Former SWV singer ties the knot with famous football running back
Well this is a surprise to most SWV (Sisters With Voices) fans. Were you aware that one of them got married recently? Tamara 'Taj' Johnson tied the knot with the soon to be former Tennessee Titans star running back Eddie George.
The couple tied the knot last month somewhere in New Jersey (a location was not disclosed) and they jetset off to their honeymooned in Italy. Speaking of George, he's no team player. He told the Titans, he's not taking a pay cut so they can stay under the salary cap. I'm not accepting it,'' he says.
- - Source: thebeatla.com
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Billy Ocean - Ultimate Collection is on record shop shelves
Getting his just due is one of pop and R&Bs shining lights. Jamaican born Billy Ocean was large and in charge in the late 70s and much of the 80s pop and R&B market. His songs garnered world wide recognition spawning hits like 'Carribean Queen', 'When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going', 'Loverboy' as well as soothing ballads like 'Suddenly', 'Love Zone', 'There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)', 'Love Is Forever' and 'The Colour Of Love'.
In recognition of this mans immerse talent, a retrospective has hit your record shelves. 'Billy Ocean: The Ultimate Collection' is out now from the BMG Strategic Marketing Group and it pays tribute to Billy offering his greatest hits on one CD, a complete collection.Songs on the set included those mentioned above as well as one of his early hits 'Love Really Hurts Without You' and 'Mystery Lady'. Billy Ocean's contribution to the world of music is significant and just. His music and records have influenced many of today's R&B artists including one R. Kelly, who's popped up on the set producing two tracks. If you're a fan of Billy's then this set is definitely one to pick up.
- Source: wyldfm.com
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Usher to make big screen starring role
Well Eminems done it and now it seems that R&Bs latest prince will be doing it as well. R&B croonerUsher will star in an upcoming film that's been a hush hush project developed by the cable channel MTV.
It's gotten into the bosses heads at MTV that Usher's phenomenal year should be rewarded with him making a film that they will develop especially for the R&B singer.And even though MTV Films is shrouding the upcoming project in secrecy, it has been revealed the singer's big screen lead debut will not be autobiographical.
Paramount Pictures is reportedly on board to distribute the movie, which originally carried the working title 'Confessions' - the same name as his latest mega-selling number one album. In addition to starring in the movie, Usher has also signed up to executive produce the film and provide the soundtrack.
Usher has had minor roles in 'The Faculty', 'She's All That', 'Light it Up' and 'Texas Rangers.
- Source: wyldfm.com
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Van McCoy tribute will be in Nations capitol
The musical legacy of Van continues to shine around the world as a new generation of listeners has found his songs in some form or another. With the evolution of the internet his audience is world wide and bigger than ever. It is popular for sampling in Hip Hop, and is being remixed for distribution throughout the world. He wrote and produced music for numerous recording artists including Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Stacy Lattisaw, Donnie Hathaway, Nina Simone, David Ruffin to name a few.
If you're a fan of Van McCoy then this should interest you. The music legend will have a concert in his honor in the nation's capital on Saturday, July 31, of this year to celebrate the life and legacy of the late singer/songwriter/producer.
The event will be held at Theodore Roosevelt High School, in Washington, DC, in the auditorium where the D.C. native was a graduate of the school in 1958. The Honorable Linda Cropp, of the District of Columbia Council Chair is honorary chair of the event and Carla Reed, of Clear View Productions is the producer. The show, for which there is no charge, runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. with seating on a first come basis, admission is for Adults and Teens Only.
He's best known for the disco generation song 'The Hustle'. It sold over 10 million copies and won a Grammy Award in 1975. McCoy's premature death on July 6, 1979, at 39 years of age, shocked the world. He is listed among famous African Americans buried in historic, Lincoln Cemetery, in Suitland, MD.
- Source: wyldfm.com