Detroit Free Press — Comedian Kevin Hart hosts the 11th annual "BET Awards," honoring standout musicians, entertainers and athletes. Patti LaBelle will receive the lifetime achievement award amid performances by Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott and others. 8 p.m., BE... more info

E! Online — Staying in for a quiet Friday night at home? Not anymore you're not! Because tonight E! Online is pleased to bring you some semblance of a social life, and will be livestreaming an... more info

Altsounds — Ford is set to return for the third consecutive year as the exclusive automotive partner of the 2011 Essence Music Festival being held this July 4 weekend in New Orleans. Kanye West and Mary J. Blige are slated to headline the festival, with main... more info

Guardian Music — (Blues Babe)Since last releasing an album in 2007, Philadelphia neo-soul singer Jill Scott has divorced, been left by her subsequent partner and had a baby, all of which have left their mark on this pained but triumphant record. Having long preached ... more info

Perez Hilton — All right, gurl! Bring it! According to industry sources, Jill Scott's just released new album, The Light of the Sun, is set to earn her the number one position on the Billboard 200 album chart as soon as next week, as it could sell as many as 125,0... more info

USA Today Music — When the singer stopped trying so hard, the past four years of experience flowed easily into her new album. more info

Topix — Bon Iver's Justin Vernon finally delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his gorgeous debut, 'For Emma, Forever Ago," while Jill Scott takes a break from her burgeoning acting career to deliver more smooth neo-soul, and electro-poppers LMFAO turn out ... more info

USA Today Music — Jill Scott shares stories of heartbreak and empowerment on The Light of the Sun. more info

ContactMusic — Jill Scott, the Grammy Award winning R&B singer, says one of the reasons she split from her ex-husband was that he stopped eating her food. Scott, who releases her fourth studio album 'The Light of the Sun' tomorrow (21st June 2011) said her husband ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jill Scott's great new album, "The Light of the Sun", is out June 21st. If you have any doubts, stream the whole thing now at NPR.Scott has come a long way since she was working as The Roots' hook... more info