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Smooth Jazz/R&B star Brian McKnight has released his brand-new Christmas album “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”. McKnight’s first studio album in two years, the disc features holiday classics, three original compositions and superstar guests including Josh Groban, Vince Gill and McKnight’s sons Brian Jr. and Nikolas. McKnight commented “This is the most musical fun I’ve [...]

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Last night’s presentation of the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took notice of Kenny G’s sultry side.
Kenny G’s latest album, Rhythm & Romance, which is a remarkably daring record for a saxophonist who’s never been considered musically adventurous, received one nomination for Best Instrumental Album and another for Best Engineered Album.
Inspired by his love of [...]

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The Los Angeles city attorney has charged Don Cornelius, former host of “Soul Train,” in connection with two domestic incidents involving his wife last month.
Cornelius was charged with spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness from making a police report, all misdemeanors, city attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said Friday.
The married 72-year-old [...]

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“American Idol” has allocated more than $64 million in grants to six U.S. and international charities from contributions to its “Idol Gives Back” fundraising event.
The popular Fox singing competition’s star-studded gala, held at the Kodak Theatre in April, featured musical performances by Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Heart and Snoop Dogg. Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crystal [...]

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Multi-Grammy® winner James Ingram releases his 6th CD “STAND (In the Light)” on January 27th. Ingram bills the disc as “inspirational” because “This collection of music was made to inspire people in their time of need, to help lift their spirit and reassure them…”, and showcases his soulful and captivating voice.

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Charles McGaney

Gary Collins
Two men were arrested yesterday in the killing of Kenneth N. Harris Sr., the former city councilman who was fatally shot in a robbery outside a Northeast Baltimore jazz club in September. The arrests brought relief to his family and to community members, some of whom had grown increasingly impatient with the police [...]

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