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Ready to rock: David Bryan, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres of hit band Bon Jovi are in Australia for the first time since 2002. [1]

Bon Jovi in Montreal, November 2007. [2]

With the help of their new manager Doc McGhee, the band’s debut album, Bon Jovi, was released on January 21, 1984. [3]

The band have become known for writing several rock anthems, and achieved widespread recognition with their third album Slippery When Wet, released in 1986. [2]

Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. March 2, 1962) is an American musician, songwriter and actor, best known as the lead singer and founder of band Bon Jovi. [3]

Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, former bassist Alec John Such, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald. [...] Jon took on the quarterbacking responsibilities himself by closing ranks and creating Bon Jovi Management. [...] Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. [2]

The Age Entertainment: Australian and International Entertainment news, gossip and celebrities, fashion, movies, good living, restaurants, arts, TV and radio, music, books Skip directly to: Search Box, Section Navigation, Content. [1]

After prolifically touring and recording during the late 1980s, the band went on hiatus following the New Jersey Tour in 1990, during which time Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora both released successful solo albums. [2]

Jon Bon Jovi was born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of two former Marines, hairdresser John Francis Bongiovi, Sr. and one-time Playboy bunny Carol Sharkey. [...] Produced by Bob Rock, the album signified an ending to their early metal roots in previous albums and introduced a more “rock n roll”-driven groove to the album. [3]

The jetlagged but perfectly coiffed frontman for the superstar rock band that shares his name was in Melbourne yesterday preparing for the band’s first headlining tour in 12 years. [1]

Their sixth studio album These Days was released in June 1995 to the most critical acclaim that the band had ever received. [...] During their 1986-1987 tour, Jon’s attempt to give it his all during live shows (plus the tour’s exhausting schedule) greatly strained his vocal cords. [3]

Sources:
[1] Bon Jovi’s good medicine on rumours and US politics …
[2] Bon Jovi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Jon Bon Jovi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sugarland began as a trio of singer/songwriters from the Atlanta, GA, area, each of whom had some level of renown as a solo performer. [1]

On Aug. 19, the fair’s opening night, Sugarland will perform. [2]

Before forming the band Sugarland, each individual career of this Atlanta-based trio seemed headed in an opposite direction. [3]

-Shani (New Media and Marketing for Sugarland) PS- Thanks for stopping by. [4]

Sugarland was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy and performed the song “Something More (Sugarland song) ” at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2006. [5]

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Dr Pepper is giving one lucky fan an unrivaled experience at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM Awards) in Las Vegas this April. [2]

Sugarland is a Grammy Award -winning American country music duo composed of singer’songwriters Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (background vocals, lead vocals, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmonica). [5]

The hit country duo Sugarland will miss three more concerts after a doctor ordered singer Jennifer Nettles to rest her voice for a week. [1]

Since Sugarland’s popularity has been igniting the genre since their debut, Nettles and Bush feel blessed to be able to bring some fresher notes to country radio. [...] And since music is sacred to Nettles and Kristian Bush, they wanted to honor the record-making process and really be present this time around. [6]

I like the one of Kristian with the blue baseball hat with his guitar the best. [4]

I’m just dropping by to show you some of my latest 2010 photos from out in the Florida wilderness. [7]

It may be an intoxicating rocker about green love that makes the most-played list, or a haunting ballad with the cadence of a waltz, but when played through this album can launch feelings to a new level. [...] Because this time, the duo spent the month of February `08 in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia making this record. [6]

Serving as its lead-off single was the song “Baby Girl “, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and set a record for the longest chart run since the inception of Nielsen SoundScan in 1990; it was also the highest-peaking debut single for a group in 13 years. [5]

Sources:
[1] Sugarland - Yahoo! Music
[2] Sugarland - AOL Music
[3] Sugarland - CMT.com
[4] Sugarland Fan
[5] Sugarland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[6] Sugarland The Band
[7] Sugarland - MySpace

She initiated an ongoing collaboration with singer Donny Hathaway with the release of their joint album Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. [1]

Roberta Flack was born into a musical family and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. [2]

Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1937 in Asheville, North Carolina) is an American singer. [...] Flack is best known for singles such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song”, which won the 1974 Grammy for Record of the Year, and “Where Is the Love”, the latter being one of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. [3]

Her 1973 album Killing Me Softly, which featured the number one hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” went gold within two weeks of its release. [...] The title cut from Flack’s 1973 album Killing Me Softly became her biggest hit. [1]

The album ‘Quiet Fire’ followed in 1971. [2]

Roberta Flack is known as a singer of soulful jazz and pop ballads. [1]

She recorded the song ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ (taken from ‘First Take’). [2]

Her first two albums were well received but produced no hit singles; however, that all changed when a version of Ewan MacColl’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” from her first LP, was included in the soundtrack of Play Misty for Me. [4]

“Killing Me Softly With His Song” became Flack’s second number one hit (five weeks) in 1973, and after topping the charts again in 1974 with “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” Flack took a break from performing to concentrate on recording and charitable causes. [...] Her first two albums were well received but produced no hit singles; however, that all changed when a version of Ewan MacColl’s “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” from her first LP, was included in the soundtrack of Play Misty for Me. [...] She returned to the Top Ten once more in 1991 with “Set the Night to Music,” a duet with Maxi Priest that appeared that year on the album of the same name. [5]

Her particular heyday was the 1970s, when she recorded a string of hits including Feel Like Makin’ Love and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. [1]

After a period of student teaching, Flack was discovered singing at a club by jazz musician Les McCann and signed to Atlantic. [5]

Sources:
[1] Roberta Flack: Biography from Answers.com
[2] Roberta Flack Page
[3] Roberta Flack ‘ Discover music, videos, concerts, & pictures …
[4] Amazon.com: Roberta Flack: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos
[5] Roberta Flack - Winamp

Jay-Z has been the most consistent rap artist of the past five years, with platinum release after platinum release. [1]

Jay-Z in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November 2008. [2]

Rumor has it that Jay-Z may have a bastard kid running around… Blogs have been heating up with the scoop that the rapper — and longtime beau of Beyonce — knocked up 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. [3]

Jay-Z was flying solo at the U.N.A. Global Leadership Awards Gala in New York Wednesday night. [4]

The renowned chorus of kids from Public School 22 in New York City posted their version of Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” yesterday with the note “We based our version more on the Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind Part II,” but as a tribute to Jay-Z version, the kids and I created our own little rap that obviously was a bit more age appropriate.” [5]

Shawn Corey Carter-Knowles (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper and businessman. [2]

“I don’t want to bring any kids home.” [4]

After striking a deal with Priority to distribute his material, Jay-Z released his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt with beats from acclaimed producers such as DJ Premier and Super DJ Clark Kent and a notable appearance by The Notorious B.I.G.. [2]

One day a little rapper named Jay-Z threatened a singer named Chris Brown. [...] That skill is still evident, as Jay-Z is known to create an entire album by playing the sample track in the studio in a trance, with the eventual lyric spewed out on the spot before recording it for good. [1]

- The hip hop power couple may be starting a family sometime, People mag says, after Jay made a comment about aspirations to do so. [...] The rapper was honored Wednesday at the U.N. Global Leadership Awards Gala in NYC for his work to bring clean water to young people in Africa. [6]

In 2008, rumors flew that he and longtime girlfriend, Beyonce, had tied the knot. [...] The anticipated sequel, In My Lifetime Vol. 1, debuted at No. 3 in November 1997 and featured a slew of big names in the world of rap, from Too Short to talented producer DJ Premier. [1]

He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over USD $150 million, selling over 30 million copies of his albums in the United States alone and receiving several Grammy Awards for his musical work. [2]

Sources:
[1] Jay-Z Celebrity Profile, News, Gossip & Photos - AskMen.com
[2] Jay-Z - Wikipedia
[3] Does Jay-Z have a secret love child?
[4] Jay-Z ‘Dreams of Having a Family’ - Couples, Beyonce Knowles …
[5] The PS22 Kids Finally Do “Empire State of Mind” — Vulture
[6] Jay-Z & Beyonce Starting Family - Beyonc? Knowles, Music

DISCLAIMER: This posting was submitted by a user of the site not from The Insider editorial staff. [...] Solange’s 2 1/2-year-old son Daniel Julez will serve as the face of Baby Jamz, with his image appearing on all toy packaging and in print and television advertisements for the product line. [...] Solange recently posted some pictures of Daniel Julez on her MySpace, and he certainly will make an adorable spokesmodel! [...] Matthew plans to release a music CD series as an accompaniment for Baby Jamz– featuring songs by both Beyonce and Solange — and to grow the product line to include children’s clothing. [...] Matthew Knowles, the father of singers (and sisters!) Beyonce and Solange Knowles, has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Planet Toys to develop a line of hip-hop inspired toys, including a ‘mixmaster chair,’ which will be marketed as ‘Baby Jamz.’ [1]

On GameFAQs: The top 100 most popular games! [2]

The clothing line would then be affiliated with the House of Dereon, created by Beyonce and her mother Tina Knowles, as well as Dereon, launched by Beyonce and Solange. [1]

Sources:
[1] Solange Knowles-Smith’s son to be featured on hip-hop toy …
[2] Solange Knowles Trivia and Quotes on TV.com