BLACKSTAGE: Ledisi

Blackvoices.com recently went BLACKSTAGE with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ledisi during an intimate showcase to preview her latest album, 'Turn Me Loose,' which was released via Verve Forecast on Aug. 18.

The masterfully crafted tour de force is a critically acclaimed opus featuring collaborations with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Raphael Saadiq, Rex Rideout and Lorenzo Johnson.

Here's an exclusive look at the vocal powerhouse in action.

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BLACKstage: Ledisi

Blackvoices.com recently went BLACKstage with Ledisi during an intimate showcase to preview her new album, 'Turn Me Loose,' which was released via Verve Forecast on Aug. 18, 2009. Here's an exclusive look at some images of the special evening juxtaposed with facts about the acclaimed singer/songwriter.

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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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