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2011 is shaping up to be a big year for black music on the festival circuit in the United States.  The lineup for the 17th annual Essence Music Festival was announced and features such heavyweights as Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott amongst others.

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With all due r-e-s-p-e-c-t to Aretha Franklin, we have to agree with Halle Berry that she probably isn’t the ideal person to play her in a movie on her life. Given her place in history as one of the greatest voices in music, you can’t have just anyone lip-sync their way through her biopic. At […]

Jill Scott was seen vacationing with her son, Jett Hamilton Roberts, 1, in Hawaii over the weekend.The 38-year-old single mom recently performed on BET’s “Black Girls Rock” extravaganza. Top 5 Jill Scott Sexiest Lyrics Keri Hilson, Monica, Fantasia & More Bring It At BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” [VIDEOS]

Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Monica, Nia Long and other celebs came out for the 5th Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards In NYC on October 16.

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Last nights’ “Black Girls Rock!” Awards show on BET was filled with many memorable and worthy performances, but this rendition of Nina Simone’s “Four Women” was undeniable.

Jill Scott has a new look. The singer/actress recently attended her 20th year high school reunion and debuted her straightened hair.

A source is saying the two are fighting for stage time.

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Jill Scott is touring the Californian coast with Maxwell and is showing off a new look.

Jill Scott is covering the May issue of Essence magazine. And here, she debuts the first photo of her baby boy, Jett, as well as some gorgeous floor-length dresses. “I feel driven and smarter.” Jill says about how motherhood has changed her. “I definitely feel like a lion.” VIDEO: Jill Scott On Interracial Dating, “We […]

Baby pics poppin’ up EVERYWHERE! Essence released this photo of Jill Scott with her beautiful baby boy, Jett. “I feel driven and smarter.” Jill says about how motherhood has changed her. “I definitely feel like a lion.” VIDEO: Jill Scott On Interracial Dating, “We Should Hold On To Our Culture” Jill Scott: No Plans To […]

R&B star and actress Jill Scott submitted an opinion piece on interracial dating to Essence.com. After being published, a wave of reactions came forth. So much so, that on her recent appearance on CNN, she was asked to clarify her statements. Here’s an excerpt of her commentary: “My new friend is handsome, African-American, intelligent and […]

VIBE recently sat down with Jill Scott for an interview and they got down to the nitty gritty on the topic of marriage. After all, she’s starring in Tyler Perry’s sequel to “Why Did I Get Married?” and there’s a chance Scott has asked herself the same question a time or two. Having already been […]