Eric Benet Welcomes First Child With New Wife
Eric Benet received an early Christmas present after he and his wife welcomed their first child together. The R&B crooner and wife of five months Manuela Testolini, are now the proud parents of a baby girl called Lucia.
The newborn is Benet’s second child, he has daughter India from a previous relationship.
Breaking the news via Twitter, Benet wrote, "Happiest daddy in th...
Eric Benet Joins Kelly Price, Joe, Tyrese as an Independent
Eric Benet is ready to shine alone! The Soul/R&B crooner joins Kelly Price, Joe, Tyrese and a growing list of artists that have left major record labels for independent freedom.
"It's always been a dream of mine to release something independently and have my own label," Benet told YKIGS after splitting amica...
Eric Benet Leads 'Trinity Good Heart'
"Sometimes I Cry" singer Eric Benet has taken a project outside music;
he landed the lead acting role in a filmed entitled "Trinity Good
Heart." The faith-based drama was written by Rhonda Freeman-Baraka and
Benet will play the father of a twelve year girl who sets out to find her
estranged mother and reunite her family.
Benet appeared on camera in "For Your Love," "Glitter," ...
Soul Crooner Eric Benet Takes on First Major Acting Gig in 'Trinity'
Eric Benét will be appearing on the big screen soon. The R&B crooner has been tapped to star in the new movie “Trinity Goodheart,” a film about a visitation from an Angel that leads to substantial discovery of awareness and earth shattering faith questions.
The film is based on an original screenplay by Rhonda Freeman-Baraka centered around a 12-year old girl on a mission to reun...
R&B Singer Eric Benet Engaged, Ex-Wife Halle Berry Dubbed 'Controlling'
According to a rep for Eric Benet, the R&B crooner is engaged to Manuela Testolini, whom he has been dating for three years.
"They are engaged and very happy," a representative for the "Sometimes I Cry" hitmaker tells Us Magazine. Benet proposed to Testolin in November 2010 but the couple, who lives together in Los Angeles, has not set a wedding date yet.
Benet’s previous...
Eric Benet Reigns at Highline Ballroom, Plus Humbled by Lil Wayne's Comments
Inclement weather surely didn't stop fans young and old from seeing Mr. Benet put it down in NYC earlier this week. The intimate ambiance of Highline Ballroom was a match made in heaven for show-goers at the event.
Accompanied by the Milwaukee Symphony's string section, Eric Benet put in a live show for ages, sonically delivering real R&B to an excited audience. Starting off with a mix...
Eric Benet Announces Album Release Date, Talks Good R&B
R&B crooner Eric Benet will release his fifth studio album, 'Lost in Time,' November 23rd. The set is the follow is the follow-up to Benét’s ultra-romantic 2008 album Love & Life, which was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award for “Best R&B Album.”
Led by the first single “
Fantasia Announces 'Back to Me' Tour Dates With Eric Benet and Kandi
R&B singer Fantasia will kick-off her first headlining tour, entitled “Back To Me,” November 4th in Richmond, VA. The 30-city trek, which touches on a large pie of the U.S. footprint, will conclude by bringing in the New Year on January 1st in St. Louis, MO.
“I’m so excited about this tour and having the chance to connect with my fans, the people that love me and have been suppor...
Fantasia, Kandi Burruss, and Eric Benet to Tour Together
True R&B fans have another treat coming their way. First Kem, Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Raheem DeVaughn, and Hal Linton came together for the 2010 Budweiser Superfest tour and now it’s the ladies turn.
Fantasia, Kandi Burruss and crooner Eric Benet will join fo...
Eric Benet Says 'Sometimes I Cry', New Album Dropping This Fall
R&B soul crooner Eric
Benét is gearing up to release his fifth studio album, Lost in Time, via Reprise Records this
fall.
'Lost in Time' is the follow-up to Benét’s ultra-romantic 2008 album Love & Life, which was nominated
for a 2009 Grammy Award for “Bes...
Eric Benet Picks Ledisi, Mint Condition For Soulful Tour
Eric Benet will bring soulful sounds to a city near you with partners in music, Ledisi and Mint Condition this fall.
Dubbed the Sexy Soul Tour, Benet, Ledisi and Mint Condition will make rounds through at least ten cities starting October 29 in Houston.
Covering soul centers Charlotte, Detroit, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, the Sexy Soul Tour is due to rap up December 6 in Dallas, Tex...
Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Benet Lock In 2009 Macy's Music Festival
Grammy-nominated recording stars Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Benet have been added to this year's anticipated Macy's Music Festival !
Set for July 31 - August 1 at Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium, Sullivan and Benet will join John Legend, Ruben Studdard, Robin Thicke, Anita Baker, the Whispers, Charlie Wilson and the O...
Eric Benet Ignores Mainstream Pressure, Stays 'True To R&B'
R&B singer/songwriter Eric Benet says he felt comfortable releasing his latest effort "Love & Life" despite feeling pressure from today's pop-tinged R&B hits.
"There will always be an audience for good music" says the singer who has enjoyed success with the lead single from "Love & Life" entitled "You're The Only One."
Released earlier this year, "You're The Only On...
Eric Benet Lands Strong Career Debut, LL Cool J Debuts In Billboard Top 10
Eric Benet earned his second highest debut this week, selling just over 40,000 copies of "Love & Life," his fith studio album. LL Cool J also earned a spot on Billboard's 200 Albums chart, landing at #9.
Eric Benet Scores #1 Urban AC Hit with
Just in time for the release of his highly anticipated album "Love & Life," Eric Benet has climbed to the top of this week's Urban AC chart.








































