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Beyonce’s latest big screen venture, “Cadillac Records,” opens this weekend. And in a new interview, the singer and actress discussed how while playing the role of Etta James, she took her work home ...

Patti Austin, who has been in show business for 60 years, did not hold back when asked her feelings about Beyonce bringing back Etta James’ classic hit “At Last.” During a rehearsal for her ...

Etta James tells the New York Daily News that she was joking when she criticized Beyonce at a Seattle concert this week. "I didn't really mean anything. Even as a little child, I've always had that ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Etta James says she was joking when she said she "can't stand Beyonce" and would "whip" the singer for performing James' hit "At Last" at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama.

Etta James had a legendary singing voice, but there was something else legendary about her: her lifestyle. The girl knew how to party, which she probably learned from her teenage mother. Unfortunately ...

St. Louis’ own Cedric the Entertainer leaked the fact that Beyonce Knowles will play singing powerhouse Etta James in the upcoming film “Cadillac Records.” Cedric, a confirmed cast member, mentioned ...

LOS ANGELES - We saw Beyonce play Etta James. We probably won't soon see the singing divas duet. The 71-year-old singer says in an audio clip that surfaced online Thursday that she would "whip" ...

As a public figure, Beyoncé has always been guarded. She gives little insight into her personal life and keeps fans at arm’s length. She said she is generally a reserved people-pleaser who rarely ...

Etta James’ voice could melt your heart (“At Last”), set it racing (“Wallflower,” aka “Roll With Me Henry”) – and cut straight through to the soul, on the fiery wings of an otherworldly blues growl ...