aretha franklin

Five Summer Bangers That Hit No. 1 On This Day

Nelly, Aretha and Lil Nas X were topping the charts on this day.
08/10/2023

Aretha Franklin's Childhood Home Has Sold

The 6-bed, 5-bath Detroit residence sold for 20K less than the list price.
08/02/2023

Jury Sides with Aretha Franklin’s 2014 Handwritten Will Found in Couch

The decision took less than an hour to make.
07/12/2023

Aretha Franklin’s Sons Head to Court Over Amid Tensions Over the Queen of Soul’s Lucrative Estate

The Queen of Soul left two handwritten wills with opposing instructions.
07/07/2023

FBI Tracked Aretha Franklin's Relationships With MLK, Angela Davis, others, Documents Say

Agents kept a close eye on the R&B icon during the civil rights movement.
09/09/2022

Patti LaBelle Heads To ‘Drinks Champs’ For New Episode

The iconic songstress shares memories about some of the latest and greatest including her relationships with Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross.
07/26/2022

Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Responds To Her ‘American Idol’ Audition

The teen also shares if she plans on auditioning for the singing competition again.
03/04/2022
Jennifer Hudson dedicates her award to the family of the late Aretha Franklin as she accepts the trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in "Respect."
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Jennifer Hudson Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson dedicates her award to the family of the late Aretha Franklin as she accepts the trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in "Respect."
02/26/2022
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A Mary J. Blige And Whitney Houston Duet Was Reportedly Turned Down By Clive Davis

An excerpt from an unpublished interview explained.
01/14/2022
An image of soul's gay icons.
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A Salute to Soul's Gay Icons
Soul Train Awards 2021

More than just queens of soul, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Gloria Gaynor, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin are recognized as celebrated gay icons thanks to their allyship and LGBTQ+ anthems.
12/06/2021
An image of singer Aretha Franklin singing.
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Soul Sista: The Women Who Changed Soul Music
Soul Train Awards 2021

Look back at the incredible careers of some of the important women to perform on "Soul Train," including Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman and Whitney Houston.
12/03/2021