Alice Tan Ridley, tmother of actor Gabourey Sidibe and a singer who found national fame in her late 50s on America's Got ...

Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee ...

She was a paid singer at The Harlem’s Cotton Club for many years. Tan was a regular singer with her family members in the New ...

Alice Tan Ridley, a singer best known as an 'America's Got Talent' semifinalist – and mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe – has ...

NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to remember Alice Tan Ridley, who busked in the New York City subways and reached the ...

Alice Tan Ridley, who competed on America's Got Talent in 2010 after decades of performing in New York City subway stations, ...

(L-R) 'America's Got Talent' judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Howard Stern and Mel B attend Season 8 meet the judges red carpet event in New York City (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Desiree ...

The huge success of “Messy” — a chart-topper in her native U.K. and rising hit Stateside — has made Young’s Mojave stage ...

Singer, Teacher, and Subway legend. Discover the soulful life of Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, Alice Tan Ridley, in 5 powerful ...