Memorial Day is traditionally a time to remember and honor those who have given their lives in military service to their country. However, anyone who has spent any time in the entertainment business knows that it’s a unique battle of its own with many casualties. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest […]
This year among others, we lost Etta James. She will not be forgotten though, especially when Alicia Keys has been tapped to perform a tribute to the fallen icon at the 2012 Grammy Awards! According to Rap-Up “Alicia Keys will honor the late legend Etta James with a special performance.” Jay-Z Performs At Carnegie Hall […]
Today friends and family said their final good-byes to R&B legend Etta James. The iconic soul singer was laid to rest in Los Angeles after losing a battle with leukemia on January 20th. She was sent off in grand style with performances from artists like Christina Aguilera. Watch Christina Ag sing James’s classic, “At Last” […]
Beyonce wrote an emotional letter to her fans talking about superstar singer Etta James’ death. James died Friday morning due to complications stemming from leukemia. Beyonce wrote on her site: “This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a […]
Legendary singer, Etta James died this morning. James, who was battling leukemia for some time, succumbed to the disease after a long struggle. She is most known for her ballad “At Last.” “This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world,” De Leon said. “She was a true original […]
After being hospitalized on December 21st and then put on a respirator, Etta James is no longer using the machine to breathe. This is very good news for the singing legend, because she is breathing normal. In addition to suffering from dementia, Etta James is reported to have been diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Get more […]
Etta James had to be rushed to the hospital last night due to an “extremely low” white blood cell count. Her manager tells TMZ.com that “the singer’s doctor was checking her white blood cell levels and discovered they were extremely low.” Etta was treated for Sepsis “a condition in which the body is fighting a […]
Last night, Cadillac Records, starring Beyonce Knowles, premiered in Hollywood. The event was truly legendary with the attendance of Etta James, Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan just to name a few. Check out the red carpet photos under the cut!
A curvier Beyonce (who gained 15 lbs for her role as Etta James) leads an all-star cast in this December's <em>Cadillac Records</em>.
