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NEWS Rod Stewart's Donell Jones releases new project titled 'Lyrics'   Summer loving has been in full effect as 90's balladeer Donell Jones made a strong splash on the Urban AC charts with his steadily growing hit "Love Like This." The song is the first offering from Donell after a 5 year hiatus but he's back with a vengeance giving the ladies his sensual perspective on love. Donell gets down and "durty" with Young Joc on his follow-up release "Strip Club" as the ATL native turns up the heat with this sexy club banger. Loosen up your tie and get ready to get naughty with R&B's favorite love Jones. Donell's fifth studio album, "Lyrics" will be released on September 28th, 2010. Sun., Oct. 17, 2010 "Uplifting Minds II" entertainment conference - Los Angeles Convention Center

NEWS The Hood Starz prepare to release 'Controversy' with David Banner on single (San Francisco) - The trials and tribulations of growing up in tough neighborhoods have been expressed time and time again by artists through dark stories in their music, while some artists escape the seriousness of their daily lives through abstract, poetic or even comedic lyrics. The Hood Starz is no acception, on October 5, 2010 the duo will release "Controversy" on Lawless Records. Through a series of personal and business interactions, Bay Area natives Band-Aide and Scoot Dogg came together for their 2005 debut as The HoodStarz with the ability to mesh street credible songwriting with witty, fun-laden lyrics. Now in 2010, The HoodStarz (also known as Dem HoodStarz), are more focused than ever, with their current David Banner-produced single "Laughin'," which is gaining momentum with fans. The official video is slated for release in September, 2010. The "Controversy" project pulls together experiences that Band-Aide and Scoot have been through since their popular 2007 "Bay Area All-Starz" mixtape dropped. In addition to critically acclaimed producer/rapper David Banner, guest appearances on "Controversy" include Gucci Mane, Red Cafe, E-40, Glasses Malone, Messy Marv, Selau and Big Rich.

Ginuwine to release seventh CD just in time for Valentines Day (New York) - Ginuwine is due to release his 7th album, "Elgin," just in time for the most romantic time of the year: Valentine's Day. This is more than fitting due to the fact that this album is filled with love anthems and heart-warming ballads. This powerful CD launches Ginuwine into a higher realm of soulful songs, showcasing his vocals more than ever before. His first single "Drink of Choice" is due to release in October, 2010, in preparation for the album dropping. "Break," his second single is due to have a female collaboration so surprising that we can't even spill the beans.