest hit from playwright-director-actor Perry (Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madeas Family Reunion) features him alongside an ensemble that includes Janet Jackson, Jill Scott and Malik Yoba. Adapted from his stage play, the movie follows four couples, old college friends gathered for their annual reunion as secrets are revealed, infidelity is exposed and everyone comes to question their own domestic choices. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Weekend events Feb 14, 2008
Riding the soulful bohemian vibe like Erykah Badu's more grounded sister, Jill Scott brings her jazzy blend of smooth, sophisticated Philly soul and spoken-word performance to the Dodge in continued support of The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3. Discovered by the Roots, she first made a name for herself as a writer (co-writing You Got Me, a Grammy-winning hit for the Roots and Badu) and guest vocalist (Will Smith, Common and Eric Benet ) before earning the first of many Grammy nomination... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Best After Show Feb 12, 2008
So Stevie Wonder with Herbie Hancock and Ne-Yo, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie and the gifted younger generation star Jill Scott performed for an exclusive invited crowd of about 300 people, catered by Wolfgang Puck and organized by Gordy s life long prot ... Smokey took the mike after Jill Scott serenaded Gordy with Billie Holiday s Good Morning Heartache and tore down the house with an impromptu Tracks of My Tears that was perfection itself. (Fox News)
2008 Grammy Nominees Feb 11, 2008
2008 Grammy Winners List, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse Lead The List - The ShowBuzz. 2008 Grammy Winners List. (CBS News)
Diamonds Rock the Stage at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Feb 11, 2008
33 Carats -- Amy Lee - Martin Katz - Rose-Cut Diamond Spiral Earrings, 28 Carats in blackened white gold, valued at $50,000 -- Anastasia Khitruk - Diamond Drop Earrings -- *Beyonce - Lorraine Schwartz - Diamond Chandelier Earrings and Diamond Earrings (performance) -- Chris Brown - Diamond Studs -- Debbie Matenopoulos - Amrapali of Jaipur/H. Stern - Diamond Golden Stone Earrings with Pave Black Diamonds -- Delilah DiCrescenzo - Martin Katz - Diamond and Lavender Jade Earrings -- Emily King -... (PR Newswire)
Backstage bits Feb 11, 2008
Jill Scott misses her duet partner. Jill Scott was surprised to learn from a reporter backstage that Lupe Fiasco, her duet partner on Daydreamin, was absent from the Grammys due to flu and pneumonia. (USA Today -- Life)
Billboard Goes Backstage At The Grammys Feb 11, 2008
Draped in silver lame from head to toe, a beaming Jill Scott had a lot to smile about as she clutched her third Grammy, this time for best urban/alternative performance for her featured vocal on Lupe Fiasco's "Daydreamin'.". Scott said when she finishes touring this fall, she'll head to Botswana to film the next edition Anthony Minghella-directed BBC series "The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency," where she plays a Botswanan detective. (Billboard.com)
Grammys Behind The Scenes: Morris Day Says Kanye West Isn't 'Cool'; Feist Takes Pizza As Award Feb 11, 2008
Paisley was informed that Jill Scott had just left the media center and told the reporters that she loved Brad's performance and hadn't heard of him before. "I'm sure [she didn't know who I am]," he said, adding, "Who's Jill Scott?" He laughed and said he was joking, then said it was a big compliment: "Wow coming from her ...". (VHI.com -- Music News)
With the Grammys turning 50, were offer some highlights (and lowlights) Feb 10, 2008
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 an electrifying version of Natural Blues in 2001. The performance caused such a sensation that, after the show, people actually stopped confusing Moby with Michael Stipe. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Grammys face night without star attraction Feb 9, 2008
The Real Thing - Jill Scott. Sex Love and Pain - Tank. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
