Etta James will coach Beyonce on Chess movie role

Beyonce Knowles will be coached for her role as Etta James in a forthcoming movie about blues label Chess Records by the singing legend herself.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2008 - 15:22

Beyonce Knowles will be coached for her role as Etta James in a forthcoming movie about blues label Chess Records by the singing legend herself.

James is thrilled Knowles has been picked to play her in 'Cadillac Records', and is excited about her own role - as a special adviser to the R&B star-turned-actress.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Etta James Person: Beyonce Person: Beyonce Knowles Person: James Person: Knowles Person: Tina Turner Person: Adrien Brody Person: Jeffrey Wright Person: Cedric The Entertainer Person: Tammy Blanchard Event: Grammy awards Organisation: Chess Records Organisation: Cadillac Records'

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