Soul stirrer Etta James, now 72, is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with dementia and leukemia, but her health woes have been further complicated by a brewing family feud over her money. Artis Mills, who has been married to the “At Last” crooner for 41 years, is seeking a court order to gain [...]
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Christina Aguilera Covers Etta James For “Burlesque†["Something's Got A Hold On Me" VIDEO]
August 15th, 2010 |
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The last time one of today’s pop stars sang one of Etta James’ songs (Beyonce performed “At Last” at President Obama’s inauguration in 2009) in public, the aging crooner threatened to “whoop her ass.” So we can’t help but wonder what Ms. Etta would think if she saw Christina Aguilera covering “Something’s Got A Hold [...]
Alice Tan Ridley “America’s Got Talent†Audition VIDEO [Gabourey Sidibe Mother]
June 16th, 2010 |
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The mother of Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe sailed through to the America’s Got Talent semi-finals after impressing the judges’ panel with a passionate rendition of Etta James’ “At Last” on the second day of Season 5 auditions in New York City. Harlem’s Alice Tan Ridley is a former teacher’s aide and Off-Broadway performer, who [...]
Chess Records Biopic Robert Randolph, Keb’ Mo’
March 18th, 2010 |
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OPENS APRIL 9 IN NEW YORK CITY
Who Do You Love is the new film about Leonard and Phil Chess, legendary founders of Chess Records. The film opens in theaters beginning April 9 in NYC and stars Robert Randolph (as Bo Diddley), Keb’ Mo’, Raheem DeVaughn, Ryan Shaw and Alessandro Nivola (as Leonard Chess). Who Do You Love features authentic musical performances (all of the music was recorded and performed by the artists themselves) and a score full of Chess hits including Muddy Waters’ “Stuff You Gotta Watch,” Etta James’ “At Last” and Bo Diddley’s “Who Do You Love.” The film presents an intimate look at the rise of the label and the strain it placed on Leonard Chess’ family.
Current Who Do You Love Opening Dates
April 9
Village East – New York, NY
Clearview 1st & 62nd – New York, NY
National Black Theater – Harlem (NYC), NY
April 16
Laemmle Sunset 5 – Los Angeles, CA
Laemmle Monica 4 – Santa Monica, CA
Laemmle Pasadena Playhouse – Pasadena, CA
April 30
Landmark Century Centre – Chicago, IL
Etta James Alzheimer’s Disease
January 29th, 2010 |
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The son of soul songstress Etta James claims the 72-year-old R&B legend has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and is hospitalized in Southern California with an
infection, CNN said Friday.
Donto James says his famous mother has been at Riverside Community Hospital for about a week and is recovering from sepsis caused by a urinary tract [...]