Legendary Singer Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who succeeded against all odds to tear down barriers, both musical and cultural, in a uniquely honest style. The Rev. Al Sharpton eulogized James in an inspiring speech, describing her amazing rise from poverty […]
A public viewing will be held Friday for singer Etta James, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy at a private funeral for the late legend to take place on Saturday. A statement released Tuesday from Sharpton’s rep said the funeral will include performances by celebrities, but those names were not yet announced. […]
With heavy hearts, they mourned the loss of Heavy D. Diddy, Russell Simmons, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith were among the celebrity mourners who gathered in the rapper’s hometown of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Friday, to bid goodbye to Heavy and celebrate his extraordinary life, which was unexpectedly cut short […]
Dwight Myers, the rapper known as Heavy D, will be laid to rest at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, today at 11am. The ceremony will be led by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy. Click here to view the live stream of Heavy D’s […]
One of the greatest rappers of all times will be laid to rest in Mount Vernon, New York today. Heavy D, 44, will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Grace Baptist Church. Heavy D produced hit after hit from the late ’80’s through the ’90’s with the “Overweight Lover”, “Somebody […]
Three days after her tragic death, Amy Winehouse was laid to rest in London Tuesday, reports Us Weekly. According to the Associated Press, the service took place at Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London, and was expected to be followed by cremation and a family gathering at a local synagogue. “It was sad of course, but […]
A woman has reportedly died from the shock of coming to life at her own funeral. Fagilyu Mukhametzyanov, 49, was wrongly declared dead by doctors, but she actually died after hearing people pray for her soul in Kazan, Russia, according to the Daily Mail. Authorities say, Fagilyu Mukhametzyanov woke up in a coffin surrounded by […]
Friends and family of the late designer Alexander McQueen gathered in London today to pay their final respects to the rebel designer at his funeral, held at St. Paul’s Church. Attendees included supermodels Naomi Campbel, Kate Moss and singer Lady Gaga.
Via: HelloBeautiful.com // Last we heard, a variety show – complete with monologues, skits, comedy sketches, and musical performances – was strictly for entertainment. What’s entertaining about a funeral? Billie J. Green, the former head of the NAACP’s Beverly Hills branch, has written a letter blasting the national president Ben Jealous for allowing Michael Jackson’s […]
