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Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. She made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? in 2007. After a four-year hiatus from music, Scott released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun, in 2011. In 2014, she starred in the film Get On Up as the second wife of James Brown. She also appeared as the lead role in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith. In 2015, she released her fifth album, Woman.
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1972-04-04
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Educator of the Week: Jill Scott, North Side Elementary

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) —Jill Scott started her career in the school system as a counselor, but she soon switched to a more permanent role in a classroom of her own. Scott has now been teaching for 22 years, and the North Side Elementary teacher currently teaches all subjects to a classroom of 14 young […]
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PJ Morton Unveils Watch The Sun, Self-Produced & Self-Released New Album Featuring Alex Isley, Chronixx, El DeBarge, Jill Scott, JoJo, Nas, Stevie Wonder, Wale & More

Hometown Set at New Orleans Jazz Fest Kicks Off Major Tour For Spring, Summer & Fall. Today, PJ Morton releases his biggest and best album to date: Watch The Sun. Out now on his own Morton Records, all 11 songs were written and produced by the multi Grammy-winning, New Orleans born and bred soul artist, marking the next chapter in a remarkable career that continues to bridge styles, traditions and generations. "Morton's smooth, soulful funk amalgamates with every style from reggae to Afrobeats," raves Essence. "Resulting in a more versatile musical offering than we've seen yet from the artist - even as he covers the gamut of life experiences from romance to the everyday keeping on."
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Jill Scott: 'I slide tackled Prince William!'

Jill Scott and Ben Haines were joined by Lionesses record goal scorer Ellen White on 'Jill Scott's Coffee Club', as they discussed the England midfielder's friendship with Prince William. Jill revealed that it all started after she accidentally slide tackled the Duke of Cambridge at a charity event, a moment...
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In photos: Jill Scott turns 50: a look back

Singer-songwriter and actress Jill Scott, debuted in music with the album “Who is Jill Scott?” and who acted in “Why did I get Married?” and “Highway to Heaven,” turns 50 on April 4, 2022. Here’s a look back.
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Conway The Machine Taps Jill Scott, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne & More For ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’

Black History Month has been tough for many of us, but Conway The Machine is using all 28 days of February to make a bit of history. Not only did he show up to Power 106 in Los Angeles and float over Pusha T’s “Diet Coke” with Jae Skeese, but he’s also riding high off of the release of his Greetings Earthlings. Released exclusively through DatPiff, the 14-track mixtape came complete with features from Jae Skeese and Goose. Even though the project had an album-level raps, the Buffalo native has refused to slow down. Kicking off the weekend, Conway The Machine has delivered a new album called God Don’t Make Mistakes.
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England midfielder Jill Scott joins Aston Villa on loan from Man City

England midfielder Jill Scott has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester City for the remainder of the Women’s Super League season.The 34-year-old has made almost 200 appearances for City over the last eight-and-a-half years and won her 150th senior international cap against Northern Ireland in February last year.Villa manager Carla Ward told the club’s official website: “When we heard of Jill’s availability, it was a no-brainer.“To have the chance to acquire one of England’s most decorated footballers is a chance we couldn’t turn down.“Jill will bring so much to this group, not only on the pitch, but I see...
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Aston Villa complete loan signing of Man City midfielder Jill Scott

Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign. The 34-year-old has been restricted to just five starts in the WSL this season, all of which have come in an unnatural centre-back position following a string of injuries to City's backline.
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Jill Scott: Manchester City midfielder close to loan move

England and Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott is in talks over a potential short-term loan move. Scott, 34, has attracted interest from several clubs in the Women's Super League this month. Tottenham have shown strong interest and were in advanced talks but City are thought to be reluctant to allow...
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