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Patti LaBelle Sued For Yelling at Baby Momma

Date Added: 11/15/2011 12:07:29 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

This may be one of the strangest lawsuits ever. Veteran R&B/soul singer Patti LaBelle is facing legal action after she allegedly yelled at a child’s mother for neglecting her 18 month old toddler.

Couple Kevin and Roseanna Monk, whose daughter was playing around the lobby of their Riverside Boulevard apartment building, filed the suit in Manhattan Supreme Court. Patti, who was a g...

Patti LaBelle & Jill Scott Push Support for Students at 'An Evening of Stars'

Date Added: 8/3/2011 12:03:21 PM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

R&B stars and legends Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, Musiq Soulchild, Miguel and Estelle are using music as a vehicle to help raise funding for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The sensational group of artists will perform on 'An Evening of Stars,' premiering on BET September 25th.

To date, the program has raised more than $200 million that has provided financial support for hundred...

Patti Labelle Files Countersuit Against West Point Cadet

Date Added: 6/29/2011 10:51:54 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 2

2011 BET Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient Patti Labelle has fired back at West Point cadet Richard King for suing her, by filing a countersuit. Mr. King filed a suit against Labelle for an allege attack by her bodyguards at the Bush Intercontinental Airport on March 11.

In Labelle's countersuit, she claims King bellowed profane and racial slurs at her before he attacked her bodyguard...

VIDEO: Patti Labelle Sued After Security Guards Beat Up West Point Cadet

Date Added: 6/9/2011 10:16:05 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Veteran R&B singer Patti Labelle has been slapped with a lawsuit by a West Point (NY) cadet, who is claiming police misconduct after he was beaten up by her security guards in an incident partially captured on videotape at the Houston International Airport.

According to his attorney, Richard King, 23, was allegedly on the phone with his brother waiting to be picked at Bush Internat...

Patti LaBelle Joins Hit Award-winning Broadway Musical FELA

Date Added: 8/26/2010 8:55:27 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

Scheduled to shut its doors in January 2011, the Jay-Z, Will & Jada Pinket Smith Broadway Musical FELA is trying to go out on top.

Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Patti LaBelle will join the cast of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical on Tuesday, September 14, taking over the role of Fela's mother (Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti).

"I am both thrilled and ...

Patti Labelle To Receive University Honor

Date Added: 04/15/10 | By SR Staff | Comments: 2

R&B diva Patti LaBelle is set to nab an honorary degree at Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia.

According to local sources, the university will present LaBelle with the doctorate in humane letters at its May 13 commencement ceremony.

LaBelle served as a spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association after being diagnosed with ...

Patti Labelle Claims Idol Judges 'Too Harsh, Not Qualified'

Date Added: 02/25/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 2

Veteran R&B/soul diva Patti Labelle has some harsh words for 'American Idol,' and not its contestants or producers either. According to Labelle, the judges need some work.

"Some of the judges, I don't think they're qualified to even judge," Labelle said during an interview Wednesday.

While she would not discuss which judge she believes is not qualified, Labelle says their choice ...

Apollo Plots Carey, Labelle Featured 75th Anniversary

Date Added: 05/14/09 | Newsroom | Comments: 1

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...

Gamble, Labelle Set For 'National Patriotism' Honor

Date Added: 03/18/09 | By NjaiJoszor | Comments: 0

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.

Set for April 2,...

Patti Labelle Releases 'Saucy' Cookbook and Video

Date Added: 11/21/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 2

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...

Update: Anita Baker, Joss Stone, Fantasia and More To Salute Patti Labelle

Date Added: 08/02/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 4

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.

As previously reported on Singersroom, Labelle will be recognized for her career achievements...

UNCF To Honor Patti Labelle With 'Evening of the Stars' Tribute

Date Added: 07/22/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 1

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...

Celebrating Black Music Month: Chart Topping Diva’s - Patti Labelle

Date Added: 06/20/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 1

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”

After spending years on the charts with Labelle,

Ledisi, Chrisette Michele And More to Honor Patti Labelle in All Star Tribute

Date Added: 05/31/08 | By Njai Joszor | Comments: 4

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...

Patti LaBelle and John Legend to Headline Benefit Concert

Date Added: 01/10/08 | Singersroom News | Comments: 1

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...