A stunningly slim Chaka Khan took center stage in Harlem’s Apollo Theater Monday night to pay tribute to Lionel Richie, the recipient of this year’s…
The death of Trayvon Martin was a shot heard around the world. Chaka Khan teamed up with a host of celebrities: Eric Benet, Kelly Price, actors Boris Kodjoe, Angela Bassett and others to re-recorded Khan’s “Super Life” as a tribute song and PSA in honor of Trayvon Martin. Much love and respect to these artists […]
Today is Chaka Khan’s birthday. She was born Yvette Marie Stevens, March 23, 1953), and known as the “Queen of Funk”, she is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman for the funk band Rufus. Chaka embarked on a successful solo career in 1978 while still a member of […]
“VH1 Divas” aired last night and all the ladies (with their larger-than-life voices) brought their A-game, singing classics, solo hits, and tributes alongside their fellow legends (and legends-in-the-making). The show will air again tonight at 11pm, but if you can’t wait until then, here are 5 must-see performances. Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly […]
Drake turned his swag up a couple thousand notches last night at the 42nd Song Writers Hall Of Fame where he was given the Hal David Starlight Award by musician Jimmy Jam. Drake’s mother accompanied him as his date to the function wearing a black cocktail dress while Drake rocked an all black ensemble; very […]
“Glee” star Amber Riley channels her idol Chaka Khan in the March issue of Essence magazine. The photo shoot comes just in time, as Essence has started a campaign to get a Queen of Funk-themed episode on the musical comedy-drama television series. Amber looks amazing! Chaka Khan Becomes A Plus-Sized Model [PHOTOS] SPOTLIGHT: “Glee’s” Amber […]
