Archive for the 'R&B' Category
Janet Jackson’s representative stated that the singer was hospitalized after she became sick right before one of her concerts. A statement released by W&W Public Relations stated that the singer canceled the concert in Montreal Monday after she “got suddenly ill”.
Apparently the 42 year old singer was on her North American tour and fell sick during her sound check. She was then rushed to the hospital just before the show was going to begin.
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
“Disturbia” by Rihanna has hit the #1 spot on the Hot Digital Songs list. This is her 5th #1 song to hit the digital chart becoming the first artist to reach it this many times since the chart began in 2004. Rihanna, 20, first topped the chart in 2005 with “Pon De Replay” and has returned to the top spot with “SOS,” “Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z), “Take A Bow” and now this hit.
August 7th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
Amy Winehouse was the first to be asked to sing the latest theme song for ‘James Bond: The Quantum of Solace’. However, thanks to her knack of getting herself into trouble producers felt it was best to leave her out and choose someone without a bad reputation. They had to find someone who was just as soulful and had the right voice to pull off the sultry song. Who better then Alicia Keys.
July 30th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
Amy Winehouse was once again placed in the hospital Monday after she had a severe reaction to medication. Reps for the singer said that she should be released today. “Doctors have advised that she will be kept under observation overnight and is likely to be released tomorrow,” read a statement released by Goodman and Tracey Miller, the 24-year-old’s U.S.-based publicist.
July 29th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
Whitney Houston has had some many troubles over the years fighting addiction and a bad marriage and because of these problems she has tried her best to stay out of the limelight and off the stage. Now that most of her problems are behind her she is taking on the stage once again and she has already made her first comeback stage.
July 27th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
The jury acquitted R. Kelly today on all counts of child pornography after they deliberated for less than a day. This is the end of the trial for the R&B singer since he was charged six years ago.
The Grammy award-winning singer dabbed his face with a handkerchief and hugged each of his four attorneys after the verdict was read. The singer had faced 15 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors had argued that a graphic sex tape showed Kelly having sex with a girl as young as 13 at the time.
June 13th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
Mariah Carey’s new video feature Nick Cannon has her lover. The two are dating so it is no surprise to us that she chose him for this part. What does surprise us, are the rumors that the couple have secretly wed or are making plans to.
May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments
For weeks we have been waiting to see if Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles were going to tie the knot. We have been suspicious and while they are being good about keeping things quiet Mary J. Blige decided to spread the good news inside. During her performance in North Carolina she decided to spill the beans by saying, “Congratulations to my man, Jay-Z, and my girl B”.
April 7th, 2008 | Posted in Artists, News, R&B | No Comments