Jill Scott, Deborah Lee, and Nelly arrive at the 2008 BET Awards Pre-Party Dinner held at Vibiana in Los Angeles, CA. With Nelly being the MC, Jill Scott performed live in front of guests that included Ashanti, Jill Marie Jones, Tyrese, Eva Pigford, Maxwell, and Holly Robinson-Peete…

(more…)

Remember when we did an artist spotlight on the LA-based band J*Davey? Well, we’re following up with the duo with their new song, “Mr. Mister.” I’ve liked J*Davey for a minute, so it’s good to hear things coming from their way. The song is one of those cool, mellow dance numbers that I have always loved them for.

In the video, vocalist Jack Davey seduces a robot in several locations - from the bedroom in lingerie to the darkroom in neon makeup to the office where no one has noticed she’s not wearing pants, Ms. Davey does her thing. Check ‘em out.

Check out J*Davey on MySpace and send them some CL love!

Lauren London plays a game of pool at BET’s Celebrity Billiards Tournament that took place on Sunday. Guests included Hill Harper, Dwayne Wade, Toccara Jones, Angie Stone, and lots more…

Be sure to catch the live 2008 BET Awards show when it airs tonight at 8 p.m E.T and stay signed on to CL for the latest with the event…

(more…)

Jill Scott at 2008 BET Awards Pre-Party (Wireimage)

On Saturday, Jill Scott announced during her show at Carnegie Hall in New York that she is engaged to her drummer/boyfriend Jon Roberts:

While she began to sing a tear-filled intro to her signature song ‘He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat),’ the blond-striped coiffed musician emerged with a bouquet of yellow roses and kissed the double-Grammy Award winner after whispering sweet sentiments in her left air.

The sold-out crowd, who came to partake in one of the biggest highlights of “The 2008 JVC Jazz Festival,” cheered its approval – some standing at their feet.

Scott, who was divorced from her longtime lover Lyzel Williams last year, beamed as she revealed the secret news to the rapturous audience. SOURCE

Congrats to Jill! We’re so happy for her…

Jill isn’t the only one with wedding plans in the future…American Idol winner Ruben Studdard is also planning to marry soon and obtained a wedding license yesterday:

Studdard, 29, arrived at the Shelby County Probate Office in Columbiana, Ala. with fiancée Surata Zuri McCants, 30, just before noon, filled out the paperwork and walked away with their license, an eyewitness says. Studdard is a native of nearby Birmingham.

“They looked really happy,” says the eyewitness.

There was no immediate word on when they planned to marry. An Alabama marriage license is valid for 30 days. SOURCE

Looks like cupid is shooting lots of folks in Hollywood these days….

(more…)

Guess who celebrated his BET Award nomination for Best Male R&B (that’s your hint) in Cali on Monday night?

(more…)

With gas prices approaching a record $5 a gallon, CURRENT TV talks to a consumer watchdog and meets several California drivers who are just plain fed up. Peep the video, I know a lot of CL visitors can relate.

ASCAP Golden Note Award Honorees New Edition hold their awards in the press room of the 2008 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards, which took place last night in Los Angeles, CA.

Honorees, performers, and guests included Raheem Devaughn, Michelle Williams, Kelly Price, Kerry Brothers, Karina Pasian and MC Lyte…

(more…)

Solange Knowles and Beyonce Knowles pose at Solange’s 22nd birthday party, held at a private residence in California last night. There to help the birthday girl celebrate besides her sister, Mother Tina, and Father Matthew - were Mario, Ne-Yo, Ludacris, Jurnee Smollett, Melody Thorton of the Pussycat Dolls, and DJ Samantha Ronson…

(more…)

Jermaine Dupri arrives at the launch party of Island Def Jam’s Tag Records in California. the event went down last night along with other Pre-BET Awards bashes. Guests included Tichina Arnold, Chrisette Michele, Tia Mowry, Slim Thug, Nas, and Kelis…

(more…)