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another "i'm in love, so i'll put it in a song" disaster SCOTT: Divorce Neo-Soul Style
Posted Jun 15th 2007 11:50AM by Karu F. Daniels Filed under: Entertainment Newswire By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices It's offical. After months of rumors and speculation, The BV Newswire has confirmed that Jill Scott is headed to splitsville. The two-time Grammy Award winning neo-soul powerhouse is "going through divorce proceedings" with her longtime lover and husband of five years Lyzel Williams, an insider confirmed. The two were married in the fall of 2001 during a private Hawaiin ceremony during a vacation. Williams, who, at the time, was a much an in-demand graphic artist and DJ, dated Scott for seven years before the nuptials took place. "We went to the club, we hung out, we danced, we shook it up, we drank, we partied," she spoke of Williams in an interview with 'Launch' in 2001. "But we also went to carnivals, and we took long walks. I enjoyed his company so much. I'm glad I can say I'm such, so resounding blessed to have him in my life." He was the source of inspiration for many of her compositions, notably the fan favorite 'He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)' -- which has been reinterpreted by gospel powerhouse Karen Clark-Sheard, and sang onstage by Beyonce Knowles. Scott concluded a two-night stint at "Verizon Presents Two Nights of Soul" at New York City's Radio City Music Hall last night. The bill also included Robin Thicke and Chaka Khan. During her near 90-minute set, the newly svelte "legend in the making" (as the evening's emcee Mo'Nique called her) seemed to stuggle through material, skipping songs from the repertoire, and even not remembering the words to her breakout hit, 'Getting in the Way.' She changed the words to 'He Loves Me' to 'You Love Me,' which was performed with a operatic vibratto that sent the audience into a frenzy. Considered her best friend, Williams became hands-on in Scott's career management, along with her then bodyguard Bill Brown. Her bookings are being handled by the William Morris Agency, and is reportedly self-managed. The 35-year-old North Philadelphia native has a new song, the groovey, hip-hop-tinged manifesto 'Hate on Me,' that has surfaced online, and is expected to tell the story of her divorce in an upcoming cover story for 'Essence' magazine. Scott just wrapped filming Tyler Perry's upcoming movie 'Why Did I Get Married,' which will also star Janet Jackson. Scott's current publicist Chris Chambers -- who also reps Usher -- said her new album should be respected by the fall.  you look better on your facebook page than you do in person  | |
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wow, that was very poorly written  "Half of what I say is meaningless; but I say it so that the other half may reach you." - Kahlil Gibran | |
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 what??? no way... | |
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meltwithu said: SCOTT: Divorce Neo-Soul Style
Posted Jun 15th 2007 11:50AM by Karu F. Daniels Filed under: Entertainment Newswire By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices It's offical. After months of rumors and speculation, The BV Newswire has confirmed that Jill Scott is headed to splitsville. The two-time Grammy Award winning neo-soul powerhouse is "going through divorce proceedings" with her longtime lover and husband of five years Lyzel Williams, an insider confirmed. The two were married in the fall of 2001 during a private Hawaiin ceremony during a vacation. Williams, who, at the time, was a much an in-demand graphic artist and DJ, dated Scott for seven years before the nuptials took place. "We went to the club, we hung out, we danced, we shook it up, we drank, we partied," she spoke of Williams in an interview with 'Launch' in 2001. "But we also went to carnivals, and we took long walks. I enjoyed his company so much. I'm glad I can say I'm such, so resounding blessed to have him in my life." He was the source of inspiration for many of her compositions, notably the fan favorite 'He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)' -- which has been reinterpreted by gospel powerhouse Karen Clark-Sheard, and sang onstage by Beyonce Knowles. Scott concluded a two-night stint at "Verizon Presents Two Nights of Soul" at New York City's Radio City Music Hall last night. The bill also included Robin Thicke and Chaka Khan. During her near 90-minute set, the newly svelte "legend in the making" (as the evening's emcee Mo'Nique called her) seemed to stuggle through material, skipping songs from the repertoire, and even not remembering the words to her breakout hit, 'Getting in the Way.' She changed the words to 'He Loves Me' to 'You Love Me,' which was performed with a operatic vibratto that sent the audience into a frenzy. Considered her best friend, Williams became hands-on in Scott's career management, along with her then bodyguard Bill Brown. Her bookings are being handled by the William Morris Agency, and is reportedly self-managed. The 35-year-old North Philadelphia native has a new song, the groovey, hip-hop-tinged manifesto 'Hate on Me,' that has surfaced online, and is expected to tell the story of her divorce in an upcoming cover story for 'Essence' magazine. Scott just wrapped filming Tyler Perry's upcoming movie 'Why Did I Get Married,' which will also star Janet Jackson. Scott's current publicist Chris Chambers -- who also reps Usher -- said her new album should be respected by the fall. even dressed down in a puma sweatshirt, jill scott is just so pretty to me. | |
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he is either gay or had a baby with another woman ala sherry sheppard.
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Ottensen said: meltwithu said: SCOTT: Divorce Neo-Soul Style
Posted Jun 15th 2007 11:50AM by Karu F. Daniels Filed under: Entertainment Newswire By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices It's offical. After months of rumors and speculation, The BV Newswire has confirmed that Jill Scott is headed to splitsville. The two-time Grammy Award winning neo-soul powerhouse is "going through divorce proceedings" with her longtime lover and husband of five years Lyzel Williams, an insider confirmed. The two were married in the fall of 2001 during a private Hawaiin ceremony during a vacation. Williams, who, at the time, was a much an in-demand graphic artist and DJ, dated Scott for seven years before the nuptials took place. "We went to the club, we hung out, we danced, we shook it up, we drank, we partied," she spoke of Williams in an interview with 'Launch' in 2001. "But we also went to carnivals, and we took long walks. I enjoyed his company so much. I'm glad I can say I'm such, so resounding blessed to have him in my life." He was the source of inspiration for many of her compositions, notably the fan favorite 'He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)' -- which has been reinterpreted by gospel powerhouse Karen Clark-Sheard, and sang onstage by Beyonce Knowles. Scott concluded a two-night stint at "Verizon Presents Two Nights of Soul" at New York City's Radio City Music Hall last night. The bill also included Robin Thicke and Chaka Khan. During her near 90-minute set, the newly svelte "legend in the making" (as the evening's emcee Mo'Nique called her) seemed to stuggle through material, skipping songs from the repertoire, and even not remembering the words to her breakout hit, 'Getting in the Way.' She changed the words to 'He Loves Me' to 'You Love Me,' which was performed with a operatic vibratto that sent the audience into a frenzy. Considered her best friend, Williams became hands-on in Scott's career management, along with her then bodyguard Bill Brown. Her bookings are being handled by the William Morris Agency, and is reportedly self-managed. The 35-year-old North Philadelphia native has a new song, the groovey, hip-hop-tinged manifesto 'Hate on Me,' that has surfaced online, and is expected to tell the story of her divorce in an upcoming cover story for 'Essence' magazine. Scott just wrapped filming Tyler Perry's upcoming movie 'Why Did I Get Married,' which will also star Janet Jackson. Scott's current publicist Chris Chambers -- who also reps Usher -- said her new album should be respected by the fall. even dressed down in a puma sweatshirt, jill scott is just so pretty to me. She sure is. Jilly from Philly rockin' her teenie weenie afro looking so cute. 
Another beautiful pic of Ms. Scott  | |
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She hasn't been the same since I got married. She wants me. |
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 NOOOOO!!!!!     DAMN, can anybody make it together these days???
   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: NOOOOO!!!!! DAMN, can anybody make it together these days???
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sosgemini said: CalhounSq said: NOOOOO!!!!! DAMN, can anybody make it together these days???
#1 - how long have they even been together? 
#2 - WHY won't Ellen let Portia dress her? Not in girlie stuff, but dammit she don't have to look like a waiter @ Teatro ZinZanni either  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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sosgemini said: CalhounSq said: NOOOOO!!!!! DAMN, can anybody make it together these days???
At least Portia ain't a stick anymore. Sorry to hear about Jill and her man. | |
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I was really sad to hear this news but I saw the second concert and didn’t think she struggled. Although I can’t compare it to the first night the only thing that made me suspect something was wrong was her not remembering the words to one of her biggest songs. I even thought for a moment that it was staged although it seemed very real. And Lyzel in E Flat is just as moving with the ’you love me’ lyric change.
I wouldn’t have known she skipped songs if not for the article. For someone going through a divorce she seemed pretty together. Her performance was stellar as usual, voice crystal clear, new renditions of old songs that were great. Unlike Chaka Khan, she put on an amazing performance. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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JackieBlue said: Unlike Chaka Khan, she put on an amazing performance.
As much as I love Chaka dearly, I accpeted the fact that Chaka is doing the "live" thing nowadays just for the sake of "paycheck"(since I heard she's not getting that plenty from her royalties, which is scary considering that she's not exactly an obscure talent). Anyway, I hope all the strength to Jill and her ex, coming out of a divorce is a double-drag. | |
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