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Janet Estranged husband seeks property settlement
After the papers were served telling him their marriage is over, ex-husband to be Rene Elizando is now seeking not only the money aspect (as most would) but a property settlement as well. Elizando who met Janet in 1986 were secretly married 2 yrs later (much to the demise of the general public who didn't have a clue). The amount of the settlement has not yet been disclosed but a hearing is in the process of being scheduled in which the two parties will have their say.

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Destiny's Child, Brian McKnight amoung AMA winners

Destiny's Child and Brian McKnight were standing in the winners at the 28th annual American Music Awards held Monday January 8th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The awards are similar to the Peoples Choice Awards in which the fans do the voting for their favorite artists rather than the industry's select elite. Faith Hill took top honors with 3 awards including 'Country Album of the Year' and 'Best Pop Female Vocalist' and Toni Braxton herself won two while Donell Jones took home Best Soul/R&B Artist.

Janet Jackson was honored with the 'Award of Merit' for her contributions to the music industry. Other winners in the R+B/Rap field were:

Soul/R&B female artist: Toni Braxton
Soul/R&B male artist: Brian McKnight
Soul/R&B band, duo, or group: Destiny's Child
Soul/R&B new artist: Donell Jones
Soul/R&B album: "Heat," Toni Braxton

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The Industry bids 'Farewell' to Louil Silas Jr.

The industry said its goodbyes to record mogul Louil Silas Jr on Tuesday Jan 16th. The guest list of attendees were the who's who the record industry including Chante Moore, Howard Hewitt and members of New Edition among others. Chante and Howard paid their respects in tribute with songs of praise while others shared sentimental moments. A sad day all round as the industry loses one of its genuine 'nice guys'.

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Mondo Grosso set to release 'MQ4'

Mondo Grosso, the group that brought you the 94 hit 'Tree, air and rain on the earth ' (from the 'Rebirth of Cool' Vol.2 compilation) is set to release their brand new album 'MQ4 ' on Sony Records. The band has steadily gathered a loyal fan base after their debut hit of 94 and most wondered when they would put out an album with new material well wait no more the album is set for a late January early February release and will be released in the US later in the year. If you would like to hear more of them then listen to my internet radio show 'The Menu ' on mixx96fm.com for more on Mondo's great new album.

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Craig David signs with Atlantic for 'US' release

English native Craig David has signed with Atlantic Records to distribute and release his debut set 'Born to do it ' in the US. Craig, who came to prominence with the Artful Dodger's 'Rewind ' track in 99 has already sold more than 2 million copies of his debut album in the UK and Europe and thought he'd try his luck on US soil. Craig has been featured on Guru's 'Take it to the Streets '(from the Jazzmatazz CD) which has been doing very well here in the states and more notibly given him exposure to the American public. The album is set to be released in April so look out for it.