Singer Patti LaBelle is out with not one, but two albums this week: "Live In Washington, D.C.," a previously unreleased recording of a 1982 concert, and "The Essential Patti LaBelle." But that's not all she's up to.
TMZ.com: The real Patti LaBelle, Wynonna Judd and Chaka Khan showed up to a charity gala in L.A. on Sunday.It's nice to see RuPaul is still inspiring people in Hollywood.
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IVANA Trump is ready for karaoke. The newlywed and her groom, Rosanno Rubicondi, attended the Divas with Heart benefit concert Sunday at Radio City Music Hall, where Gladys Knight, Chaka Kahn, Patti LaBelle and Diana Ross performed. "Diana was the...
Soul star PATTI LABELLE is taking up meditation, so she can "find her inner self".
As she approaches 64, the diva is trying to calm down and learn to relax.
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The Waldorf-Astoria in NYC rocked last night to welcome the newest class of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madonna looked happy to accept the honor and while Guy Ritchie wasn't around, her Hard Candy collaborator Justin Timberlake was there to help celebrate. Fellow inductees include John Mellencamp and Leonard Cohen. Madonna didn't sing, but she did ask Iggy Pop to come and play which he did with no shirt (of course). On stage Madonna said, "Thirty-five years later, people are still encouraging me to believe in my dreams. What more could I ask for?" While Justin took a shot at a certain ex, "The world is full of Madonna wannabes. I might have even dated a couple, but there is truly only one Madonna." Seems a little unnecessary of JT, but congrats to all the new Rock and Roll Hall of Famers!
In typical Madonna fashion she kept things risqué even without any racy performance — she joked on stage about telling JT to drop his pants to give him a B12 shot and her past drug use including "smoking a joint" when she met her publicist Liz Rosenberg and taking ecstasy with a music exec after giving him her first demo. Yeah, I don't think 50's going to slow her down any at all.
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Rocker Joan Jett will pay a musical tribute to the Dave Clark Five when the British group is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next week. According to a source at the Hall of Fame, Jett will join Iggy Pop & The Stooges, John Mellencamp, Damien Rice and Patti LaBelle among the performers at Monday's New York City gala.[...] Read more!
TMZ.com: Mary J. Blige and "Clash of the Choirs" star Patti LaBelle won't let the horrors of slaughtering animals get in the way of their seemingly real-looking fur-galicious outfits. Watch out for the red paint, ladies!The pelted diva duo was snapped at... Read more
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has blasted female pop stars such as Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, insisting they don't have the talent to achieve lasting careers in the music industry.[...] Read more!
Literally! The Grammy-winner is launching a line of hot sauces and relishes. She talked about it -- and prepared Macaroni and Cheese with Lobster and Shrimp on The Early Show.
Celine Dion and Patti LaBelle were honored at the World Music Awards for their outstanding careers, while British newcomer Mika took home a clutch of prizes.
Monte Carlo was abuzz last night as old and new school pop stars came together for the World Music Awards. Monaco? Not too shabby. The event was hosted by Nip/Tuck's Julian McMahon, who just couldn't leave the marker at the office. Rihanna was a hot little thing on the red carpet and stage, helping to honor Patti LaBelle and her contribution to R&B. Patti performed on stage with Shaggy (of course). Bella wants to know, are you liking Rih's red lipstick/nail combo? I think they're no match for those sassy shoes. Avril, Mika and Akon also all went home with statues, but the big winner was Celine Dion. She received the night's biggest honor, the Legend Award. Speaking of Celine, she looked pretty fabulous at the big event — obviously she's been keeping in great shape gearing up for her album release in a week.
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'Tis the season to be – tossing another yule log into the fireplace, and getting cozy with Miss Patti's Christmas. The brand new holiday album by Patti Labelle will arrive in stores October 9th on Def Soul Classics, a division of the Island Def Jam Music Group. [...] Read more!
THE ladies really do love LL Cool J . At the surprise 50th birthday Kimora Lee Simmons organized for her husband, Russell Simmons, at Guastavino's, the super-buff rapper wore a tank top as he performed, and Gayle King, Patti LaBelle and Alicia Keyes...
TMZ.com: Divatastic Patti LaBelle knows when to strut her stuff and when to duck and cover. Cameras caught belle LaBelle as she headed into her NYC hotel, cloaked in a ... well, a cloak. Hours later, LaBelle had a new attitude -- and looked stunning as she... Read more
TMZ.com: Don't mess around with Patti LaBelle! Patti proved that you shouldn't -- by verbally stomping all over a fan who was invited on stage during her performance! The young man was very close to LaBelle, when she jokingly told the Kansas City audience,... Read more
WHOEVER decided that singers at Carnegie Hall need amplification forgot to tell Patti LaBelle. Midway through her Jazz Festival concert on Saturday, the belter discarded the mike, blasted "Two Steps Away" into the fourth balcony and won a standing...
Soul legend Patti LaBelle turned down the chance to star in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple - because she thought the film would be too racy. The Lady Marmalade singer was approached to play blues singer Shug Avery in the classic 1985 film, but was turned off by the fact she'd have to perform a same-sex kiss during a nude scene and she passed. The role went to Margaret Avery.[...] Read more!
R&B sensation Ciara will make her film debut opposite Patti Labelle and Lynn Whitfield in the upcoming movie adaptation of gospel musical Mama, I Want To Sing! Based loosely on the life of Doris Troy, the story follows a preacher's daughter who hits the big time.[...] Read more!
PETER Duchin knows how to seduce. The legendary bandleader gently lured Boys Towns of Italy honoree Patti LaBelle up to the mic with his high-wattage smile, aristocratic purr and a guitar softly playing LaBelle's classic, "On My Own." Also at the...
Independent movie Quinceanera and reality TV show Project Runway were among the winners at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's (GLAAD) 18th Annual Media Awards in New York City last night. Soul legend Patti Labelle was also honored at the star-studded bash in Manhattan's Marriott Marquis, accepting a Special Achievement Award by recent Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.[...] Read more!
Gospel singer Patti LaBelle has canceled her sold out "Gospel According to Patti" tour, claiming breach of contract and failed obligations of the promoter....
TMZ.com: Lady Marmalade didn't want to get in a jam. Patti LaBelle pulled the plug on her sold-out "Gospel According to Patti" mega-church tour, citing inconsistencies, breach of contract and failed obligations of the promoter -- leaving disappointed fans in... Read more