TV picks for April 7:  "Women of Soul," Darius Rucker, "Kitchen Casino"

April 6, 2014 at 7:00PM
Patti LaBelle sings "Over the Rainbow" during the "In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 6, 2014, hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The program include performances by Tessanne Chin, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Janelle Mon·e and Jill Scott. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Patti LaBelle sings “Over the Rainbow” during “In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Command performance

It's ladies' night in the nation's capital as President Obama hosts "In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul." Among the highlights: Patti LaBelle goes "Over the Rainbow," Melissa Etheridge reminds us that "I'm the Only One" and Jill Scott shows us how to "Rock Steady." 8 p.m. TPT, Ch. 2

He shoots, he scores

Even if you don't care about college hoops, you may want to catch the opening minutes of "The 2014 NCAA National Championship" to see Darius Rucker sing the national anthem with a full choir. That's followed by a pickup game between Hootie and the Blowfish and Third Eye Blind. 8 p.m. WCCO, Ch. 4

All bets are off

Former "Apprentice" champ Bill Rancic hosts "Kitchen Casino," a new competition series in which chefs compete in gambling-themed cook-offs. Gives a whole new meaning to the dish fish and chips. 8 p.m. Food Network

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