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R&B Artists React To Whitney Houston’s Death

Posted on February 12, 2012 by rnbdirt

Several R&B artists are sharing their thoughts on Twitter following the news that had been found unresponsive in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday afternoon and declared dead after paramedics were unsuccessful performing CPR on the singing legend. Houston was 48. Among the Tweets:

Willow Smith (@Willow_Camille1): R.I.P Whitney… :) we will always love you<3

(@rihanna): No words! Just tears #DearWhitney
I honestly can’t think of anything else!!!
Feels so strange being at the Grammy rehearsal right now!!
If I should die this very day… Don’t cry!!! #DearWhitney

Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW): I don’t know what to say….

Jawan Harris (@singerjawan) Im not even gonna believe Whitney Houston just passed away… Nope?? Not having it.
My heart dropped when I heard about her… Smh.
R.I.P Whitney Houston
Life is short… Thank GOD for what you have, Even if you feel it’s not enough. GOD BLESSED YOU with 1 life. Live it and Enjoy it!?? # ItsOn

Aaron Fresh (@AaronFresh1): I am deeply hurt by Whitney Houston’s death… I love u and u will forever be tee best! #teamfresh

(@aliciakeys): I feel sick…. Life is precious, we are fragile souls. Let’s love each other! I miss you beautiful Whitney, the whole world misses you!!

Chrisette Michele (@ChrisetteM): It was hard to sing tonight and think of Whitney at the same time. Chicago you were a beautiful audience. I love you.

Kelly Rowland (@KELLYROWLAND): I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houston was undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me. She embraced me when I first started out with Destiny’s Child, with love, with encouragement and with that powerhouse voice. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to her daughter, her mother and to all of her loved ones.

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R&B Artists’ Happy Mothers Day Tweets

Posted on May 8, 2011 by rnbdirt

Several R&B artists are wishing their followers who happen to be moms and their own mothers a Happy Mother’s Day on Twitter, which is being celebrated in several countries including the United States, Canada and Australia. Among the Tweets:

(@): #HappyMotherDay to all the mommas out ther!
n Happy mothers day to th greatest momma in the world!!!!! >>> @classynana

Chilli of TLC (@officialchilli): Salute 2 all the GREAT Mommies that LOVE being a Mommie! The world needs more of YOU! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!!

Keri Hilson (@MissKeriBaby): Being a good mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world…and they make it look so easy. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!! I love you, Mom!!!

(@rihanna): Happy Mother’s day mama

Ne-Yo (@NeYoCompound): HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. To the women that make the world go round, no words can express my gratitude. Without you, no us. LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Treating the M’s (Mom, Mo, Maddie) to the Bahamas. Much needed vacation. You deserve the world. Love you with my existence!!

LeToya Luckett (@LeToyaLuckett): Mom…I know UR reading this because u secretly follow ME on twitter lol! Thank u 4 believing when I didn’t believe in ME. U are my rock!

(@ItsBMcKnight): Happy mothers day all moms out there!!!!!

Bobby V. (@BobbyV): Happy mothers day!!I went 2 church wit my mom & sister!!now time 2 eat!!!

Mary J. Blige (@maryjblige): HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LADIES!!!!! Hope your enjoying day!!!

Ciara (@ciara): Happy Mothers Day 2 all the hard working, loving, and caring moms! Shout out to Gladys Smith and Jackie Harris! Love Ciara

John Legend (@johnlegend): Happy Mothers Day to the beautiful Ms Phyllis Stephens and all the other mamas out there

Macy Gray (@MacyGraysLife): happy mothers day – all the mas mums mamas mommys muthas, etc. if it werent for u, no one would be here.
#5factsaboutmymom – the happiest most energetic person i’ve ever met. thats 2. she’s tall. beautiful. knows how to live. thats 5.

Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW): Dear Ma…..we’d listen to R and B music while u were at work but would put on Gospel music when we saw u pullin n the driveway! LOL!

Chrisette Michele (@ChrisetteM): HAPPY MOTHERS DAY FOLKS!!! I’m going to finally be home for this very special holiday! Enjoy Ur family today! Toodles!!!

(@aliciakeys): YOU are amazing my love thank u! ;-)! RT @therealswizzz Happy 1st Mothers Day @aliciakeys thx so much for Egypt he is amazing#blessings&Love

Keri Hilson (@MissKeriBaby): I miss my Mommy!! She’s the BEST!! She knows if I could be home, I would. And with all the pampering she’s receiving, I’m sure she’s ok :)
Don’t take your Mom for granted any other day! Life is a fragile blessing. Pray 4 those navigating life w/ their Mother here only in spirit.

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Brian McKnight Interviews Brian McKnight

Posted on November 24, 2009 by rnbdirt
Brian McKnight

interviewed himself, literally, for his new album ‘Evolution of a Man’, talking about what his motivation is after 20 years in the business, how it feels to have people making love to his music, if his music causes problems in his actual relationships, and the story behind the songs on the album. Watch it via YouTube below.

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Essence Music Festival Artists Remember Michael Jackson

Posted on July 7, 2009 by rnbdirt

Celebrities at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, including , , Salt-N-Pepa, Anita Baker and , shared their memories of Michael Jackson with CNN. Watch the red carpet interviews below.

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On TV: John Legend, Brian McKnight, Leona Lewis

Posted on December 15, 2008 by rnbdirt
Leona Lewis looking sultry

R&B acts on television this week include:

, who performs on ‘The View’ (ABC) and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ (NBC) on Monday.

Divine Brown, who visits ‘The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos’ (CBC) on Monday.

, who visits ‘The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet’ (FOX) on Monday and ‘The Hour’ (CBC) on Tuesday.

Anthony Hamilton, who visits ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Tuesday.

Jamie Foxx, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ (ABC) on Wednesday.

Eric Benet, who performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Syndicated) on Wednesday.

, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ (CBS) on Friday.

Al Jarreau, who visits ‘Tavis Smiley’ (PBS) on Friday.

Patti LaBelle, who visits ‘The Morning Show’ (FOX) on Friday.

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Brian McKnight & Sons Perform ‘Let It Snow’ On ‘The Early Show’

Posted on December 15, 2008 by rnbdirt

, along with his two sons, Brian Jr. (BJ) and Cole Nicholas, stopped by ‘The Early Show’ to perform as part of the show’s ‘Second Cup Café’ series. Brian talked about working with his sons, their plans for a new album in 2009, and working with Vince Gill and Josh Groban on his new ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ holiday album. Watch the interview and their performance of the holiday classic ‘Let It Snow’ below.

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Brian McKnight Promotes His Christmas Album On ‘Today’

Posted on December 11, 2008 by rnbdirt

Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford of the ‘Today’ show talked to singer about his holiday plans and his new album, ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’. The R&B singer also talked about his two sons – who team up with him on ‘Let It Snow’, and his daughter, who also has inherited his musical genes, and his radio show and TV variety show. Watch the interview, aired Wednesday (December 10), below.

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Detroit’s Suai Readies Debut Album

Posted on December 5, 2008 by rnbdirt

Universal Motown newcomer Suai is set to release her debut album Spring 2009. The 21-year-old Detroit native has already opened up for and and has worked with Dallas Austin, , Akon and Linday Perry. Listen to her singles ‘Special’, ‘Oh Snap I Fell In Love’ and ‘Stronger (When A Woman Loves A Man)’ featuring Akon below.

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Robin Thicke On Working With Brian McKnight

Posted on July 29, 2008 by rnbdirt

Blogcritics.org spoke with in a Q&A, where the singer spoke about having a chance to work with in the early part of his career and the impact that experience had on his career. “I was the young wannabe. As a matter of fact, all my friends used to call me ‘Brian McWhite’,” Thicke explained. “I was so inspired by ’s first album that I reached out to him and tried to give my music to him. I was 14 years old at the time, but he got me in the studio and he got me a record deal. I had the opportunity to work with people like Brandy and Color Me Badd when I was 16 years old. After that, I was able to be very successful in songwriting.” Read more.

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Brian McKnight Visits ‘The Morning Show With Mike And Juliet’

Posted on November 21, 2007 by rnbdirt

He’s sold 20 million records on the pop charts — but did R&B superstar get butterflies on Broadway? The singer visited ‘The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet’ recently to dish on his big debut in ‘Chicago’. McKnight then performed a song from the play, ‘All I Care About (Is Love)’. Video at mandjshow.com has since been removed.

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