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Cynthia Erivo to Play Aretha Franklin in New Series Entitled ‘Genius’

October 3, 2019

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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,... Read Article

Aretha Franklin’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

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August 19, 2019

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Last week marked an entire year since we lost Aretha Franklin, and her loved ones and fans continue to mourn her loss. The Spin reports that the singer's estate launched a fund that will research pancreatic ... Read Article

Aretha Franklin Makes History With Posthumous Pulitzer Prize Win

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April 16, 2019

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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... Read Article

Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin Headline 2019 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inductees

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March 8, 2019

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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 Nation... Read Article

PETA Requests Aretha Franklin's Estate to Donate her Fur Coats

Tyler Perry to Host Aretha Franklin Special for CBS

Rashad Grove

December 28, 2018

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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 th... Read Article

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

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November 12, 2018

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Words by: Rashad Grove 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 an... Read Article

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

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

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November 2, 2018

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Aretha Franklin is still getting billed even afterlife, according to TMZ. 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 hopi... Read Article

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

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September 27, 2018

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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... Read Article

Aretha Franklin Exhibit to Open at Detroit Museum

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September 24, 2018

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An exhibited committed to the life and inheritance of Aretha Franklin will open this week at a Detroit museum The estate-approved Think: A Tribute to the Queen of Soul will open at the Charles H. Wright Muse... Read Article

Doug E. Fresh, Scarface, Elle Varner, KeKe Wyatt & More to Honor Aretha Franklin at 5th Annual SOURCE360 Festival & Music Conference

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September 5, 2018

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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. ... Read Article

Departed Ivory Queen of Soul Teena Marie Reminisces About Aretha Franklin

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September 4, 2018

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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... Read Article

Aretha Franklin’s Family Slams Pastor’s ‘Offensive’ Eulogy

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September 4, 2018

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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. Vaughn Franklin, the l... Read Article

Ariana Grande Shamed for Minidress at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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September 3, 2018

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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 stilet... Read Article

Al Sharpton Slams Donald Trump at Aretha’s Funeral for Saying she Worked for him

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September 3, 2018

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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. Immediately after Franklin’s deat... Read Article

Bill Clinton Pays Tribute at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral With Smartphone

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September 3, 2018

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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 B... Read Article

Smokey Robinson Agrees That Ariana Grande’s Dress During Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Was Inappropriate

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September 3, 2018

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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 publ... Read Article

Bishop Apologizes After Video of him ‘Groping’ Ariana Grande Goes Viral

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September 3, 2018

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Bishop Charles H. Ellis, who led Aretha Franklin's epic home going, issued an apology after photos and videos of him groping Ariana Grande went viral. Bishop Ellis is shown holding Grande high above her wais... Read Article

From Detroit to London, Aretha Franklin’s Life is Celebrated

Zoe Zorka

August 31, 2018

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It’s been said that legends never die, but when one passes from this earth, such as the late Aretha Franklin, it’s only fitting that her funeral and memorial events are as bold, bright, and soulful as she was. ... Read Article

Aretha Franklin’s Outfit Was Changed for Second Day of Public Viewing

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August 30, 2018

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One more day, another outfit change for the late diva Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul rocked a fresh outfit for the second day of her open review in Detroit on Wednesday — this time picking a pastel blue ... Read Article

Ariana Grande Was Added to Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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August 29, 2018

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Ariana Grande has been added to the star-studded list of performers set to perform for Aretha Franklin's burial service Friday, Franklin's marketing specialist has affirmed to CNN. The Sweetener singer earne... Read Article

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Cynthia Erivo to Play Aretha Franklin in New Series Entitled ‘Genius’

Aretha Franklin’s Estate Launches Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund

Aretha Franklin Makes History With Posthumous Pulitzer Prize Win

Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin Headline 2019 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inductees

Tyler Perry to Host Aretha Franklin Special for CBS

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

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

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

Aretha Franklin Exhibit to Open at Detroit Museum

Doug E. Fresh, Scarface, Elle Varner, KeKe Wyatt & More to Honor Aretha Franklin at 5th Annual SOURCE360 Festival & Music Conference

Departed Ivory Queen of Soul Teena Marie Reminisces About Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin’s Family Slams Pastor’s ‘Offensive’ Eulogy

Ariana Grande Shamed for Minidress at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Al Sharpton Slams Donald Trump at Aretha’s Funeral for Saying she Worked for him

Bill Clinton Pays Tribute at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral With Smartphone

Smokey Robinson Agrees That Ariana Grande’s Dress During Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Was Inappropriate

Bishop Apologizes After Video of him ‘Groping’ Ariana Grande Goes Viral

From Detroit to London, Aretha Franklin’s Life is Celebrated

Aretha Franklin’s Outfit Was Changed for Second Day of Public Viewing

Ariana Grande Was Added to Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

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