L.A. Times - Entertainment — Maxwell and Scott have both outlasted the 1990s neo-soul trend that launched them to become bastions of sophisticated urban pop. Maxwell and Scott have both ou... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — What do "real music" and meaningful sex have in common? Everything, it seemed, for the committed couples and best-girlfriend clusters who filled Staples Center on Saturday night to enjoy the R&B grooves of Maxwell and Jill Scott. The two singers... more info

Topix — Jill Scott has been a busy girl. Over the past few years, the soul singer has appeared as the overweight and much-abused Sheila in the Tyler Perry movie Why Did I Get Married? and last year's sequel, starred in the HBO / BBC television series The No. more info

Dlisted — Mimi's got everyone staring at her Spanx-slathered womb after she pulled out of a movie due to "medical reasons." Basically, if Nick pulled out, Mimi wouldn't have to pull out. Yes, grab the GONG and I'll get my things together. Mimi w... more info

All About Jazz — With an annual attendance of over 30,000 and performances from legendary artists such as Erykah Badu, the Marley Brothers, and Jill Scott, the JazzReggae Festival is the largest student-run event in the nation. The festival has picnic-style seatin... more info

Detroit Free Press — The singer, actress and poet Jill Scott has been more than a little busy lately, juggling acting assignments, working on her long-awaited new album and becoming a mom. She recently appeared in the BBC/HBO television series "The No. 1 Ladies' Det... more info

Detroit Free Press — He doesn't light up the charts like Jay-Z or generate headlines like Lil Wayne, but R&B artist Maxwell has built a loyal following -- and earned critical raves and sex-symbol status -- since emerging in the '90s as a key player in the neo-s... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-21 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena ^05-22 Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills ^05-24 Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse ^05-25 Chicago, IL - United Center ^05-27 Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center ^05-29 St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center ^0... more info

Guardian Music — Neo-soul icon turns to the xx, Fleet Foxes and Animal Collective for inspiration. In other news, Leona Lewis unveils her new psych-folk directionR&B singer Maxwell is preparing an album inspired by the xx and Fleet Foxes, he told Billboard this week.... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Jill Scott is countersuing her record label after executives accused her of breach of contract. more info