ContactMusic — Funk singer Chaka Khan is spotted at the reception desk of a dentist's office in LA. Seemingly spotting the paparazzi through the window, she fixes... more info

Guardian Music — This 22-year-old west Londoner comes armed with a fresh, funk-infused pop soundReading on mobile? Listen hereThe deliciously slinky Just a Little Taste has actually been around since February, but now 22-year-old west Londoner Rowan Martin has signed... more info

ContactMusic — Soul superstar Chaka Khan has revealed she once shot her second husband Richard Holland after he allegedly punched her in the face The Im Every Woman hitmaker wed Holland in 1976 but their union was shortlived and Khan admits all was... more info

Guardian Music — Joy Orbison, LondonPeter O'Grady, the DJ and producer with arguably the dance world's best pseudonym, is someone having the best of both worlds. He's reassuringly underground (he says his influences include GG Allin and Martin Hannett) and he hasn't ... more info

ContactMusic — Soul superstar Chaka Khan has been inundated with booking requests ever since showing off her slimmed-down new look during a performance on the finale of U S talent show American Idol in May 12 The singer 59 dropped 60 pounds 27 2 kilograms in a ye..... more info

ContactMusic — Soul superstar Chaka Khan is proud of her son for overcoming his drug troubles insisting he is now happy and healthy The Im Every Woman hitmaker was granted permanent custody of her granddaughter Daija in December 11 after claiming her son Damien Hol... more info

Chicago Tribune — Pitchfork Music Festival: The seventh annual gathering of the indie tribes will be headlined by Feist, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Vampire Weekend, with much-anticipated sets by Wild Flag, Danny Brown, Willis Earl Beal, Big K.R.I.T and the Olivi... more info

ContactMusic — The Essence Music Festival 2012 made a soulful finale in New Orleans on Sunday July 8th 2012 during the three day event Preceding music royalty the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Queen of Funk Chaka Khan were spectacular performances from contempo... more info

Guardian Music — Jay-Z, Kanye West and Chris Brown win big, but memories of Houston took center stage at annual show in Los AngelesBeyonce and Chris Brown shared the top honors at the BET awards on Sunday night, in a show that featured an emotional tribute to late si... more info

Mjsbigblog — See a list of Winners from Sunday night's BET Awards. Plus check out performance videos including a tribute to the late Whitney Houston including performances from Mariah Carey, Brandy, Monica, Chaka Khan, Whitney's mother Cissy Houston and more. ... more info