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Barber's 'Serious' Outkast Movie
OUTKAST movie-maker BRYAN BARBER cast experienced actors in the hip-hop outfit's upcoming film, because he wants it to be taken seriously. ANDRE 3000 and BIG BOI make their big screen debuts in the picture...
By WENN on 03 February 2005
Jill Scott Postpones Benefit
LATEST: Soul star JILL SCOTT has been forced to cancel her planned fundraiser, due to bad weather. Scott's BLUES BABE FOUNDATION was set to hold the event yesterday (23JAN05) at Philadelphia's Saks Fifth...
By WENN on 24 January 2005
Labelle To Play Mama Morton
Soul great PATTI LABELLE is the latest star to play MAMA MORTON on stage after joining the Los Angeles cast of CHICAGO. The LADY MARMALADE singer will take on the busty prison matron, played...
By WENN on 20 January 2005
Destiny's Child Donates To Jill Scott's Charity
DESTINY'S CHILD, PATTI LaBELLE and TEDDY PENDERGRASS are among a host of stars who have donated various possessions for auction to soul star JILL SCOTT's charity. Scott's BLUES BABE FOUNDATION will hold a fundraiser...
By WENN on 20 January 2005
Winfrey Gives Pal A Dancefloor
Talk show host OPRAH WINFREY has given her best pal GAYLE KING an unforgettable birthday gift - a customised dancefloor. The billionaire, who turned 50 last year (04), decided to splash out on the...
By WENN on 06 January 2005
Warwick Duets With Pals On New Album
Singer DIONNE WARWICK has confirmed the list of famous friends who will join her on her upcoming duets album and it will feature soul greats GEORGE BENSON, PATTI LABELLE and STEVIE WONDER. The HEARTBREAKER...
By WENN on 15 December 2004
Cruise And Winfrey Host Gig For Nobel Winner
TOM CRUISE and OPRAH WINFREY hosted a concert in Oslo, Norway on Saturday (11DEC04) to pay tribute to this year's NOBEL PEACE PRIZE winner WANGARI MAATHAI. The 64-year-old Kenyan, who won the prize for...
By WENN on 13 December 2004
Carey Defends Glitter Debut
Singer MARIAH CAREY has hit out at criticisms of her 2000 movie debut GLITTER. The HONEY star insists her critically-mauled film sold plenty of DVD copies and won her several awards, for her semi-autobiographical...
By WENN on 03 December 2004
Carey Makes Another Acting Attempt
Singer MARIAH CAREY is planning to star in another movie - despite the critical mauling her autobiographical film GLITTER received. The HONEY star, whose '80s-themed movie was panned by critics and avoided by fans,...
By WENN on 16 November 2004
Labelle's Embarrassing Stage Performance
Soul star PATTI LaBELLE has vowed to be careful about her stage outfits, after she tore one of her skirts open during a live performance. The LADY MARMALADE singer, who prides herself on donning...
By WENN on 04 November 2004
Labelle To Shed Tears If Bush Wins Election
Soul veteran PATTI LaBELLE is so eager for American President GEORGE W BUSH to be ousted after yesterday's (02NOV04) election, she'll be brought to tears if he remains in power. The LADY MARMALADE singer,...
By WENN on 03 November 2004
Labelle Hosts Diabetes Freedom Day
Soul veteran PATTI LaBELLE has raised the profile of diabetes, by hosting the first ever Diabetes Freedom Day. The LADY MARMALADE singer held the event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday (28OCT04), and she hopes...
By WENN on 02 November 2004
Carey Makes Another Attempt At Acting
MARIAH CAREY is planning to star in another movie - undeterred by her 2001 all-round flop GLITTER. The HONEY star, whose '80s-themed movie was panned by critics and avoided by fans, is planning to...
By WENN on 29 October 2004
Stars Line Up For Nobel Concert
JOSS STONE, CYNDI LAUPER, ANDREA BOCELLI and PATTI LaBELLE have signed up to perform at the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT in December (04). The gala, held in honour of this year's (04) Nobel Prize...
By WENN on 13 October 2004
Labelle To Release Jewellery Collection
Soul veteran PATTI LaBELLE is releasing a new jewellery collection. The sterling-silver jewellery line, which contains 21 different pieces, is designed to complement the LADY MARMALADE singer's clothing label, which debuted last autumn (04)....
By WENN on 25 August 2004
Evangelista Attends Aids Benefit
Supermodel LINDA EVANGELISTA and singer PATTI LaBELLE were star guests at one of the glitziest parties of the year - the 2004 FASHION CARES HIV/AIDS fundraiser. LaBelle, 60, was the featured performer at the...
By WENN on 31 May 2004
Patti Despises Stuck-up Stars
Soul diva PATTI LaBELLE has slammed celebrities who don't make time for their fans. The LADY MARMALADE hitmaker, who turns 60 on 24 May (04), urges her fellow superstars to think twice before shunning...
By WENN on 14 May 2004
Labelle Gets Homemade Birthday Gift From Ellen
Comedienne ELLEN DeGENERES gave veteran soul singer PATTI LaBELLE a huge chocolate cake and a pair of homemade high-heel sports shoes for her 60th birthday yesterday (12MAY04). LaBelle, who celebrates her big day on...
By WENN on 13 May 2004
Patti Labelle Recalls Bad Performance
Soul veteran PATTI LaBELLE gave fans an unforgettable performance late last month (APR04), because her voice was in such bad shape. The LADY MARMALADE singer decided to press ahead with the show even though...
By WENN on 13 May 2004
Simpson And Labelle Become Divas
JESSICA SIMPSON and PATTI LaBELLE have been chosen to headline the seventh annual VH1 DIVAS special this spring (04). The singers will perform in the show - which, in the past, has featured CELINE...
By WENN on 30 March 2004
Janet Jackson: My Apology Was Edited
JANET JACKSON is fuming with TV bosses who re-edited her post SUPER BOWL apology - because they made it look like she had planned her shocking half-time show stunt. Jackson made a public apology...
By WENN on 03 March 2004
Janet Jackson 'Will Not Attend The Grammys'
LATEST: Singer JANET JACKSON has confirmed reports she has pulled out of presenting an award at this year's GRAMMYS (04) - following her controversial performance at the SUPER BOWL. The RHYTHM NATION hitmaker, 37,...
By WENN on 06 February 2004
Stars Team Up For Prince-inspired Concert
PATTI LaBELLE, SHEILA E, CHAKA KHAN and JELLYBEAN JOHNSON are among a host of stars teaming up to perform in a special PRINCE-inspired concert. The singers will get together to perform at the FAMILY...
By WENN on 11 December 2003
Aida Reveals Her Diabetes Battle
THE SOPRANOS star AIDA TURTURRO has revealed she's battling diabetes. The actress sister of movie star JOHN TURTURRO has opened up about the disease in the hope her fame will help others who are...
By WENN on 13 November 2003
Aretha's Tribute Demands
ARETHA FRANKLIN ensured she knew everything which took place before her recent BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET) tribute - by ordering organisers not to spring any surprises. The soul legend wanted to know exactly who...
By WENN on 27 October 2003
Dmx's Album Success Sets Billboard Record
Hip-hop star DMX has become the first artist in the history of America's BILLBOARD 200 chart to have his first five albums debut at number one. The rapper's latest release, GRAND CHAMP, entered the...
By WENN on 26 September 2003
Jacko Says Happy Birthday Again
Hundreds of MICHAEL JACKSON fans lined up outside the pop superstar's NEVERLAND mansion in California on Saturday (13SEP03) to mark his ongoing 45th birthday celebrations. The self-styled KING OF POP had an official party...
By WENN on 15 September 2003
Aretha Franklin To Get Bet Honour
Soul legend ARETHA FRANKLIN will receive special honours from America's BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION (BET) this autumn (03) at the network's ninth annual BET WALK OF FAME concert. Franklin joins previous BET Walk honorees, including...
By WENN on 12 August 2003
Soul Stars Team Up For Elephant
Soul legends JAMES BROWN and PATTI LABELLE are teaming up to perform at a benefit concert for a wooden elephant. The singers have jumped to aid LUCY, THE ELEPHANT, a 122-year old tourist attraction...
By WENN on 04 August 2003
Celia Cruz's Funeral Draws Thousands
ANTONIO BANDERAS and his wife MELANIE GRIFFITH were among thousands of mourners who turned out for salsa legend CELIA CRUZ's funeral in New York yesterday (22JUL03). Hordes of fans cheered as a horse-drawn carriage...
By WENN on 23 July 2003
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