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 was handpicked by Ms. Aretha Franklin herself to portray the late singer in a biopic. But that’s not the only project in the works that is celebrating the life of the “Respect” singer. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cynthia Erivo is slated to star as Franklin in the National Geographic network’s limited series […]
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 […]
The work of Grammy-award winning producer, Troy Taylor, can be heard on albums from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and more. He also had a hand in Trey Songz’s breakout album, Ready. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His catalog alone shows how long he has been in the game so […]
Cynthia Erivo is having the time of her life! With her new movie Harriet just around the corner and the promise of an Oscar nod in tow, she is poised to be the next big thing in Hollywood. Compact and powerful, many are asking the question, “How can she top being picked to play Harriet […]
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 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 […]
Motown legend Stevie Wonder, the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, R&B diva Stephanie Mills, New Jack Swing icons Guy, and Funk guitarist and songwriter Ray Parker Jr. is among the 2019 honorees for the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, organizer LaMont Robinson announced today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Also to be inducted […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
An exhibited committed to the life and inheritance of Aretha Franklin will open this week at a Detroit museum Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The estate-approved Think: A Tribute to the Queen of Soul will open at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History this Tuesday and will show until January 21st, 2019. […]
We’re almost at the end of the road to SOURCE360 festival and music conference, and we’ve got a treat in store for you. On September 8th The Source will be giving a special tribute to the late Aretha Franklin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On August 16th, 2018 she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. […]
Both Teena Marie and Aretha Franklin gave us music which spoke to our souls. This is we honor them as Queens of Soul. With this in mind, when they passed away the loss felt close to home. Both these queens were quite fond of each other and we came across a rare clip featuring the Ivory […]
Aretha Franklin’s family on Monday dragged the minister at her memorial service for delivering a eulogy that was “offensive and distasteful” while failing to respect the Queen of Soul. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Vaughn Franklin, the late artist’s nephew, condemned Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. for belittling single mothers and the Black Lives Matter movement […]
Ariana Grande attended Aretha Franklin’s homegoing with her boyfriend, Pete Davidson, wearing a sleeveless black minidress with a mesh panel covering her chest. The dress was paired with black and silver stilettos and a diamond choker. She performed the Queen of Soul’s song “Natural Woman,” which she also performed onThe Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. […]
While giving a heart filled speech at Aretha Franklin’s funeral Al Sharpton took the time to drag Donald Trump for his recent comments in regards to the late Queen of Soul. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Immediately after Franklin’s death on Aug.16 at the age of 76, Trump paid tribute to the artist by saying, […]
Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple for Aretha Franklin’s funeral service was filled with celebrities and politicians to pay their last respect for the Queen of Soul. One of those people there was former President Bill Clinton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bill and Hillary Clinton were both longtime fans of Aretha and had invited her to […]
Ariana Grande received backlash following her beautiful rendition of the late Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman” during her home going because of her short dress. Apparently, Smokey Robinson agrees with the public. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Robinson was ambushed by TMZ on Saturday night as he returned from Detroit and he didn’t hold back. Just […]
