Edward De Valle II, CEO of AMG Worldwide, Hosts 5th Annual Black Ball 2009 at the Future Site of the Ivy at the Grove and Raffles Private Membership Club (PMC) Nov 20, 2009
Among the many guests in attendance were real estate mogul Jorge Perez and his wife, Darlene; Joel Cruzada, a partner at My House Productions; Ben Aubin, manager of Lauryn Hill; and Kiah White, who is a celebrity stylist to musicians such as rap artist, Armando Christian Perez, better known by his stage name, Pitbull. This years affluent gala was also co-hosted by Jessie Alexander of The Best of South Florida and sponsored by the Ivy at the Grove and Raffles Private Membership Club. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Katy Perrys Unplugged is swan song to Boys Nov 18, 2009
And now she's proud to be following in the footsteps of Nirvana and Lauryn Hill by recording her own "MTV Unplugged" session. The CD/DVD was being Nov. 17. (MSNBC -- Music)
Bon Jovi circles back to blue-collar platitudes Nov 11, 2009
It's an interesting illustration of how far below the radar the former Fugees frontman has fallen since he, Pras Michel and Lauryn Hill topped the charts in the mid- to late '90s. The Haitian born-humanitarian has stayed busy throughout the 2000s, producing and penning tunes for the likes of John Legend, Bono and Shakira (for whom he crafted 2007's "Hips Don't Lie"). (FOX59, IN)
Priscilla Renea Parlays YouTube Success Into Recording Deal Oct 31, 2009
People are quick to pigeonhole me because they hear a song that sounds like Katy, but we've got ballads, some Christina Aguilera-sounding songs, some where I'm rapping like Lauryn Hill and some that are more whimsical like Lily Allen. " Renea won't know for a few months if her dream ride to major label fame will turn into a fairytale, but she knows that she won't be going back to that CVS gig. "If this doesn't work out, I'm going to be doing something in music," she promised. "I won't quit,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Britney Spears' '3' Video To Premiere Friday Oct 29, 2009
" With "3," Spears is the first artist to break onto the singles chart at #1 since Taylor Hicks did it three years ago, and she's the first non-"American Idol" alum to pull off that feat since Lauryn Hill broke into the Hot 100 with "Doo Wop (That Thing)" in 1998. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base; good enough for Prince, her ex-Vikings dad Sep 4, 2009
She and Bobby Valentino ("Slow Down," ''Beep") duet on the "Piece of Me" track and music video. "What's really great is every song has a little bit of how I was feeling at a certain time," Senser said. Among the influences she cites are Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Gladys Knight and Anita Baker ("Nobody has a voice like that"). But the ultimate role model? Beyonce. "She's a huge inspiration. with all the things she's been able to do. (FOX61, CT)
Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base Sep 4, 2009
Among the influences she cites are Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Gladys Knight and Anita Baker ("Nobody has a voice like that"). But the ultimate role model. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jay-Z Looks At Blueprint 3 Leak As 'A Preview' Sep 1, 2009
That reminds me of us back in '92/ Outkast landed, Three Thou was ill/ Like a male version of Lauryn Hill/ Mobb Deep shook it, but Prodigy took it, a little too far/ Can't f--- with Brooklyn. " All day, fans were weighing in on the new record on Twitter and Facebook. Jay kept it cool despite his material leaking out 10 days before the official release day. The iconic MC, though, had reason to relax: He has his own indicator to let him know whether reactions to his music are good or bad. "My... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Prince jazz gala tickets sell out Jul 7, 2009
Wyclef Jean, who is standing in for former Fugees bandmate Lauryn Hill after she cancelled her European tour, will also appear. The festival got under way at the end of last week, and will also feature Herbie Hancock making his 30th Montreux appearance. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Coach Hill to make annual trek Jul 4, 2009
Grammy-winning British singer Estelle will replace Lauryn Hill as the headline act at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival. Earlier this month, the festival said Hill had canceled all European tour dates because of health reasons. (Fresno Bee)
Estelle replaces Lauryn Hill as headline act for Stockholm Jazz Festival Jun 23, 2009
From hot models and their husbands to Sex and the City stars, match the celebrity cougar to the car company they endorse. Take the quiz and be treated to the commercials - one so hot it was pulled off of TV.. (FOX61, CT)
DAS Communications' Artists Dominate Global Music Charts Jun 17, 2009
DAS has launched the careers of MEAT LOAF, the SPIN DOCTORS, JOAN OSBORNE, the FUGEES, WYCLEF JEAN, LAURYN HILL, THE BLACK EYED PEAS, FERGIE, JOHN LEGEND AND THE VERONICAS. Seven of DAS' clients have sold over 10 million albums including the record breaking Meat Loaf debut album, BAT OUT OF HELL which has sold 43 million units worldwide. DAS produced the Academy Award winning feature documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS and its film SOUL POWER will be released theatrically in July. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where Are Those '90s Artists Now? (Don't Go There!) Jun 1, 2009
Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras were the Great Black Hope when their second album, "The Score," was released in 1996. They won two Grammys and turned a new generation on to Roberta Flack with their cover of "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Like so many bands that rise so quickly, the Fugees crashed and burned just as fast. (Fox News)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 24-30 May 22, 2009
Singer Lauryn Hill is 34. Actor Ethan Suplee ("My Name Is Earl") is 33. (KIRO TV, WA)
'Thriller' best album Apr 10, 2009
" British alternative rock band Radiohead secured fourth place with 'OK Computer', while the late Kurt Cobain's band Nirvana rounded off the top five with 'Nevermind.' Oasis had two albums in the top ten - '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?' came sixth, while their 1994 debut 'Definitely Maybe' was seventh. Following Noel and Liam Gallagher's records are U2's 'The Joshua Tree', the Arctic Monkeys' debut 'Whatever People say I Am, That's What I'm Not' and Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black.' MTV's... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Greatest album Apr 9, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. April 9, 2009 - 5:23PM. (The Age, Australia)
Infotainment Apr 4, 2009
BB King, Herbie Hancock, Black Eyed Peas and Lauryn Hill are booked to perform at the Montreux Jazz festival, one of Europes most prestigious summer music events, organisers said on Thursday. Founder Claude Nobs announced the eclectic line-up of 1,000 musicians for the 43rd festival being held in the. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
'American Idol' Recap: Adam Lambert Gets Funky On iTunes Night Apr 2, 2009
" The news was also not good for Megan Joy, who chose the Bob Marley song popularized again most recently by Lauryn Hill, "Turn Your Lights Down Low. " Trying to rebound from a week in which the judges lost their fascination with her quirky vocals, Joy seemed a bit nervous or distracted as she awkwardly waved her arms, while again employing her patented jazz yodel vocal on the reggae classic. "I really like you, but I think you're in trouble," Kara warned, suggesting once again that Joy, whose... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Wyclef Jean, Miri Ben-Ari to Perform at Phoenix Rising Award Dinner Mar 26, 2009
Lisa Ellis helped develop the careers of Prince, Beyonce, The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Nas, Destiny's Child, Terrence Howard, and many others while at Sony Music. WHY IT MATTERS: Paul Fireman and Dan Fireman, on behalf of the Fireman Charitable Foundation and Fireman Capital Partners, are co-chairing this fund-raiser for Phoenix House, one of the nation's leading non-profit drug and alcohol addiction, prevention, and treatment organizations, serving close to 7,500 men,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wyclef Jean and Miri Ben-Ari to Lead Phoenix House Tribute to Lisa Ellis of Fireman Capital Partners and Carnival House Recordings Mar 19, 2009
Ms. Ellis helped develop the careers of Prince, Beyonce, The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Nas, Destiny's Child, Maxwell, Terrence Howard, and many others in her roles as Executive Vice President of Sony Music Label Group and President of Sony Urban Music. She and Wyclef Jean founded Carnival House to develop new music, publishing, and film projects. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Where Style + Street Meet Mar 15, 2009
Celebrity shoppers include Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Quentin Tarantino and Jean Paul Gaultier. Transition pick: Harris tweed jackets, at left, and Pendleton shirts for men. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Has Lily Allen rejoined the sisterhood? Feb 17, 2009
oh please wrote:Monday, 16 February 2009 at 01:21 pm (UTC)If you want intelligent, insightful, tasteful lyrics about relationships from a complex female perspective, go listen to Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Bjork, Cat Power, PJ Harvey, Lauryn Hill or Amel Larrieux. If you want immature, mawkish, emotionally stunted lowest-common-denominator nonsense that sounds like it's aimed at 14-year-olds, listen to Lily Allen. (Independent)
Family begins joint venture to reclaim Bob Marley name Feb 15, 2009
"We want our legacy and our name to be firm in the world," said Rohan Marley (36), who designs clothing and whose long-term partner is the singer Lauryn Hill. But the family has big ideas for lending the singer's voice, image and lyrics to a range of new products and services largely by way of a network of licensing agreements with the newly formed venture, taking between 5 percent and 10 percent royalties on sales. (Business Report, South Africa)
ANALYSIS: Lil Wayne's big night was missing one thing Feb 9, 2009
A rap album has been nominated in the category every year but two since 1997, but only Lauryn Hill's R&B-flavored The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (in 1999) and Outkast's Hey Ya-fueled Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2004) have won. Kanye West and Eminem have lost three times and two times respectively. (USA Today -- Life)
Rihanna, Timbaland Pump Up Star-Studded Grammy Party Feb 8, 2009
Tim performs new Shock Value 2 tracks along with old hits. " At around 12:30, Rihanna came out, wearing a short, sexy black dress. "Disturbia" was her opener. "Los Angeles, I know y'all know how to party," she said. "Let me know you're ready to party with me. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lil Wayne leads Grammy nominations with 8 Feb 7, 2009
Sullivan, who has drawn comparisons to Lauryn Hill with her hit I Need You Bad, had a stellar night, with five nominations. Other multiple nominees included Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West, who had six each; Krauss, who has numerous Grammy wins, got five nominations. (MSNBC -- Music)
Lil Wayne has a tough Grammy night ahead Feb 7, 2009
While, rap or hip-hop albums have been nominated every year for a best album Grammy since 2000 (2006 was the exception), its two victories Lauryn Hills The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 2000 and OutKasts Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2004 have been for hip-hop albums highlighted by the artists musicality, not their rhyming skills. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
