Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - R&B singer Ledisi, a multiple Grammy nominee with the seal of approval from first lady Michelle Obama, is finally baring her soul on her fourth album in five years. more info

Mercury News, California — "People just don't know what I'm about," Bay Area's Ledisi sings on her new album, "Pieces of Me." They are the first words she sings, actually, just after the tinkle of wind chimes and piano that announces the gospel-leaning title track. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Soul singer Ledisi makes a basic declaration near the end of “Pieces of Me,” the title track of her new album: “I’m a woman.” She sings the affirmation a few times, for good measure: “I’m a woman” — neither shouted... more info

USA Today Music — The singer/songwriter finds confidence on her most personal album so far. more info

Mercury News, California — Also: Jim Carrey stars in 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'; alien-invasion flick 'Battle: Los Angeles' comes out on DVD; East Bay singer Ledisi has a new album, Duke Nukem is back in a new video game. more info

Topix — R&B star El DeBarge has entered a rehabilitation center and dropped out of a national tour with KEM and Ledisi that's scheduled to kick off Friday in Texas. more info

USA Today Music — R&B star El DeBarge has entered a rehabilitation center and dropped out of a national tour with KEM and Ledisi that's scheduled to kick off ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Fantasia took the stage at BET’s Black Girls Rock awards show, which aired Sunday night, and immediately kicked off her shoes before launching into a rousing version of “Brand New Day” from The Wiz. Fantasia was joined on sta... more info

All About Jazz — City and corporate leaders announced the inaugural Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, featuring some of the biggest names in local, national and international jazz. The festival will be held August 14-15 at the 100-acre Maymont park and museum in Ric... more info

All About Jazz — Indulging one niche may be the modern festival formula, but it doesn't apply to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which expects huge crowds this year with a bill that accommodates Simon and Garfunkel, Drake, My Morning Jacket, Ledisi, Teren... more info