Outkast wins big at Soul Train Music Awards
The winning ways continue for rap's new found heros, Outkast. Andre '3000' Benjamin and Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton took home two Soul Train awards this past Saturday night at the 18th Annual Soul Train awards which was held at the International Cultural Center Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The Atlanta natives are on a winning streak of late with thier recent wins at the Grammy awards last month. They won for R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year for 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below and the Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for 'Hey Ya!'
Beyoncé grabbed the Best R&B/Soul Album, Female, for her debut solo effort 'Dangerously in Love' and was also honored with the Sammy Davis Award for 'Entertainer of the Year' she led all nominees with four nods. Meanwhile Luther Vandross's 'Dance With My Father' won for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male, while newcomer Chingy claimed his first award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
Co-hosted by Alicia Keys and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmunds the Soul Train Music Awards winners are determined by radio programmers, artists and retailers.
Here are the winners of the 18th annual Soul Train Music Awards:
Best R&B/Soul Single, Female: 'You Don't Know My Name' - Alicia Keys
Best R&B/Soul Single, Male: 'Dance With My Father' - Luther Vandross
Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo: 'Say Yes' - Floetry
Best R&B/Soul Album, Female: 'Dangerously in Love' - Beyonce
Best R&B/Soul Album, Male 'Chocolate Factory' - R. Kelly
Best R&B/Soul Album, Group, Band or Duo: 'Pandemonium' - B2K
R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year: 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: 'Right Thurr' - Chingy
Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video: 'Hey Ya!' - OutKast
Best Gospel Album: 'The Prince of Praise' (Live at New Birth Cathedral) - Bryon Cage
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Janet thanks fans for support after prestigous Soul Train honor
- In the last few monts, it makes a change to see that something good was said and given to Janet Jackson. She was honored with the Quincy Jones Career Achievement Award. With her breasts safely clothed in a gorgeous white gown, Janet received a standing ovation when she went to accept the award which took place at the International Cultural Center Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The R&B singer and actor thanked all her fans saying 'You've been there with me during the good as well as the bad, I truly thank God for that strength and you for your belief in me you've lifted me up with your love and your support has always been a great source of comfort especially these last few weeks'.
Janet's new album Dameta Jo hit stores next week (Mar 30th) with Janet scheduled to make several talk show appearances both daytime and night time.
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George Benson speaks out about the state of todays music
Guitarist and singer Geroge Benson released his latest album 'Irresistable' in my native UK and during a recent interview spoke about the state that musc is in and those who are trying to make it in the business.
In a statement given today Seltzer said Whitney 'thanks everyone for their support and prayers,' but declined to give any further details on the matter.
In an televised interview on ABC's 'Primetime' with Diane Sawyer Houston, 40, admitted that she had abused drugs in the past, but stated at the time of the interview that she had 'gotten beyond that time through prayer'.
As for her husband Bobby, he was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail in late February for violating his probation. One of the violations included a disputed misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly striking Houston, leaving her with a bruised cheek and a cut inside her lip.
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The Queen of Soul is hospitalized
The legendary Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was hospitalized on Saturday (Mar 20th) and has remained there for an undisclosed ailment. She is listed in stable condition.
Her publicist has declined to elaborate or say to what extent is her condition but the Queen of Soul, who lives in Detroit, is receiving treatment. No information was given about the seriousness of her illness or how long she would be hospitalized.
The legendary singer will see her 62nd birthday on March 25 and last month she won a Grammy for the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for her song 'Wonderful' taken from her latest album 'So Damn Happy'
The only live performance date on Franklin’s itinerary is an April 20 concert at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York.
- Source - billboard.com