Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953), frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus.
Read More at Wikipedia ›
With a record-breaking 132 million votes cast, former pawn shop worker Phillip Phillips won Season 11 of "American Idol," beating out home-schooled high school student Jessica Sanchez.
As soon as tuxedo-clad host Ryan Seacrest announced the winner, Sanchez smiled graciously and immediately gave Phillips a big hug. The rest of the season's Top Twelve finalists stormed the stage–led by Phillips' BFF Heejun Han, who chucked Phillips under his chin and planted a kiss on his cheek.Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery presented Phillips with a microphone-shaped trophy, and handed an acoustic guitar to Seacrest."Phillip, in this incredible moment, we're going to give you this to do what you do best and what you've done all season, which is impress us on this stage," said Seacrest, as he passed the guitar to Phillips. "Congratulations. You did it!"Phillips took the guitar and launched into "Home," the song he chose to perform on Tuesday night as his "potential winning song."As confetti rained from ...Relatives of late pop icon Whitney Houston have reportedly been told by coroner officials that the singer died from what appears to be a combination of Xanax and oth...
The “ American Idol ” crew landed in Aspen, Colorado where the lush scenery inspired judge Steven Tyler . “I mean, it’s just unbelievable–the colors,” marveled the s...
Welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Guns N' Roses.The seminal rock band of the late 1980s and early `90s, best known for hits like "Welcome to the Jungle," "S...
Guns 'N Roses, pioneering female hard rocker Joan Jett and New York hip-hop crew the Beastie Boys were among the nominees announced Tuesday for the 2012 Rock and Rol...
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored the likes of Garth Brooks , Leon Russell and Allen Toussaint at its annual gala in New York City.Amid the famous faces, some...
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye an...
It seems only fair that Guns 'N Roses should go down in rock 'n' roll history. But disco queen Donna Summer ?The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2012 have be...
Whitney Houston is back in rehab.A representative for the superstar singer confirmed Monday that Houston is undergoing treatment. Kristen Foster says Houston is in a...
Prince doesn't want anyone covering his songs -- or anyone else's songs, for that matter."The artist" told George Lopez that he thinks copyright law should be change...
Obama Picks Stars for Inaugural | N.Y. Times Doesn’t Care About Oscars | Getty Vs Siblings; Deidre Leaves ‘Days’Obama Picks Stars for InauguralWhich stars are going ...
Both Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated on tonight’s “ American Idol ,” having failed to connect with their songs on last night’s disco-themed show. They wer...
Jennifer Hudson backstage in a stripe tunic and glasses with her son, David Jr., at Wrestlemania 26 at the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Arizona.Adrienn...
Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He ...
Jack White's first album as a solo artist, "Blunderbuss," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, showing that the decision for the White Stripes to go their separate...
With gas prices in some part of the country tipping $4 a gallon, it's no wonder some people think they have to fill the backyard pool and stay home barbecuing all su...
Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Death Cab for Cutie and Dierks Bentley are among the headliners for this year's Taste of Chicago.The annual food and music festival is ...
Whitney Houston , who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to s...
A somber tribute to Whitney Houston was expected at the Grammy Awards as the pop star's unexpected death cast a shadow over Sunday's ceremony.Grammy executive produc...
Awards may not be handed out for the best snacks during awards season, but the next best thing is ending up in one of the super selective celebrity gift bags given o...
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2012 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes.
