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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

Alicia Keys in collaboration with blues icon Bonnie Raitt, has been tapped to perform an Etta James tribute at the 2012 Grammy Awards. James,73, passed away last month after a long battle with cancer. The Grammy Awards take place on February 12! Etta James Dead At 73 Alicia Keys Relaxes In Paradise!

Christina Aguilera’s voice is amazing. It is no wonder she was chosen to perform Etta James’ most famous song “At Last,” at the fallen singer’s funeral in California yesterday! While most were in awe from the soulful performance, many others noticed a trail of what appeared to be blood flowing down Christina’s leg. It is […]

In an even odder Twitter beef than Nicki Minaj vs Cher; Roseanne Barr blasted Beyonce, Jay-Z and President Obama on the social network for the way they treated Etta James during the President’s first few days in office. After cursing out a couple of Beyonce stans, Roseanne went into a rant claiming she will run […]

Etta James died early this morning and Beyonce - who played the legendary singer in "Cadillac Records" - has come out of hiding since having her baby to honor her.

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 […]

Etta James’ longtime friend and manager Lupe De Leon says the singer has been released from a Southern California hospital and is back at home with her family. The “At Last” singer had been hospitalized since before Christmas after she experienced difficulty breathing. James has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia, and she is also suffering […]

Etta James who was recently diagnosed as terminally ill has been taken off her respirator; she is now breathing on her own! James was put on the respirator on the the 21st after she as having trouble breathing. The “At Last” singer is suffering from terminal leukemia and dementia. Etta James Terminally Ill VIDEO: Brandy […]

At Last” blues singer Etta James, whose health has been fading in recent years, is now terminally ill, and her live-in doctor is asking for prayers. According to TMZ, Dr. Elaine James, who isn’t related to the 73-year-old entertainer, says the singer’s chronic leukemia was declared incurable two weeks ago. The singer whose health has […]

Brandy performed during the “R&B Live Hollywood” set at the Key Club last night and, in addition to belting out some of her own hits, she killed her performance covering Etta James’ classic “At Last.” We first heard her sing the tune a couple of months ago (VIDEO: Brandy Belts Out “At Last” In Her […]