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Singer/Actress Aaliyah dies in a plane crash

It's shocking to see and hear but the world is a loss for words for the passing of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah. The 22 yr old Brooklyn born native died Saturday (Aug. 25) when a small plane that carried her and eight others crashed shortly after takeoff in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on their way back to Opa Locka, FL. All nine people on board were killed in the crash reports say the engines of the Cessna apparently failed.

Aaliyah (whose given name is Aaliyah Dana Haughton) had gone to the Bahamas to shoot her latest music video "Rock the Boat" the 2nd single from her self titled album now available on Blackground records.

It is said that the twin-engine Cessna went down in clear skies with little wind about 6:50 p.m. Saturday, roughly 200 feet from the end of the runway at Marsh Harbour airport, It is not immediately clear what caused the crash but Bahamian police Superintendent Basil Rahming said one of the Cessna's engines "apparently failed." Six people, including Aaliyah, died instantly. The three others later died of their injuries, he said.

My deepest sympathies goes out to her immediate family, friends and fans alike for their tragic loss

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Michael Jackson becomes 'Invincible' Oct 30th

The King of Pop returns. Michael Jackson is back with his first studio album in six years that will be released Oct. 30 here in the U.S. and Canada, and a day earlier internationally. "Invincible," (another one name title following the likes of 'Bad', 'Dangerous' and 'Thriller') as it is amply entitled will have the lead off single "You Rock My World," (produced and written by Michael and Rodney Jerkins) features Chris Tucker in adlib and premiered on Michael's website www.michaeljackson.com last friday (Aug 24th).

From what insiders say this album could be some of his best work since 'Thriller' blending some of the old with some of the new in tracks so we'll see once the entire thing is on the shelves

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The HipHop Source Awards: and the winners are?

The 3rd annual HipHop Source Awards held court right here in Miami last Monday night (Aug 20th) and to all concerned there was no flair ups or interruptions on stage or off for that matter.

Big winners on the night were the hip-hop duo Outkast and St. Louis's own Nelly who came out tops at the main event. Outkast picked up Best Artist of the year by a group and Best Live Performer of the year, while Nelly took home Best New Artist of the year and Best Album for the Universal set "Country Grammar." This year's show will air Aug. 28 on UPN.

Other winners include Eminem who won video of the year for "Stan," Ja Rule, who got the single of the year award for "Put It On Me," featuring Lil' Mo, The Neptunes for producer of the year and R&B artist of the year went to R. Kelly while Jay-Z won for solo artist of the year.

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'Don't you forget' about Glenn Lewis

Look out for this young man who's soulful range will win over young ladies hearts. Glenn Lewis debut release is 'Don't you forget it' a sultry masterpiece produced by up and coming young gun Andre Harris who you'll remember produced Jill Scott's excellent debut set 'Who is Jill Scott - Words and Sounds Vol.1'.

The song itself is well written and is crafted for today's soul lovers who crave the likes of a Marvin Gaye or Bobby Womack track. Reminisce of the latest trend in the neo-soul gender and following in the footsteps of Bilal, Musiq and D'Angelo, Mr. Lewis really shines and I can't wait for his self titled debut set. The song will also be featured on the Epic compilation album 'Red star Sounds Vol.1' in stores this October.