AT LAST, ETTA JAMES RESTS IN PEACE

This morning, Etta James passed away after suffering from leukemia. The soulful singer with a unique voice will always be remembered, especially for her infamous rendition of the classic love song "At Last". That song is played in numerous weddings to signify the long found love between newlyweds and forecasting a beautiful life together.

Etta James did not only suffer from leukemia, she actually has been battling health issues for quite a few years now. In 2009, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; 2010 she had a dangerous staph infection; and May 2011 had a blood infection. Two weeks prior to today, she was also terminally ill, before she passed away at the age of 73. Though she is gone from this earth, Etta James will always be a memory that WILL LAST. See what other stars had to say about this incredible idol:

Will.i.am: "Showing respect appreciation and love for all the wonderful music and joy #ettajames brought to the world...#ettajamesforever."

Emmy Rossum: "RIP the beautiful Etta James."

Harry Shum Jr.: "'At Last' is and always will be in my playlist for songs I can hear a million times and feel like it was new again. R.I.P. Etta James."

Amber Riley: "RIP Etta James :( such a unique & beautiful voice."

Kirstie Alley: "At last my love has come along..my lonely days are over....RIP Etta James"

Holly Robinson Peete: "RIP legendary diva Etta James ... Rest with angels Etta. Well done."

Taylor Hicks: "RIP Etta James. What a talent. She was a true non conformist in music and that's what legends are made of. #tellmama."

Denise Richards: "so sad to hear Etta James passed away.....my heart goes out to her loved ones."

Haley Williams: "I will be forever grateful for your voice and your soul. Rest in peace."

MC Hammer: "When she sang she had the Gift to become 'The Song,' the pain, the love, the Glory."

Gabrielle Union: "We've lost another treasure."

Tamera Mowry-Housely: "At last was and will remain ICONIC."

Adam Lambert: "RIP Etta."

Besides the celebrities that were effected, here are some of my FB friends who did a shoutout to the soulful singer. It just shows that, no matter where in life you may come from, music can transcend everything and have such a powerful effect on someone.

Jellica Jasmine: Etta James ♥

Katie Cisneros: RIP Etta James

Feli Dominguez: Rest in peace to the wonderfl Mrs. Etta James

Diamond Carter: RIP Etta James...At Last you're free

May you forever Rest In Peace...



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

GENE SIMMONS & LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND SHANNON TWEED WED!

So when I woke up Sunday morning doing my routine on checking the KTLA news app on Facebook, and I saw this piece of news...GENE SIMMONS AND LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND OF 28 YEARS SHANNON TWEED HAD WED SATURDAY!!!

The couple wed on the lawn at the Beverly Hills Hotel in a nighttime ceremony in front of 400 guests including fellow KISS bandmates and Hugh Hefner. If you didn't know, Gene Simmons is the singer of the infamous band KISS who is also known for his ridiculously long tongue. Shannon Tweed is a former Playboy playmate. How these two met is pretty self-explanatory I think. The couple also has two kids, Nick 22 and Sophie 19, who served as the maid of honor.

The invitations sent out by their children read: "After 28 years of loose strings, our parents have finally decided to tie the knot. Our mother will share our horrendous hyphenate of a last name and our father's life....well it doesn't change that much." Check out the invites below. Also daughter Sophie also sang Etta James "At Last" for her parents' first dance.

Shannon wore an ivory gown by Priscilla of Boston, which was one of three, including $2.5 million worth of diamonds for her first dance alone that doesn't include the engagement ring. Michael Raven handmade 13 pieces of jewelry for the bride and bridal party that included a $420,000 bracelet.

They asked their hotel guests to forget the gifts and donate to the SPCA and/or The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation. Check out Gene's proposal to Shannon on the season finale of their reality show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" that will air October 4th on A&E. Why did Gene wait 28 years for this day to come you think?! "It is time for me to grow up," he explained. I am so happy for some reason to see these two get married, not only because they have been dating for almost three decades, but it's nice to see true love survive and get sanctified in a marriage. Congrats to the both of you!!!

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me
Camille