The Huffington Post caught up with the funk/R&B powerhouse as she discussed her celebratory homecoming, in addition to her stance on boycotting Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, and stopping gun violence in Chicago. How does it feel to have your very own street named after you? I feel like, now I’ve finally made it [Laughs], […]

Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will be honored for her stellar 40-year career in music and entertainment in the place where it all began—Chicago, Illinois. Chaka Khan will participate in the unveiling of Chaka Khan Way on S. Blackstone Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets on Saturday, July 27. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Fourth Ward Alderman William Burns and other […]

There’s no doubt that music is a form of self-expression. And many artists not only use the recording booth as a hit-making platform, but also as a medium to impact social change and connect with their fans across the globe. June is African-American Music Month. Created by President Jimmy Carter, every president since then has […]

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She’ll Still be honored Monday at the Apollo Theater. Chaka Khan has canceled four June concert dates due to extended vocal rest ordered by her doctor. She also has pushed back until the fall the release of her forthcoming album, The iKhan Project: Alive, which had been scheduled to come out July 2. Khan will attend […]

Besides her awe-inspiring vocal ability to slay every iconic song she’s every been featured on, Chaka Khan‘s second claim to fame is certainly her voluminous red tresses.…

“American Idol” producers are scrambling to bring what was once FOX’s highest rated program back to its glory days. According to TMZ, last week’s ratings…

Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Monday, June 10 during its annual spring gala concert. So far, Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige are confirmed to give tributes to the iconic star. This year marks Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. “I […]

Dionne Warwick has just filed for Chapter Seven bankruptcy. According to reports, the soul singer was forced to file due to over $1 million in…

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan will introduce two of her signature products in the Grammy Gift Lounge Thursday through Saturday in conjunction with the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony on February 10 Los Angeles. Grammy performers and presenters will get gifts of Chaka’s gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and her Khana Sutra candles. The international music […]

Halle Berry and Chaka Khan are among the honorees for BET Honors 2013, it was announced by the cable network Thursday. Entrepreneur Clarence Avant, T.D. Jakes and basketball star Lisa Leslie will also be feted at the annual event, hosted by Gabrielle Union. BET Honors, which recognizes distinguished African Americans performing at high levels in […]

Chaka Khan Enterprises announces today the 40th anniversary celebration for international music icon and ten-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Chaka Khan. Next year, 2013, marks the 40th…