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Etta James

Etta James was laid to rest yesterday in the presence of over 3,000 mourners. The soul legend was remembered at her service with heart moving performances by Christina Aguilera, who sang a soulful rendition of Etta's "At Last" and Stevie Wonder who played the electronic keyboard to "Shelter in ...
Saddened by her sudden departure, fans have begun to buy Etta's music once again. Since her death, Etta's music sales have jumped a whopping 378 percent since last Friday. 
Adele took to her personal website yesterday and penned a heartfelt message to the late Etta James, who passed away last week Friday.
Roseanne Barr went in on Beyonce fans on Twitter, and also said she lost all respect for Barack Obama.
Beyonce penned an emotional final goodbye to her idol Etta James, who passed away Friday morning from leukemia complications. 
Beyonce and Etta James are icons in their own right, but it was Beyonce who introduced a new audience to James when she played Etta in Cadillac Records. 
In 2008, the life and times of Etta James was documented in a searingly accurate portrayal in the film Cadillac Records.
A lot of celebrities are taking time to pay tribute to Etta James via Twitter, sharing their thoughts and feelings regarding her undeniable influence on contemporary music. 
As we mourn the loss of Etta James, we would like to take look at how she played a part in history. 
Etta was one of the most influential women in R&B, who paved the way for singers like Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion and many others.
It was only a month ago when legendary soul singer Etta James was knocking on heaven’s door, but yesterday the “At Last” singer was sent home after spending two weeks in a Los Angeles hospital.
Etta James, who made headlines just last week as it was reported she is terminally ill with chronic leukemia, has been rushed to the hospital. Reuters has the details... DETAILS: We Pray! Etta James Is Terminally Ill
Say a prayer for legendary soul singer Etta James, 73, who is terminally ill according to her live in doctors.
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