The incandescent “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin (pictured) is reportedly threatening to sue famed biographer David Ritz for his tell-all book, “Respect” published by Little, Brown and…
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Today friends and family said their final good-byes to R&B legend Etta James. The iconic soul singer was laid to rest in Los Angeles after losing a battle with leukemia on January 20th. She was sent off in grand style with performances from artists like Christina Aguilera. Watch Christina Ag sing Jame’s classic, “At Last” […]
In an even odder Twitter beef than Nicki Minaj vs Cher; Roseanne Barr blasted Beyonce, Jay-Z and President Obama on the social network for the way they treated Etta James during the President’s first few days in office. After cursing out a couple of Beyonce stans, Roseanne went into a rant claiming she will run […]
James’s oldest son, Donto, shared with People, “It’s been quite a day but I’m very grateful. She basically passed in my arms, and I was able to share everything I needed to say to her, from praying to listing her accomplishments as a mother.” He continued, “I told her that I loved her. I said, […]
Having stayed in hiding since the birth of her baby daughter Blue, Beyonce took to her website to give a statement on the passing of Etta James, the legendary singer she played in the film “Cadillac Records.” She wrote: “This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. […]
We mourn the loss of legendary singer Etta James, but we also remember her life and brilliance as a gifted artist. Leave your condolences in the comments section below and take a look at this mesmerizing performance by Etta James. Watch Etta James in this classic performance of ” Something’s Got A Hold On Me” […]
Etta James has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73 and had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2010. James, who also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C, died at a hopsital in Riverside, California. James was recently from the hospital just days after her condition improved enough for […]
Etta James’ longtime friend and manager Lupe De Leon says the singer has been released from a Southern California hospital and is back at home with her family. The “At Last” singer had been hospitalized since before Christmas after she experienced difficulty breathing. James has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia, and she is also suffering […]
Etta James who was recently diagnosed as terminally ill has been taken off her respirator; she is now breathing on her own! James was put on the respirator on the the 21st after she as having trouble breathing. The “At Last” singer is suffering from terminal leukemia and dementia. Etta James Terminally Ill VIDEO: Brandy […]
At Last” blues singer Etta James, whose health has been fading in recent years, is now terminally ill, and her live-in doctor is asking for prayers. According to TMZ, Dr. Elaine James, who isn’t related to the 73-year-old entertainer, says the singer’s chronic leukemia was declared incurable two weeks ago. The singer whose health has […]
Etta James had to be rushed to the hospital last night due to an “extremely low” white blood cell count. Her manager tells TMZ.com that “the singer’s doctor was checking her white blood cell levels and discovered they were extremely low.” Etta was treated for Sepsis “a condition in which the body is fighting a […]
