James’s oldest son, Donto, shared with People, “It’s been quite a day but I’m very grateful. She basically passed in my arms, and I was able to share everything I needed to say to her, from praying to listing her accomplishments as a mother.” He continued, “I told her that I loved her. I said, […]

Etta James died today. By most young people’s understanding,Etta James is the character that Beyonce Knowles played. It is a sad testimony to the fact that today’s youth will never quite “get”, understand or be able to create what Etta James created on Chess Records. Read: Beyonce Should Know Better Than To Approve Too White […]

Etta James has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73 and had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2010. James, who also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C, died at a hospital in Riverside, California. James was recently released from the hospital just days after her condition improved enough […]

LOS ANGELES — Etta James’ longtime friend and manager says the singer has been released from a Southern California hospital and is back at home with her family. SEE ALSO: GOP Candidates Go to NH Lupe De Leon says James was released Thursday afternoon, just a few days after the terminally ill singer’s condition improved […]

At a recent event, legendary R&B singer, Etta James, continued her tirade against Beyonce, who played James in the movie, “Cadillac Records,” and extended her rant to President Barack Obama, who had Beyonce sing James’ song “At Last” at an inaugural ball. “You know, YOUR President, the one with the big ears-he ain’t MY President–had […]