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Michigan To Name A Highway After Aretha Franklin

July 12, 2019

Michigan’s governor has formally signed legislation honoring the late Queen of Soul with a stretch of highway. On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer approved the bill to designate a portion of M-10 in Detroit as ... Read More

2008 Universal Fire Destroyed More Records Than Previously Reported

June 12, 2019

The 2008 Universal Studios fire that wiped out the Back to the Future courthouse square and a mechanical King Kong also destroyed thousands of original recording masters from some of the most influential artist... Read More

Three Handwritten Wills Found In Aretha Franklin’s Home

May 22, 2019

Three handwritten wills were found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the Queen of Soul's death. After Franklin died of pancreatic cancer in August of 2018, lawyers and family memb... Read More

Avicii, Aretha Franklin & More Make 2018 Update of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover

November 24, 2018

In another year filled with heartbreaking celebrity deaths, British artist Chris Barker has once again found a way to turn grief into a celebration of life with his latest re-imagining of the Beatles legendary ... Read More

Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill And More To Perform At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

August 24, 2018

The Queen of Soul's funeral would not be complete without a massive lineup of A-list talent paying their respects to one of the most influential artists of all time. Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudso... Read More

Lawmakers Want To Award Aretha Franklin The Congressional Gold Medal

August 22, 2018

In light of her recent passng, a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers is introducing legislation to honor Aretha Franklin posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal. Embed from Getty Imageswind... Read More

Highlights From The 2018 Video Music Awards

August 21, 2018

Last night's 2018 Video Music Awards featured some spectacular acts and moments. Most notably, Logic and Ryan Tedder performed their latest collaboration "One Day" with multiple children, all of whom were we... Read More

Aretha Franklin’s Last Performance Of ‘I Say a Little Prayer’: Watch

August 18, 2018

Last November, Aretha Franklin gave her final public performance at Elton John’s annual AIDS Foundation gala. She sang her 1968 classic, "I Say a Little Prayer." The "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" singer poste... Read More

Aretha Franklin Dead at 76

August 16, 2018

With such legendary hits as "Think" and "Respect", the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin died this morning at the age of 76. Franklin's longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, confirmed in a statement today (Thursd... Read More

Aretha Franklin Is Gravely Ill

August 13, 2018

Aretha Franklin is “gravely ill” and surrounded by her friends and family in Detroit, a person close to the soul singer confirmed today. While no further details about her health were immediately available, the... Read More

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