Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys became an international star in 2001 with the release of her debut album–Songs in A Minor, which sold more than 50,000 copies during its first day of availability and eventually moved over ten…
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Cam Newton Wins Heisman Trophy
Quarterback Cam Newton has won the Heisman Trophy after a season in which he played brilliantly but was also the focus of an NCAA investigation. “Honestly, it’s a dream come true for me, something every child…
Avant – The Letter
“I’m always fighting to go further. Once you hit a plateau, it’s time to create another. I’m just getting started.” He was once hailed as the “new voice of ghetto soul.” No more. Avant can…
Raiders Upset Chargers 28-13
Everyone was picking the red-hot Chargers to beat the reeling Raiders. And why not? The Chargers had won four straight, the Raiders had lost two in a row, and recent history offered nothing in Oakland’s…
Chrisette Michele
In a very short span of time, R&B singer/songwriter Chrisette Michele shot from small-time performer up to one of Def Jam’s most promising talents, purely based on her unique instrument — a gorgeous and effortlessly…
Lakers Lose Fourth Straight, Rockets Win 109-99
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 109-99 Wednesday to hand the two-time defending champions their first four-game losing streak since the 2006-07 season. Kevin Martin had 22 points and the Rockets scored the…
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Lakers Beat Bulls 98-91, Shannon Brown Hits 21 Off Bench
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 98-91 behind a 21-point effort from Lakers guard Shannon Brown off the bench. Brown would hit 5-of-10 from three-point range and kept the Lakers in the game…
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Chanté Moore,
Chanté Moore, the daughter of a minister, grew up on gospel music and albums by George Duke and Lee Ritenour, sometimes applying her lyrics to their music. Moore decided as a teenager that she wanted…
Titans Claim Moss Off Waivers
The Tennessee Titans passed on Randy Moss in the 1998 draft, Tennessee but claimed him off the waiver wire Wednesday. “Timing is everything,” coach Jeff Fisher told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. “I really…
Usher
After Usher Raymond was spotted by a LaFace record executive at a talent show in his hometown of Atlanta, it took no time for his career to take off. The 14-year-old auditioned for LaFace co-founder…