A photo journey through Aretha Franklin’s life — a Detroit icon whose voice, roots and legacy made Motor City proud.

To Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin became much more than a music legend when the talk show host was preparing to play her idol in the 2021 biopic Respect. “You know, I didn’t realize how much of an ...

Known as the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, left an indelible mark on the music industry, captivating audiences worldwide with her powerful voice and iconic hits. Though she was a superstar in life ...

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" has died at age 76. After hearing the news of her passing, everyone from music industry icons like Paul McCartney and Carol King to Hollywood stars took ...

[Sometimes when I write a book review, I’ll take the shortcut and scan through it to compile just enough to whet the reader’s appetite to buy the book. But most times I’ll read through the whole thing ...

The music of 18-time Grammy Award-winner Aretha Franklin is taking center stage with The Philly Pops. The concert is dubbed Aretha: Respect, and Pops COO Karen Corbin says it's a tribute to one of the ...

LOS ANGELES -- Actor Glynn Turman was married to Aretha Franklin for six years. As much as he knew her incredible recording legacy, he says there were some private moments that really opened his eyes ...

The life of the late, great Aretha Franklin is featured in the latest installment of the Nat Geo limited series, "Genius." Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of the singer known as The Queen of Soul.

In a performance pulsating with a rejuvenated energy, Detroit R&B star Kem charmed a capacity crowd Friday night at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre to open a two-night homecoming stand. It was more ...

Aretha Franklin is one of the major influences on Paula Fuga, who performed a tribute to the iconic singer at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in 2022. Fuga will return to the MACC on Sept. 20. Having ...

*Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin died on Thursday at the age of 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer. The 18 Grammy Award-winner was the first woman to ever land 100 hits on Billboard’s Hot ...