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Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore weds

Hard to believe but it's true, singers Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore got married on New Years Eve at the Grand Lido San Souci Resort Hotel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica where Kenny was confirmed to be doing a performance there (and it was all on the hush hush - until now anyway). Chante was married to 'A Diif'rent World' star Kadeem Hardison for 4 years and went their separate ways in 2000, they share a child, a little girl Sofia.

Kenny's latest release 'Weekend' has seen mixed reviews as a whole (although it's a favourite of mine) but scored big with the title track, while Chante's last release 'Exposed' (released in 2000) saw her get a top ten hit with the Jermaine Dupri produced 'Straight up'. It's also rumored that the new bride is expecting (rumored mind you - will confirm in later reports). Congratulations to the happy couple.

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Dome Records celebrate 10th year anniversary

Dome Records - voted the UK's leading independent R&B and soul label by readers of B & S magazine - will celebrates its 10th anniversary in grand style this year.

To mark the occasion the label is presenting a series of gigs by Cooly's Hot Box with vocalist Angela Johnson and a live debut date by Beverlei Brown at London's Jazz Café in Camdem Town and is releasing a specially (low) priced CD clled 'Dome Cookin' in April. The 16-track CD collection spans material from the label's 10 years, ranging from early signings Lulu and Sinclair right up to brand new tracks from latest signings Angela Johnson and D-Influence.

The Cooly's Hot Box dates at Jazz Café are Tuesday April 23 and Wednesday April 24 (catch them if you can they're terrific live). Vocalist Angela Johnson will also play a short set to coincide with the release on April 22 by Dome of her debut solo album.

Continuing the anniversary celebrations at Jazz Café, Dome will also present the live debut of the beautiful Beverlei Brown on Friday April 26, following the release of her single "Gonna Get Over You", featuring new mixes by Rishi Rich and Bon Garcon.

Keep it logged to 'The Menu' on Mixx96fm.com for more details where you can hear the latest from Angela, Cooly's Hot Box and D'Influence being played frequent and often so do tune in if you care to listen.

Source: Dome.co.uk

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Isley Bros new LP to feature Jay-Z and Ja Rule

Ronald Isley (aka Mr. Biggs) and the Isley Brothers aren't pulling any punches on the follow up last year's set Eternal, which lifted the soul legends back on the soul/pop charts on again. The group has mentioned that they will enlisting some of the most bankable rappers in the business.

"We're going to work with Jay-Z, Ja Rule and a lot of the rappers," says singer Ronald Isley. Recording hasn't started yet, but Isley and brother Ernie have begun writing songs, and they hope to release the album by the end of this year.

Ronald will also be appearing in a new movie with R. Kelly, who helped produce the brothers' two most recent records -- Eternal and 1996's Mission to Please. "He's writing, he's directing, and I'm starring in it," said Isley, whose alter ego "Mr. Biggs" has twice appeared in videos with Kelly. "I don't want to give the title away yet, but it's going to be a real heavyweight type of movie."

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The Menu's 'Valentine's dish' - get your requests in

The day for lonely hearts and lovers alike draws ever so near and every year on my show for the last 6 years I've dedicated Valentine's day (Feb. 14th) as a day of dedications to all those in love and looking for love.

With that said this Valentine's day, the Valentine's dish is on the menu, you can request your favourite song and dedicate it to that special someone in your life, Email your request to sir-ty@tydmusic.com or dj@mixx96fm.com. Look forward to seeing what you want to hear on the day so send me your requests.