Patti LaBelle to Receive BMAC Icon Award — And She’s Cooking the Dinner Menu

Patti LaBelle is getting the ultimate royal treatment from the music world, and she is bringing her world-famous culinary skills along for the celebration. The legendary soul diva is officially set to accept the Icon Award at the upcoming Black Music Action Coalition Gala, cementing her place as both an entertainment titan and a lifestyle powerhouse. The star-studded event, which is presented in partnership with Live Nation, will take over The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on September 24. Attendees will not just be applauding the R&B legend for her historic vocal talent; they will also be eating dishes pulled straight from her personal kitchen throughout the evening.

Guests sitting down for the sixth annual celebration are getting a full culinary experience crafted around LaBelle's favorite dishes. The gourmet menu kicks off with a refreshing starter of spiced gazpacho alongside a fresh Caesar salad. For the main course, guests will have their choice of short ribs in brown gravy, savory blackened salmon, or a plant-based vegan jambalaya. To complement the main entrées, the menu includes garlic-infused mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans. Naturally, no celebration honoring the hitmaker would be complete without her signature dessert. Guests will cap off the night with LaBelle's famous sweet potato pies, the very treat that turned into a massive viral obsession and grocery store hit in recent years.

LaBelle is not the only power player being honored during the big evening. The organization announced that music executive Nicole Wyskoarko will be handed the inaugural Sylvia Rhone Visionary Award. Wyskoarko currently serves as the president and head of urban A&R over at Interscope Geffen A&M, where she has helped steer major music projects. The newly minted trophy was named after industry titan Sylvia Rhone and was designed to recognize exceptional leaders who push for innovation and actively mentor the next generation of music talent. With groundbreaking executives receiving top accolades and a world-class menu on the table, the star-studded event is set to be one of the biggest nights on the industry calendar. With its mix of top-tier advocacy, industry networking, and mouth-watering comfort food, the annual BMAC gathering continues to establish itself as a standout date during the Hollywood event season.