L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jill Scott s fourth effort, The Light of the Sun, marks two major firsts for the singer. Jill Scott s fourth effort, The Light of the Sun, marks two major firsts for the singer. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jill Scott’s fourth effort, “The Light of the Sun,” marks two major firsts for the singer. It's her first No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and her first release under a recently inked distribution deal between Warner Bros. and... more info

ContactMusic — Soulful Jill Scott has scored her first number one on the U. S. album chart after debuting The Light Of The Sun at the top of the Billboard 200 on Wednesday (29Jun11). Scott's fourth album sold 135,000 copies in its first week on release, 30,000 more... more info

Mjsbigblog — With 36.20% of the market reporting, Adele is, as usual these days, on the top of the chart. HDD predicted last Friday, though, that Jill Scott who is currently in third will debut in first this week with “Light of the Sun”. Little Jackie Evanch... more info

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