Kirk Whalum's talents have taken him all over the world. He's worked with the likes of Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, and Quincy Jones, to name a few.

He's an eight-time Grammy nominee and two-time Stellar Award winner. His uncle and nephew are both saxophonists (his nephew recently toured with Maxwell), his brother is a singer, and his son is a bassist and singer-songwriter.

Music is not only in Whalum's blood (he played the sax solo on 'I Will Always Love You'), but it's also a family affair.

His latest release, 'The Gospel According to Jazz III,' is slated for release next month via Rendezvous Records. This talented act isn't letting fame go to his head, though. He's humble and rooted in his faith. If you don't know, get familiar.

BV Newswire recently caught up with Whalum to talk all things music and where Whalum's most likely to find inspiration.

Since her brother, Michael Jackson's untimely death on June 25th, Janet Jackson has been virtually quiet about his passing. In a candid interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, which aired last night, Janet opened up about what she misses most about Michael, who she thinks is responsible for this death, and how she's coping with the loss her big brother.

Meet Elizabeth Mwanga. She's sexy, she's smart and she's a self-proclaimed cougar-in-training.

Mwanga, a native New Yorker born to Ugandan parents, is the creator and executive producer of 'Cougars: NYC,' a series documenting the lives of older women in New York City. Her New York-based boutique television production company, IiN TV Productions, focuses on original reality docu-series, docu-soaps and makeover shows, as well as commercial and music video productions.

In addition to her work in television and film, Mwanga owns and operates Imana Music/Black Family Publishing, a music catalog that holds more than 500 free songs.

She's a real go-getter. But life hasn't been that peachy for her.

Nearly slipping into a diabetic coma in 2007, then weighing more than 200 pounds at 5-foot-1, Mwanga decided to "live and begin a path to recovery." Fast-forward to this year, Mwanga has lost over 100 pounds and regulated her diabetes through weight loss, diet and exercise. For this cougar-in-training, transforming herself from the inside out has not only put a new spin on her dating life, but also given her a unique perspective.

Stating that 33 is the new 23, Mwanga wants you to forget what you heard about cougars and let her tell her side of the story.