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Gladys Knight denies elder abuse claims made by her son, Shanga Hankerson, who alleges her health is at risk due to her touring schedule and has filed a complaint with authorities. Knight asserts she is healthy and enjoying her performances, while her son expresses concern over her well-being and safety.
The annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala featured performances by Green Day, Ice Spice, and Jelly Roll, as well as appearances by stars like Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The event also honored music executive Jon Platt and concluded with a powerful performance by Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder advocating for love and peace.
Gladys Knight and her husband, William McDowell, have been trying to secure a meeting with President Biden to discuss the issue of Black businesses being passed up for government contracts. However, they claim that Biden has refused to meet with them, despite presenting Knight with the National Medal of Arts last week. The couple believes that this is a larger issue of Black businesses continually coming in last for federal contracts, which they feel is a civil rights issue. They have tried all channels to get to Biden, but to no avail, and wonder if he simply doesn't care.