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via BlackAmericaWeb: As previously reported, eight months after the death of Aretha Franklin, three handwritten wills have been found in her suburban Detroit home. At the time of her death last August of pancreatic cancer, lawyers and family members said the Queen of Soul had no will, but three handwritten versions were reportedly discovered earlier this […]
The honor makes Franklin the first individual woman to earn the special recognition since it was first awarded in 1930.
“Amazing Grace”, the Aretha Franklin themed music documentary will be released in theaters this month across the country on April 19, but the city of Baltimore is one of the cities getting an advanced sneak peak at the critically acclaimed documentary this week. If you have the opportunity to go this weekend, make sure you […]
Via Madamenoire: A riveting trailer for the upcoming Aretha Franklin documentary, “Amazing Grace“, was released this week and shows the soul songstress in perfect form. The documentary follows the story leading up to a never before seen 1972 church concert with Franklin as the main act. The Queen of Soul took the stage at the […]
The Queen of Soul's estate is having some financial woes.
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting the iconic singer–Aretha Franklin. Birth Date: March 25, 1942 Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee Fun Facts: Aretha Franklin started off singing Gospel music in the church Aretha Franklin was good friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin sang […]
While there was MUCH to discuss about the tribute to Motown at the 61st Grammy Awards, one tribute that felt brief but powerful was the one for the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin who passed away last year at 76. Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and Andra Day stood side by side as they belted out Aretha’s […]
The Grammys are just around the corner and with the passing of Aretha Franklin, they’ve already lined up a tribute.
Dick Clark Productions is planning to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin during the upcoming American Music Awards next month. Appearances are expected from Gladys Knight, Mary Mary, Ledisi, Donnie McClurkin and Cece Winans. It’s reported that they will “pay tribute to Aretha Franklin’s gospel roots and her iconic album, Amazing Grace.” Tracee Ellis Ross will […]