Music

*R. Kelly recently told XXL Magazine this month why he created TP2.com. He also took time to break down one of his compositions. “Well ‘I Wish’ was basically about Tupac at first.” Says Kelly. “I met Tupac in L.A. – the [Hotel Nikko], and he was rolling by in his drop-top whatever hot car. I […]

*Janet Jackson, who’s starring in “For Colored Girls” is opening up about her life as she promotes the film and her new book, “True You.” She told TV show “Extra” that her involvement with ex-boyfriend Jermaine Dupri was pivotal to her growth. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=63450

Ryan Leslie really wants his laptop back.

We all knew that after Michael Jackson’s death that there would be a series of posthumous releases that would put 2pac to shame, but we didn’t think it would go down like this.

Tonight the lovely Nia Long hosts the 4th annual Black Girls Rock! Awards on BET.

*Sony Records and Jackson’s estate announced today that they’ll be releasing an album of unreleased tracks from Michael Jackson. The set, simply titled “Michael,” is due Dec. 14 and is billed as “newly completed recordings” from the pop legend who died last year. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=63071

The official artwork has now been unveiled for  Michael Jackson’s posthumous simply entitled Michael.

Like the song says, yes, Salt N Pepa’s here. They are the top-selling female hip-hop act in rap history. Their five studio albums have all gone gold or platinum and they were the first female rap act with a platinum CD. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/23300

*Prince’s two-night stand at New York’s 20,000-capacity Madison Square Garden – where he will play master of ceremonies to an all-star revue that will feature performances by Janelle Monae, Maceo Parker and Sheila E., among others – has sold out in 30 minutes. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=62700

Willow Smith performed “Whip my Hair” for the first time on Ellen Degeneres.

He may not have been born a legend, but once he acquired the name, the artist formerly known as John Stephens has done his best to live up to the name. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/23210

*For the first time, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s exclusive music program will feature an R&B artist: Smokey Robinson. “Now and Then,” a 12-song CD featuring classics and new songs by the Motown legend, will go on sale Monday (November 1) and be available only at Cracker Barrel. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=61841