Patti Labelle, Mariah Carey, and Jamie Foxx are among those who will descend upon the historic Apollo Theater for June's 75th Anniversary Celebration.
Hosted by comedian/radio personality Steve Harvey, the forthcoming 75th Anniversary will feature the induction of Quincy Jones and Patti Labelle who join past Apollo Legends Hall of Fame honorees Gladys Knight and the Pips, James Brown, and L ...Read
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Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Patti Labelle and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree Kenny Gamble are set to receive the National Museum of Patriotism's highest honor for the symphonic recording of "I Am An American".
Labelle and Gamble, who released "I Am An American" last year, will be honored with the 'Patriotism Award' during a special ceremony in Atlanta.
Even though she's known for laying down some serious vocals on hits
like "Lady Marmalade," R&B/Soul legend Patti Labelle can thrown
down in the kitchen as well.
Titled
'Recipes For The Good Life,' Patti Labelle's third cookbook in a line
of popular and critically acclaimed cookbooks is now in stores.
The book consists of over 200 full-color pages, features dozens of
photos a ...Read
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At least half a dozen soul-stirring singers will pay tribute to Patti Labelle at this year’s United Negro College Fund's "An Evening of Stars, organizers revealed Friday.
Patti Labelle will join UNCF honorees Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson this fall when she is honored with the organizations “Award of Excellence.”
Labelle, who reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendrix at this years Essence Music Festival will become the United Negro College Fund’s latest honoree in September.
Presented by Target, UNCF’s annual "An Evening of Stars" will be tape ...Read
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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.
Patti Labelle - “On My Own”
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R&B diva Patti LaBelle will be honored in an all-star tribute on July 5th at this year’s Essence Music Festival.
The all-star tribute, announced by organizers this week will feature singers Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Ruby Amanfu and Irma Thomas – set to take place during the second day of this year’s Essence Music Festival being held July 4 - July 6th in New Or ...Read
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Grammy Award-winning artists, Patti LaBelle and John Legend will headline Hands On Atlanta’s first-ever Community Benefit Concert on Jan. 31 at Philips Arena. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com.
One of the greatest vocalists of all time, Patti LaBelle has enjoyed a prolific award-winning career spanning more than four decades and resulting in five #1 hits. Music sensation, Jo ...Read
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In the December 17 issue of Newsweek (December 10), R&B singer Patti LaBelle reveals that she was once offered Paula Abdul's job on American Idol but she turned it down because she didn't want to be mean. "I said no because I didn't want to be someone giving bad news by saying you didn't make it." LaBelle says cutting singers was the hardest part of her job on her new reality show "Clash of th ...Read
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Gospel singer Patti LaBelle has canceled her sold out "Gospel According to Patti" tour, claiming breach of contract and failed obligations of the promoter
"I really had hoped to continue to reach the gospel audience. But I have an obligation to my staff to make sure they can keep their plans without last minute changes and to make sure they are paid for the work they do," said LaBelle. Read
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