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Aretha Franklin singing at a microphone, wearing a white dress and earrings, with a piano in front of her.
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1967 Aretha Franklin Classic Crowned 'Greatest Song of All Time'

The Queen of Soul’s timeless anthem continues to define generations and top music rankings.

Effie Orfanides76 days ago
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Singer Cissy Houston and daughter singer Whitney Houston attend the 2010 Keep A Child Alive's Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30, 2010 in New York City.
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Cissy Houston, Mother of Whitney Houston, Dies at 91

Houston, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, passed away at her home in New Jersey on Monday morning.

Pop Culture

Pete Davidson Jokes About Attending Aretha Franklin’s Funeral High on Ketamine In New Comedy Special

Davidson recounted the experience in his new Netflix special 'Turbo Fonzarelli' where he joked about paying his "R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts."

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Jury Validates Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will Found Under Couch Cushion

The singer's sons were at odds about which of her two handwritten wills should take precedence.

Starr Savoy1028 days ago
Grace Franklin, granddaughter of the iconic singer Aretha Franklin, performs on 'American Idol.'
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Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Performs "Ain't No Way" During 'American Idol' Audition

Grace Franklin performed "Killing Me Softly" and "Ain't No Way," a song from her late grandmother Aretha Franklin, during her 'American Idol' audition.

Jose Martinez1526 days ago
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'Respect' Director Liesl Tommy Speaks on the Responsibility of Bringing Aretha Franklin's Story to the Big Screen

Liesl Tommy made her film directorial debut with 'Respect,' a biopic that focuses on Aretha Franklin's human side, finding her voice and the power of women.

Karla Rodriguez1726 days ago
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Jennifer Hudson Shines in Powerful New Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'

'Respect' star Jennifer Hudson and director Liesl Tommy share all about the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic and share a new trailer ahead of the August release.

Karla Rodriguez1811 days ago
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'It's Just a Different World': 'Aretha' Star Omar J. Dorsey Has Been Working Through the Pandemic

Actor Omar J Dorsey talks working on 'Queen Sugar' Season 5 and 'Aretha' during the pandemic, learning from Ava DuVernay, and the upcoming 'Halloween Kills'.

Khal1831 days ago
Screenshot from "Genius: Aretha."
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'Genius: Aretha' Teaser Starring Cynthia Erivo Drops During Oscars

'Genius: Aretha' will begin airing May 25.

Jose Martinez2276 days ago
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Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Wills Discovered Under Couch Cushions and in Locked Cabinet

It was previously thought that Franklin left no will behind.

Abel Shifferaw2540 days ago
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Aretha Franklin Allegedly Owes IRS Nearly $8 Million

Aretha Franklin allegedly owes more than $6.3 million in back taxes from 2012 to 2018, as well as $1.5 million in penalties.

Jose Martinez2685 days ago
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Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Film Is Finally Here After 46 Years, and It's Transcendent

Seeing what happened on a few nights in January 1972 will change everything about how you view the Queen of Soul.

Shawn Setaro2692 days ago
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Aretha Franklin's Last Detroit Home Sells for $300,000

The last home that Franklin owned in the Detroit area has been sold.

Alex Galbraith2718 days ago
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Here Are the 2018 American Music Award Winners

Here are all the winners of the 2018 American Music Awards.

Alex Galbraith2764 days ago
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Aretha Franklin Exhibit Coming to Detroit African-American History Museum

The Detroit Free Press reports The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will unveil an exhibit dedicated to the Queen of Soul.

Victoria L. Johnson2780 days ago
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Elton John Pays Tribute to Mac Miller: 'Wherever You Are, I Hope You're Happy Now'

Elton John took a moment to remember the life of Mac Miller and dedicated a performance of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" to the recently deceased rapper. He also paid tribute to Aretha Franklin with a performance of "Border Song."

Eric Skelton2794 days ago
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Aretha Franklin's Family Didn't Like Pastor's 'Distasteful' Eulogy Either

The Queen of Soul's family has issued a statement on Jasper Williams' attempted eulogy, which many have slammed as wholly inappropriate for the setting.

Trace William Cowen2800 days ago
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Aretha Franklin's Sons Will Likely Take Years Dividing Her Assets

The 76-year-old died of pancreatic cancer last month without a will, and though she was worth millions, it will likely take years for her four sons to find and divide her assets.

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