ContactMusic — Lenny Kravitz and Sean Kingston have paid tribute to Motown songwriter Nickolas Ashford, who passed away on Monday (22Aug11). The musician, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote a string of hits including Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Chaka K... more info

The Quietus — Author of hits for Diana Ross, Chaka Khan and more dies of cancer at the age of 70 more info

The Independent — Nick Ashford, one half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics funk hits for the likes of Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Chaka Khan, has died at the age of 70, his former publicist said. more info

CNN Showbiz — The legendary Chaka Khan, dressed in a regal purple and blue blouse and slacks, glides into the CNN Red Chair Interview room. She's wearing stunning, large, hoop earrings crafted by her mother. more info

ContactMusic — Pop star Prince has accepted a last-minute invitation to curate a Danish music festival. The Npg Music & Art Festival will take place in Copenhagen next month (06-07Aug11) and will feature performances from Chaka Khan, Nikka Costa, Janelle Monae and ... more info

NME — Janelle Monae and Chaka Khan to play Danish festival more info

Guardian Music — The Purple One will headline and curate a two-day event in Copenhagen, although he's left the planning rather late ...Prince is planning a music festival in Denmark. The Purple One will headline and curate the NPG Music and Art festival in Copenhagen... more info

Perez Hilton — She's finally getting back to what she does best! Cheryl Cole is currently in El Lay recording a new album! Thank goodness! It sounds like it's going to be hawt because she's currently laying down vocals at the famous studios underneath the Sunset Ma... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Chaka Khan is facing legal action over missed payments on a rental home in New Jersey, according to a U. S. report. The I Feel For You singer and her sister/manager Tammy MCCrary signed a contract to lease a mansion in Watchung for two weeks d... more info

USA Today Music — Headliners this year include Usher, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Kanye West, more. more info