R. Kelly released from the Hospital

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

A few days ago, news stories reported R. Kelly being rushed to the hospital for throat surgery. Given he is one of the biggest R&B stars on the planet, this is a very sticky situation. R. Kelly recently wrapped up his tour with Keyshia Cole and Marsha Ambrosius.

It was reported that the Chicago singer had a growth around his tonsils. Because of the growth, an operation had to take place in a quick fashion. Rushed to the hospital, R. Kelly was quickly taken into surgery and the growth was removed.

Over the past two days, R. Kelly has been in the hospital, under observations. R. Kelly had released a statement, saying his throat was coming back. Kells had also said he was in bed sweating like crazy.

With the absess drained off his left tonsil, R. Kelly has been released from the hospital with no lasting injuries.

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Marsha Ambrosius - "Late Nights & Early Mornings"

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R. Kelly plans "Love Letter" tour with Keyshia Cole

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

R. Kelly went years being the undisputed king of R&B. But, during the mid-1990s, Usher and other talents emerged. For years, R. Kelly dominated the sex songs, but a sex charge slowed him down. Kelly had to reinvent his style. R. Kelly emerged in the 2000s as the leading hook man for several rappers.

For years, R. Kelly made hits with Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and many other rappers. Some rappers recorded with R. Kelly and landed their first hits. Nas' comeback was aided by his verse on "Did You Ever Think (remix)." But, following his 2004 confrontation with Jay-Z, rappers began working with other crooners.

After taking some time off, R. Kelly found himself nearly replaced by songwriter, Ne-Yo. Following a short comeback, the R&B game was soon dominated by Mario and Trey Songz. In 2009, Trey replaced R. Kelly as the sex singer and became the top male figure in R&B. With 2010 hits from Usher, Trey Songz, and Ne-Yo, many wrote R. Kelly out of the equation.

R. Kelly placed himself back in with his "Love Letter" single and his Love Letter album. Once again, a popular name in the game, R. Kelly is planning the Love Letter tour. He will be touring with Keyshia Cole and Marsha Ambrosius, of Floetry.

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Marsha Ambrosius to release "Late Nights, Early Mornings" on March 1

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Outside of her career with Floetry, Marsha Ambrosius has been very popular in the rap community. She has provided hooks for many of the top rappers in the game. Despite all of her work for other people, she has yet to release her own solo music. Last year, she began working on her debut album, Late Nights, Early Mornings.

Last year, she released her single, "Hope She Cheats on You." The single has become quite an anthem for the scorned females. Still, it has not been enough to land a secure release date. Initially, the album was set for a November release date. Despite the promotion being there and fans waiting the album was delayed.

When she first began her solo career, Marsha signed with Dr. Dre and Aftermath Entertainment. She felt Dr. Dre would help put her career on the fast track. However, when they began working, it was taking Dr. Dre a long time to begin working on her projects. Tired of waiting, Marsha Ambrosius left the label and began working with J Records, who signed her on the spot.

Ironically, Marsha is having the same struggles with them. The album was dealyed from November to January and with the month almost over, the album is prepared to be released on March 1, 2011.

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