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More Usher Coming This Summer
With the huge success of his latest No, 1 album, 'Raymond V. Raymond,' R&B superstar Usher is set to release another project on Aug. 24. The new album titled 'Versus', will give fans eight new tracks, including 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' featuring Pitbull and Hot Tottie. Rihanna Uses Her Stardom to Help Save Broadway Star
photos: blackvoices, sachs & associates, getty images Rihanna once again steps up and lends her star power to help get the word out about a child suffering from cancer. The platinum selling singer is urging her fans to help save the life of Shannon Tavarez, an 11-year-old star of Broadway's hit musical 'The Lion King' who was recently diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. "Being a performer myself I know what it's like to be given the opportunity of a lifetime at a young age and I would have been destroyed if that was taken away from me," the Def Jam Records chart-topper and Cover Girl cosmetics spokeswoman said. "Shannon deserves to live and share her beautiful voice with the world." Rihanna, who Tavarez considers her idol, got wind of her plight and felt she had to do something to help – urging her fans to register with DKMS at WWW.GETSWABBED.ORG to save the life of Shannon's or another leukemia patient's life. Tavarez, who performed four shows a week as Young Nala in 'Lion King,' needs as much support as she can get with a bone marrow transplant. Her mother is African American and her father is Dominican. According to a spokesperson, only eight percent of the seven million registered donors are African American which means that only seventeen percent of African Americans in need of a transplant will receive one. "When I found out, it hit me really hard, like someone was throwing a ball at me," the talented tween, who currently lives at Schneider Children's Hospital in Long Island where she receives daily chemotherapy treatments, said. "It was shocking and I thought, why me?" Source: Blackvoices click here to register and help Shannon Lisa Lavie Nominated for Favorite Youtube Artist Hollywood Teen TV Award
Singer/song writer Lisa Lavie was nominated for Favorite Youtube Artist Hollywood Teen TV Award. Lisa was SayWhatNews first interview back in 2007. So SWN readers make sure you vote for our girl. Watch video and see why Lisa deserves your vote: The 1st Annual Hollywood Teen TV Awards: You will only be allowed to vote once every 24 hours. Voting will end on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Now go vote: click here and vote Hannah Montana Forever Soundtrack Sneak Preview
Ok Hannah/Miley fans are you ready for the premiere of the final season of Disney's Hannah Montana Forever tonight(Sunday)? Here is the official soundtrack list which will be released this fall. The soundtrack will feature 10 brand new songs! Some which include duets with recording artist like Sheryl Crow, Iyaz, and Emily Osment! Hannah Montana Forever Track Listing: - This Boy That Girl” Feat. Iyaz - Need A Little Love feat. Sheryl Crow - Que Sera - Kiss It Goodbye - I’m Still Good - Wherever I Go - Barefoot Cinderella - I’ll Always Remember You - Wherever I Go feat. Lilly - Wherever I Go (Hannah Solo) - Been Here All Along
Crank Your Cred Song Writing Contest
Don't Miss Out On The Monthly "Crank Your Cred" Contest! Every month, ISC will pick one winner out of all entrants entering through MySpace. The winner will be prominently displayed on ISC's website and in an ISC e-newsletter which goes out to almost half-a-million musicians and industry professionals! Then, at the end of ISC, the winner from each month will go head-to-head in an online public vote, and the winner will win lots of cool prizes and mega promotion! The earlier you enter and the more songs you enter each month, the better your chances are of being picked, so enter your songs now. ISC will definitely Crank Your Cred! SC accepts original songs from musicians, artists, bands, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 65 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in music equipment, services, and more. Not only does ISC give away the largest cash Grand Prize of any songwriting competition in the world, but ISC also has the most high-profile judges, the most categories, and the coolest winners. ISC has lots of great new judges for 2010, so scroll down and check them out - this means new judges listening to all the finalists' songs and picking the 2010 winners. Last year, the ISC Grand Prize winner, King Charles, entered through MySpace, and so did 11 additional winners! This year you could be one of these winners... It's very easy to enter! if you have a MySpace page with your songs on it - simply email us a link to your songs (along with the entry form info), and we'll listen to them on your MySpace page! It's also the most cost effective way to enter - no songs to upload online, no post office to deal with, no postage fees! Click < >here to go to the entry form on the ISC MySpace page, or if you prefer to enter through the mail or online, simply go to the ISC website at < >http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for more information. 2010 ISC Judges Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Robbie Williams; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiesto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; John Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); and more to be announced... Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville) Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); and more to be announced... 2010 Categories Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), R&B/Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary (AC), Rock, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Blues, Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish - in the same category or in multiple categories. ***Enter on or before July 15 and save on entry fees! If you enter by July 15, you can save on multiple entries ($30 for the first entry and $22 for each additional entry). After July 15, the entry fee is $30 per entry with no discount for additional entries. ISC Sponsors: ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music,Disc Makers, D'Addario,Shure,Thayers,Onlinegigs,SongU.com, The Music Business Registry,Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible,George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, and Alphabet Arm Design go to www.myspace.com/isc or go to ISC website to register click here to register Janet Jackson is Essence Magazine's August Cover Girl And Say's She Loves Her Life
photo: essence Janet Jackson is back with full force. The platinum selling singer graces the cover of Essence Magazine's August issue plus just rocked out Essence Music Festival during July 4th weekend. "It took me a good minute to get here, it really did. But I love my life. I only wish I had this confidence when I was younger..."--Janet Jackson Janet inside the cover watch video: Janet personally chose “CSI: Miami” heartthrob and longtime friend, Adam Rodriguez, to play her leading man in a steamy session reminiscent of her “Janet” [album] days. Janet's Essence Music Festival performance: See stills from Janet's photo shoot (photos brownsista/essence): 
Estee New Gospel Album Joy Coming Soon.....
The Dream & Amber Rose @ Play Tonight July 18th
HEADLINER MARKET GROUP and DEF JAM RECORDS PRESENTS R&B Radio Killa THE DREAM A Night to Talk About with Grammy Award Winning R&B star FRIDAY JUNE 18TH The Dream Co-Hosted by Model Amber Rose * Celebrating the Birthday of Abebe Lewis * @ PLAY Nightclub 1045 Fifth St Miami Beach, FL (corner of 5th & Lennox) 305.978.0954| PBAHMG@Yahoo.com TO RSVP TO ANY OF THE EVENTS ABOVE Email: PBAHMG@Yahoo.com Call: 305.978.0954 Taylor Swift Receives Song Writing Nod
photo: huffingtonpost.com John Mayer presents Taylor Swift with emerging artist nod at 41st Annual Songwriting Hall of Fame ceremony. Travie McCoy Joins Rihanna's Summer Tour
Gym Class Heroes' Travie McCoy Joins Rihanna's, 'The Last Girl on Earth Tour'. McCoy has joined Rihanna and special guest Kesha on the North American leg of the Last Girl on Earth Tour, which kicks off July 2 in Auburn, WA and wraps August 28 in Syracuse, NY. McCoy will rock tracks from his solo debut, Lazarus, which features the single "Billionaire" with Bruno Mars and "The Manual" featuring T-Pain and Young Cash. Kelly Rowland Finding Her Own Way
Kelly Rowland has found her own way and making things happen. With 2 hot new singles, 'Grown Ass Woman' and 'Rose Colored Glasses', the former Destiny Child member is doing her thing the right way. Rowland finally leaves Matthew Knowles management company(Beyonce Dad)and is making her singing career soar even higher than before. **Both songs will appear on her third album to be released later this year under Universal Motown Records Take a listen to her song 'Grown Ass Woman': Love the song. The beat is fresh and the lyrics are so relate-able. Kelly's vocals sound amazing. Check out the other art work for Rowland's single 'Rose Colored Glasses': 
Justin Bieber Video Premiere 'Somebody to Love' Ft. UsherJustin Bieber new video for 'Somebody to Love' Remix ft. Usher. The video was directed by David Meyers, and features choreography from Jamaica. Donnie Klang's New Single 'Without You'
Remember Donnie Klang from MTV's 'Making the Band'? Well, he is back with a hot new single, 'Without You'. The song is truly smooth R&B cut that is perfect for the clubs. Donnie's vocals were on point and a pleasure to groove to. The single was produced by Reefa for Eight72 Entertainment. Take a listen:
Hip-Hop Friday Presents: Faith Evans 'You Used to Love'
SayWhatNews Old School flashback of the week is Faith Evans 'You Used to Love Me'. This single from Faith's debut album 'Faith' helped her hit mainstream. From there Faith Evans became one of the leading Hip-Hop/R&B singers right next to Mary J. Blige. WATCH:
IBU Doing Their Thing R&B Style
When you find new/upcoming artists who respect and love old school, classic/ traditional R&B in its rawest form because of its power to make you feel and relate to the artist’s passion, you automatically can relate and respect their taste in music. Mike, Tommy and Jonathan each took their love for true R&B music and combined their talents to create one of the best soulful Asian R&B groups around. SayWhatNews had the honor of getting to know the fellows and reflect on their major accomplishments as they continue to climb the ranks in the music industry to fame: SayWhatNews: Good morning fellows. Thanks for speaking with SayWhatNews. Tell us in 3 words who is IBU. Mike:Inspired By U Tommy:Asians With Soul Jonathan:inspired by you.. SayWhatNews: IBU means Inspired By U. How did you come up with the name? Mike: It was Jonathan that came up with the name. We became IBU because we’re inspired by our family, our friends and now our fans. They gave us the encouragement in the beginning, and now after being together for many years, the validation that we are doing something right. Tommy: We wanted a name that meant something. Jonathan thought of Inspired By You. Jonathan: We wanted a simple name but with a big meaning. Because we are inspired by many things, be it the people we sing to, or whatever we encounter in our lives.. Click here to read entire interview With close to a million hits on Youtube IBU keeps proven they are a talented force to be reckon with.
Featured Artist of the Week: Trizonna McClendon
SayWhatNews featured artist of the week is Soul diva Trizonna McClendon. With her soft sensual soulful voice Trizonna is mesmerizing with her sweet melodies. The new album 'New Familiar' is a nice balance of upbeat and mellow grooves that are pleasant to the ear. The music itself is a perfect blend of R&B, Soul and Jazz with a unique edge. The singles that top my list are 'New Familiar' and 'Alright', they both are perfect for that afternoon ride in the car while you are enjoying the sun beaming in through the sunroof as the warm summer wind blows through your hair. Trizonna McClendon Myspace Kelly Rowland's New Single Rose Colored Glasses Leaked On The Net
Former Destiny Child member Kelly Rowland's new song leaked on the internet today. The song 'Rose Colored Glasses' is a nice single that showcases Kelly's vocals. It was produced by Dr Luke and written by Ester Dean. The song is going to be featured on the her upcoming album that is set to come out this year. Take a listen and enjoy:
 Applegirl002 Signs Record Deal After Youtube SuccessApplegirl002 signs record deal after Youtube success. Kim Yeo-he a South Korean girl who has become a Youtube sensation by making music with her iPhone singing Lady Gaga will soon be making her own music. Kim says: “I have many songwriter friends, who introduced me to various music applications. Since I bought my iPhone, I kept playing with it and experimenting with different apps and got totally hooked. I wanted to show people I can do playing and singing at the same time. These days you should sell yourself. I wanted people to watch and evaluate my performances. It would be great if Apple contacts me, but I know it can only happen in my wildest dream. But I definitely want to work outside Korea if opportunity comes.” Willow Smith Making Her Own Music
While brother Jaden makes hit movies and raps with Justin Bieber on the Karate Kid soundtrack, Willow Smith is making her own music. Will and Jada Smith's baby girl is ready to create her own hits for billboard. Jada Pinkett-Smith, confirmed the news while being interviewed at her son's Jaden movie premiere for The Karate Kid. She said: "I am pleased to say my daughter, Willow, will be putting out an album soon and I look forward to enjoying music through her creations. I am excited about that, and she’s pretty awesome. She will be better at it then I ever could be anyway!" Kylie Minogue Still Has It Going On
Kylie Minogue still has it. The Austrailian Diva performed on Germany's American Next Top Model:
Michael Jackson Honored and Latoya Jackson Sings Along
Michael Jackson was honored honored with the National Award ‘For The Contribution To The International Pop Culture. His sister LaToya Jackson accepted the award on his behalf as well as performed the "Earth Song" with other artists.
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