E! Online — What initially appeared to be just another Twitter-spawned celebrity death hoax has turned out to be a sad reality.  Teena Marie, the R&B singer known best for her hit songs... more info

TMZ — Grammy nominated singer Teena Marie -- once known as Rick James' protégée -- died in her sleep last night at the age of 54 ... TMZ has confirmed with Teena's rep Lynn Jeter. So far it's unclear what caused the singer's death. Marie was… ... more info

Dlisted — Well, this is making me feel a new kind of sad. Teena Marie, a bright shining star of my childhood, Rick James' protégée and the angel who created hits like Lovergirl, I Need Your Lovin' and Ooo La La La, has floated off to heaven at the ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Marie, a protege of funk singer Rick James, was one of the few white musicians to score hits on the R&B charts, with 'I Need Your Lovin' and 'Lovergirl' in the '80s.Marie, a protege of funk singer Rick James, was one of the few white musicians to sco... more info

Dlisted — Khia somehow found a way to rip Nicki Minaj's album off of Rapidshare and then it burn it onto a CD from one of Kinko's pay-by-the-hour computers AND THANK EVERYTHING SHE DID! When Khia gives one of her priceless sermons in front of the aba... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kenneth Cappello Welcome to 5-10-15-20, where we talk to artists about the music they loved at five-year interval points in their lives. Maybe we'll get a detailed roadmap of how their tastes and passions helped make them who they are. Maybe... more info

All About Jazz — A-List Headliners Bring Record Crowds Despite Transitional Economy Almost 45,000 music lovers flocked to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner. ... more info

Dlisted — Matt Lucas (36) Jake Lloyd (21) Kimberly McCullough (32) Niki Taylor (35) Jolene Blalock (35) Kevin Connolly (36) Eva Mendes (36) Joel Osteen (47) Kato Kaelin (51) Teena Marie (54) Penn Jillette (55) Marsha Warfield (56) Elaine Paige (62) Michael War... more info

MTV.com News — Artists take to Twitter to lament death of R&B legend.By Shaheem Reid Teddy Pendergrass Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images His voice, his live performances, those classic songs — Teddy Pendergrass left a rich legacy. The legendar... more info