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On The Download: Sade’s ‘Soldier Of Love’

February 09, 2010

By Jeremy Blacklow

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A few weeks ago, I first wrote about Sade’s comeback, in my review of lead single, “Soldier of Love,” from the upcoming album of the same name, which was released today.

The comeback of the band, named after the first name of its lead singer, is complete with today’s full album release. And as expected, it delivers!

Beyonce, Alicia Keys Shoot Music Video In Rio Slum

February 09, 2010

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

Grammy Award-winning singers Beyonce and Alicia Keys are filming a music video in a Rio de Janeiro slum.

Brazilian news media report that the singers are at the Morro da Conceicao shantytown to shoot a video for Keys’ “Put It In a Love Song,” from the album “The Element of Freedom.”

Lil Wayne Sentencing Postponed… For Dental Surgery

February 09, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail — for dental surgery.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper’s sentencing in a New York City gun case was postponed Tuesday, because he needs to finish a string of recent surgeries before he goes to jail.

Louis Gossett Jr. Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

February 09, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. says he is being treated for prostate cancer.

In the announcement Tuesday, Gossett says the disease was caught early and he expects to make a full recovery.

Joe Jackson: Dr. Murray Is ‘A Fall Guy’ In Michael’s Death; Suspects Others Involved

February 09, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Just hours after Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, the pop star’s father, Joe Jackson, appeared on CNN’s “Larry King Live” and made shocking claims regarding his son’s death.

Jackson Family Still Seeking ‘Justice’ For Michael Following Dr. Murray Hearing

February 08, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As Dr. Conrad Murray faced the judge on Monday in a Los Angeles courtroom, where he was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, several members of the King of Pop’s family members off about the doctor’s case.

And as far as sister La Toya and brother Randy Jackson are concerned, Dr. Murray isn’t the only one who should have to answer for the loss of their brother.

Newly Released Case Report Details Michael Jackson’s Cause Of Death

February 08, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Nearly eight months after Michael Jackson’s death, the official case report in the pop star’s death has finally been released, on the same day that Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges in the case.

Michael Jackson’s Doctor Charged With Manslaughter; Released After Posting $75K Bail

February 08, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s personal physician pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday, setting the stage for a sensational celebrity courtroom drama as prosecutors attempt to prove Dr. Conrad Murray caused the pop star’s death.

Some two hours after prosecutors filed the single felony count, the six-foot-five Murray arrived in court in a grey suit to enter his plea. As he did, several members of Jackson’s family looked on.

Superior Court Judge Keith L. Schwartz set bail at $75,000, three times more than most people charged with involuntary manslaughter face. Prosecutors had been seeking $300,000 bail for Murray, who was taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies but not handcuffed.