The lovefest and sing-off was expertly done as expected but a surprise visit from an old friend took things over the top.

The 77-year-old Knight and 76-year-old Labelle have been giving people classics for nearly six decades. Tonight, they're celebrated in Verzuz.

On Tuesday (Sept 8), Swizz Beatz and Timbaland took to social media to announce the celebration of the titans with an announcement fit for the Godmother of Soul and the Empress of Soul. 

The anticipation begins! Philly’s own Patti Labelle will be stepping up to the challenge Gladys Knight hit for hit on Verzuz Sunday, Septemeber 13th. Vote below on who you think will win!    

Entertainment

For those of us who wish we were born in the era of love, peace, and soul, BET’s bringing us one step closer with their new 70’s-set drama American Soul. HelloBeautiful’s got a first look at Kelly Rowland as Gladys Knight in this exclusive clip. The “Empress of Soul” listens to Don Cornelius, portrayed by Sinqua […]

vianfl.com: The Empress of Soul will kick off the festivities at Super Bowl LIII. Gladys Knight will sing the national anthem ahead of the big game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3, the NFL and CBS announced Thursday. “I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown […]

Dick Clark Productions is planning to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin during the upcoming American Music Awards next month. Appearances are expected from Gladys Knight, Mary Mary, Ledisi, Donnie McClurkin and Cece Winans. It’s reported that they will “pay tribute to Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots and her iconic album, Amazing Grace.” Tracee Ellis Ross will […]

DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, February 3, 2017, the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl LI with its 18th Annual star-studded music jubilation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The annual event joins together key NFL Players, top Gospel/Contemporary Christian and mainstream GRAMMY® Award-winning artists and special guests […]

National News

Songstress Judith Hill, the late singer Prince’s protégée, is opening up about his death.