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Chaka Khan has been named as the latest music star to curate the Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre, following in the footsteps of David Bowie, Grace Jones, Yoko Ono and more.The festival will take place from 14 to 23 June, with the artist programme still to be announced. Khan said the festival would be “where magic of music meets the warmth of community … We’re going to funk it up, rock every crowd, and touch every soul.”The Southbank Centre’s head of contemporary music, Adem Holness, said: “I’ve learned how…

“I found a piece of my peace right here in Georgia,” says Chaka Khan, who just started a new life in the big rural property she purchased in that state. She recently sat in her bedroom there, gazing at the trees outside, and looked back at her life and career for our new interview with her, which you can hear on the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Some highlights follow; to hear the full interview, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play…

For Chaka Khan, the end of 2023 was nothing short of triumphant. In November, she was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and she also moved from Los Angeles to a big, rural property in Georgia, where she says she’s found “peace of mind.” The R&B icon, who just released a new fragrance (Chaka by Chaka Khan), and is still playing live dates even as she strives to wind down her touring schedule, looked back at some career highlights and struggles in the latest edition of our Last Word…

Chaka Khan has been announced as a headliner for Nocturne Live 2024, which coincides with the celebration of her 70th birthday and her 50th year in music. The legendary singer will perform at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on Thursday 13th June alongside disco legends Sister Sledge and party-starting funk group The Fatback Band. Khan, Sister Sledge and The Fatback Band join Crowded House, Sheryl Crow and Turin Brakes on the line-up for the first two dates announced for Nocturne…

Chaka Khan took a moment to revisit her infamous feud with Mary J. Blige and again said Mary had previously butchered her cover of “Sweet Thing” in 1992.“Sweet Thing” was introduced by Chaka in 1975 during her time in the band Rufus, and after Mary J. Blige put her spin on the track in 1992 on her album What’s The 411?, rumors were afloat that Chaka often called “Sweet Thing,” “the song Mary J. Blige fucked up.” The pair mended their relationship in 2007, and even recorded a song together called “Disrespectful,” but in a…

Chaka Khan wants people to walk with her while she tells inspirational stories.Apple announced Monday that the 10-time Grammy winner will take part in an audio experience called Time to Walk, a series designed to help people walk more often. In the 32-minute episode, Khan reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, how she found her better self in Europe, learning the music business and the importance of friendships during a walk through her neighborhood in Santa Monica, California. The episode features songs including…

Chaka Khan isn’t a fan of Auto-Tune.The Grammy-winning singer explained her position during Monday night’s Angie Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, where she performed hits like “I’m Every Woman” and “Tell Me Something Good.” During the charity event, Khan spoke to entertainment reporter and Page Six writer Tashara Jones about the current landscape of music, and how certain artists were simply too reliant on auto-tune—so much so, they should consider getting a new job.“There is some great stuff out there and there are some…

As the argument escalates, a man named Corey Crawford is seen on video going to his car and grabbing an object, which Zulu’s legal team has argued was a firearm. Robinson beckons Crawford and his friends to come over to him and then appears to chest bump Zulu. Zulu responds by grabbing Robinson, causing Crawford and Benton to jump in and begin pummeling Zulu. The music executive’s assistant is seen trying to help him, but Robinson punches her in the face and knocks her to the ground. Crawford then…

Ludacris’ longtime manager, Chaka Zulu, has been hit with a murder charge.According to WSB-TV, the veteran music executive—legal name Ahmed Obafemi—was arrested earlier this week in connection with a June 26 shooting in Atlanta. The incident reportedly took place in a shopping center parking lot, where Zulu and two others got into an altercation that ended in gunfire. Police say the shooting left 23-year-old Artez Benton dead, while Zulu and a third individual were hospitalized with gun wounds.Zulu, who co-founded …

Image: Shudder/IFC MidnightFans of international horror already know that Shudder is the top streamer when it comes to recent genre films from other countries, and its Indonesian selection is particularly robust. One realm that could use more entries, though, is horror from Africa, with the new release Saloum making a powerful case for the cause. In its opening scenes, Saloum has a style that roars in like a flashy ‘90s action film—freeze-frames to introduce the various characters, etc.—courtesy of Congolese director Jean…