Daily entertainment news covering Luther Vandross en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/07/24/lambert_blige_hudson_standout_voices_tha Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:52:32 EST Entertainment News 131533@http://www.starpulse.com/news With the now widespread use of autotune, it is very difficult these days to find people in entertainment that can actually sing well. (I'm looking at you, Kanye West)

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/20/celebrity_birthdays_april_130 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 116713@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly (1961),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/19/ruben_studdard_is_back_with_new_single_t Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:20:40 EST Entertainment News 111234@http://www.starpulse.com/news American icon Ruben Studdard is back with the release of "Together," his first single since 2006. The soulful and deeply romantic "Together," premiering on AOL Music today, will be available via digital retail on March 17.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/29/2009_essence_music_festival_has_much_to_ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:59:09 EST Entertainment News 109153@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Essence Music Festival has plenty to celebrate this year. And it will be about a lot more than music, said Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/10/the_best_of_mariah_carey_s_chart_topping_20 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 105763@http://www.starpulse.com/news Sony Music Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Mariah Carey: The Ballads available on January 20, 2009. This definitive collection celebrates the voice and the career of one of the best selling and most award winning female artists in the world.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/20/celebrity_birthdays_april_79 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 80808@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly (1961), R&B legend Luther Vandross (1951; d. 2005), "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" actress Veronica Cartwright (1950),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/27/american_idol_contestants_bid_farewell_t Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:54:35 EST Entertainment News 82414@http://www.starpulse.com/news Syesha Mercado and Chikezie Eze stood next to each other on stage, clutching what was left of their possible time on "American Idol." Both veterans of the bottom three, Syesha managed to dodge another bullet, sending Chikezie packing his bags.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/08/commemorate_grammy_s_50th_anniversary_wi Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:12:28 EST Entertainment News 73602@http://www.starpulse.com/news In a grand commemoration of the 50th Celebration of the GRAMMY® Awards, Shout! Factory and The Recording Academy®'s GRAMMY® Recordings announce an electrifying 7-CD series encompassing GRAMMY® winners from four of the legendary awards' major genres.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/02/now_that_s_what_i_call_christmas_series_ Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:00:00 EST Entertainment News 69664@http://www.starpulse.com/news The world's best-selling multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, rings in the holiday season with the digital release debut of two of its multi-platinum holiday collections, NOW That's What I Call Christmas! Vol. 1 and NOW That's What I Call Christmas! Vol. 2,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/26/luther_vandross_belongings_to_be_sold Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:24:17 EST Entertainment News 68896@http://www.starpulse.com/news Personal possessions belonging to late soul man Luther Vandross are to be auctioned next month. Items including stage costumes, credit cards, a driver's license, handwritten song lyrics, a Versace coat and 400 pairs of shoes will be sold by New Jersey auction company Dawson & Nye on December 5 and 6.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/15/will_downing_s_after_tonight_hits_stores_30 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:41:44 EST Entertainment News 63873@http://www.starpulse.com/news Will Downing is recognized as the premier male vocalist for the embodiment of his singular, sensuous blend of R&B, jazz and pop. After Tonight, Will's 13th album and first for the Peak Records label,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/14/70s_diva_thelma_houston_gives_her_favori Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EST Entertainment News 63405@http://www.starpulse.com/news Thelma Houston, the dynamic voice behind the disco anthem "Don't Leave Me This Way," is back with her first album in over 17 years. In a clever twist, Houston uses A Woman's Touch to transform songs made famous by some of the biggest singers - male singers - in R&B and pop.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/09/miss_patti_s_christmas_new_holiday_album_9 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:30:00 EST Entertainment News 63038@http://www.starpulse.com/news 'Tis the season to be tossing another yule log into the fireplace, and getting cozy with Miss Patti's Christmas. The brand new holiday album by Patti Labelle will arrive in stores October 9th on Def Soul Classics, a division of the Island Def Jam Music Group.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/04/the_isley_brothers_featuring_ronald_isel_9 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:39:44 EST Entertainment News 62504@http://www.starpulse.com/news I'll Be Home For Christmas, the first holiday album ever recorded by the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley, will arrive in stores October 9th on Def Soul Classics, a division of the Island Def Jam Music Group.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/25/luther_vandross_inspired_mariah_carey_s_ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:27:32 EST Entertainment News 61254@http://www.starpulse.com/news Late soul man Luther Vandross inspired Mariah Carey to sleep in a steam room. The tragic singer told his friend all about the benefits of steam, prompting Carey to create a humidity zone in her New York apartment, where she sleeps for three hours at a time.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/14/check_out_johnta_austin_s_new_single_vid_4 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 55842@http://www.starpulse.com/news His name is already familiar to record buyers who make note of the songwriting credits on major hit records by such superstar artists as Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/12/unreleased_luther_vandross_duets_to_be_r Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:00:27 EST Entertainment News 55511@http://www.starpulse.com/news Unreleased duets beloved R&B star Luther Vandross recorded with Beyonce Knowles and Frank Sinatra are to feature in a new box set of the late star's hits.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/02/ledisi_s_first_outing_with_major_label_m Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:30:57 EST Entertainment News 54215@http://www.starpulse.com/news On Tuesday August 28th 2007, The Verve Music Group will release Lost And Found, a stellar 16-track body of work from Ledisi, the critically-acclaimed soul vocalist who first came to attention of the music-loving public with her two self-produced and independently released CDs 2000's Soulsinger and 2003's Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/04/johnta_austin_to_release_debut_album_oce_4 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EST Entertainment News 50030@http://www.starpulse.com/news (New York, NY) - As the singular most successful songwriter at work today- whose tunes have been brought to the top of the charts by Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and at least 50 more artists over the last decade, including Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Usher, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Tyrese, Enrique Iglesias, Aaliyah, Faith Evans, B2K, Ciara, Ruben Studdard,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/20/celebrity_birthdays_april_49 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 35527@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday To actor Joey Lawrence (1976), actress/model Carmen Electra (1976), "King Kong" actor Andy Serkis (1964), "Willard" star Crispin Glover (1964), New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly (1961), R&B legend Luther Vandross (1951; d. 2005), "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" actress Veronica Cartwright (1950), "Broken Flowers" actress Jessica Lange (1949), model/actress Edie Sedgwick (1943), actor Ryan O'Neal (1941), "Star Trek" actor George Takei (1940), Latin jazz musician Tito Puente (1925; d. 2000), "Diamonds are Forever" actor Bruce Cabot (1904), Spanish painter Joan Miro (1893; d. 1983), and comedic screen legend Harold Lloyd (1893; d. 1971).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/03/fit_janet_jackson_avoids_luther_vandross Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:35:17 EST Entertainment News 36494@http://www.starpulse.com/news Janet Jackson learned a valuable lesson from pal Luther Vandross' death - you can't gain and lose massive amounts of weight. Like tragic Vandross, the singer has battled weight problems throughout her career, often stunning fans with her toned image just months after appearing flabby and out of shape.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/30/deniece_williams_returns_after_a_decade_24 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 36131@http://www.starpulse.com/news Deniece Williams will forever be one of the great all-time R&B divas. Processing an infectious, angelic and soulful honey -coated voice with an awe-inspiring range, Deniece Williams set the bar high for R&B singers back in the 70s and to this day her influence can be heard on everyone from Mariah Carey to Beyoncé.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/24/jingle_bell_rock_the_top_christmas_tunes Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 24534@http://www.starpulse.com/news We all have a favorite Christmas tune, but have you ever wondered which classic pop ditty is the most successful at this special time of year? Over the past five years, the American Society Of Composers, Authors And Publishers (ASCAP) has tapped into Santa's iPod in an effort to find out just what songs really make Christmas special.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/12/elisabeth_withers_it_can_happen_to_anyon_2007 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 20901@http://www.starpulse.com/news It all starts with the voice. A soulful instrument that is both powerful yet strikingly vulnerable; an engaging gift that transcends musical genres and industry trends. For acclaimed singer/performer Elisabeth Withers, that voice and a fierce spirit garnered her a prestigious Tony Award nomination for her role as the seductive scene-stealer Shug Avery in the Broadway mega-hit The Color Purple.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/01/dionne_warwick_to_release_new_album_of_d_7 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:02:44 EST Entertainment News 20279@http://www.starpulse.com/news "Walk On By." "Say a Little Prayer." "Anyone Who Had a Heart." "Windows of the World." "Wishin' and Hopin'." "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" These unforgettable songs are all inextricably linked to an extraordinary vocalist: Dionne Warwick. With her gorgeous tone, nuanced phrasing and stunning emotional range, Warwick remains firmly ensconced in the upper echelon of popular music.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/29/brian_mcknight_returns_with_ten_in_store_5 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:30:00 EST Entertainment News 19707@http://www.starpulse.com/news Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of American soul man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/31/ruben_studdard_s_sophomore_raamp_b_effor_26 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:31:29 EST Entertainment News 11645@http://www.starpulse.com/news Grammy-nominated and platinum recording artist Ruben Studdard will release his long awaited sophomore R&B/soul album, The Return, on J Records, September 26. The album is the follow-up to his heralded debut album, Soulful, released in 2003.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/20/the_ultimate_luther_vandross_drops_augus_22 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:38:05 EST Entertainment News 8560@http://www.starpulse.com/news Celebrating the extraordinary artistry and impact of legendary superstar Luther Vandross, J, Epic, and Legacy Records will join in the release of The Ultimate Luther Vandross on August 22. A first-of-its-kind, career-spanning collection, the 18-track album is drawn from the multi-talented singer/songwriter and producer's recordings for both J Records and Epic Records.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/15/luke_aamp_q_aim_to_bring_soul_back_to_mu Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:04:42 EST Entertainment News 8370@http://www.starpulse.com/news With a bold, urban edge and rich, dynamic vocals, the duo Luke & Q are poised to bring the soul back to music, with an uniqueness that’s distinctively their own. As natives of the musical haven New Orleans, Luke & Q proudly represent the soulful charm and depth of their city. Gospel, blues, jazz, country, and hip-hop have all played a profound role in their diverse musical upbringing.

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