(ThyBlackMan.com) Patti LaBelle is more than just a legendary singer—she is an icon who has paved the way for generations of female R&B artists. Her powerhouse vocals, emotional depth, and timeless ...

The most fun I ever had at Black Ensemble Theater was in 2006 at the old Hull House on Beacon Street, and it involved the legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick. By then, theater founder Jackie Taylor’s ...

If Patti LaBelle never sang another song after “Lady Marmalade,” she’d still be a legend. But her legacy goes way beyond that funky 1974 hit with the immortal refrain “Gitchie, gitchie, ya-ya, da-da.” ...

American Idol is sparing no expense for this Grand Finale. Among the performers tonight was the legendary Patti LaBelle, who took the stage for a shimmering performance. She was joined by former ...

The U.S. trek will begin with an 11-date spring leg that kicks off May 9 in Las Vegas and runs through a June 1 concert in Indianapolis. A second leg also is planned, featuring nine shows and ...

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