Stereogum — Soul legend Aretha Franklin has got herself into a bit of an embarrassing mess. Franklin is suing satirical news site News Nerds for $10 million because of a story they ran about a fictional brawl between Franklin and fellow soul songstress Patti LaB... more info

TMZ — It's 9 AM ... do you know where your kitty is? Wearing a full-length fur coat that looks like it's made entirely out of house cats, soul legend Patti LaBelle braved the cold outside her Washington D.C. hotel Thursday night.Purr. It's cold in here. ... more info

USA Today Music — The concert was part of the White House's 'In Performance' series. more info

E! Online — Tell us how you really feel, Patti LaBelle. The legendary singer opened up to PrideSource in a new interview published on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in which she candidly reveals why she's no... more info

Topix — Saturday: She has reined in the hair but not the soaring, swooping, over-the-top voice. more info

Starpulse — Pop superstar Mariah Carey helped to honour her godmother Patti Labelle as a Living Legend on Saturday (26Oct13) at the Black Girls Rock! gala in New Jersey. The Hero hitmaker was on hand at the N... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Soul star Patti LaBelle has reignited her legal battle with a New York mother after a settlement deal to end the dispute fell through. more info

CNN Showbiz — Patti LaBelle has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a complaint that she verbally and physically assaulted a mother and her 18-month-old daughter in a Manhattan apartment lobby two years ago, the mother's lawyer said Wednesday. more info

Starpulse — Grammy-winning singer Patti LaBelle has reportedly agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a lawsuit over claims she hurled verbal abuse at a woman in front of her young child. The Lady Marmalade singer... more info

Guardian Music — Queen of Soul would 'love to be a mentor' on reality TV showAretha Franklin has expressed an interest to be a judge on American Idol. Following last week's announcement that Britney Spears and Steven Tyler will be leaving the show, the Queen of Soul ... more info