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2014 Handwritten Will of Aretha Franklin Validated by Michigan Jury

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A handwritten will by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has been validated by a Michigan jury, Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Page Six, the document was found in Franklin’s Detroit home and was written in 2014. The document highlighted how her estate would be settled once she passed away. Franklin died in […]

Documents Reveal The FBI Followed Aretha Franklin For 40 Years

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According to a recent report from NPR, a file that was declassified by the FBI shows that the federal agency collected information on the late, legendary singer Aretha Franklin for over four decades via surveillance and fake phone calls in their efforts to fin out how deeply the “Respect” singer was involved in the Civil […]

[WATCH] Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter, Grace Franklin, Sings “Ain’t No Way” During ‘American Idol’ Audition

Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Sings "Ain't No Way" During 'American Idol' Audition

American Idol returned on Sunday night and featured a notable contestant, Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter, Grace Franklin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Detroit teen appeared in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, and sang “Killing Me Softly,” by Lauryn Hill and her late grandma’s classic single “Ain’t No Way.” “I […]

[WATCH] Jennifer Hudson Performs “Think” In New Clip From ‘Respect’

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Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Watch Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson perform one of most Franklin’s coveted hits “Think”. Respect […]

[WATCH] Official Trailer For Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Starring Jennifer Hudson

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Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Respect stars Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White, Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler, […]

Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Slated For Theaters In August

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Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Respect stars Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C.L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as […]

Drake Breaks Billboard Records Held by Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder

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Drake continues to place himself in the rare air of legends. Billboard has revealed the Certified Lover Boy has passed Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder for the Most No. 1s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The song that pushed Drake ahead of the two icons was his “Laugh Now […]

Jennifer Hudson Stars as Aretha Franklin In Upcoming Biopic ‘Respect’

Jennifer Hudson is set to play Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic, Respect. The Queen of Soul is one of the greatest singer-songwriters and artists of all time. Throughout her illustrious career, she won 18 Grammy Awards, over 70 Hot 100 entries, and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]

Aretha Franklin’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

Aretha Franklin's Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

Last week marked an entire year since we lost Aretha Franklin, and her loved ones and fans continue to mourn her loss. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Spin reports that the singer’s estate launched a fund that will research pancreatic cancer, which is what she had. Aretha Franklin Fund for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research will […]

Aretha Franklin Makes History With Posthumous Pulitzer Prize Win

Aretha Franklin continues to break records even after life. The Queen of Soul was awarded the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation honor Monday posthumously. This makes her the first woman to receive the honor since 1930. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Pulitzer board said the award was given to Franklin for “her indelible contribution to […]

Tyler Perry to Host Aretha Franklin Special for CBS

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The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will be paid tribute by the Recording Academy in a grand fashion. It has been announced that film mogul Tyler Perry will be hosting a special tribute show on CBS in honor of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul will […]

Aretha Franklin’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Documentary to Be Released

Aretha Franklin’s 'Amazing Grace' Documentary to Be Released

Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For almost 50 years, Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace concert film sat in the vaults collecting dust. Just months after the passing of the Queen of Soul, the world rejoiced as it was announced that the rare footage will finally see the light of day. Amazing Grace […]

Aretha Franklin’s Lawyer is Requesting $54K from Estate for Past Due Payments

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Aretha Franklin is still getting billed even afterlife, according to TMZ. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Franklin’s lawyer, Gregory Reed, says he had trouble collecting what the Queen of Soul owed him while she was alive. So now he’s hoping that her estate would cover her debt with him. He filed documents requesting the state […]

Aretha Franklin to be Honored at American Music Awards by a Few Surprise Guests

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Although The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed a month ago her legacy continues to thrive. Following Franklin’s funeral which featured performances that were highly publicized and critiqued, she is said to be honored at the American Music Awards this October. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We are sure folks are wondering who will take […]

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