Miriam Lee hired Mark Vincent Kaplan, who repped K-Fed in his divorce from with McKnight.

McKnight recently took a DNA test in a bid to clear his name and now the results are in: He is not the father.

A judge has now dismissed the case.

Prolific producer TJ Lubinsky’s latest installment of PBS’ popular “My Music” series represents the culmination of many years of research and planning that has led to the assemblage of the most comprehensive collection of rare performances by legendary R&B artists from the classic 1960s-1970s soul era culled from non-American TV sources in Germany, Japan and the UK.

Highlights include “Respect” by Aretha Franklin, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge, “Dancing In The Street” by Martha & The Vandellas, “You Really Got A Hold On Me” by The Miracles, “Knock On Wood” by Eddie Floyd and many others from rare performances seen only overseas – until now.

Notes Lubinsky, “Being able to see the original artists perform their original hits in their prime from foreign countries is nothing less than mind-boggling.  What a thrill it is to return to the roots and soul of American popular music in the ’60s – and to have these personal memories presented by the royalty of Aretha Franklin is such a tremendous honor.”

ARETHA FRANKLIN PRESENTS SOUL REWIND premieres July 31 on PBS and airs throughout August and September; check local listings for stations and times.

First Ward Elementary School, located at 715 N. Caldwell Street, opened at 11 a.m. and will remain open until 7p.m. Saturday. Cold drinks and snacks will be provided and volunteers from the American Red Cross will be on hand.

The designated cooling center will remain open until the current heat advisory for Mecklenburg County is lifted at 7p.m.

The cooling center is made possible by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management office in cooperation with the American Red Cross and Charltte-Mecklenburg Schools. The agencies are reminding people to drink plenty of fluids, avoid exposure to the sun and be sure to check up on their family and friends.

Through a news outlet
There was speculation for a while about whether rapper Common and tennis star were still a couple or not. Common made it very clear that they were no longer together when he told Chicago’s Fox News, “I am single. I am a single man, definitely.”

Through a public statement
When Lance Gross and Eva Marcille got engaged, it seemed like a match made in heaven. Until a rep for the couple released this statement: “Lance Gross and Eva Marcille have mutually decided to end their relationship. The split is completely amicable.” Lance later addressed the skeptics by confirming their breakup via Twitter.

Through a new tattoo
NBA player Kenyon Martin showed up at Carmelo Anthony’s over the weekend with a new tattoo, which covers up the previous tattoo of his girlfriend‘s (or presumably ex-girlfriend’s) lips. Looks like Trina and Kenyon may no longer be an item. Nas also covered up a tattoo of Kelis’ head with a lion after she filed for divorce.

Through a song
When Usher decided to file for divorce from Tameka, he aired his dirty laundry with “Filing Papers,” the first single off Raymond v. Raymond. As Usher crooned “I done turned into the man that I never thought I’d be, I’m ready to sign them papers,” it makes you wonder how Tameka messed things up that bad.

Through a new girlfriend (or boyfriend)
Although Swizz Beatz denied that Alicia Keys was “linked…to the decision that Mashonda and I have made to separate,” it’s hard to believe that the newly engaged and pregnant singer didn’t have a tad bit of an influence on the divorce of the music producer and his ex-wife.

“It’s amazing what celebrities will do when their careers are on a downslide, but we didn’t think that Janet was this desperate. Surely she knows enough about suffering and unjustified death to recognize that both occur in the production of a fur coat,” PETA wrote. “We are asking her to think again and to donate these stolen skins to be used as bedding for animals orphaned by other human-caused disasters, such as loss of habitat.”

Blackglama has chosen Janet to be featured in the brand’s “What Becomes a Legend Most?” ad campaign !

Joining previously featured icons like Diana Ross and Elizabeth Taylor, Jackson’s ‘What Becomes a Legend Most?’ campaign was shot by Rocco Laspata.

“For decades, Blackglama has represented the finest, most exclusive mink in the world,” Joe Morelli, CEO of Blackglama said in a statement. “Janet is an icon in the world of music and entertainment, a true legend. She represents everything that this storied campaign embodies. Janet is to entertainment what Blackglama is to luxury.”

This fall, ads will run in magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and WWD before being seen in similar publications in Japan, China, Russia and France.

The two singers have worked together in the past with John Legend lending his vocals to Alicia Keys’s single “You Don’t Know My Name” off of her album The Diary of Alicia Keys.

It seems like the perfect musical pair right? Both singers are soulful vocalists, passionate songwriters, and the current piano prince and princess. So it was inevitable for them to combine their crafts in the studio.

Alicia Keys’s fiancé, rapper/producer Swizz Beatz, spoke with MTV about a song that will appear on his album that sees him collaborating with both Alicia and John Legend. The single is titled “I’m A Star” and Swizz boasts that it is a great track.

Although it may not be the collaboration fans might have had in mind, it sure is a start.

Here is a video of both Alicia Keys and John Legend covering the classic song “The Way You Look Tonight.”

The “No More Drama” hitmaker, who dropped out of school as a teen, sparked rumors she’d be attending Howard University in autumn after she was awarded a high school degree on Monday, July 5.

She told the New Orleans Times-Picayune, “I just received my high school diploma. The city of New York gave me my high school diploma… and now Howard University has accepted me.”

Her publicist insists officials at the college in Washington, D.C. contacted Blige about attending but she’s not yet applied for a place. Blige’s rep tells UsMagazine.com the Grammy winner will be looking into the courses offered, adding:

“Howard University came to her and expressed interest in having her as a student but she will not be attending. But don’t rule it out at some point! She won’t be giving up her music career.”

FACE

The point of makeup isn’t to look like you have it on, but instead to enhance the best features of your face. This includes your skin. Before putting on an ounce of makeup, make sure you exfoliate and thoroughly cleanse and moisturize your face. Then use concealer to even out your skin tone and cover up dark spots. A concealer with great coverage like Mary Kay Concealer is great for evening out tones without being too pigmented.

Next, find a foundation that best suits your complexion. Try Clinique Perfectly Real Foundation. It works whether or not you have dry, oily or combination skin and has a shade for everybody.  It balances out your skin tone and is light enough to wear in the summer. For even application, use a foundation brush or sponge.

Before moving on, it’s important to set your foundation and control shine with powder. The Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder by Cover Girl gives you very natural looking coverage. Find something that is light and blends evenly instead of a product that will look caked on and/or possibly make you look ashy.

EYES

To achieve the look of perfect eyeliner, try a liquid eyeliner like Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner. It lasts throughout the day (up to 12 hours) and it achieves a much more polished look than a pencil eyeliner.

To finish off eyes, add lashes to make the eyes really pop. Throw on some falsies like Shu Uemura’s False Lashes. They add length without looking too fake and you don’t even need to add mascara to them. However, to be sure wear mascara on your bottom lashes or for an even more extreme look, add some individual lashes on the bottom.

As far as brows are concerned, keep them as full and thick as possible. Make sure they’re groomed to perfection – threading or waxing is best – and comb them upwards for a very natural look.

CHEEKS

Depending on your complexion you can achieve the singer’s rosy cheek look with MAC’s Powder Blush in Frankly Scarlet (for darker skin tones) or Ambering Rose (for lighter skin tones). The goal is to pull off a rosy cheek without being too severe or overbearing.

LIPS

Janelle always opts for a natural looking lip with just the right amount of shine. The Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour in Nude-tricious is perfect for this look. Not only is this product good for your lips, but the shine of the gloss is just enough and last for hours.

After all is said and done, you should have a naturally glam face that looked effortless to achieve.

Admitting that the album stems from over 100 songs that have been recorded over the last three years, Fantasia says “Back To Me” could have been out sooner if she, like other artists, had been allowed to be herself instead of trying to capitalize off what’s hot now.

“There’s been a lot going on. Different management, different accountants, different lawyers–People trying to switch up the sound. Like if something comes out hot they feel that maybe you should come out with some songs like that, songs that are selling right now instead of letting artists be who they are,” Fantasia told Baltimore’s 92Q recently. “You know, that’s what makes us different. When you hear Mary (J. Blige), you know Mary. When you hear Erykah Badu, you know it’s Erykah Badu because they all do their own thing. I just feel like I had so much going on and now I’m back to that young lady that walked on the ‘Idol’ (American Idol) stage.”

As previously reported, Fantasia’s next album, “Back To Me,” is due in stores August 24.

According to multiple sources, Brown will perform at least one song at a function slated to take place in Beverly Hills, CA.

As previously reported, an event dubbed “Forever Michael” is slated to take place Saturday at the Beverly Hilton but, was never approved by the Jackson estate. has however, given promoters her blessing.