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 […]
She may be the queen of R&B, but Mary J Blige expressed some concerns about the current state of her kingdom (queendom?) on a spirited discussion with Diddy on IG live in which she claims that pop music killed the R&B genre. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Diddy took to IG live on this week […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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. […]
