Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Releases Two Versions of New Single “It’s Not Over” featuring

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Single Available on iTunes

Today, February 14

Chaka Releases The iKhan Project: Commemorative Limited Edition on April 30

Billboard Magazine’s Stars Tribute Issue Featuring Chaka Hits

Newsstands on March 16 to Coincide with her

60^th Birthday Celebration

(Los Angeles, CA – February 14, 2013) –Ten-time GRAMMY^® Award winner Chaka Khan announces today the release of two versions of her first single, “It’s Not Over,” featuring GRAMMY^® Award-winning recording artist LeCrae, available on iTunes today, February 14 with all other digital retailers to follow. Produced by Theron “Neffu” Feemster, “It’s Not Over” includes an urban version and the Papercha$er pop dance remix. Both versions of “It’s Not Over” will be included on The iKhan Project: Commemorative Limited Edition, which will be available in stores on April 30, 2013. This CD is the first installment of Chaka’s iKhan Project series.

This year, 2013, marks the 40^th anniversary of Chaka’s career in music and entertainment. The year-long celebration will include the release of a series of new albums, titled the iKhan Project. The iKhan Project series will include recorded music in eight genres, including R&B, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, country, classical and dance music. Currently, Chaka is in the studio recording her jazz album, which is scheduled for release Summer 2013 on Blue Note Records.

Chaka recently recorded “Keep Walkin’ (Find My Shoes),” an inspirational song for the end credits for the upcoming Lifetime movie premiere of Pastor Brown, airing Saturday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET. “Keep Walkin’ (Find My Shoes)” was produced by Mano Hanes and written by Marvin Winans, Jr. The single will also be released on The iKhan Project: Commemorative Limited Edition and serviced to gospel and urban radio later this month.

As Chaka’s year-long celebration continues, Billboard magazine will produce a Stars Tribute issue, dated March 23, to coincide with the music icon’s 60^th birthday. The issue hits newsstands on March 16.

Chaka is a recipient of a BET Honors award along with honorees Halle Berry, Bishop T.D Jakes, Clarence Avant and Lisa Leslie. The BET Honors encore airings are scheduled for Saturday, February 16 (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET) and Thursday, February 21, (10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET).

Currently plans are underway for the Chaka Khan I’m Every Women World Tour, which will feature other top female artists, to be announced in the coming weeks.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Chaka has released her gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and Khana Sutra candles, now available online at www.chakakhan.com. Made in America, Chaka’s signature products were featured at the GRAMMY^® Gift Lounge during GRAMMY Week, in conjunction with the 55th Annual GRAMMYAwards^® Ceremony. Chaka gifted the performers and presenters at this year’s award show, including Sting, LL Cool J, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Justin Timberlake, Stanley Clarke, Alabama Shakes, Dr. Drew, Anthony Hamilton, Chick Corea, Chuck D, Dr. John, MC Lyte, Melonie Fiona, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Fun, Mavis Staples, Hugh Masekela, Maroon 5, Mumford & Son and numerous others.

Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments

The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...

NEWLYWEDS: Bishop Marvin Winans weds after 30 years

By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...

Christian Rapper and Wife Reconcile, Renew Vows

Da' T.R.U.T.H. Celebrates Eighth Wedding Anniversary With Vow Renewal & Issues Public Statement Acclaimed Christian Hip Hop Artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. renewed his wedding vows with beautiful wife Nicole Lambert earlier this week on Tuesday, June 15th—their eighth wedding anniversary. This special event punctuated the completion of their official restoration plan—marking the page of a new beginning and giving testimony to the redeeming power of reconciliation. Additionally, today, he has released a public letter to his family and supporters on his website www.datruth.net. The private ceremony, held in their backyard and attended by family and close friends, was officiated by Bishop Gilbert and Mrs. Debi Coleman—the marriage counseling team leading the Lambert’s restoration process. Also in attendance were Alvin Love & CeCe Winans (pictured in the insert), who have been walking intimately with the couple as supporting counselors and mentors. Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s long-time frie...

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