Gail Mitchell

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Gail Mitchell is a senior editor at Billboard, covering R&B/Hip-Hop and other genres.

Emeli Sandé Being Honored at Essence Black Women in Music Event
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Emeli Sandé Being Honored at Essence Black Women in Music Event

December 18, 2013 11:22 AM EST 
Singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé will be the honoree at Essence magazine's fifth annual Black Women in Music celebration. The invitation-only, Grammy Awards week reception will take place on January 22, featuring an exclusive performance by Sandé with special guests and music by DJ Kiss.
How Beyonce's 'Beyonce' Stayed Secret Until the Day of Release, Its First Singles
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How Beyonce's 'Beyonce' Stayed Secret Until the Day of Release, Its First Singles

December 13, 2013 7:02 PM EST 
When Beyonce’s fifth album arrived surreptitiously Friday morning at midnight, it was without the aid of an advanced single, marketing campaign, radio airplay or TV performances. But now that it’s out and setting iTunes ablaze with a weeklong, album-only exclusive, which of the album’s 14 tracks will get the single treatment? And why were they calling the album "Lily"?

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