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Mariah Carey Says Comparing New LP To Butterfly Is A ‘Big Deal’

Mariah Carey’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, which has already spawned the much-debated hit “Obsessed,” is Carey’s latest mix of R&B, hip-hop and pop. And the singing superstar has been hearing that it’s her best album since Butterfly.

“I love it. I really love it,” she told MTV News while promoting her flick “Precious.” “People were [...]

Michael Jackson Scores Post Humous Sales Record

Michael Jackson is back on top as the King of the Pop charts!
As predicted, Jackson dominates Billboard’s Top Pop Catalog Albums chart with over 300,000 copies of his “Number Ones,” “Thriller” and “The Essential Michael Jackson” sold.
But it is the King of Pop’s domination of the top 10 that is most important.
According to Billboard, [...]

Motown Turns 50, Proud of Musical, Social Legacy

Motown has always been about more than music. As the soul empire turns 50 on Monday, its founders are looking back at its brand of music dubbed the “Motown sound” that remains popular today and the record company’s role in breaking down racial barriers in America.
Founded in 1959 in Detroit by songwriter and entrepreneur Berry [...]

Janet Lacks “Discipline” in Detroit, May Join Jackson 5 Reunion

Apparently Detroit didn’t want a repeat of Boobgate.
Facing pressure from officials at the Palace of Auburn Hills arena—and not wanting to be a scofflaw—Janet Jackson nixed a racy segment of her oh-so-troubled Rock Witchu tour Tuesday.
Because of a Michigan law that forbids simulated sex acts in a public performing space, the Control diva nixed her [...]

Michael Jackson Opts Out of Jackson 5 Reunion

A reunion of the Jackson 5 is not quite as easy as “ABC.”
Michael Jackson denied on Thursday that he would take part in a reunion of the famed Motown singing group, a day after elder brother Jermaine said the faded pop star was on board.
“My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and [...]

Playlist Updates 8/21/07

 
R&B
Who’s Zoomin’ Who? - Aretha Franklin
Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone - Ciara
Bed - J. Holiday
Got Me Bodied [REMIX] - Beyonce
Leaving Tonight - Ne-Yo
On My Own - Patti Labelle
Hippychick - Soho
Baby Hold Onto Me - Gerald Levert
Congratulations - Vesta
You For Me - Johnny Gill
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
Cherchez La Femme - Dr. Buzzard’s Original [...]