Patti LaBelle revealed she didn't realize "Lady Marmalade" was about sex work until after its release The song sparked backlash from nuns, but LaBelle defended its message and success The hit song was ...

The hit song was re-recorded by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink in 2001 for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack When Patti LaBelle recorded "Lady Marmalade" in 1974 — she had no idea she was ...

LaBelle shared the throwback story during an appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' Gabrielle Rockson is a Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human ...

Patti LaBelle joins Kolbi Jordan for a powerhouse vocal performance on the "American Idol" season 23 grand finale. Patti LaBelle didn’t miss a note while performing her 1974 classic “Lady Marmalade” ...

Patti LaBelle is a living legend, and she knows it, honey! The Godmother of Soul is looking back at her illustrious career with ET and reflecting on her time with the Bluebelles, making the classic ...

When Patti LaBelle recorded "Lady Marmalade" in 1974 — she had no idea she was singing a song about "ladies of the evening." LaBelle, 82, went on the IRL Angie Martinez podcast on Wednesday, May 27, ...

Patti LaBelle is sharing a throwback performance story! Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show in an episode aired on Wednesday, May 29, LaBelle — who recently celebrated her 80th birthday — revealed ...