The most beautiful words ever spoken about Aretha Franklin came from her friend and producer Luther Vandross, back in 1982: “This woman ain’t entertainment. She’s done opened the books to my life and ...

In 1985, Atlantic Records released one of the best hits collections ever compiled, Aretha Franklin’s 30 Greatest Hits. Covering just the years 1967 through 1974, it features one immortal track after ...

Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin died at the age of 76 in her Detroit home Thursday morning, according to her publicist. Fans and Franklin’s fellow celebrities are mourning the loss of the music ...

A new show dedicated to the Queen of Soul meticulously reproduced the trail the singer blazed—down to the studio switchboards and sequined gowns. Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin plays at a small club ...