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Aretha Franklin only wanted her own music played during photo shoots according to her personal photographer
Franklin's photographer is honoring the Queen of Soul with a new art book, "Aretha Cool." There's even a Spotify playlist.
Aretha Franklin once hired three make-up artists to paint her face for one event
Franklin's former publicist revealed the story in a tribute to celebrity makeup artist Reggie Wells, who died on Jan. 8.
Pete Davidson was high on ketamine at Aretha Franklin's funeral, told family he wanted to pay 'his R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts'
"I'm embarrassed I was out and about like that. That's not cool," the stand-up comic says in his new Netflix special, "Turbo Fonzarelli."
Aretha Franklin's handwritten will found in sofa ruled valid by jury
The 2014 document settled the debate over how the Queen of Soul's estate will be divided amongst her sons.
Some hits like 'Respect' are actually covers — are the originals better?
Who did it better? Here, we face off 10 classic covers against their originals — and share which song comes out on top.
Jennifer Hudson's hits and misses singing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'
How "Respect" star Jennifer Hudson stacks up against the Queen of Soul on five Aretha Franklin classics on the new movie soundtrack.
Aretha's granddaughter stuns in 'amazing' duet with Jennifer Hudson
She sang her "Grandma's favorite song" in the now-viral video at the "Respect" premiere, which has garnered almost 700,000 views as of Thursday evening.
How Aretha Franklin's tragic life turned her into a demanding diva
Why Aretha Franklin’s shocking life of hardship and tragedy — abandoned by her mother, pregnant at 12 — led to her being a demanding diva, now celebrated in a movie...
Marlon Wayans was 'happiest' on set of Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect'
Marlon Wayans has been acting on TV and film since the '80s, but no set was happier than Aretha Franklin's "Respect" biopic.
Jennifer Hudson sings live in Aretha Franklin 'Respect' biopic
"I know the power of singing live, so it was important."
Aretha Franklin said Jennifer Hudson would win an Oscar for playing her
“The very first thing Aretha said to me when we sat down was, ‘You’re going to win an Oscar for playing me, right?’” Hudson revealed in an interview with "CBS...
How a TV event pays respect to the 'Genius' of Aretha Franklin
“Genius: Aretha" — the third installment in the National Geographic anthology series — traces the life of Aretha Franklin, with Cynthia Erivo starring as the Queen of Soul in eight...
Aretha Franklin once asked Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds for dating advice
Aretha Franklin was trying to decide whether to keep dating someone.
Jennifer Hudson wraps Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect'
"Respect" is slated to be released in October.
'Queen Next Door' author speaks out after Aretha Franklin's son blasts biopic
"Kecalf should understand we have to share his mother's legacy."
Aretha Franklin's son blasts upcoming biopic 'Respect'
"How can you make a movie about a person and not talk to the persons sons or grandchildren about important information?" Kecalf Franklin wrote on Facebook.
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.