Jill Scott
LaBelle, Jill Scott to Join Philly Music Walk of Fame
The Philadelphia Music Alliance will extend its Walk of Fame this year to include Labelle and Jill Scott, among others. The organization’s “Class of 2017” includes: Sarah Dash […]
John Legend Says He Was a Victim of Racial Profiling at Penn
R&B crooner John Legend was among a handful of musicians who appeared last night on A&E’s “Shining a Light Concert,” a special about race in America. […]
The 13 All-Time-Best Philly Singers
Are we lucky or what? Philadelphia has always been a city of song, from the days when the Founding Fathers hoisted mugs in its taverns […]
Jill Scott Says She Regrets Standing Up for Bill Cosby
In December, Philly-born singer Jill Scott took to Twitter to defend Bill Cosby, saying that “media/society is attempting to destroy a magnificent legacy … who has […]
Bill Cosby Breaks Silence to Thank Jill Scott and Whoopi Goldberg on Twitter
After a strange, long silence, Bill Cosby has finally said something — sort of — about those recent sexual assault allegations — in the form of […]
Jill Scott Stands Up For Bill Cosby On Twitter
Philly-bred singer/actress Jill Scott took to Twitter yesterday to defend Bill Cosby following a string of sexual assault allegations against him that have been resurfacing recently. It […]
Jill Scott to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Temple
Philly’s Jill Scott goes by many names — neo-soul queen, poet, actress — but today she will receive a new title from Temple University, when she […]
Philly Soul Goddesses Patti LaBelle and Jill Scott to Perform at the White House
On Thursday First Lady Michelle Obama will host a “Women of Soul” concert at the White House, and she’s invited Philly’s Patti LaBelle and Jill […]
Jill Scott Will Sing at First-Ever Oscars Concert
For the first time in its 85-year history, the Academy Awards is putting on a concert to showcase the five original scores and four songs […]
Philly Neo-Soul Singer Jill Scott Joining Cast of The Voice
Extra reports that Usher has chosen North Philly-raised neo-soul queen Jill Scott to be a guest mentor on the upcoming sixth season of The Voice. In […]
The Academy of Music’s 157th Anniversary Concert and Ball with Jill Scott and the Bacon Brothers
The 157th Anniversary Concert and Ball, Philadelphia’s annual white-tie gala, celebrated the Academy of Music’s 157th birthday on Saturday, January 25th. Music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin […]
The Return of Jill Scott
Each January, the who’s who of Philadelphia pays big bucks to attend the Philadelphia Orchestra’s annual Academy Ball and Concert at the Academy of Music. […]
Jill Scott to Join Philly Orchestra for 157th Anniversary Concert
A press release from the Philadelphia Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra today announced details of its upcoming 157th Academy of Music Anniversary Concert and Ball to […]