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 […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bishop Ellis is shown holding Grande high above her waist and his fingers are squeezed tightly on the side of the singer’s chest. “It would […]
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. From pink Cadillacs lining Detroit’s streets to a tribute paid by Buckingham Palace’s Welsh Guard to a […]
One more day, another outfit change for the late diva Aretha Franklin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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 gown and coordinating blue stilettos. The “I Say a Little Prayer” […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Sweetener singer earned her spot on the bill after her emotional The Roots-assisted performance of “Natural Woman” on The Tonight Show with […]
Today fans in Detroit are able to attend the public viewing of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The legendary singer will lie in state for the next couple of days ahead of her celebration of life this Friday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Long lines leading to her location at the Charles H. Wright […]
Aretha Franklin’s memorial service doesn’t occur until Friday, August 31, yet officially, valuable bits of her $80 million estate—which Franklin left without a will set up— is at popular demand. Including her impressive fur coat collection. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last Friday, August 24, a little more than seven days after Franklin’s passing at […]
Some of the most magical Black women in entertainment all gathered in New Jersey for the 2018 Black Girls Rock award show. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This year’s ceremony was in honor of the late Aretha Franklin, Janet Jackson, Naomi Campbell, Mary J. Blige, Lena Waithe, Judith Jamison, and #MeToo founder, Tarana Burke. Following […]
Madonna is certainly feeling the heat after her inapt appearance at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night. After presenting Camila Cabello with the award for “Video of the Year,” the “Material Girl” singer voiced some words about how the now late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, swayed her journey in music. Social […]
Ariana Grande’s scheduled appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this past Thursday (August 16) changed gears after the passing of Aretha Franklin that same day. According to TMZ, Grande was reportedly scheduled to do a comedy skit, but The Roots’ Questlove chimed in and suggested that the 25-year-old singer perform one of Aretha Franklin’s classic […]
It is Music Friday at The Source and it is only right we open up with a moment of silence for the icon Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul has past yesterday, August 16th at 76 years old but her legacy will live on forever. Her impact on the music throughout the world was immense […]
Ariana Grande isn’t the only artist to pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin on Thursday. Alicia Keys additionally respected the Queen of Soul singing the same song Grande sung on The Tonight Show, “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In addition to her live performance, she shared a story […]
Aretha Franklin, 76, passed away Thursday morning due to pancreatic cancer. The soul legend’s funeral is definitely going to be a massive turnout and apparently, her family is aware of this. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reports that the memorial service for the Queen of Soul will be held at the Charles H. Wright Museum […]
