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Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Yolanda Adams and More Perform Tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 2011 Grammys

GOT STAFF — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:32:43 +0000

Singers Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Yolanda Adams, Florence Welch (from Florence & the Machine) and Martina McBride opened up the 2011 Grammy Awards with a touching tribute to legendary R&B singer Aretha Franklin.

The ladies performed renditions of a few of Queen of Soul’s songs, including “Natural Woman,” “Ain’t No Way,” “Until YOu Come Back to Me,” “Think,” “Respect” and “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves.”

Though Ms. Franklin couldn’t make it to the show, she did appear in a pre-recorded segment from her home in Detroit, MI where she thanked the performers and wished everyone good luck.

Watch the performances from the Aretha Franklin tribute below!!

Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, Gabrielle Union, Trey Songz and More Attend the 4th Annual BET Honors

GOT STAFF — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:51:51 +0000

Black Hollywood gathered together over the weekend (Sat. Jan 15) in Washington, D.C. for the 4th Annual BET Honors. Stars like Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Boris Kodjoe and wife Nicole Ari Parker, and more, walked the red carpet before making their way into the Warner Theater for the ceremony.

The pre-recorded show, hosted by Gabrielle Union, also featured performances by Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo and Tank, as well as appearances by supermodel Iman, writer/director Tyler Perry and others. The 2011 BET Honors air on TV next month (Mon. Feb 21) at 9pm.

Check out 20+ pics from the 4th Annual BET Honors below!!

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More Ebony Magazine Tribute Covers: Usher, Omar Epps, Yolanda Adams and Regina King

GOT STAFF — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:04:34 +0000

A group of celebrities of today channeled Black Hollywood & music legends from the past in tribute covers for the latest issue of Ebony Magazine. Inside the pages, you’ll find tribute covers from the likes of Mary J. Blige (Diana Ross), John Legend (Duke Ellington), Blair Underwood (Sidney Poitier) and more! Earlier this week we posted 5 covers (CLICK HERE TO CHECK THEM OUT) and now, thanks to the homie Miss Jia, we have 4 more to share!

In the cover above, R&B crooner Usher pays tribute to Sammie Davis Jr., while below, actor Omar Epps channels his inner Muhammad Ali, Gospel singer Yolanda Adams takes on Mahilia Jackson and actress Regina King portrays Eartha Kitt. Check out the pics below and let us know what you think!

2009 Grammys: 51st Annual Grammy Awards Press Room

GOT STAFF — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:18:20 +0000

R&B singers Chrisette Michele and Anthony Hamilton both took home a Grammy Award las night for “Urban/Alternative Performance” for a song titled “Be OK” from Chrisette Michele’s debut album. Continue reading for more photos from the 2009 Grammy Awards Press Room!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS!

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