Jezebel: Etta James

Ouch, Katy Perry Unfollowed Russell Brand on Twitter

Cassie Murdoch — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

First we dealt with the painful shock that Katy Perry and Russell Brand's marriage had fallen apart, and now comes word that @katyperry has officially unfollowed @rustyrockets. Alas, parting is such tweet sorrow! The worst part of this digital divorce is that her estranged hubby is still following her. Awkward. More »

Legendary Singer Etta James Dead At 73

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:17:00 EST

Born Jamesetta Hawkins in 1938, the singer who was nicknamed Miss Peaches crossed genres, from blues and rhythm and blues to rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. James's singnature song, "At Last," was released in 1961, but is still a romantic favorite — President Barack Obama danced to it with his wife Michelle at the inauguration ball. In 1962, James released "Something's Got a Hold on Me," the opening line of which ("Oh sometimes… I get a good feeling, yeah…") is currently in a chart-topping dance track by Avicii. James's time with Chess records was the subject of the 2008 film Cadillac Records, in which Beyoncé played the singer. James struggled with heroin addiction in the '70s, but bounced back in the late '80s and '90s, recording jazz and R&B albums. She won six Grammys, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall Of Fame and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In April 2009, James made her final television appearance performing "At Last" on Dancing with the Stars; in December of last year, she was declared terminally ill. We lost an epic talent today, but these songs live on. More »

Kobe Bryant's Wife Files For Divorce Because He Won't Stop Cheating

Cassie Murdoch — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:00:00 EST

Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce today. According to TMZ, Vanessa left because Kobe couldn't stop cheating on her. He was, of course, charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2003, and Vanessa famously stood by him then. But a new incident was apparently what drove her to leave, a source says, More »

Lady Gaga's Stylist Wants To Sell You Some Gaga-Inspired Fashion

Lane Moore — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:00:00 EDT

Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti will be working with Gilt Groupe on a line of Gaga-inspired clothing for women and men alike. The "two-day flash sale" —scheduled for the same week as Gaga's release of "Born This Way" (surely a coincidence)— will feature "looks from cutting edge designers, inspired by Lady Gaga's most memorable get-ups." And if you're worried that this collection will be devoid of accessories, you can stop breathing into a paper bag. The sale will reportedly feature Gaga's glasses from her "Just Dance" video, as well as the cane from the "Bad Romance" video. So if you've had your never-in-your-wildest-dreams eye on either of those, they can and will now be yours. More »

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Checks Himself Into Rehab

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST

A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys has entered rehab for the third time. Sources say he's been "out of control" recently, and it's been interfering with plans for the band's tour with New Kids On The Block.

Rihanna Kept Out Of Grammys; Lohan Headed To Haiti

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST

Apparently when Grammy Awards organizers say to be on time they mean it: Rihanna showed up a few minutes late and security guards wouldn't let her in the theater.

Drew Barrymore Is Engaged, Charlize And Stuart Split, And Soon You, Too, Can Smell Like "The Situation"

Hortense Smith — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST

According to James St. James over at World of Wonder, who is Facebook friends with the actress, Drew Barrymore updated her Facebook status yesterday to announce that she's engaged, presumably, to boyfriend Justin Long. Congrats! [World of Wonder]

Is Angie Having An Affair With Lady Gaga?; Depp Defends Polanski

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:30:00 EST

Ian Halperin, who recently wrote an unauthorized book about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, claims that Angie hooked up with Lady Gaga recently and, "Apparently, Angie is obsessed with Lady GaGa." Halperin explains:

Alba's A Vandal; Beyoncé's A Diva; Brad's Artsy-Fartsy

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Jessica Alba put up posters of sharks in Oklahoma City — defacing a United Way billboard — and then took pictures of herself, arms raised victorious. Turns out…

Etta James To Beyoncé: Just Kidding!

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST

Etta James says when she was ripping Beyoncé about singing "At Last" for the President, "I didn't really mean anything…"

Police Raid The Office Of Anna Nicole's Former Physician

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:30:00 EST

The office of the doctor who prescribed Anna Nicole Smith methadone 13 days before she gave birth was raided today and police are looking for a connection between the doctor and lawyer Howard K. Stern.

Etta James Vs. Beyoncé; Miley Cyrus On "Racist" Pic

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST

At a concert in Seattle, Etta James said:

Happy Birthday, Etta James

Hortense Smith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:15:00 EST

While there has been much to do about Beyonce's excellent performance of "At Last" at the Inaugural Ball, today we thought we'd post the most recognized version, sung by Etta James, who turns 71 today. More »

Everyone's Getting More Sex, Whether We Want It Or Not

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST

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More Manolos and man-drama: The Sex And The City sequel is on. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are all on board… and getting more cash. [Us]

Beyonce Brings It At Obamas' Inaugural Ball First Dance

Anna Holmes — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:50:00 EST

We'll make this brief: Beyonce brought it. Diddy checked his BlackBerry (you'll see him in the background). Michelle Obama wore Jason Wu. And everyone was brought to tears. At left. At last. More »

Loose Lips

Jessica G. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:40:00 EDT

Anne Hathaway, she of the notoriously crap taste in men, alluded to a new boyfriend in a recent interview. "This guy I know in L.A. is kind of doing it for me right now," she tells People. "When I think of sexy, I think of him." Maybe she should get him vetted by the po-po before committing…• Rut roh: Perez Hilton has it on good authority that Guy Ritchie is a gold digger. He allegedly dumped a rich girlfriend for the much richer Madonna many moons ago, and sources tell Perez that Guy "never spent a dime of his own money for their lifestyle or the children." • Beyonce on the 15 pounds she gained to play Etta James in the forthcoming Cadillac Records: "It was way easier – and tastier – than having to lose so much weight for Dreamgirls." More »

Loose Lips

Jessica G. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:45:00 EDT

Beyonce said that gaining 20 pounds for her role as Etta James in the upcoming movie Cadillac Records was "so much fun," but that when she had to lose it, she was "so angry with myself. I was like, 'D'oh! Why do you have to go through this?" Sort of endearing that she said D'oh! • Amy Winehouse, making bad decisions? You don't say! Apparently the beleaguered singer is ditching producer/ hottie Mark Ronson for her new album. Sadness! • Dandy Anderson Cooper gets his haircut on the cheap: he spends $15 at the barbershop for his silver foxiness. [ Us, Mirror, Dlisted] More »