Earth, Wind and Fire & Gladys Knight Selected as Soul Train Legends
The 2011 Soul Train Awards have selected to honor Earth, Wind and Fire and Gladys Knight as the recipients of the "Legend Award." Last year the guest of honor was "Body and Soul" singer Anita Baker, who was serenaded with a tribute from Chrisette Michele, Goapele, Lalah Hathaway, Dionne Farris, Kem, Tamia, Faith Evans and El DeBarge.
The award show switched hosting duties from Terrence Ho...
HISTORY & MUSIC: Grammy Winner Gladys Knight Tapped For National Train Day
Soul/R&B veteran Gladys Knight will share her love of trains and join thousands of rail fans to celebrate the fourth annual National Train Day on May 7, 2011. Knight, who is the national spokesperson for Amtrak, will host the signature event at Washington, D.C.'s acclaimed Union Station where she will open the festivities.
Knights connection to trains was born through her Grammy-wi...
Gladys Knight Addresses 'Vulgar,' Non Elevating Music
Legendary entertainer Gladys Knight says Hip Hop has become "vulgar" and non elevating.
"It's been bad, in my opinion, as far as the quality of the music and
the stories that they tell. It's one thing to be raw about your
history, but they took it to another level and it became vulgar,"
Knight told Black News while promoting Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" recently.
A...
Gladys Knight Scared Of Perry Role Opposite Henson, Blige
Gladys Knight admits to being apprehensive when it came time to appear as Wilma in Tyler Perry's latest picture, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'.
Gladys Knight Ready For Tyler Perry, Joins Cast of 'Bad' !
Soulful singer Gladys Knight is ready to take on the big screen in Tyler Perry's next film, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' !
Knight, known for classic songs including "Neither One of Us" and "If I Were Your Woman," will, according to BlackVoices, portray a church secretary in Perry's currently in production film.
News of Knight joining Perry's cast, follows an official confirmation tha...
Gladys Knight To Receive ELLA Award
R&B icon Gladys Knight is billed to receive the 16th annual ELLA Award from the Society of Singers. The honor, named after its first recipient, jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, recognizes entertainers for their musical successes and dedication to charitable and humanitarian causes.
"It is a truly awesome feeling to be receiving this honor. Ella was the sweetest and most beautiful person as a...
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