Chaka Khan Set To Perform Whitney Houston Tribute At Apollo Gala

NEW YORK -- Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.

The historic Harlem theater confirmed Friday that the "I Feel for You" singer will perform in her friend's memory.

Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the theater's hall of fame during the June 4 gala. Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and songwriter Nick Ashford will also be honored posthumously.

Richie's first Apollo appearance was in the early 1970s. The "Hello" singer says he's thrilled to be chosen for the hall of fame.

James was known for ballads like "At Last." She performed at the Apollo in 1957 and again in the 1960s.

Past inductees include Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin.

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Comments

[barbeque]

12:54 PM on 05/21/2012

I really wish that I could attend this event. Im a huge Chaka Fan. Loved Whitney too!

[Absolute]

05:14 PM on 05/19/2012

Chaka with Rufus and as a solo act = all over my IPOD. I love, love, love Chaka!

[Ladie]

12:19 PM on 05/19/2012

Loved Whitney, loves Chaka: Therefore Whitney's version of "I'm Every Woman" is my all-time favorite.....Heck actually I'm every woman is MY anthem...

[zelda777]

11:35 PM on 05/18/2012

Here is some very vintage Chaka:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utev8M_dwco&feature=related

What a voice!!!!

[JeffmChicago]

07:40 PM on 05/18/2012

I would love to go see that tribute at the Apollo. Thanks Chaka!

[wilray]

06:10 PM on 05/18/2012

Chaka's "Ain't Nobody" stays on my playlist.
http://youtu.be/6U_hRJHc3eA

[ms.understood]

05:41 PM on 05/18/2012

i'm very happy about this! she was one of very few people who handled Whitney's death with genuine respect, and castigated Clive for having that party with her body still in the same hotel. i've always liked her, but i really like and respect her now. R.I.P. Whitney.

[Adonijah]

03:47 PM on 05/18/2012

Very cool indeed!

In addition to Miss Chaka's amazing voice...she gets to show off her new figure.

Rock-da-house Chaka!!!

[Okey Umez]

09:33 PM on 05/18/2012

Her new figure?. What did i miss?. She better not get rid of them thunder thighs!.

[Adonijah]

08:42 AM on 05/20/2012

LOL!!!!

You're a "thigh man" I see ; ))

Huff posted a thread/pic last week...Chaka has lost 60 pounds. She looks GREAT.

[qtpeye46]

02:43 PM on 05/18/2012

That is great! The Apollo is a Historic Place in African American History! I was able to see Dougie Fresh and SOS Band there back in the 80's

[Adonijah]

03:45 PM on 05/18/2012

Lucky you!

[qtpeye46]

04:47 PM on 05/18/2012

I enjoyed the show but the BACK of the Apollo was REALLY interesting! Seeing all of the Stars coming and going!