A few weeks ago, music fans mourned the loss of Teddy Pendergrass, a paragon of refined, sensual soul music who was almost certainly the finest voice to come from the Philly soul scene. But Pendergrass was just one of the many stars nurtured by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia Internatio...
LaBelle is a world-class entertainer and humanitarian committed to issues ranging from foster care and adoption to diabetes Thursday, March 4th- 8:00 PM - $124, $99, $59, $29 Patti LaBelle is known for a voice that practically defines the R&B genre. Long recognized for her gospel-flavored soul, she is now out on the road performing the hits that made her a legend. Soul sister and diva extraordinaire...
This is like a duet between the star of Ratatouille, George Gershwin, Leo Kottke (not singing) and Patti LaBelle. Yeah, we know a duet is two people. Joanna Newsom is a shapeshifter. This is fucking fire. Joanna is a star. Stream: Joanna Newsom, “Good Intentions Paving Company” (top right corner player) Buy at Insound
By News staff Ruth Simmons, the president of Brown University , is receiving celebrity treatment. Simmons, the first African-American to lead an Ivy League university, will be honored on national TV tonight. BET (Black Entertainment Television) is presenting an awards show honoring the achievement of five African-Americans, including Simmons. "As much as I've done in my life, my family is rarely...
With Beyonce winning more Grammys in one night than any other female artist in history, the awards have finally lost whatever remaining credibility they had. RIP Grammys. Consider the women who Beyonce has bested. They include: Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Sade, Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, and Chaka Khan. Pity. PS: This is not entirely the fault of the Grammys. It is...
Last night, R&B/soul legend Patti “Lady Marmalade” LaBelle appeared on Oscar-hopeful Monique’s talk show, and damn! That lady — who, mind you, is 65 years old! — can still belt with the best of them. “They would cancel this show if you came on here and did not take this microphone,” Mo’Nique said as she
Patti LaBelle enjoyed “Filthy Dancing” with fans! Patti LaBelle, the former American actress and songwriter, is currently enjoying her career as R&B singer. She has ruled The New York Times as being the best seller for more than 3 months with her autobiography titled “Don’t Block the Blessings”. During her concert in Kansas City, on last [...] Related posts: Fergie...
Last Friday night at her Kansas City concert, Patty LaBelle had a few words to say to one of her fans. It all started when LaBelle brought up a fan and they started “dirty dancing” on stage. LaBelle then turned to the audience and said, ” Oooooooooh he was coming so close” The man then said, [...]
Saturday night, January 16, 2010 marked the night of The 3rd Annual BET Honors which was held at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. and the event was a star studded show with appearances from the likes of BET Honors winner Whitney Houston, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Patti LaBelle, Mary J Blige [...]
Posted in: Chicago, IL, USA by Doreen Ambrose-Van Lee . Philadelphia born soul legend Theodore Dereese Pendergrass has left us but he will always remain one of my most favorite singers of all time. Teddy Pendergrass gave us an entire catalog of uplifting songs such as Wake Up Everybody to sensuous songs as *Close The Door.* In the 90's, I had the pleasure of reading his biography, *Truly Blessed* and...
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Singer-songwriter Laura Nyro was renowned for blue-eyed soul standards such as "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "Wedding Bell Blues" when, in 1971, she decamped to Philadelphia International studio to record this album of soul covers with the PI production team of Gamble & Huff, taking along her new friends Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash.
R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass dies at age 59 after suffering long illness. Rest in peace Teddy! The music world has lost a true legend. R&B star Teddy Pendergrass died Wednesday at the age of 59. You will remember Pendergrass for his soulfoul ballads, including "Turn Off the Lights" and "Love TKO." He reportedly died after a long after a long illness. He died at a hospital...
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