Chaka Khan Says She Was 'Upset' with How Kanye West Sampled Her Hit Song for 'Through the Wire'

Chaka Khanstill dislikes the wayKanye Westchose to edit her voice on “Through the Wire.” In a new interview withGood Day D.C., the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee opened up about feeling displeased after hearing the end result of how West sampled her1984 hit “Through the Fire"for his2003 debut single “Through the Wire.” During the chat, host Marissa Mitchell asked if West, 45, ever reached out to discuss Khan’s much-publicized distaste for the track, which the 69-year-old musician said made her “upset about sounding like a chipmunk....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kevin Smith

Chaka Khan Says She ‘Will Not Do Another Tour’: ‘I Got This Rich-Ass Life’

Chaka Khan.Photo:Dave Benett/Getty“Ain’t Nobody” going to convinceChaka Khanto get back out on the road.The Queen of Funk, 70, revealed in a new interview withRolling Stonethat she “will not do another tour” for the remainder of her career. While the music legend said that she doesn’t plan to retire from performing live — at least for the time being — she has had enough of traveling on a tour bus now that she has “this rich-ass life....

March 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1603 words · Veronica Lester

Chaka Khan's 2 Children: All About the Queen of Funk's Daughter Indira and Son Damien

Chaka Khan and daughter Indira Khan attend Chaka Khan’s 60th birthday party on March 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:David Livingston/Getty David Livingston/Getty Chaka Khanis a mom to two children: daughter Indira and son Damien. The “I’m Every Woman” singer (whose real name is Yvette Stevens) welcomed her first child, daughter Indira “Milini” Khan, in 1973. A few years later, Chaka Khan gave birth to her son Damien Patrick Holland in the late ’70s during her marriage to her second husband, Richard Holland....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 742 words · Steven Rowe

ChallengersWriter Justin Kuritzkes Breaks Down the Divisive Ending: 'Who Wins the Match Is Irrelevant' (Exclusive)

Justin Kuritzkes at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Justin Kuritzkeshad an incredible 2024. The playwright and novelist made the leap to Hollywood screenwriter when his debut film starringZendaya,Challengers, opened to rave reviews and big box office returns in April 2024. Just months later in November his second film,Queer, an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novella, hit theaters and immediately courted awards buzz forDaniel Craig’s devastating lead performance....

March 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1682 words · Robin Archer

Challenges Behind Them, Chris Lane and Wife Lauren Celebrate 'Our Best Days' (Exclusive)

Chris and Lauren Bushnell Lane with sons Dutton and Baker.Photo:Lauren Lane/Instagram Lauren Lane/Instagram “I hope the honeymoon stage never stops. If it does, I’m out!” Those words could come back to haunt any husband, butChris LaneandLauren Bushnell Lanenow just burst into laughter when they’re reminded that’s exactly what Chris said five years ago, mere days before he and Lauren were to be married. “I can assure you there was a time that the honeymoon stage definitely was not there!...

March 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1683 words · Sherri Heath

Champion Bodybuilder Chad McCrary Dead at 49: 'Just an All-Around Good Man'

Champion Bodybuilder Chad McCrary Dead at 49.Photo:Chad McCrary/Instagram Chad McCrary/Instagram Champion bodybuilder Chad McCrary, who continued competing after a 2005 motocross accident left him paralyzed, has died. He was 49. McCrary’s brother, Lance McCrary, shared avideoFriday confirming his brother’s death, with the caption, “RIP Chad McCrary: April 1, 1974 - January 2, 2024.” Jim McMahon, the CEO of sports fitness brand Mutant, made the announcement in the video and said, “Like everybody, I’m very sad and stunned....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Elizabeth Gordon

Champion Boxer Mikey Garcia Retires at Age 34: 'Time for Him to Enjoy His Life,' Says Brother

Photo: Tom Pennington/GettyOn Tuesday, boxer Mikey Garcia announced his retirement at the age of 34.The formerworld champion’s brother and trainer, Robert Garcia, gave a statement toESPNconfirming the retirement and praising Garcia’s accomplishments.“My brother Mikey had a great boxing career,” he began. “Becoming a five-time champion of the world in four divisions is something very few have done. I am very proud of my brother for everything he accomplished in boxing. Now it’s time for him to enjoy his life together with his family and loved ones....

March 15, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Casey Cobb

Championship Boxer Paul Bamba Dies at 35 as Ne-Yo, His Manager, Remembers His 'Exceptional Drive'

Paul Bamba, championship boxer, via his Instagram.Photo:Paul Bamba/Instagram Paul Bamba/Instagram Championship boxer Paul Bamba has died at 35, his manager Ne-Yo confirmed on Friday, Dec. 27. In astatementshared to Instagram, the 45-year-old singer and manager, along with Bamba’s family, confirmed the boxer’s death. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved son, brother, friend and boxing champion Paul Bamba, whose light and love touched countless lives,” the statement began....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Lee Smith

Chance of a Recently-Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Has More Than Doubled, According to NASA

Computer artwork of astroid near earth.Photo:Getty Getty The possibility of arecently-discovered asteroidstriking Earth has doubled within the past several weeks, according toNASA. Asteroid 2024 YR4, which is estimated to be about 130 to 300 feet wide, was initially reported on Dec. 27, 2024. At the time, NASA astronomers calculated that the asteroid had a 1% chance of colliding with the Earth in December 2032. However, in a Feb. 7 blog post, NASA revealed that thechance of collisionhas since been updated to 2....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Daniel Rangel

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Announce They've Made the 'Decision to Part Ways' After 5 Years of Marriage

Kirsten Corley and Chance the Rapper at the Met Gala in New York City in September 2021.Photo:Mike Coppola/Getty Mike Coppola/Getty Chance the RapperandKirsten Corleyhave called it splits. On Tuesday, the hip-hop star, 30, and his wife of five years, 30, announced they have amicably decided to end their marriage. The former couple revealed with a joint statementshared to Instagramthat they privately carried out “a period of separation” and have now “arrived at the decision to part ways....

March 15, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Scott Potts

Chance the Rapper Attends Sweet 'Books & Breakfast' Event with His Daughters in Chicago

Chance the Rapper and Kensli.Photo: chance the rapper Chance the Rapperhad some very important weekend plans.In a video posted toInstagramSunday, the 29-year-old artist gave a glimpse into theChance & Bri’s Books & Breakfastevent he attended in his hometown of Chicago with his two young daughters.“Chicago I would never tell u to bring your kids somewhere, that I don’t trust to bring my own kids,” he captioned the cute clip, where he walked around with daughtersMarli, 2, and Kensli, 6, looking at stacks of books, making crafts, and sharing hugs....

March 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Ashley Griffin

Chance the Rapper Brings the Love to Sweden, Plus the Beckhams, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel and More

01of 85Heart YouChance the Rapper shares the love on Aug. 12 during his performance at the Way Out West music festival in Gothenburg, Sweden. 01of 85 Heart You Chance the Rapper shares the love on Aug. 12 during his performance at the Way Out West music festival in Gothenburg, Sweden. 02of 85Fab FiveCourtesyDavid and Victoria Beckham bring kids Romeo, Harper and Cruz to the star-studded opening of David Grutman and Bad Bunny’s Gekko restaurant in Miami on Aug....

March 15, 2025 · 19 min · 3880 words · Taylor Tucker

Chance the Rapper's 2 Kids: All About Kensli and Marli

Photo: Chance The Rapper Instagram Chance the Rapperis dedicated to being the best girl dad. When he’s not performing to sold-out crowds, the “No Problem” rapper is spending quality time at home with his family. Chancetied the knotwith his longtime girlfriendKirsten Corleyin March 2019, and together they share two daughters: Kensli, 9, and Marli, 5. In April 2024, Chance and Corley announced that, after a “period of separation,” they’d decided to split up for good, sharing on Instagram Stories that they had been “blessed with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together....

March 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1153 words · Gloria Miller