The Godmother of Soul is proudly calling herself “the original drag queen.” Patti LaBelle sat down with Page Six to discuss her diverse fanbase and heading out on tour later this year. “I’m the original drag queen,” LaBelle, 77, said. “I was wearing crazy hair, crazy makeup, crazy clothes.” The “Lady Marmalade” singer …
Read More »Fox News Apologizes After Using Background Image of Patti LaBelle For Aretha Franklin Tribute
On Thursday, the world spent the day honoring and remembering the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, after her passing yesterday morning. These delicate situations have no room for errors, but Fox News made a pretty big one.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During a segment honoring Franklin’s life and extraordinary career, the news network incorrectly …
Read More »Patti LaBelle Joins Season Three of OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ Series
blogged by: @ashleytearra Patti LaBelle has just snagged a recurring role in the hit OWN drama series, ‘Greenleaf’. As reported by Deadline, the legendary songstress will be joining the forthcoming third season, portraying the role of ‘Maxine Patterson’—a renowned Christian motivational speaker and old friend of Lady Mae’s. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …
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