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*Speaking with funny woman Luenell on VladTV, Chaka Khan explained what led to Rufus’ name being changed to “Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. According to the singer, the group’s record company at the time was behind the name change, but the male band members took it hard and treated her like she was behind it. She […]

Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan perform during the “Official Prince Tribute-A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St Paul, Minnesota. *Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan brought the house down celebrating Prince Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, leading a lineup of talent that turned out […]

Getty * Chaka Khan admits she was not impressed with how Kanye West sampled her voice on his single “Through the Wire.”  West used Khan’s vocals for his 2003 debut single and the songstress was not pleased that he made her sound like a “chipmunk” on the song.  “ didn’t mention that he was gonna […]

* Chaka Khan would really prefer if fans not greet her with the catchy intro from her hit song “I Feel For You,” which remains her only UK number one. In an interview with the BBC’s Lucy Todd, the music legend explains why it annoys her when people on the street approach her and dare […]

Chaka Khan *Ahead of her New Year’s Eve concert at the Kennedy Center tonight, Chaka Khan, 62, sat down with the Washington Post to dish on a number of topics, including her “Dancing With the Stars” stint, which she called a “big faux pas.” She also reveals if she’ll ever do reality TV again, […]

* Chaka Khan has launched an indie label and merchandising company called iKhan Sounds, theJasminBrand reports. The first single from the label will be the empowering anthem “I Love Myself,” written and produced by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter B. Slade. “The lyrics to “I Love Myself” give voice to the deeply personal and continuing journey of my […]

Chaka Khan at the Superstar 2015 finale at AARP’s Life@50+ Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center, May 15, 2015 *Chaka Khan is calling on her fans to help promote the Feb. 19 release of her new single, “I Love Myself” and its message of self-esteem and acceptance. The R&B diva is inviting fans to […]

Singer Chaka Khan speaks on stage at the She Rocks Awards during day 2 of the 2016 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on January 22, 2016 in Anaheim, California. *There is a reason why we haven’t seen Chaka Khan in any Prince tributes since his death in April. The powerhouse, who shared a close friendship with […]

 * Chaka Khan says she was pissed when Kanye West’ sampled her 1985 single “Through the Fire” on his debut single “Through the Wire,” which launched his career as a solo artist in 2004.  The 66-year-old singer stopped by “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen on Wednesday and spoke out about the 42-year-old […]

*Legendary queen of funk, Chaka Khan — who enjoyed a massive hit with the Prince-penned “I Feel For You” — recorded tracks with the music icon before he died last year. Chaka says she plans to unveil the material next year, when she drops her new album. “I own half an album that we did […]

*Music legend  Chaka Khan shared her diva makeup ritual for Vogue’s YouTube Beauty Secrets series, peep the clip above. The fashion and beauty icon is concerned about today’s makeup artists — mostly feminine males who overdo it with their makeup brushes, so she chooses to apply her own makeup these days. “Mostly I taught myself. I have put […]

*“It was my greatest pleasure to record with the inimitable Chaka Khan on The Mosaic Project: LOVE and SOUL,” says Terri Lyne Carrington. “I sent her the demo of Frank Sinatra’s ‘I’m a Fool To Want You’ with myself singing, imitating her in a way. She was familiar with the Billie Holiday version of the […]

(L-R) Chaka Khan, Tupac, Janet Jackson *The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced the nominees for its 2017 induction ceremony. This year’s nominees include Tupac Shakur, in his first year of eligibility, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, and 11-time nominee Chic. Ballots to select the final 2017 inductees will be sent out to […]

[…] for its 2018 class this morning, nine of which are receiving first-time nods – including Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. LL Cool J and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan made the cut again, alongside return nominees Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, The Cars, J. Geils Band and The MC5, among others. According to a press release, […]

[…] album ‘GASMS’ is available April 28, 2023.” You can pre-Order the album here. READ MORE: Smokey Robinson on Why He Hates Being Called ‘African American’ Smokey Robinson & Chaka Khan / Getty In related news, Robinson and Berry Gordy will be honored with the Person(s) of the Year Award at the MusiCares ceremony on Feb. 3, […]