WASHINGTON — The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony outside the White House is a beloved annual tradition. Depending on who you ask, it’s also synonymous with the infamous 1996 performance of ...

It’s a rare gray Saturday in Los Angeles; raindrops collect along a window overlooking a row of trees at Le Parc at Melrose. Light trickles its way into the hotel room, illuminating a brown coffee ...

It was a historic Election Night in New York City — and it wouldn’t be Patti Smith’s style to let the drama of the moment go unmilked. Smith appeared at Manhattan’s Town Hall on November 4 to ...

The company remained tight-lipped on financial details; however, it confirmed that the partnership includes the singer-songwriter’s artist royalties across her entire catalog, comprising 18 studio ...

"She's a true icon and trailblazer. We are looking forward to doing great things together," Primary Wave's Steven Greener said. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Patti LaBelle has closed on a deal with ...

The Godmother of Soul has graced Houston with her presence—just not for the reason most would expect. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the one and only Patti LaBelle made an appearance in an H-E-B in the ...

Despite its bluster, the nor’easter didn’t dampen the “Victory at Sea” concert headlined by Philadelphia’s own Patti LaBelle, who belted out “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” during Sunday night’s ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Four living legends of music took over Rocket Arena on Sunday night. Billed as “The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 stage,” singers Stephanie Mills, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan ...

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. How does one properly prepare for an interview with “the” Patti LaBelle? They call ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rocket Arena will host four living music legends on Sunday, Oct. 5, uniting to give fans an evening of classic songs sung by beloved voices Iconic R&B and pop singers Chaka Khan, ...

Four incredible, influential singers - Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan - joined forces for "The Queens!" tour stop at Fiserv Forum Sept. 27. Across four sets amounting to ...

Stephanie Mills will perform in Detroit alongside Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan for the QUEENS tour. Mills, who once lived in Detroit, will perform her hits during the 2½-hour show. The ...