'I Am An American: The Making of An Anthem' DVD/CD to Be Released in Honor of Veterans Day by Legendary 'Philadelphia Sound' Pioneer Kenny Gamble and Philadelphia International Records Nov 7, 2009
I Am An American: The Making of An Anthem, a documentary revealing the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers decades-long mission and behind-the-scenes work to ultimately bring modern relevance to this traditional song through his lifelong friend Patti LaBelle and the Temple University Symphony , includes a CD featuring new edits of the extraordinary recording project that has been a deeply personal labor of love and relentless commitment from Mr. Gamble. His brother, Carl also served the country as a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cosatu march over CD Nov 1, 2009
Cosatu wanted to block the main entrance to stop a Patti LaBelle concert on Saturday night, to highlight their unhappiness about the alleged racial slur. Falcon CEO Ben Burger said on Wednesday that the company suspended Warren Alberts, manager of operations for the company which has provided security at the international resort for the last 14 years. (iAfrica.com)
Musicians Institute Goes Electronic! Grammy Nominated Electronic Music Innovator Patrick Gleeson, Who Has Worked With Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison and Francis Ford Coppola, Set To Conduct Seminar At MI Thursday, October 29 Oct 27, 2009
Gleeson will discuss the engineering aspects of his work with artists as diverse as Hancock, Devo, Francis Ford Coppola, Van Morrison, Patti LaBelle and the Kronos Quartet. On Tuesday, October 27, at 4 p.m., MI welcomes internationally renowned shredder Vinnie Moore (of the legendary British hard rock band UFO) to the Concert Hall stage for a special guitar clinic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Make Radio Pay Fees Oct 16, 2009
i.am, Herbie Hancock and Patti LaBelle have all made visits to Capitol Hill to lobby for it. But it also has some powerful opposition, the National Broadcasters Association, which argues that performers already benefit because radio stations playing their work drive listeners to buy music and concert tickets. (Newsmax)
Filled with glee: Satellite High choirs defy TV stereotypes Oct 11, 2009
They're Out of the Blue, sophisticated performers, singing and dancing their way through the Patti LaBelle standard written long before they were born. Show choirs have been the focus of prime-time TV this fall, with Fox's "Glee," centered on one choir's quest to succeed, and an unfortunate scene in a recent episode of ABC's "The Middle.". (Florida Today)
4th Teen Charged in Chicago Beating Death Sep 30, 2009
" by ghanachick September 28, 2009 9:00 PM EDT You're right Bill Cosby rocks!! 00004000 by writer10 September 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT Bill Cosby does indeed rock...however, he is probably disgusted by a sensless crime such as this, especially as his own son was killed in a senseless violent crime - such a waste...worthless thugs with a grudge against their own class of worthless thugs vs a smart, honour roll kid on the sidelines on his way to catch a bus...sad, very sad indeed. by easeltine... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Over the course of 44 days, the festival, now in its 14th year, plays host to scores of prominent chefs, winemakers and celebrities: This years participants include famed chocolatier Jacques Torres, master sommelier and television personality Andrea Immer Robinson, and singer-turned-cookbook author Patti LaBelle. Events range from $35 tequila tastings to a $375-a-plate multi-course dinner, plus numerous free seminars. (The Palm Beach Post)
Motown vignettes: Clinton, Judd, others talk music Sep 5, 2009
"They're playing with a sense of groove, a sense of tightness and cohesiveness that comes from that level of musicality. "So I'd like to think that even what is considered to be in the most transparent pop music and I'm not trying to sound a death knell for the Jonas Brothers I betcha they've been touched by the spirit of this Hitsville, U.S.A." ___ PATTI LaBELLE: LaBelle almost married into the Motown family, but it might have come at the expense of her successful singing career. "We were... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Motown Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sep 3, 2009
"Berry Gordy made sure everything they put out was 100 percent fierce, 100 percent listenable," said R&B singer Patti LaBelle, who was not a Motown artist but rose alongside it in the 1960s. "Then, you know if you ... put on a Motown record, you were going to hear something with substance.". (W-USA News, DC)
Whitney Houston Rebounds With New M... Jul 27, 2009
Whitney, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Patti Labelle, Faith Evans, Chante Moore, Shanna, SWV, TLC, For Real and Aretha Franklin sang on the soundtrack. With the myriad of talented singers contributing to the recording, the soundtrack went on to sale nearly 14 million units worldwide. (Suite101.com)
Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus Bring Back VH1 Divas Jul 22, 2009
" According to the press release, more presenters and performers are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the show. As in years past, the show will also benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The VH1 Divas series premiered in 1998 with Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion. Subsequent shows included everyone from Donna Summer to Nelly Furtado to Mary J. Blige. The last concert took place in 2004 and featured Patti LaBelle, Jessica Simpson, Debbie Harry and Eve. This... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Book looks at music industry through lens(with PHOTO GALLERY) Jul 14, 2009
Book looks at music industry through lens071409marquee6Correspondent Julius Eric Turner spent nearly 20 years working in the music business, crossing paths with luminaries ranging from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to Patti LaBelle and Tupac Shakur ... Julius Eric Turner spent nearly 20 years working in the music business, crossing paths with luminaries ranging from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to Patti LaBelle and Tupac Shakur. (Athens Banner-Herald)
2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans Jul 7, 2009
In its 15-year history, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. For the latest information about the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High hopes all around Jun 22, 2009
Patti LaBelle headlined Singing for a Cure, a Saturday night benefit for the Joslin Diabetes Center s High Hopes Fund. LaBelle, who has diabetes and has written a few cookbooks for people with the disease, spent time backstage at Jordan Hall schmoozing with Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, who also work closely with the cause. (Boston Globe)
Things Aren't Totally At Ease Down This Road Jun 19, 2009
Tichina Arnold's Wicked Witch goes for full-throttle Patti LaBelle, complete with demented red outfit, while Christian Dante White, Joshua Henry and especially James Monroe Iglehart brim with vaudevillian zest as, respectively, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion. Luckily, the show ends with LaChanze's Glinda killing us softly with two songs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
LaBelle helps sing for a cure Jun 18, 2009
Patti LaBelle is one of several performers at the Singing for a Cure benefit for Joslin Diabetes Center s High Hopes Fund. Boston s Ernie & the Automatics, led by Ernie Boch Jr., will drive up the volume with classic rock hits and songs from their debut CD, Low Expectations. (Boston Globe)
STORM A-BREWIN' Jun 16, 2009
His mind changed quickly once he researched the league started by singer Patti LaBelle and realized the LCFL has been around since 2003 ... "Then Patti LaBelle came a-calling. They were looking for teams out of the South, and we were the first team they called mainly off of our accomplishments and our sustaining power without much community support. "We've been a little more low key the last two years ... Now, we definitely need community support because that's what the Patti LaBelle league is... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Gospel Spreads Lineup With Acquisition Pair May 30, 2009
Clash of the Choirs features five musical superstars -- Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, Kelly Rowland and Blake Shelton -- embarking on a musical challenge as they return to their hometowns to assemble an amateur choir and prepare them to compete for the title of America's best choir. The choirs compete for a cash prize of $250,000. (Multichannel News)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 24-30 May 22, 2009
Singer Patti LaBelle is 65. Actress Priscilla Presley is 64. (KIRO TV, WA)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
June 20: Patti LaBelle in "Singing for a Cure." Tickets: $85 and up. LeLacheur Park 450 Aiken St., Lowell. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks - jazz music May 17, 2009
FREIHOFER'S JAZZ FESTIVAL The jazz fest in Saratoga Springs boasts a stellar lineup that includes the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bettye Lavette, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, George Benson, Patti LaBelle, and others. June 27-28, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 518-584-9330. (Boston Globe)
Elite Music, LLC Announces the May 19th Debut Release of LaKisha Jones' "So Glad I'm Me" May 13, 2009
Notable producers whose presence can be heard on SO GLAD IM ME include a variety of hit-makers such as Grammy Award winner Tony Nicholas (Patti LaBelle, Gerald Levert, Luther Vandeross); Sauce randy, Ne-Yo); Greg Curtis (Keyshia Cole, Yolanda Adams); and Chris Black (Yolanda Adams). LaKisha, a native of Flint, Michigan, was raised by her mother and grandmother, and cites her grandmother as her musical inspiration. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jimmy D Robinson's 'IN THE NIGHT' Invasion Brings CEEVOX and Patti LaBelle Together for Inaugural Miami Beach Pride Apr 8, 2009
Jimmy D Robinson's 'IN THE NIGHT' Invasion Brings CEEVOX and Patti LaBelle Together for Inaugural Miami Beach Pride ... Jimmy D Robinson's 'IN THE NIGHT' Invasion Brings CEEVOX and Patti LaBelle Together for Inaugural Miami Beach Pride ... Boundless songwriter/producer Jimmy D Robinson will showcase CEEVOX performing their #4 Billboard dance hit "In the Night" at the first Miami Beach gay pride event on August 18th, with Patti LaBelle. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
LaBelle, Jones to be honored at Apollo concert Apr 8, 2009
NEW YORK - The Apollo turns 75 this year and to celebrate its anniversary, the legendary Harlem theater is inducting Quincy Jones and Patti LaBelle into its Hall of Fame. The Harlem theater also will present its arts and humanitarian award to Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille, at the June 8 anniversary gala benefit concert. (MSNBC -- News)
Musical pro spreads talent around Apr 4, 2009
Nona Hendryx, an original member of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, works with Troy High School students Friday ... Nona Hendryx, original member of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, works with Troy High School students during a music production workshop at Doyle Middle School ... Nona Hendryx, an original member of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, later LaBelle, and best known for the 1974 song "Lady Marmalade," visited the class to discuss music, the music industry, music technology and the... (Albany Times Union)
A Soldier's Story Movie (1984) Apr 3, 2009
Henson), Patti LaBelle (Big Mary), Wings Hauser (Lt. Byrd), Scott Paulin (Capt. (Suite101.com)
Andy Hallett, 33, singer known for TV role in 'Angel' Apr 1, 2009
"The first time I sang out loud in front of other people was in Boston at Harborlights when Patti Labelle was there," he told the Globe in 2000. The singer coaxed a group of guys onto the stage. (Boston Globe)
Palmetto State singers perform in Peach state Mar 14, 2009
" Besides the group's familial connections, the PSQ is notable due to the membership of bass singer Strickland, who's married to country music star Wynonna Judd and was a backup singer for the late Elvis Presley, and pianist/saxophonist Casey Martin, who has tickled the ivories for the likes of Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Martina McBride and Wynonna. Although the quartet, the Hoppers and Crabb aren't on a formal tour together, Beatty says he's well acquainted with the other artists on... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jimmy and Sherry Evaro (2) Mar 1, 2009
"But the Supremes, the Shirelles, Donna Summer and Natalie Cole were big in my book too. Of course Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin are like shining lights to me."And Gloria Estefan of course," she adds with a twinkle in her eyes."Early on, our father taught us that if we wanted to make a living with music and keep working, we had to learn all styles of music and learn them well," says Jimmy.Indeed, they have learned well. An evening with The Evaros will cover all the artists they mention and... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Obama's speech and Twitter Feb 26, 2009
Music Moments: Patti LaBelle, Sheryl Crow and Will. i.am showed up on Capitol Hill to lobby for the Performance Rights Act, which would require radio stations to pay artist performers when they play their songs. (Variety)
National Museum of Patriotism reopening Feb 21, 2009
Patti LaBelle, Kenny Gamble, Lee Greenwood, Cowboy Crush are among the stars that will be at the museum to help unveil the new Patriotism in Entertainment and Music area of the museum. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'A Night Among the Stars' to benefit student scholarships Feb 19, 2009
Her song-writer credits including Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight, and she co-starred in the 2003 musical comedy drama "The Fighting Temptations" with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyonce Knowles. She has made several appearances on the hit television series "American Idol.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Patti LaBelle blasts Civic Center Feb 17, 2009
Four songs into her show at the Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center, music diva Patti LaBelle stopped performing Saturday to deliver a blistering attack on the condition of the 40-year-old concert venue. The remarks came after LaBelle kicked off her pumps and walked across the stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Desert Rhythms (2) Feb 15, 2009
Coachella presents Patti LaBelle, 8 p.m., Saturday, May 22. 866-878-6729. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Thinking workshop educates students, faculty, staff Feb 14, 2009
In an effort to explain the importance of practice, Lott made reference to singing legends Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin, who after more than 20 years in the music business still practice with a vocal coach regularly. During the workshop, Lott elaborated on certain points that could help students and professors with critical thinking. (Odessa American, TX)
AC/DC, Labelle have new CDs Feb 7, 2009
One factor could be that Nona Hendryx started writing the sultry and explosive song before the group disbanded in 1976 enabling the unique soul/gospel/glam rock style of Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Hendryx to carry forward through the decades, with the production help of master era-melder Lenny Kravitz ... Somewhat schmaltzy but earnest Tears for the World, along with Rosa Parks tribute Dear Rosa, prove that Patti LaBelle still makes lyrics about starvation and strife sound... (MSNBC -- Music)
