Entertainment: Made In England


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Made in England, Successful in the States
Made In England
Throughout the decades many artists from the United Kingdom have graced U.S. soil (and charts) with remarkable talent that managed to solidify their home country as a force to be reckoned with. From the 'Rocket Man' himself, Elton John to new found pop sensations Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse, England's music scene is more popular than ever. With that said, Blackvoices.com takes a glimpse at some of the music acts who caught our eye (and ears) of the years. Check them out.

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    While on a family vacation with Tom and Suri, Katie Holmes hit the beach near Rio de Janeiro in this blue one piece.

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    Rihanna hits the stage at the NFL Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Concert in a pair of knee-high black boots. What do you think about the pop singer's look?

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    Mischa Barton wore this Elie Saab couture mint green gown to the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is Mischa's look a hit or miss?

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    Heroes star Hayden Panettiere arrives at the NBC Universal Pre-Super Bowl event at Portofino in a black tuxedo jacket and dress with a plunging neckline. Is the Hollywood starlet hot or not?

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    Diane Kruger wore Nina Ricci for the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville. Is her dress a mess or amazing?

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    Kim Kardashian opted for this floral strapless Tracey Reese dress for the 2009 Moves Magazine Super Bowl Party at The Venue Club. Let us know what you think about Kim's look.

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    Burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese wore an ice blue Elie Saab (left) satin dress at the Fashion Dinner for Aids at the Pavillon d'Armenonville.

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    Spanish actress Penelope Cruz appeared at the the 2009 Goya Cinema Awards in Madrid in this black lace Chanel gown. Is it a win or a loss?

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    Amy Adams wore a Jasmine di Milo gold and silver sequin backless dress and Christian Louboutin heels to the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards.

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    Being thousands of miles away didn't stop Meryl Streep from celebrating the inauguration. The actress wore this Catherine Malandrino flag dress to the Paris premiere of Doubt.

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Filed under: Exclusives, Music, Gospel After the music site DaGospelTruth.com revealed that several gospel artists were having extramarital affairs, Christian record label Cross Movement Records (CMR) announced that it had suspended rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. (whose real name is Emanuel L. Lambert,... Read More

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Filed under: Music, Radio It's no wonder AM Records is spending a truck load of money promoting Janet Jackson's 'Number Ones,' her two-CD set of greatest hits music that was released on Nov. 17. According to the New York Daily News, the youngest of the Jackson siblings has inked a new recording... Read More

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Filed under: Gossip, Music RB singer Brandy will avoid a civil trial for a December 2006 car crash that killed Awatef Aboudihaj. The 'Full Moon' star has settled with the remaining plaintiff in the case, Aboudihaj's husband, though the terms of the settlement are sealed. Back in June, the 'Moesha'... Read More

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