Les Nubians sophomore set due next year

 

Finally some good news from the French side of the Atlantic. Sisters Hèléne and Célia Faussart aka Les Nubians are gearing up to release their sophomore album called 'One Step Forward' due for a March 2003 street date. The 15-track album follows suit in the shape of their debut set as it is recorded in both French and English and this time around it may gain them an even greater fan base than they currently have.

One Step Forward shows the various influences from their travels to lands both near and far, the duo visited Cameroon, Jamaica, and various destinations around the world, soaking up the vibes of reggae, afro-beat, and pop. The new album, recorded in Paris, London and Jamaica, is a "step forward" conceptually for the ladies, and features special guests including reggae musical family Morgan Heritage and African vibes legend Manu Dibango. Look out for the album next year.

  

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En Vogue returns with new member and new Christmas album

With the recent reprise of New Edition dropping a new album in the forthcoming months now recent tour mates

En Vogue are next in line for a revival. The R&B female trio will release its first album in more than three years, and in the process will introduce a member.

The album which will be a Christmas album is called 'The Gift Of Christmas' which features 11 Christmas standards and four new original songs penned by the group. Speeaking of the group it now comprises origional members Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron Braggs together with newcomer Amanda Cole who joined the group last year. En Vogue recently finished a tour with New Edition.

 

 

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Queen Latifah arrested fro DUI

 

The 'Queen' of rap Queen Latifah was arrested early last Wednesday by the California Highway Patrol for driving under the influence of alcohol. The rapper turned actress was pulled over about 3:15 a.m. for making an unsafe lane change and then failed a sobriety test, according to highway patrol spokesperson Alex Delgadillo.

 

 

Latifah, whose given birth name is Dana Owens, was driving a 2003 Cadillac Escalade in North Hollywood when the arrest occurred. She was then taken to the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Division headquarters, where she posted bail of about $2,500.

 

While she has not released a studio album since 1998's Order in the Court, Latifah has released a compilation album of her Flavor Unit crew titled The Unit — 100% Hater Proof last October and has a greatest-hits package due in December. These days, the Queen is better know for her acting, appearing in recent hits like 'Brown Sugar' and 'The Bone Collector'. She will next appear in the upcoming musical 'Chicago'.

 

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D'Angelo arrested on misdemeanor charges

 

Also making the news this week is another high profile singer. D'Angelo (birth name: Michael Archer) was arrested last Monday (November 18) at his home in Chesterfield County, Virginia on misdemeanor charges including aggressive driving, assault, curse and abuse, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, Richmond's Times Dispatch reports.

Police officers reportedly had to use pepper spray to subdue the singer, when he allegedly resisted arrest. D'Angelo was released on his own recognizance, and ordered to appear in Chesterfield General Court on
January 15, according to the Associated Press. D'Angelo, 28, allegedly got into an altercation with a woman Sunday (November 17) at a Virginia gas station. D'Angelo allegedly cut the woman off in his SUV, and later cursed and spit on her, according to reports.

A spokesperson for the Chesterfield Police Department was not available for comment at press time. A spokesperson for Virgin Records, D'Angelo's label, said that the label did not have a comment at this time regarding the matter. D'Angelo's last album, Voodoo, was released in 2000, and won a Grammy for Best R&B album. He also has a new album in the works now. The album is due out next year.