Profile
Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Date :
April 04, 1972Birth Place :
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USSpouse :
Lyzel Williams (graphic artist and DJ, 2001 - 2007)Claim to fame :
Debut album "Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1" (2000)
Soul Diva Jill Scott Confirmed Engagement to Drummer Lil' John Roberts
June 25, 2008 03:06:22It's official, Jill Scott is engaged. The R&B singer, who's often addressed as soul diva, is engaged to Lil' John Roberts, the drummer in her band.
Jill was singing "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)" at a concert in Carnegie Hall, Scott on Friday, June 20 when Roberts suddenly presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a kiss. She then made public the news, telling their engagement to the crowd who then gave her wild cheers and applause.
Angie Harmon and Jill Scott Stripped Off for Allure's Annual Naked Spread
April 22, 2008 09:04:00A group of Hollywood celebrities, including fashion model and television/film actress Angie Harmon and singer Jill Scott are taking their clothes off for next month issue of Allure magazine. Gabrielle Union, Zoe McLellan, and Ana Ortiz are the other celebs who appear naked in the publication's annual naked spread.
Claimed herself as very "modest," Harmon did admit she had more problems disrobing than her fellow celebrities. "The hardest part was when the robe came off and I was like, 'And now I'm ... naked.' You wonder if they can see your Caesarian scar," the actress revealed. She, however, felt comfortable at last, saying "I realized, I'm here to make a beautiful picture."
Queen Latifah "Trav'lin' Light" for Her New Album
July 18, 2007 04:07:40
Engaging in musical flick "Hairspray" and opening a burger joint restaurant, Queen Latifah doesn't forget her root as a singer with the release of a new album. The rapper is launching her second album under Verve titled "Trav'lin' Light".
Still on the heels of "The Dana Owens Album" that sports jazz vibe, rapper-turned singer Latifah will cover songs associated with Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Mary Wells, Roberta Flack, Phoebe Snow and Etta James among others.
Two Running a "Detective Agency"
June 25, 2007 03:06:36
Taking chance to spark a good onscreen collaboration together, Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose have both given their agreement to highlight comedy mystery "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" that The Weinstein Company is setting up alongside Mirage Productions.
Based on Alexander McCall Smith's novel of the same name, the project will bill Scott to play Precious Ramotswe, the owner of a Botswana-based detective agency run by women, and Rose as her secretary/assistant detective. Also included in the cast is TV actor Lucian Msamati who will portray the fiancee of Ramotswe.
Lionel Richie to Perform in Barbados Jazz Fest
October 04, 2005 01:10:10Barbados Jazz Festival will have its 13th staging next year. Will be the headline act at the annual event, to be held Jan. 9-15, is Lionel Richie. The 56 years old singer will be joined by Grammy Award-nominated jazz artist Jill Scott and saxophonist Bony James, organizer Gilbert Rowe said Sunday.
