2011 Top Ten Indie Artists: Indie is the New Major...especially for R&B!
What a difference a year makes! The year 2011 can be considered as the “Rise of the Independent Artist” coupled with the growth of independent record label releases. In 2011, we saw major R&B artists jump on the “Indie is the New Major” bandwagon and take risks in an ever-changing and volatile music industry. Tyrese, Kelly Price, Syleena Johnson, Joe and countless others took music to a new...
Tyrese Says He Doesn’t Compete, Says 'I Win'
After a five year hiatus from music, singer/actor Tyrese released ‘Open Invitation’ independently and scored his first number one album. In addition, the set’s lead single “Stay” has been in heavy rotation on the R&B charts and scored him his first No. 1 single.
With this newfound success, the “Sweet Lady” hitmaker says he wasn’t worried about the competition. “Well, I don’t compet...
EXCLUSIVE: Tyrese Goes One-on-One with Fans in Singersroom's Acoustic Conversation
Singersroom’s latest concert series, Acoustic Conversation, captured Grammy nominated singer Tyrese interacting with fans one-on-one in an intimate setting at the posh furniture store BoConcept in New York City. In the fifth installment of the original program, sponsored by MARTINI Moscato d'Asti, Tyrese brought followers on a journey from the beginning of his career performing “Sweet Lady” to s...
Singersroom Taps Tyrese For Next Acoustic Conversation Series
Singersroom will host the fifth installment of the intimate ‘Acoustic Conversation’ series at the posh furniture store, BoConcept, in New York City featuring author, actor, film/television producer and Grammy nominated singer, Tyrese. He will take his fans through his journey over his career, giving accounts of personal stories and an acoustic performance. The affair offers an exclusive and raw...
A Misunderstanding Gets Tyrese Kicked Off Radio Show
Singer and actor Tyrese Gibson continues to promote his upcoming album, but recently ran into a bit of controversy while visiting a local radio station. According to Tyrese, he was discussing his album and single with the radio hosts when he casually mentioned that he noticed a liquor store near a school. The actor was quoted by TMZ saying, "So I'm talking about my album, talking about my video,...
Tyrese & Rev. Run to Breakdown A Man's Mind in 'Manology' Book
After the success of Tyrese's debut book 'Get Out of Your Own Way,' the singer/actor/writer will add a follow-up literacy piece to his catalog with the help of his co-author Rev. Run.
In his first book 'Get Out of Your Own Way,' Tyrese wrote about his troubled background from the Watts section in L.A. to music stardom, becoming a major movie star, evolving as a man but on the new book en...
Whitney Houston's Daughter Hits Back at Tyrese After He Slams Dating Rumors
Tyrese Gibson may be one of the most outspoken celebrity on Twitter and he demonstrated that characteristic recently after rumors broke that he was dating R&B legend Whitney Houston.
"Negative blogs, press, blurbs, people spreading negative things. Rumors. I rest WELL at night cause none of these things matter anymore," Tyrese writes before issuing "Man if ya'll don't GTFOH w this ...
Tyrese's Dream Put On Hold, Pendergrass' Biopic Halted
A planned biopic for R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass has been halted due to a legal battle with the late R&B icon's son and widow for control over his estate. Pendergrass’ second wife, Joan, and Teddy Pendergrass II has been at war since the “T.K.O” hitmaker passed away in January 2010 from colon cancer. Both parties have produced conflicting wills.
Due to the circumstances, the...
Tyrese Inks New Deal With Alicia Keys' Business Partner
As R&B crooner Tyrese preps the release of his first album since 2006's 'Alter Ego,' the "Take Me Away" hitmaker aligns his business dealings accordingly by signing with Alicia Keys' former manager and business partner Jeff Robinson and his MBK Entertainment. Robinson has been instrumental over the years, leading several artist to the Grammys. He has also developed film and conce...
Tyrese Ready to Play Teddy Pendergrass, Looking For Right Director
Tyrese Gibson is planning to bring a legend back to life but he’s looking for the right director to help him. The “Sweet Lady” R&B crooner is planning to play Teddy Pendergrass in a big screen biopic and he wants Lee Daniels (Precious) to direct.
“My dream director would be Lee Daniels, ’cause he’s from Philadelphia and he’s raw, knows how to tell the truth about characters and layers,” ...
R&B Crooner Tyrese Is Ready to Guide You to 'Love Yourself'
Tyrese Gibson is getting ready to guide you on your path to greatness. The actor/R&B crooner confirmed earlier this week the release of his forthcoming book “How To Get Out of Your Own Way," a series of fundamental questions that helped him redefine who he was as a human being.
"Most people have ambitions but they have no clear sense of direction," Tyrese says of the help guide. "I...
Tyrese Eyes Return To R&B In 2011 ?
Belting out classic songs during a Teddy Pendergrass tribute at the 2010 BET Awards, we were reminded of actor Tyrese Gibson's vocal skills. In 2011, we might just hear more from the "Sweet Lady" singer.
Announcing several forthcoming projects, including his return to the big screen with Transformers 3 and Fast & Furious 5, Tyrese also told fans a new album is on the horizon recently.
Tyrese Cleared In Felony Auto Case
Singer/Actor Tyrese Gibson has been cleared of any wrongdoing stemming from an accident in Florida earlier this year.
According to TMZ, the "Transformers" star was originally charged with leaving the scene of an accident but, perhaps due to photos taken at the scene the star was cleared.
Gibson's attorneys Jayne Weintraub and Jon Sale went to court Tuesday on his behalf.
The "...
Tyrese Granted Joint Custody In Finalized Divorce
Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson has been granted joint custody of his two year old daughter as part of a finalized divorce.
The agreement, confirmed by Radar Online Thursday, follows a several month-long battle with -now- ex-wife Norma Mitchell Gibson, who married the entertainer in November of 2007.
Gibson, now single and moving forward with forthcoming film-related projects, filed ...
Kelly Rowland, Tyrese Team For Social Change
Kelly Rowland and Tyrese Gibson are among those who have connected with Serve.MTV.com
From battling homelessness to beautifying impoverished neighborhoods
to saving whales, Rowland and Gibson are joined by Cameron Diaz, Will.I.Am,
Hayden Panettiere, Pete Wentz...
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