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Chaka Khan became singer instead of Black Panther activist after being given gun

The 73-year-old’s story features in the musical I’m Every Woman.

Evening Standard

I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical review – Queen of Funk’s jukebox epic lacks the X factor

Alexandra Burke is valiant in the leading role but the superstar’s story is squandered in this sprawling and uneven show

The Guardian - UK

I'm Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical: Tedious and utterly un-funky

1/5 This musical about the life of the music legend at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre hits a succession of wrong notes

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Chaka Khan wows crowds at press night for her I’m Every Woman musical

I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical follows the award-winner on her journey to stardom.

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Alexandra Burke reveals if she kept in touch with Beyonce

Alexandra Burke has opened up about her friendship with Beyonce - revealing the pop superstar has kept in touch over the years since they performed together on UK TV show The X Factor back in 2008.

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“When John smashed that guitar above my head, I knew it was coming. But it was terrifying nonetheless”: Stephen Bishop on friendship, luck, and his impossible-to-miss Ferrington guitar

He hit big with his 1976 debut, Careless, went on to be attacked by John Belushi in Animal House, and appeared in Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. As he suspends retirement for a farewell tour, he reveals the last musical item on his bucket list

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Alexandra Burke: It is a privilege to tell ‘inspiring’ Chaka Khan story

The singer is taking the title role in I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical.

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Chaka Khan announces first album in more than seven years, featuring Snoop Dogg

The 11-time Grammy Award winner will release her 14th studio album Chakzilla in September.

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Chaka Khan reaches catalogue agreement with investment firm

Chaka Khan has partnered with investment firm HarbourView for a stage in her music catalogue.

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Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline star-studded Radio 2 festival

The Script, ABC, Blue and Cast are amongst the other acts appearing at the festival in Stirling

The Independent UK

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Radio 2’s flagship live music event will take place in Scotland this September.

Evening Standard

Radio 2 in the Park announces 2026 line-up for Scotland festival

A MAJOR music festival hosted by BBC Radio 2 and taking place in Scotland this year has announced its full line-up, plus the headline acts

The National (Scotland)

“They all got around in a circle around me and sang the vocal. It was riveting, all these voices that I’ve heard on the radio for all these years”: When Winger and Whitesnake guitarist Reb Beach played on an ’80s Bee Gees classic

In the mid '80s, Reb Beach was Atlantic's go-to rock guy, ripping solos for Chaka Khan, learning from Marcus Miller, and being serenaded by the brothers Gibb

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Chaka Khan opens up about the 'calling' of her music career

The 73-year-old singer had her big break aged 20 when her band Rufus signed a record deal and enjoyed massive success in the following years.

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Rivals season 2 almost had a major 'legal battle' with Chaka Khan's estate over this improvised line in episode 2 — as star claims it 'just slipped out'

You might miss it, but Chaka Khan's name is briefly mentioned in Rivals season 2 episode 2 — and it almost resulted in a 'major legal battle', according to one star.

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“Chaka Khan decided to fire the whole band – I don’t know why. But the week after she fired us, Prince called”: How Andrew Gouche rose from playing church halls to become the guru of gospel bass with Prince

Gouche met Prince in 2011 while leading Chaka Khan’s band

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon

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Music legends among winners at Jazz FM Awards 2026

The evening saw one of the most influential labels in jazz, Verve Records, receive the gold award during its 70th anniversary year.

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Chaka Khan hits out at modern pop stars

Chaka Khan insisted that singers with vocal talent don’t need to show off their bodies on stage and hit out at those “who are doing any and every d*** thing on stage and trying to sing, too”.

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“One day she said to me, ‘You know, I got a daughter that can sing.’ I said, ‘Oh, bring her down.’ She came down, and she held her own. She was brilliant”: Chaka Khan on her early encounter with the ‘80s star who would later cover one of her biggest hits

"I thought to myself, I was thinking, ‘God, she's going to be so great,’” she remembers

International Business Times UK

Chaka Khan Fury: Legend Slams Modern Popstars for Using 'Butts and Body Parts' to Hide Lack of Talent

Chaka Khan has criticised modern female pop stars for relying too heavily on physical performance, arguing some mask weak vocals with spectacle. In the same interview, she praised Sia and shared a warm, personal memory of Prince.

Evening Standard

Harry Styles to curate 2026 Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre: 'I'm deeply honoured'

Harry Styles follows the likes of David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Chaka Khan, Grace Jones and Patti Smith in arranging the festival’s line-up

The Independent UK

The Latest: Olivia Dean, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny among Grammy winners

Olivia Dean has taken home the best new artist award at the 68th annual Grammy Awards

The Independent UK

Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards

Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards

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