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Alleged Mistress Admits to Robbing Ray Charles, Aborting Baby

Date Added: 3/24/2011 10:23:52 AM | SR Staff | Comments: 0

In a new book, an alleged mistress of Ray Charles writes about robbing the blind R&B legend to pay for her house. In "Ray & Me," a then married Marci Soto claims she had an affair with Charles beginning in 1968, while he was married to wife Della, and says she only took what was coming to her.

"I certainly didn't feel like I was robbing the blind. I felt like he was ready to ...

Ray Charles Music Set For Broadway Debut

Date Added: 03/12/10 | Newsroom | Comments: 0

The life and music of late icon Ray Charles will receive a boost thanks to a forthcoming Broadway musical.

Titled "Unchain My Heart," celebrating Ray Charles, the musical is set to open on Broadway Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8.

Confirmed by producer Stuart Benjamin, who worked with the late singer fifteen years and produced 'Ray' starring Jamie Foxx, the ...

Ray Charles' Kids Sue Estate Trustee For 'Distorting' The Singers Legacy

Date Added: 04/21/08 | Singersroom News | Comments: 1

The children of late R&B legend RAY CHARLES are fighting to take charge of the singer's recordings and memorabilia after suing the trustees of his estate and claiming mismanagement.

In lawsuit targeted mainly at Charles' former manager, Joe Adams, many of Charles' 12 children claim their father's legacy has been mishandled.

The children want to take charge of all recordings, ...

Ray Charles' Hometown Honors Legend With Statue

Date Added: 12/09/07 | Singersroom News | Comments: 0

Organizers in Albany, Georgia unveiled a revolving, lighted bronze statue of late R&B singer Ray Charles on Friday in the middle of the newly renovated downtown plaza that bears his name.

Family members attended the musical ceremony honoring the city's most famous native son, born in 1930.

"I can't tell you how overwhelming it is for me to experience the love that you have for ...

Ray Charles Life Story To Hit The Stage

Date Added: 04/13/07 | Singersroom News | Comments: 0

Late R&B legend Ray Charles' life story has been turned into a new stage musical. The production, from the producers of biopic RAY, will premiere in Pasadena, California at the end of 2007 before embarking on a US tour.

Directed by Sheldon Epps, the show, RAY CHARLES LIVE! A NEW MUSICAL, will feature the singer/songwriter's greatest hits. The plot surrounds the late Charles as he revie...