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Etta James Placed Under 24-Hour Care
Legendary singer Etta James is currently under 24-hour doctor's care after becoming seriously ill earlier this week (begs12Dec11).The At Last hitmaker's health has been in decline since she began suffering from a number of illnesses,...
By WENN on 16 December 2011
Etta James Told Cancer Is Incurable
Etta James has been told her leukaemia is incurable.The 'At Last' hitmaker - who was diagnosed with the cancer earlier this year, in addition to dementia - is now said to be "terminally ill" and...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2011
Etta James To Retire
Legendary R&B singer Etta James has announced her decision to retire following the release of her latest album.The 73 year old has been in and out of hospital in recent months undergoing treatment for leukaemia...
By WENN on 19 October 2011
Gene Simmons Marries Shannon Tweed
Gene Simmons has married Shannon Tweed.The KISS bass player â who previously claimed he would never marry â tied the knot with his girlfriend of 28 years in an evening ceremony on the Crystal Lawn...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 October 2011
Jackie Chan Death Hoax Returns To Twitter
Jackie Chan is alive and well, despite another death hoax that began circulating social networking sites on Wednesday (17th August 2011). The Hong Kong actor and martial artist has emerged as a favourite amongst hoaxers...
By WENN on 17 August 2011
'Etta James Is Dead' Rumor Exposed As Hoax
The legendary soul singer Etta James is not dead - despite being the subject of an online hoax on Thursday (4th July 2011) that suggested she had passed away in Southern California, reports Nme.com.The hoax...
By WENN on 04 August 2011
Leonardo Dicaprio To Star With Beyonce In A Star Is Born?
Leonardo DiCaprio could join Beyonce Knowles in the remake of 'A Star Is Born'.The 'Inception' star is currently working with Clint Eastwood on the biopic 'J. Edgar' but the Oscar winning director is hoping to...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2011
Judge Orders Independent Medical Review For James
A California judge has ordered ETTA JAMES to undergo an independent medical evaluation after the ailing soul legend's son alleged she could be in "very serious danger" if she is left under the care of...
By WENN on 27 February 2011
Judge Allows James' Husband Access To $60,000 For Medical Care
A California judge has granted ETTA JAMES' husband access to $60,000 (£40,000) of the ailing star's money to cover medical costs until next month (Feb11).Last week (ends16Jan11), fans of the music legend were stunned to...
By WENN on 18 January 2011
Florence And The Machine's Toilet Beginnings
Florence Welch's "fluke" music career started out in a toilet. The Florence and the Machine frontwoman - whose debut album 'Lungs' was one of the best-selling records of 2009 - admitted she first met her...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 August 2010
James: 'Obama Comments Were A Joke'
Soul legend ETTA JAMES has defended her controversial rant against U.S. President BARACK OBAMA and singer BEYONCE KNOWLES - insisting she was merely sharing a joke with her fans. The singer was recorded at a show...
By WENN on 06 February 2009
James 'In Obama And Beyonce Rant'
ETTA JAMES has reportedly risked alienating many of her fellow Americans - a recording has emerged which purports to show the blues legend launching a vicious rant against U.S. President BARACK OBAMA and singer BEYONCE...
By WENN on 05 February 2009
James 'Emotional' As Beyonce Sang At Last
Blues singer ETTA JAMES was overcome with pride watching BEYONCE KNOWLES covering her classic song AT LAST for new U.S. President BARACK OBAMA. Knowles, who depicts James in the drama Cadillac Records, sang the icon's...
By WENN on 22 January 2009
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