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May 20, 2019

Detroit's Chene Park Is Now Officially Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

On Friday (May 17), a cloudy day in Detroit, what was formerly Chene Park officially became the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

April 16, 2019

Aretha Franklin Wins Posthumous 2019 Pulitzer Prize

The late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has been honored with a special Pulitzer Prize.

March 25, 2019

Aretha Franklin: 8 Times Hip-Hop Artists Sampled Her Music

Today the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin would have been 77-years-old.

March 19, 2019

Lizzo: 'It's Cool To Be A Big Brown Woman In Playboy'

Singer-rapper Lizzo recently posed for Playboy magazine.

March 18, 2019

Aretha Franklin's Estate Issues Statement In Response To Wendy Williams' Comments About Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Film

Yesterday (Mar. 17), Aretha Franklin's Estate issued a statement in response to talk show host Wendy Williams' comments about Franklin's new upcoming documentary, Amazing Grace.

March 18, 2019

Aretha Franklin's Estate Issues Statement In Response To Wendy Williams' Comments About Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Film

Yesterday (Mar. 17), Aretha Franklin's Estate issued a statement in response to talk show host Wendy Williams' comments about Franklin's new upcoming documentary, Amazing Grace.

March 12, 2019

Missy Elliott Receives Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College Of Music

Five-time Grammy award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Missy Elliott now has a new accolade.

March 11, 2019

Jennifer Hudson To Play Aretha Franklin In Upcoming 'Respect' Biopic

Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is slated to play the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in a new biopic.

March 11, 2019

Jennifer Hudson To Play Aretha Franklin In Upcoming 'Respect' Biopic

Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is slated to play the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in a new biopic.

March 8, 2019

'Amazing Grace' Documentary Trailer Released

The trailer for the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace documentary has been released and includes unreleased footage of the Detroit native.