Saturday night, BET paid tribute to Aretha Franklin, Motown founder Berry Gordy, Ice Cube and others at the taping of BET Honors! Performers on the show included Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and more! But it was Mariah Carey’s dress that stole the show. You’ll have to wait to see her dress and more when BET […]
Aretha Franklin says Detroit’s future is bright. The Detroit native, known as the “Queen of Soul,” is reacting to her city’s bankruptcy. In…
Aretha Franklin got a good laugh from Beyonce’s inauguration performance, saying that she thought the singer did a “beautiful job with the pre-record.” Beyonce took…
When it comes to rock, the Queen of Soul is top notch. Aretha Franklin leads Rolling Stone’s newly-released list: “Women Who Rock: The 50 Greatest…
On August 14th in Hendersonville, Tenn., the Gospel Music Hall of Fame will induct the “queen of soul” Aretha Franklin. If you recall, Aretha Franklin’s father was prominent Baptist Pastor C.L. Franklin, so her gospel roots run deep. In 1972, her album, “Amazing Grace,” has sold over 2 million copies and is one of the […]
Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Aretha Franklin sees Audra McDonald as a strong contender to play the Queen of Soul in an upcoming film. During a recent…
from: singersroom.com During an interview with Rolling Stone, Aretha Franklin issued a stern warning to R&B and pop stars of today, including Rihanna and Lady Gaga. She talked of the moment Whitney Houston lost her range in her voice and how it devastated her. Her fans no longer cheered her name and this left Whitney […]
The dictionary definition of a diva is “a highly distinguished female singer.” There are few women in our time who have been so distinguished as female singers that there have been entire shows (VH1’s Divas Live) and songs (Beyonce’s “Diva“) dedicated to showcasing talent. The ultimate diva over time has become more than just “a highly distinguished female singer.” […]
Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]
Aretha Franklin has called of herwedding to long time companion and friend William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson. According to Franklin the couple was moving way to fast and some things had not been thought our thoroughly. The two planned on tieing the know on a yacht in Miami, Beach in June or July. Aretha and Will released […]
Soul songstress Aretha Franklin has released a wish list of the actors whom, according to the New York Daily News, she would like to see cast in the movie about her life. SEE ALSO: Happiest Celebrity Mugshots The “Queen of Soul” penned her memoir, “Aretha: From the Roots,” along with famed celeb biographer David Ritz back in […]
The “Queen Of Soul” is healthy and in love, CNN reports. The music icon sat down with Soledad O’Brien recently to discuss her love life, health and “her man.” SEE ALSO: Will New Hampshire Have An Impact? Jay-Z, Beyonce’s Miscarriage Watch the video below to hear Aretha get personal. Watch The Video To Hear Aretha […]
