Gerald Levert will not face charges of assault
R&B singer Gerald Levert will not face charges for assault on two patrolmen in Cleveland a week ago due to lack of evidence it was reported last week. Prosecutor Anthony Jordan said in a statement that ''there was no evidence the singer caused serious physical harm to patrolmen Ronald W. Ross and Daniel Lentz''.
The confrontation with the officers happened in Cleveland on Friday March 4th when Levert and a friend intervened when they saw the policemen stopping a friend of his for speeding. The officers Patrolmen Ronald W. Ross and Daniel Lentz said that they had hurt their wrist and shoulder respectively in the confrontation that saw Levert get cited for driving under the influence and inpeding the flow of traffic.
"If these officers were assaulted and injured as a result of that assault, there should have been a charge of assault on a police officer, a felony," said Bob Beck, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association. Austin, 27, is charged with felonious assault for allegedly punching Lentz in the face.
source: blackamericaweb.com
__________________________________________________________________Essence Music Fest showcase the stars of R&B
It is an event that most of us who loves soul music (if you can afford to go) would attend and why not as it features some of the hottest performers in soul music of today and yesteryear. Not aware to what I'm on about well it's the 2005 Essence Music Fest presented by Coca Cola.
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Essence magazine, the annual event will return to New Orleans between July 1-3 with ticketed nightly concerts taking place at the Louisiana Superdome and free daytime seminars at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Alicia Keys, Destiny's Child and Kanye West are just a few of the all-star lineup who has confirmed with Aretha Franklin to headline the opening night's main stage performance. Keys, John Legend and Ruben Studdard are rumored to join in the performance.
Destiny's Child will anchor the July 2 bill with Kanye West, Teena Marie and Fantasia also set to appear and closing out the festivities as ever is Frankie Beverly and Maze with Lionel Richie, Kem and actress/comedian Mo'Nique on the bill. Each night will also feature what is called "superlounges" with performers such as the Roots, Floetry, Terrence Blanchard, Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Doug E. Fresh, Jeffrey Osborne, the Wailers, Vivian Green and Me'Shell Ndegeocello, among others taking to the stage. For more Information regarding hotel and travel packages, check out the festival's official web site
- Source: spotlightonR&B.com
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Vivian Green releases new single, sophomore set on the way
And speaking of singer Vivian Green, the sexy songstress has just dropped her new single 'Gotta go, Gotta Leave' that goes to radio this week.
The Philly native exploded on the music scene back in 2002 with her debut set 'Love Story' that gave us the mega-hit track 'Superwoman' not to mention 'Emotional Rollercoaster' and 'Be Good to You'. The singer has also been touring the world over to critical acclaim from fans all over.
She will be releasing her sophomore release called 'Vivian' in the spring of this year. For more information on Vivian and her music, visit her website at viviangreen.com.
- Source: RnBdirt.com
New album from Aretha set for June release__________________________________________________________________
The queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has a new album in the works thats set for release this coming June. The exact date for Aretha Franklin's new yet-to-be-untitled album is said to be the first part of the month.
Following in the trend of the moment, the duets album will be the first release from Franklinís own label, Aretha Records a label she set up last year (some 45 years after her career started). The album features a slew of producers, one of which included Franklin, herself and collaborators that includes, Faith Hill, gospel sensation Smokie Norful and composer Ollie Wilson.
There’s also a tribute to the late Ray Charles with former Temptations singer Dennis Edwards called 'Friends', a song that Charles requested Franklin sing, before his passing. In addition to the new label and album. Be on the look out for her abum as always I'm sure it will please her adoring fans.
- Source: spotlightinR&B.com