Sunday November 8, 2009
Some of the more interestin news and rumors from the past week:
Saturday November 7, 2009
The Sexy Soul Tour, which was headlined by Eric Benet and featured Mint Condition and Ledisi as opening acts, has been abruptly cancelled after just five shows. The tour, which kicked off Oct. 29 in Houston, played it's last date Nov. 6 in Cleveland. As of right now, the exact reason for the tour being halted aren't known, but in a press release, the promoters said that "due to unforeseen personal matters and circumstances beyond the control of the promoters and most importantly the artists, it had to be done." If you've got tickets to any of the remaining shows, you can get a refund at the point of purchase.
Friday November 6, 2009
After seeing her star begin to fade the past few years, Pop-R&B diva Amerie gets back on the right track with her fourth album, In Love & War, which was released in the U.S. on Nov. 3, 2009. Moving to the Def Jam label has definitely done her some good, and it shows in every aspect of the album. Not only is her singing bright and powerful, but her team of song producers manage to find the right backing tracks for her vocal style, plus there's a strong theme that carries well throughout the album. In Love & War is a hip, energetic album that properly showcases her singing talent. In other words, Amerie is back. For more, check out the full review of Amerie's In Love & War.
Thursday November 5, 2009
If you hadn't heard, the Soooooooooul Train Awards made a comeback in 2009 after being missing in action the past couple of years. This year's show was taped at the Georgia World Congress Center on Tues., Nov. 3, but won't air until Sun., Nov. 29 on both BET and Centric (the channel formerly known as BET J). (Check your local listings for air times.) If you can't wait that long to know who wins, then have a peek at the full list of nominees and winners of the 2009 Soul Train Awards.