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Jennifer Hudson and Chaka Khan to tribute Whitney Houston on Grammy telecast

In the hours since police confirmed the Saturday afternoon death of Whitney Houston at the Beverly Hills Hilton, principals in the coordination of Sunday night's Grammy telecast have scrambled to arrange an appropriate tribute to the pop superstar. In the hours since police confirmed the Saturday afternoon death of Whitney Houston at the Beverly Hills Hilton, principals in the coordination of Sunday night's Grammy telecast have scrambled to arrange an appropriate tribute to the pop superstar.

New York's Blue Note club celebrates 30 years with jazz festival

The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City will host more than 80 shows during the month of June as part of the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival. The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City will host more than 80 shows during the month of June as part of the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival.

Beyonce, Keri Hilson lead Soul Train Awards

After taking a two-year hiatus, the Soul Train Awards returned to the ceremony circuit Tuesday (11/3), doling out the most trophies to Beyonce and honoring Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson in the process.

Musiq Soulchild takes Luvanmusiq Tour for another spin

Grammy-nominated R&B/soul singer Musiq Soulchild continues to support his latest No. 1 album, "Luvanmusiq," with a smattering of dates through summer.

Jazz In Miami Gardens

George Benson, Chaka Khan, Wyclef Jean and Stanley Clark are among the artists scheduled to perform at the third annual Jazz in the Gardens concert Mar. 15-16 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, according to a press release. The two-day event also will feature The O'Jays, Nancy Wilson and George Duke among the headliners.

Etta James hospitalized

R&B great Etta James is off the B.B. King Blues Festival for now as she recovers from complications stemming from abdominal surgery.

Briefly: Ozzfest, Jadakiss, Twista, Jeffrey Osborne, Chaka Khan

The final stop on the Ozzy Osbourne-led Ozzfest tour, which was to take place Saturday (9/4) at Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, has been canceled due to the approach of Hurricane Francis.