Jully Black doesn’t believe in holding back. And she never wants to. Whether it’s singing her heart out on her debut album This Is Me, adding Destiny’s Child to her songwriting credits, acting in the theatre production and TV series Da Kink in my Hair, touring with the Black Eyes Peas or overcoming the heartache of professional setbacks, there’s an apparent fearlessness to Black that’s both admired and awarded.

And it’s these qualities that make Black a refreshing part of the eTalk team. As the Celebrity Reporter, Black definitely doesn’t hold back when she’s interviewing stars on the red carpet or backstage. Brash and beautiful, Black’s interview style may be unconventional, but it always brings the best out of her interview subjects.

A four-time JUNO & MuchMusic Video Award nominee, Black has been a consistent figure in Canada's music scene for years and is one of the R&B pioneers to emerge out of Canada. Raised in a rough Toronto neighbourhood, Black discovered she could sing in church at a young age and over the years developed and strengthened her powerful alto voice.

Her signature rasp and soul-stirring voice captured the ears of rappers and R&B artists south of the border where Black has written songs for international superstars Destiny's Child and has opened concerts for Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Usher and the Black Eyed Peas. She has also shared the stage with R&B legend Patti Labelle and Aaron Neville at the 2005 Montreal Jazz Festival. She was featured on The Brown Sugar Soundtrack and her song writing appeared in the films The Fighting Temptations and You Got Served.

As one of Canada’s top hip-hop artists, Black recognizes and relates to the Canadian star system. “My biggest accomplishment is gaining international recognition while being able to maintain my maple leaf status,” she says. Black is firing up the charts again with her latest album Revival.