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'Respect' first look: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in biopic

Her singing will give you chills.

Cynthia Erivo to star as Aretha Franklin in NatGeo's 'Genius'

Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Aretha Franklin in the NatGeo series "Genius: Aretha." Erivo, who was lauded at the Toronto International Film Festival last month for her "towering" and...

'Amazing Grace,' an Incredible Aretha Franklin Concert Film, Is Now on Hulu

This documentary from Sydney Pollack was almost lost forever.

'Amazing Grace' Shows Aretha Franklin At Her Peak Of Her Powers, Singing For A Higher Power

There is little doubt you're watching perhaps the greatest singer to ever walk the face of the Earth on a very, very good night.

Aretha Franklin had nearly $1M in uncashed checks when she died

The grand total was $988,656.17.

Aretha Franklin estate backs fund to research rare form of pancreatic cancer

Franklin died in August 2018 after a battle with a neuroendocrine tumor on the pancreas.

Handwriting expert to examine wills found in Aretha Franklin's couch cushions

A Michigan judge agreed to allow a handwriting expert to examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin’s death.

Aretha Franklin's suburban Michigan home back on the market for $1.2M

Freshly renovated, it's now partially staged, with some of Franklin's iconic items.

Michael Jackson's death had fans singing and sobbing in the streets

Here's a look back at how the world reacted to Michael Jackson's death in 2009. Watch as fans and fellow entertainers — Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez and more — mourned...

Tribeca loft where music legends recorded lists for $7M

An apartment steeped in musical history at Tribeca’s American Thread Building is on the market for $7 million. The listing was first reported by 6sqft. Part of the sprawling 3,800-square-foot...

Aretha Franklin left behind three handwritten wills in her home

Several handwritten wills were found in the superstar's home outside of Detroit.

Black music legends reveal humiliations, triumphs in 'The Apollo'

On Wednesday, the 18th Tribeca Film Festival kicked off with "The Apollo" — at the Apollo. The documentary explores the historic landmark where black music legends — from Ella Fitzgerald,...

Aretha Franklin makes history with posthumous Pulitzer win

Franklin is the first individual woman to earn a special citation prize since the honor was first awarded in 1930.

Family members celebrate birthday of late 'Queen of Soul'

Family members celebrated with a memorial service and a screening of a documentary film.

How to Watch CBS' Tribute To Aretha Franklin Online

Here's how to watch Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul online.

Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect’ to premiere in August 2020

"Dreamgirls" Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will play Franklin.

Aretha Franklin gets a rousing, touching, star-studded tribute

You hear it over and over during Sunday’s concert “Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul”: There will never be another Aretha Franklin. Truer words were never spoken...

In Memoriam Oscars 2019: Who Is The Most Important Celebrity That Died In The Last Year?

Penny Marshall? Maybe. Burt Reynolds? Probably. Mini-Me? Not a chance.

Aretha Franklin honored with star-studded tribute concert

Alicia Keys to Celine Dion took the stage Sunday to relive the Queen of Soul's biggest hits.

Cops investigate reported theft at Aretha Franklin's estate

The probe began before the Queen of Soul passed away on August 16.