Chicago’s Chaka Khan said to be joining ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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Chaka Khan, the Grammy-winning R&B singer who grew up in Hyde Park, reportedly will compete this fall on “Dancing With the Stars.”E! News reports the “I’m Every Woman” singer, 62, will dance on the new season beginning Sept. 14 on ABC. The network had no comment.She joins a lineup of celebs that also includes teen animal advocate Bindi Irwin, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and jockey Victor Espinoza. Sources also told E! that controversial celebrity chef Paula Deen will be putting on dancing shoes.

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