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R&B crooner Maxwell performed his single, “Fistful of Tears” Tuesday night on Dancing with the Stars.
Guru of Gang Starr dies from cancer
Rapper Guru (born Keith Elam) of the rap group Gang Starr died Monday at age 47. He discovered he had multiple myeloma last summer and was hospitalized for related respiratory problems in February, reports the New York Times. He then slipped into a coma and did not recover.
Guru is survived by his parents, two brothers, a sister and his son Keith Casim.
Lauryn Hill attends Tanzania Education Trust gala
Lauryn Hill attended the Tanzania Education Trust New York Gala Monday night at the Hotel Plaza Athenee. The event was hosted by President Jakaya Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania. Hill also hung out with R&B singer Anthony Hamilton on the red carpet.
Video: Quincy Jones feat. Akon – ‘Strawberry Letter 23’
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Quincy Jones remakes the Brothers Johnson 1977 hit, “Strawberry Letter 23” with help from Akon. This is the first single from Q: Soul Bossa Nostra, which will feature remakes of some of Jones’ music productions.
Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan discuss ‘Death,’ bad credit and Jay-Z
Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan talked with Suite 411 about their new movie, Death at a Funeral, which is in theaters Friday. The remake of the 2007 British film features an all-star cast that includes: Martin Lawrence, Loretta Devine, Danny Glover and Zoey Saldana. During the interview, Rock and Morgan discuss their views on mentoring comedians, bad credit and Jay-Z.
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Nation’s first all-boys public charter school featured in Jet mag
Check out the article (pg. 16) that I’ve written for next week’s Jet magazine, which features Brandy and Ray J on the cover. My story, School Masters, highlights the country’s first all-boys public charter school where all of its first-ever graduating senior class have been accepted to college.
Keri Hilson is new face of Avon
Singer and songwriter Keri Hilson is now a spokesperson for Avon Products, Inc. She will serve as the face of Imari, Imari Seduction, and Avon’s flagship Color brand fragrances.
“I’m so excited and honored to be Avon’s newest face,” Hilson said. “Avon has always been dedicated to empowering women through beauty. I’ve always strived to do the same with my music. To be a part of that experience means a tremendous amount to me.”
Video: Maxwell – ‘Fistful of Tears’
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Check out Maxwell’s video, “Fistful of Tears.”
Erykah Badu: ‘I am Hip Hop’
Since the release of Erykah Badu’s highly talked about Window Seat video, her New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh album has debuted at no. four on the pop charts. Badu recently sat down with Vibe to discuss how the Notorious B.I.G. influenced her music and Luke Campbell supporting her video.
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Video: Sade – ‘Baby Father’
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Sade performs her new single, “Baby Father” Monday night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.