Etta James

Chaka Khan: I snorted, but I never injected

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:31:00 -0800

An encounter with Etta James decades ago scared Chaka Khan off of ever injecting drugs, but unfortunately not off of them completely.

Christina Aguilera's leg drip, cleavage overshadow Etta tribute

Castina Watson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:19:00 -0800

Christina Aguilera covered "At Last" during a memorial service for music legend Etta James over the weekend. But it was the pint-sized powerhouse's attire -- and a mysterious discharge on her person -- that had tongues wagging.

Etta James' album sales soar in week following death

Castina Watson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:59:00 -0800

Total sales for Etta James' albums have jumped by 378 percent and impacted the Billboard charts in the week since her death, according to newly released figures. The "At Last" legend died of complications from leukemia near her home in Riverside, California last week. She was 73.

Kelly Clarkson honors Etta James in song

Castina Watson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:31:00 -0800

Kelly Clarkson delivered a tribute to late soul legend Etta James at Radio City Music Hall last week. James died in Riverside, California Friday, ending a lengthy battle against leukemia.

Beyoncé mourns the death of "queen" Etta James

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:47:00 -0800

Beyoncé is mourning the death of Etta James today, four years after playing the iconic singer in Cadillac Records. See what she had to say about the legend.

5 Singing divas influenced by Etta James

Meagan Morris — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:53:00 -0800

Etta James' legacy will live on past her death, thanks to the singers she influenced.

Blues icon Etta James dead at 73

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:05:00 -0800

"At Last" singer Etta James died Friday from leukemia -- but her musical influence lives on.

A gravely ill Etta James hospitalized in California

Castina Watson — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:58:00 -0800

Terminally ill singer Etta James was rushed from her home in Riverside, California to an undisclosed hospital outside Los Angeles on Friday. James' longtime manager says the star had been having trouble breathing.

Etta James is singing her final goodbyes

Krystal Clark — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:42:00 -0800

Etta James is fighting a losing battle. It's been confirmed that the singer is currently in the final stages of cancer. James is surrounded by family and friends, who are making her last days as comfortable as possible.

Legendary singer Etta James hospitalized with blood infection

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:35:00 -0700

Legendary blues singer Etta James has been hospitalized with a severe -- and potentially fatal -- blood infection.

Etta James battles Beyonce

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:45:00 -0800

Etta James is no fan of Beyonce.

Beyonce calls Single Ladies and Etta James

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:13:00 -0700

Beyonce has put on a blonde wig and is channeling Etta James for the new film, Cadillac Records. But, that is not the only activity currently generating heat in the Beyonce world.