From the HIP Oct 5, 2009
Producers such as mentor J.R. Rotem, Lady Gaga collaborator RedOne and Wyclef Jean give Kingston plenty of party-starting beats. After scoring three top 10 pop hits with his self-titled debut, Kingston (below) proves his appeal hasn't waned with first single "Fire Burning," a thumping, synth-fueled dance jam in which he marvels at a shorty so hot, he needs somebody to "call 911." Follow-up hit "Face Drop" is about getting the last laugh on a superficial ex-girlfriend. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ready or not, here he comes: Wyclef Jean to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston Oct 3, 2009
FILE - In this April 22, 2009, file photo, Wyclef Jean arrives at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles ... BOSTON (AP) Wyclef Jean (ZHAHN') is going back to school to earn a degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music. (FOX61, CT)
Cruise in control Oct 3, 2009
Wyclef back in school Yes, that s Wyclef Jean wandering around Berklee College of Music ... Jean has a mixtape coming out next month and a solo CD titled Wyclef Jean due to be released in March. (Boston Globe)
Hawking retires from honorary post Oct 2, 2009
Wyclef Jean boots up to benefit Haiti. Wyclef Jean and The Timberland Co. are teaming up to sell eco-friendly footwear and support reforestation of the singer's native Haiti. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Grammy Award-Winning Musician and Humanitarian Wyclef Jean Partners With The Timberland Company Oct 2, 2009
STRATHAM, N.H., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Company today announced a partnership with globally renowned Grammy Award-winning musician, humanitarian, and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti, Wyclef Jean ... A first for both Wyclef Jean and Timberland, this innovative partnership will fuse music, product, digital and social media, service events and concerts to motivate and inspire consumers to take action in protecting the environment ... "It is not common to find an agreement between an... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eco-friendly Wyclef Oct 1, 2009
Wyclef Jean and the Timberland Co. are teaming up to sell eco-friendly footwear and support reforestation of the singer s native Haiti. Jean collaborated with the New Hampshire footwear and apparel company on a 16-boot collection going on sale in November. (Boston Globe)
Wyclef Jean, Timberland collaborate on boots Oct 1, 2009
have similar ideas to what you're trying to do. "The partnership, which will be announced Thursday night in New York, is part of Timberland's Earthkeepers program to promote environmental and social activism. The Earthkeepers line of footwear is made from recycled and organic materials, and the company has planted more than 1 million trees around the world."We're going to dig the holes, we're going to plant the trees, because reforestation in Haiti is a social issue, it's an environmental issue,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Will Smith to host Nobel concert Oct 1, 2009
The concert, which takes place in Oslo, Norway on 11 December, will feature performances from Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer and Toby Keith. The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on 6 October. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Wyclef Jean teams up with Timberland Co. Oct 1, 2009
In this April 22, 2009, file photo, Wyclef Jean arrives at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles ... CONCORD Wyclef Jean and The Timberland Co. will use shoes, songs and social media to support reforestation in the singer's native Haiti and sell eco-friendly footwear. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
President Obama, First Lady to Attend CBCF Awards Dinner Sep 25, 2009
Susan Rice, Wyclef Jean, Danny Glover, Cicely Tyson, Calvin Smyre and Sheryl Lee Ralph to Receive Phoenix Awards ... Six distinguished individuals will receive this year's prestigious Phoenix Awards: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan E. Rice; President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Calvin Smyre; Humanitarians and Actors Danny Glover, Cicely Tyson and Sheryl Lee Ralph and Musician and Humanitarian Wyclef Jean. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sean Kingston: Girls, just give him a chance Sep 24, 2009
The CDs first single, the party jam Fire Burning, is a hit and Kingstons hoping to further duplicate the success of his first CD with album collaborators such as Wyclef Jean, Good Charlotte and RedOne, the producer behind Lady Gagas Poker Face and Just Dance. . (MSNBC -- Music)
20 fall albums we cant wait to hear Sep 23, 2009
Hips Dont Lie collaborator and former Fugee Wyclef Jean, Pharrell Williams and, less expectedly, Sam Endicott, lead singer of new-romantic rockers the Bravery who co-wrote the title track, already a top-10 hit. New Moon soundtrack (10/13) Twi-hards made the first films soundtrack a bona fide smash; this time around, music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (the zeitgeist bottler behind music for Gossip Girl, Greys Anatomy and the original Twilight film) ups the... (MSNBC -- Music)
BREAKING NEWS: Quincy Jones Speaks About His Unique Musical Relationships in a RARE LIVE Video Webcast TODAY at 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Tues. Sept 15) at www.BMF09.com Sep 16, 2009
Patti Austin Erykah Badu James Ingram Wyclef Jean John Legend Michael McDonald Kenny Rogers Naturally 7. On the last evening of the Festival, Halloween, Quincy will unveil a heretofore unseen performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" - 25 years after he first produced the best-selling album of all-time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alive and well Sep 12, 2009
The sultry Colombian s newest, with fellow South Floridian Wyclef Jean, comes out next month. 1 Comment. (The Palm Beach Post)
Advertising Week Reveals 2009 Lineup Aug 26, 2009
6th Annual Industry Gathering to be held September 21-25 ATar Channel, Electronic Arts, Fuse, Kodak, sign on as new corporate partners, joining returnees including Adobe, AOL, Billboard, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NBC Universal, Panasonic, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Wyclef Jean, Tiki Barber, Brett Ratner and the Reverend Al Sharpton all slated to appear Agency, Client and Trade Association Communities Embrace The Week with Equal Strength: Participating marketers include: Bank of America, CDW,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Sean Kingston Announces North American Tour Dates Aug 26, 2009
The album features top a host of top-notch producers, including J.R. Rotem (who produced Kingstons debut), RedOne (Lady Gaga), Wyclef Jean (who also contributes vocals on Ice Cream Girl), and The Smeezingtons (Flo Rida). Kingston kicked off his album promotion with the smash lead single, Fire Burning. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brady hangs with the boys Aug 12, 2009
Others who have taken part in the five-week program this summer include Melissa Ferrick, Wyclef Jean, and Billy Bragg. Inglourious' opening The stars of Quentin Tarantino s Inglourious Basterds, including Brad Pitt and Newton s own Eli Roth and B.J. Novak, showed up for the film s LA premiere. (Boston Globe)
Sean Kingston Set to Release Tomorrow Sept 22nd Aug 6, 2009
The production is courtesy of a host of top-notch producers, including J.R. Rotem (who produced Kingstons debut), RedOne (Lady Gaga), Wyclef Jean (who also contributes vocals on Ice Cream Girl), Detail (Akon), Lucas Secon (Jordin Sparks), and The Smeezingtons (Flo Rida). Through his songs, Kingston lets listeners in on what his life is like through good old-fashioned story-telling. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wyclef Jean Froze Up When Meeting Michael Jackson Aug 5, 2009
Wyclef Jean (Photo: MTV News ) ... In an interview that ended up not being included in MTV's special, which aired over the weekend, former Fugees frontman Wyclef Jean admitted as much when he recalled meeting Jackson in 1997. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Shakira Summons Her Inner 'She Wolf' In Eye-Popping New Video Jul 31, 2009
" Seriously, it's one people will be talking about for a long time. Why? Well, basically because it's either the most insanely brilliant (or brilliantly insane) song you'll hear in 2009. The beat could best be described as a gloriously slinky update on every Italian disco tune recorded in 1979: all slithering beats, funky bass, horny horns, snapping snares and even a handclap or 13. Lyrically, there's the fact that Shakira uses the term and, seconds later, compares herself to a coffee machine... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Shakira breaks out of her cage for 'She Wolf' album, video Jul 30, 2009
Shakira, who last mesmerized fans with Wyclef Jean in the 2006 hit single , has been hard at work writing and producing in her Bahamian home studio. "I'm an artist who definitely needs the approval of the public. When I'm creating the material, that's the last thing I think about, but once it's out there, it's really exciting," says the self-described perfectionist. (USA Today -- Life)
EA Announces Fall Music Line Up for Sports Franchises Jul 28, 2009
The soundtrack also spotlights never-before-heard songs from Beastie Boys and Wyclef Jean. The complete in-game soundtrack for NBA LIVE 10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shakira gets animalistic on CD Jul 26, 2009
The multiplantium entertainer linked up with a number of producers for the album -- including Pharrell, Wyclef Jean and John Hill, who produced the first single. She says she hopes it sounds "2010" and that it will "be hitting real hard on the bottom.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
In pictures: Mandela's birthday Jul 23, 2009
Wyclef Jean and Queen Latifah also took part in the celebrations at the Radio City Music Hall in New York on Saturday. Chris Chamelon and Baaba Maal took to the stage together. (BBC News -- Africa)
Shakira Says New Album She Wolf Is 'Very Electronic' Jul 22, 2009
Pharrell is along for the ride, as is 'Hips Don't Lie' partner Wyclef Jean ... "Shakira recorded the album, as well as a forthcoming Spanish-language disc, in the Bahamas, working with producers like Pharrell and Wyclef Jean and incorporating elements of Colombian, Indian, Middle Eastern and African musical styles. While she knew she wanted to capture a more electronic sound from the beginning, she had no idea what the actual shape and feel of the album out in October would eventually be. "You... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pop Star Karina Bradley is the Next Lady Gaga or Christina Aguilera Jul 21, 2009
Karina's just completed single will be released in three versions; the pop solo version, a hip-hop remix version by Jakk Frost, who along with Philadelphia Freeway recently worked with Wyclef Jean on one of their songs, and an underground version by. Steven Zor is known for his past DJ work at the legendary NYC nightspot, The Tunnel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carla Bruni, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys salute Mandela Jul 20, 2009
i.am, Latifah, Wyclef Jean, , , , Dave Stewart, , the Soweto Gospel Choir and numerous African and European pop stars ... Jump for joy: ' Wyclef Jean busted the best moves of the night, punctuating his new song Oh, Madiba (Mandela's honorific name) with karate kicks and a back flip. (USA Today)
Stars in New York honour Mandela with birthday bash Jul 19, 2009
" Celebrities on the performance list included Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, as well as Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Lil' Kim, Gloria Gaynor, the Soweto Gospel Choir and African artists Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal and Sipho Mabuse. Hollywood stars that support the Mandela Foundation charity at the event included actors Forest Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Matt Damon. The "Mandela Day" gala crowns a week of celebrations... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Mandela birthday set to music Jul 19, 2009
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Prince a crowd-pleaser as Montreux festival ends Jul 19, 2009
Among those who played Montreux this year were Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Black Eyed Peas, Alice Cooper, Steve Winwood, Monty Alexander, Lily Allen, Wyclef Jean, Marianne Faithfull, John Fogerty, Grace Jones and B.B. King. Many free shows were also performed on more than seven stages around this city on the banks of Lake Geneva. (Yahoo! Asia News)
EU, AU urged to mediate in Chad-Sudan crisisSenior UN official discusses arms smuggling with Darfur governorsSouth African govt urged to take stand on Al-BashirDarfur peacekeeping force expands in strength Kenya offers military bases to train Somali troopsUN envoy hails Somali troops' victory over IslamistsEgypt shoots dead two Somalis on Israel borderKenya's Kibaki appeals for AU intervention in Somalia Kabila dismisses about 100 civil magistrates in DRCRwanda, DRC to strengthen military cooperationKinshasa fingers 3 companies over Congo River pollutionBelgium worried by outbreak of violence in DRC Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Mandela celebrates 91st birthdayCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Former South African President Nelson Mandelaswill celebrate his 91st birthday at his Johannesburg home onSaturday. 17/07/2009 Full Text... Jul 18, 2009
The concert, taking place at New York's Radio City Music Hall, boasts a range of artists from all over the world, including Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, Aretha Franklin, Loyiso, Will. I.Am, Jesse McCartney, Cyndi Lauper, Zucchero, Josh Groba n, Baaba Maal, Angelique Kidjo and the Soweto Gospel Choir. (Panapress.com)
Shakira gets animalistic with new music Jul 17, 2009
April 28: Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie," live on the plaza as part of the "Toyota Concert Series on Today." ... The multiplantium entertainer linked up with a number of producers for the new album including Pharrell, Wyclef Jean and John Hill, who produced the first single. (MSNBC -- Music)
Video: Nine West Launches the Vintage America Voices Contest and Inspires Others to Find Their Voice Jul 10, 2009
Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers over 750,000 copyrights by such artists as The Beatles, Beck, Brooks & Dunn, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Linda Perry, Richie Sambora, Kraftwerk, Shakira, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams, KT Tunstall, and Diane Warren, among others. Sony/ATV recently acquired both the Leiber Stoller and Famous catalogues. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hanging with the band Jul 9, 2009
Latin pop group Aventura, a bilingual boy band that has worked with Akon, Wyclef Jean, and Ludacris, brought out about 500 giddy fans to FYE Boston for a record signing yesterday. It s pretty big for us, said an overwhelmed employee. (Boston Globe)
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)
Foreclosure is a problem for celebrities too Jul 3, 2009
Wyclef Jean, hip-hop producer and former member of the Fugees, reportedly settled his debts before losing his $2. 4 million Miami home. (MSNBC -- News)
Jacksons finances far from settled Jul 2, 2009
Other writers whose work Sony/ATV owns or administers include Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Wyclef Jean, Kraftwerk and Diane Warren. Hits run from Jailhouse Rock to Moon River. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Wyclef Jean, Ciara, Others Share Michael Jackson Memories At BET Awards Jun 30, 2009
" She was so nervous in anticipation of the call that she turned up her music to calm herself and didn't hear the phone ring. Jackson's assistant ended up leaving her a message. When she called back and connected with the singer, she was speechless. "I couldn't even respond properly," she admitted. "I'm very, very proud of [the call] because I was looking forward to meeting him, and I didn't get a chance to, so that's something I can hold on to," she added, before breaking down in tears. Wyclef... (VHI.com -- Music News)
TV Guide Network Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with "Stars Reflect on Man in the Mirror" and "Michael Jackson: Music Legacy" TV Specials This Week Jun 30, 2009
Stars Reflect on the Man in the Mirror special will feature interviews with Joe Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys, New Edition, Ciara, Sherri Shepherd, Arsenio Hall and Wyclef Jean, as they discuss Michael Jacksons legendary career, his pop culture influence and how he paved the way for so many artists today. The special will also include some of the most memorable tribute highlights from the BET Awards, including Janet Jacksons touching remarks about her brother, Jamie... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BET Awards Show Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson Jun 30, 2009
Viewer's Choice Award: "Live Your Life," T.I.Humanitarians of the Year: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean. Lifetime Achievement Award: O'Jays. (KWTX.com, TX)
What Is Auto-Tune? Jun 30, 2009
Wyclef Jean also proved he stood in the anti-Auto-Tune camp when he released which featured the hook, "I'm Mr. Autotune/ If you sing off-key/ For a small fee/ I can make you a celebrity.". But a number of stars have come forward in defense of Auto-Tune, including and who said he understands Jay-Z's point. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Winners from the BET Awards Jun 29, 2009
Humanitarians of the Year: Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean. Lifetime Achievement Award: O'Jays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
BET Awards Salute Michael Jackson With Heartfelt Tributes Jun 29, 2009
" Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean, who were given humanitarian awards, both expressed their gratitude to be honored on a night devoted to Jackson. "He has truly inspired me to use music in a way that serves the world," Keys said, noting that she could feel the singer's spirit in the room.During the show, Usher released a statement expressing his regret that he could not participate in the evening's festivities. "When the BET Awards producers and organizers reached out to me to participate in the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Entertainers ready Jackson tributes for BET Awards Jun 28, 2009
"Simply put, we love Beyonce. With her immense talent, boundless energy, total professionalism and class, it's always an honor to have her grace a BET stage. She's performed on the BET Awards show more times than any BET Networks Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with Three Days of Special Programming Michael Jackson has impacted the world of music and pop culture in a way like no one else has. To pay tribute to Jackson's life and career that has influenced generations, BET Networks will be airing... (Fresno Bee -- State)
DEATH OF THE POP STARDrugs? An unethical doctor? No mystery thriller likely; legendary singer died of heart attack, source confides Jun 28, 2009
At rehearsals for Sunday's Black Entertainment Awards show, stars like Beyonce, Wyclef Jean and Ne-Yo were frantically revamping their performances in an effort to turn the evening into a Michael Jackson tribute. "There's a direct line from Ne-Yo to Michael Jackson," said executive producer Stephen Hill. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
The World Reacts to Jackson's Death Jun 27, 2009
Wyclef Jean calls Jackson his "musical god," while Celine Dion says Jackson was her "idol." Dick Clark knew Jackson from his childhood when he started in the Jackson 5. Clark says of all the entertainers he's worked with, Jackson was "the most outstanding.". (WTVR.com, VA)
Stars to honor Michael Jackson at BET Awards Jun 27, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Artists like Beyonce, Wyclef Jean and Ne-Yo are scrambling to change their performances for the Black Entertainment TV Awards Sunday to honor Michael Jackson. The awards show, hosted by Jamie Foxx from the Shrine Auditorium, will be dedicated to Jackson because of his influence on music and pop culture, said Stephen Hill, an executive producer for the awards. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Local and celebrity reaction Jun 27, 2009
Wyclef Jean, rapper and former member of the Fugees. Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, and our hearts are heavy, heavy here. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Final Word On Cause Of Jacksons Death May Be Weeks Off Jun 27, 2009
Among Jackson's fellow performers, Wyclef Jean called Jackson his "musical god," while Celine Dion said Jackson was her "idol.". Dick Clark knew Jackson from his childhood when he started in the Jackson 5. (KWTX.com, TX)
Michael Jackson Honored By Justin Timberlake, Will.I.Am, Diddy Jun 26, 2009
Martin Scorsese, Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Russell Simmons, Wyclef Jean and others also pay tribute ... " The hip-hop community also shared its condolences. "Michael Jackson was my musical God," Wyclef Jean said. "He made me believe that all things are possible, and through real and positive music. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Celebrities react to Jackson's death Jun 26, 2009
" Wyclef Jean: "Michael Jackson was my Music God. He made me believe that all things are possible, and through real and positive music, you can live forever. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Michael Jackson dies at age 50 Jun 26, 2009
"Associated Press Writers Derrik J. Lang, Solvej Schou and Thomas Watkins in Los Angeles and Virginia Byrne, Hillel Italie, Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Jocelyn Noveck in New York contributed to this report.A look at the career of Michael Jackson: Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine children. 1963: After several years of training, The Jackson 5 begin to perform in public. Dec. 14, 1969: The Jackson 5 appear on the The Ed Sullivan Show. 1970: Their first... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jackson: 'Consummate entertainer' Jun 26, 2009
Wyclef Jean: Michael Jackson was my musical god ... " Wyclef Jean, Haitian musician, actor: "Michael Jackson was my musical god. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Remembering Michael Jackson on Twitter Jun 26, 2009
Wyclef Jean (wyclefjean): Michael Jackson was my music god, he made me believe that all things are possible and through positive music he will live forever. Alyssa Milano (Alyssa_Milano): Remember the first time you saw him moonwalk. (Time.com)
Aventura Thank Their 'Loyal Fans' For The Last's Top-Five Debut Jun 24, 2009
"The Bronx foursome pulled out all the stops for the album, fusing their signature bachata with rap, Reven Middle Eastern influences. The album also boasts appearances by Wisin y Yandel, Akon, Ludacris and Wyclef Jean. "We decided to do a song with Wyclef, 'cause we actually recorded the album in his studio," guitarist Lenny said about "Spanish Fly," which features Wyclef and Ludacris. "He said, 'I would like to work with you guys. And we were like, 'Of course. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Neda' death video steps up pressure on Iran over protests Jun 23, 2009
Among those using the green tinted Twitter messages is singer Wyclef Jean, formerly of The Fugees, who sent a message of support to Iranians on his Twitter feed on Monday: "Support not interfere that's what I'm saying!". Craig Newmark, founder of the online classified ad service Craigslist, and Joe Trippi, campaign manager for 2004 Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean, are among others sporting green profile pictures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Drake Is Glad He's 'Delivering' With Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige Collabos Jun 20, 2009
" He has Linkin Park and Daughtry lined up to work out his rock aggression, and he's still trying to figure out what direction to take Carrie Underwood. Meanwhile, he has Usher as his most notable Rnt right now. As for hip-hop, he's got Young Dro, Trick Daddy, Pitbull and a Nipsey Hussle and Wyclef Jean collabo called "Hello. " Jonsin started out in the music game in the '80s in Miami during the Luther Campbell era. "I was playing everything, infusing hip-hop with rock and roll," he said. "Miami... (VHI.com -- Music News)
BET Partners With Yahoo! Music to Give Music Fans a Front Row Seat to the 'BET AWARDS '09' Jun 19, 2009
Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the BET AWARDS '09 Will Premiere LIVE on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.* with Performances by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Mary Mary, Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy, and Appearances by Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Sherri Shepherd, Paula Patton, The O'Jays, Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean ... BET will also celebrate the musical legacy and contributions of the soul trio, The O'Jays, who will be presented with this year's Lifetime Achievement... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
'Twilight' sinks teeth into 5 MTV awards Jun 2, 2009
Chuck Berry, Wyclef Jean, Keb' Mo' and Junior Brown also took the stage. Pixar's 'Up' has buoyant box-office debut. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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)
Legend rocks NYC rooftop for Show Me charity May 24, 2009
"Our organization by itself can't do it, but we believe we can be part of the solution and we don't want to wait around for everybody else to do it," he said in an interview at the dinner, which was attended by Wyclef Jean, NAACP president and CEO Benjamin Jealous, former New York Giants player Tiki Barber, top economist Jeffrey Sachs, and others. "We're funding a village in Tanzania and we're seeing positive results on the ground that show that our work is making a positive impact over there,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Big On 'Belly' May 23, 2009
BIG ON 'BELLY'- New York Post. Saturday, May 23, 2009 Last Update: 08:05 AM EDT. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Project Playlist Adds Sony/ATV Music Publishing Catalog May 20, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project Playlist, the leading social media network where over 45 million music fans discover, create and share playlists, has entered into an agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing that will provide Project Playlist users access to its catalog of over 750,000 artists including The Beatles, Beck, Brooks Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Linda Perry, Richie Sambora, Kraftwerk, Shakira,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bill Clinton To Be Special Envoy To Haiti May 19, 2009
For the U.N., for Haiti, and for former President Clinton, the appointment is a popular choice, because Clinton is loved in Haiti as well as with Haitian-Americans because of his support, during his presidency, for legislation which provided immigrat 00001B6B ion benefits and relief from deportation to certain Haitian nationals, said CBS Foreign Affairs Analyst Pamela Falk reporting from the U.N. And when Clinton went to Haiti in March with the Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon and... (CBS News)
