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Aretha Franklin

'Genius: Aretha' pays R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Queen of Soul

  • Jun 16, 2021

Cynthia Erivo brings Aretha Franklin to life in new limited series

  • Mar 17, 2021

Aretha Franklin chronicled in new book 'The Queen Next Door'

  • Dec 5, 2019

Backstage with Sandy Kenyon: Aretha Franklin's photographer

  • Oct 18, 2019

3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home

  • May 21, 2019

Celebrities and notable figures who died in 2018

  • Dec 21, 2018

A look back on Penny Marshall's career

  • Dec 19, 2018

Aretha Franklin's stage outfits to go up for auction in NYC

  • Oct 29, 2018

Latest Videos

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The Sitdown: Courtney B. Vance and Shaian Jordan of 'Genius: Aretha"

  • Mar 19, 2021
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'Genius: Aretha' pays R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Queen of Soul

  • Mar 19, 2021
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Aretha Franklin chronicled in new book 'The Queen Next Door'

  • Dec 5, 2019
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Aretha Franklin's stage outfits to go up for auction in Times Square

  • Oct 29, 2018
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Contestants brave New York City cold for shot at becoming next 'American Idol'

  • Oct 29, 2018
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Funeral services held for Aretha Franklin Friday in Detroit

  • Sep 1, 2018
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Funeral services for Aretha Franklin held Friday in Detroit

  • Sep 1, 2018
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Obama's statement at Aretha Franklin's funeral services

  • Aug 31, 2018

Latest Stories

Contestants brave New York City cold for shot at becoming next 'American Idol'

Dozens of contestants were not bothered by the cold weather as they gathered in Manhattan to try and win over the judges for a golden ticket to Hollywood Week.

  • Oct 29, 2018
AP Photo/Paul Sancya

Bill Clinton at Aretha Franklin's funeral: Former president plays 'Think' from his iPhone

Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness.

  • Aug 31, 2018
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Aretha Franklin funeral: Four-day homegoing celebration to include star-studded tribute

Aretha Franklin's funeral will be limited to family and friends, but there will be public viewings Aug. 28-29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and a star-studded tribute on Thursday.

  • Aug 29, 2018

Madonna defends herself after Aretha Franklin tribute fallout

The pop star was scorched online for telling a lengthy story about Franklin that had more to do with herself than the Queen of Soul, who died last week.

  • Aug 22, 2018
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Jennifer Lopez wows at the MTV VMAs

Jennifer Lopez's 10-minute powerhouse performance was among the most memorable moments during Monday night's award show.

  • Aug 21, 2018