The mother of the actress Gabourey Sidibe, she spent decades singing full time as an underground busker in New York City.

Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on the New York City subway before performing on "America's Got ...

Joey D. Vieira, who was best known for starring in the iconic "Lassie" television series, passed away this week at the age of ...

The actress's mother performed in NYC subways for 30 years before appearing on "America's Got Talent" in 2010.

The captivating singer, known for her exceptional performance on America's Got Talent, died at 72 in New York City.

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 York subway station. Her brother Melton Lee Ridley Jr-affectionately ...

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

Ridley sang in New York City subways before breaking out with a performance on 'America's Got Talent' in 2010 Alice Tan ...

Alice Tan Ridley, mother of Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe, has died at the age of 72. Before making it big on America’s ...

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