Grammy award-winning megastar, Jennifer Hudson is slated to make her debut ESSENCE Music Festival appearance alongside R&B/Funk icon Chaka Khan with a special reunion performance from New Edition as well at this year's festivities.
"The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is bringing together the world's best entertainers representing all genres of R&B - from the inimitable Jennifer Hudson ...
Soul Legend Chaka Khan Ordered to Pay Production Bill
Soul diva Chaka Khan was ordered to settle a bill with a production company after allegedly failing to make an agreed payment over concert fees.
Khan reportedly acquired the services of 15/40 Productions to provide audio and video equipment for a gig at the 2010 Sony Open in Hawaii.
According to 15/40 Productions, the “I'm Every Woman” hitmaker only paid half of the agreed ...
Chaka Khan To Get All-Star Tribute at UNCF's 'Evening Of Stars'
R&B music soul stars Fantasia, Melanie Fiona, Anthony Hamilton and Ledisi will join industry legends Stevie Wonder and Anita Baker and veterans Bettye Lavette, Ginuwine, El Debarge, Angie Stone, and Milini Khan for an all-star tribute to Chaka Khan at UNCF An Evening of Stars taping on Saturday, September 25 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
“These artists are helping the millions of A...
UNCF To Honor Chaka Khan With Award of Excellence
Soul legend Chaka Khan has been chosen by UNCF to receive its prestigious Award of Excellence at their 32nd annual An Evening of Stars. A multitude of stars will pay tribute to Khan by performing some of her most popular hit songs, while highlighting the 60,000 students whose education UNCF supports each year.
UNCF is honoring Khan for her distinguished career as an artist, her longstandin...
Chaka Khan Unites Girls With European Tour
Chaka Khan is teaming up with Lulu and Anastacia for an over 20-date tour this fall.
Set to kick off in Edinburgh November 21, the divas tour has been dubbed 'Here Come The Girls'.
Moving throughout Europe during November and December, organizers say the tour will wrap December 21.
Lulu, noted for hits like "Shout," says the forthcoming tour would be a "celebration of us women...
Hollywood Walk of Fame To Honor Chaka Khan
With half of 2009 in the books, Chaka Khan is already booked for one major event in 2010.
Khan, widely known for hits including "Ain't Nobody," "I'm Every Woman" and "Through The Fire," will receive a spot on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
Revealed through a list of honorees Thursday, Khan will join fellow 2010 inductees Russell Crowe, Adam Sandler, Alan Jackson, Bryan...
In Time of Need, Chaka Khan Steps In For Natalie Cole
Legendary singer Chaka Khan just stepped in to help recovering soulful singer Natalie Cole, this after Cole's kidney transplant and loss of a family member.
Khan, known widely for singles like "I'm Every Woman" and "Tell Me Something Good," will take Cole's ...
R&B Foundation Honors Chaka Khan, Teena Marie And More
Recognized as one of nine R&B pioneers, Chaka Khan, whose hits include "I'm Every Woman" and "Sweet Thing" will be honored Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Chaka Khan says 'Give Whitney Some Time'
Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan, says “give Whitney some time” of the R&B diva who has fallen on hard times in recent years.
Khan who picked up two Grammy Awards this year goes on to say, “I think we have to let her do her thing” of Houston’s highly anticipated “comeback” album due later this year.
“We need to give people more space. We have all walked difficult paths ...
On TV This Week: Chaka Khan, Robin Thicke, Little Richard, Jordin Sparks and More
Chaka Khan, who picked up two Grammy Awards earlier this year for her 2007 album Funk This will take the stage on Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series Friday. Following previous performers this summer including Boyz II Men, Ashanti, and Usher, Khan closes out the series as the last R&B act to perform prior to the final August 8th concert.
In addition to Khan’s performance, Jord...
Celebrating Black Music Month: Chart Topping Diva’s - Chaka Khan
Continuing our celebration of Black Music Month, this week’s featured moments are dedicated to the best chart topping, record breaking, and soul stirring R&B/Soul singers from Whitney and Mary to Aretha and Chaka. Plus get the lowdown on the latest news and upcoming projects from each featured Diva.
Chaka Khan - “ I Feel For You”
Not one to stay in one lane or in a box, through...
Khan, Warwick, Winans and Company to Sing 'Songs of Soul and Inspiration'
Chaka Khan, Dion Warwick, CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar and more will join together as part of a once-in-a-lifetime line up of female vocalists at the AARP’s 50th Anniversary event entitled, Songs of Soul and Inspiration. The two-hour musical event will be held at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA on June 21, 2008 also featuring performances from Yolanda Adams, Jamia, Patti Austin, the Fire Choir, An...
Update: Chaka Khan Makes Her Mark on the Billboard Charts
Celebrating over three decades of milestones, CHAKA KHAN adds another success to her list with the debut of her new CD FUNK THIS. Entering at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, this marks Chaka's highest charting album in over 20 years when "I Feel For You" peaked at #14 in 1984.
FUNK THIS is her highest debuting album ever both on the Billboard Top 200 chart and on the Billboard R&B ...
Chaka Khan's New CD 'FUNK THIS' in Stores Today
Celebrating over three decades of milestones, CHAKA KHAN's first new studio album of new material in over 10 years, FUNK THIS, is available in stores and online today.
FUNK THIS produced by the Grammy Award winners Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis embodies the funky soul of her musical roots with Rufus and her signature passionately-honest vocal styles that make Chaka Khan timeless.
The...
Chaka Khan' Classikhan & The O'Jays' Imagination In Stores May 15th
April 27, 2007- Houston, TX - Chaka Khan's, "Classikhan" and The O'Jays', "Imagination," are set to be released May 15, 2007 on Music World Music as part of the Music World Master Series catalogue collection.
"Classic Soul has always been one of my favorite genres of music. It was very important to me to contribute to preserving the legacy and staying power of legendary artists such ...







































