Trick Brings 'Sugar' To BET's Access Granted 12/22
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Tune in this upcoming Wednesday, 12/22 at 7:30 pm to catch the debut of Trick Daddy Dollars' brand spankin' new video 'Sugar (Gimme Some)'. The video was filmed in Miami and features cameo's from Fat Joe and Lil' Kim, so you know it's gonna be hot! And if you miss the premiere ...
| Pitbull gears up to release new single 'Toma' and participates in New Sean John Endorsement Campaign alongside P.Diddy, Lil Wayne, TI, and Lloyd
MIAMI, FL. (TVT Records) - Album Sales For Pitbull's Debut Album "M.I.A.M.I." (TVT Records) Surpass 300,000 Copies As Pitbull Remains In the Spotlight With Recent Collaborations With Lil Jon, Daddy Yankee, and Noreaga. With his own two singles "Culo" and "Dammit Man" having landed heavy mainstream ...
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Vanessa Williams will release 'Everlasting Love' in 2005
LOS ANGELES (Warner Bros.) - Vanessa Williams, one of the industry's most acclaimed Pop/R&B vocalists will kick off 2005 with the release of Everlasting Love, a romantic collection of her favorite love songs from the 1970's. The album, following closely on the heels of her recent, critically acclaimed ...
| Jamie Sparks new Music Video for 'Fun Tonight' to debut on iTunes today, December 21st
VANCOUVER, Canada (DELVIAN RECORDS/ www.delvianrecords.com) - Internationally recognized Canadian R&B star Jamie Sparks new video for the hit album "Fun Tonight" debuted today in Apple's iTunes Music Store. Available to all audiences worldwide, select hits are rapidly climbing the dance club charts ...
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Ryan Leslie's 'Renaissance Man' has officially arrived
NEW YORK (Universal/ www.ryanleslie.com) - Few R&B artists have a Harvard Degree as pedigree, experience creating tracks for Bad Boy Entertainment, Usher, Britney Spears and Beyonce, and then are able to successfully transfer to the role of 'artist.' Ryan Leslie has drawn comparisons to Pharrell Williams ...
| Usher receives E!'s 2004 'Entertainer of the Year' Award
LOS ANGELES (E! Entertainment Television) - Earlier this evening (Friday, December 17), E! Entertainment Television bestowed its 15th annual Entertainer of the Year award to multi-platinum selling artist Usher during the Network's year-end special "Entertainer of the Year 2004: An E! Entertainment Television ...
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Faith Evans: Christmas Memories Premiere Dec. 21
LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - Don't miss Faith on BET's Christmas Memories, a one-hour holiday showcase that commemorates the Christmas season and gives hot artists like Wyclef, John Legend, Avant, and Keisha Cole an opportunity to share their special holiday memories and perform songs of the season. ...
| Brian McKnight is No 1 again with new single 'Every Time You Go Away' to be the Most Added Song at Urban AC Radio
NEW YORK (Universal/Motown Records) - Singer, songwriter and producer Brian McKnight is No 1 again. The multi-talented superstar proves that he can still seduce listeners. Hot off the heels of his smash radio hit "What We Do Here" that was No 1 for 5 weeks in a row at the Adult Radio format; McKnight ...
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Bid on and win Avant's Super-Customized 2004 Dodge Durango SLT!
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Exclusive Holiday CHARITY AUCTION R&B singer/songwriter Avant is offering up his personal 'Big Sizin', Smooth Ridin'' customized Dodge Durango SLT to the highest bidder to help build a new park for the children of Cleveland, his hometown. You can get behind the wheel ...
| Twista Spreads Cheer in Chicago
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Twista will spread cheer tomorrow at a Chicago Value CIty department store when he gives away gift certificates to the first 500 children who arrive. In addition, five needy families who were nominated by various city-wide non-profit organizations and churches will be chosen ...
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Mos Def honored with first ever Grammy and Golden Globe Award Nominations
LOS ANGELES (Geffen Records) - Mos Def has been honored with both a 2005 Grammy and Golden Globe Award nomination for his recent works in music and television. On December 7th, the artist received his first ever Grammy nomination in the category of Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Sex, Love and ...
| Fabolous delivers 'Baby' on TRL
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Catch the world premiere of Fabolous' new video 'Baby' today on TRL at 5 P.M. 'Baby' was directed in NYC by Erik White (Trick Daddy 'Let's Go,' Chingy 'One Call Away') and features a cameo from the legendary Reverend Run of RUN DMC. This joint is sure to melt the hearts ...
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Rapper ODB died from drugs overdose
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts) - According to reports that surfaced earlier this week, the New York medical examiner's office has declared that rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard died of an accidental overdose. The rapper - real name Russell Jones - died suddenly last month after complaining of chest pains. The New ...
| Old School Rapper, Count Coolout, returns to the world of music with a blast
NEW YORK (JaThom Records / The JaThom Family Distribution Group) - With his knowledge of the roots of the game, Count Coolout has worked non-stop through sleepless days and nights to conceive a platform in which all independent artists and labels may acquire all the tools necessary to bring their projects ...
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Universal Music Publishing Group signs Ludacris to exclusive worldwide publishing deal
LOS ANGELES (Universal Music Publishing Group/ www.umusicpub.com) - In an extremely competitive situation, Universal Music Publishing Group today announced the signing of multi-platinum rap star Ludacris to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. His album debuts at No 1 on the SoundScan chart this ...
| Grammy Nominated Fat Joe gives back to his Grammar School in The Bronx
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Fat Joe will be donating 20 computers to his Bronx Grammar School, PS 146, as a holiday gift next Tuesday, December 21st. This was Joe's idea and came out of conversations that he had with Assemblyman Rubin Diaz, who will also be at the assembly and multimedia room unveiling. ...
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Ludacris to be Honored with The 'Hip Hop Artist Of The Year Award' at The 9th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards
LOS ANGELES (PRISM Awards PR) WHO: Rain Pryor and Orlando Jones are set to host the 9th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards celebrating the contributions of Hip Hop Culture through urban economics. Attendees include Tracie Ellis Ross, Marcus Houston, Chris Stokes, Dawn Robinson, Eric Roberts, Persia White, ...
| Rapper 50 Cent and NY Jets DT #91 Josh Evans Build A One Day Holiday Superstore
NEW YORK (J SHARPE AGENCY/ www.thebookbankfoundation.org) - 79 percent of the NYC homeless shelter population is comprised of children and families. During the holiday season, the population nearly doubles. To bring the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping spirit to the homeless community, NY Jets ...
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Siraaj releases his debut album 'Soul And the City'
LOS ANGELES (www.siraajmusic.com) - Taken from his bio, "Siraaj a pure singer, a majestic songwriter, and innovative producer has been a musical storm brewing for approximately 13 years." Siraaj is exploding on to the music scene armed with unforgettable lyrics and unmistakably powerful vocals in his ...
| UGA makes lasting impact at Bobby Jones Gospel retreat
MIAMI, FL. (UGA/ www.urbangospelalliance.com) - The Urban Gospel Alliance recently facilitated the Gospel Hip Hop portion of the Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat, which included a 2-day panel discussion and showcase. Hosted by Virginia Gospel Announcer's Guild V.P. Earl Bynum, the ...
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