Jill Scott Debuts At #1 On The Billboard 200 + Rihanna Announces Charity Concert In Alabama

Jill Scott has a lot to celebrate this week as she gave a very enjoyabe performance at the 2011 BET Awards, she also landed her first Billboard Top 200 album.

Find out how many copies she sold inside and get the deets on Rihanna's upcoming charity concert in Alabama.

 

Jill Scott's debuted at #1 on The Billboard Top 200 albums chart this week, making it her first Top 200 album on the chart.  "The Light of the Sun"  sold 135,000 in the first week and hopefully Jilly From Philly will be able to keep the momentum going. 

Congrats Jill!  Sidebar, Jill is heading down to New Orleans this week to headline the Essence Music Fest July 1-3rd.

 

 

And in other music news.....

 

Last night, Rihanna wowed a large crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and she announced a new charity event.  Next month RiRi is heading to the deep south for a special performance in Birmingham, AL.

The "What's My Name" singer will play a full show and donate the proceeds to Project Team Up, Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund, and Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund to help with tornado damage.

 

Love it when celebs give back.

Source: http://theybf.com/2011/06/29/jill-scott-debuts-at-1-on-the-billboard-200-rihanna-announces-charity-concert-in-alabama

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