Aretha Franklin Archives

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 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 7, 2019

Trailer For Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Documentary 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.

February 11, 2019

Yolanda Adams, Andra Day and Fantasia Tribute Aretha Franklin at 2019 GRAMMYs

Three powerhouse voices took to the stage to tribute the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the 61st annual GRAMMYs Sunday.

February 6, 2019

Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, and Andra Day to Honor Aretha Franklin During Grammy Special

Today, on Twitter, the Recording Academy announced that singers Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, and Andra Day would be honoring the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin during the 61st Grammys, this Sunday.

August 22, 2018

Aretha News Round-Up: No Will or Trust, Congressional Gold Medal

We’re going to say a little prayer that the division of the late Aretha Franklin’s assets doesn’t get ugly.

August 21, 2018

Hasn't MTV Learned That Madonna Doesn't Give Honorable Tributes?

CLEARLY NOT.

August 17, 2018

Aretha News Round-Up: Cause of Death, Funeral Plans

Aretha Franklin’s death certificate has surfaced, and we now know her official cause of death.

August 17, 2018

Fox News Posts Tribute To Aretha Franklin, Uses Photo Of Patti LaBelle

Oh... Come on, this writes itself.

August 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin Dead at 76: Social Media Reactions

Considering the influence of Aretha Franklin, it should come as no surprise that many took to social media upon the news of her passing to pay tribute to “The Queen of Soul.”