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"Patti LaBelle" (born "Patricia Louise Holt" on May 24, 1944 in West-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a highly revered American R&B, soul singer and songwriter who fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles and Labelle. She is best known for her strong powerhouse vocals and her unique and distinct high-octave vocal belting. At her peak, she possessed an octave range of 4. Her biography, "Don't Block the Blessings," remained at the top of the "New York Times" best-seller list for several weeks. She is also a bestselling cookbook author, actress, entrepreneur and philantropist. ....more

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Oct 24, 2008, 12:51 GMT

In photos: Empire State Building Lighting Ceremony for Gabrielles Angel Foundation
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Empire State Building Lighting Ceremony for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.' ... more

Movie Review: Idlewild

Aug 24, 2006, 8:48 GMT

Movie Review: Idlewild
In 1935, Idlewild, Georgia is hopping with jazz, juke joints, women, gangsters and hooch.  ... more

OutKast plans to get wild in August

Jun 21, 2006, 17:07 GMT

The Grammy award winning duo OutKast has plans to release their first new studio album in three years ‘Idlewild’ on August 22nd. The album will also be the soundtrack to the group’s upcoming musical of the same name set to be released August 25th. ... more

Patti LaBelle Joins Chicago

Jan 25, 2005, 3:45 GMT

The Grammy winning singer will join Wayne Brady in the LA run of Chicago ... more

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