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By Mark Edward Nero, About.com Guide to R & B / Soul

R&B News N Rumors: 05/17/08 Edition

Saturday May 17, 2008
Some of the more interesting news and rumors from the past week:
  • Canadian songstress Keshia Chante is rumored to have been cast as the late singer Aaliyah for a biopic that starts shooting in August.
  • After six years and numerous delays, a jury has finally been chosen for R. Kelly's upcoming child pornography trial.
  • Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows doing hard drugs.
  • The nominees for the 2008 BET Awards were announced last week.
  • Alicia Keys has signed a $25 million endorsement deal with Vitamin Water.
  • Pretty Ricky is returning in August with a new album called 80s Babies.
  • Tyrese will focus on making movies, not music, in 2008.

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