Just the mention of Aretha Franklin's name conjures up the memory of her undeniable voice. And with a career spanning more than five decades, touching gospel, R&B and pop, Franklin has earned her ...

Aretha Franklin was a titan of soul music. Much in the way that Elvis Presley shook up rock or Bob Dylan cut deep with his poignant folk, Franklin changed the way that people thought about soul. Her ...

After delays in production and release, the long-awaited Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” will be in theaters Friday. You might have a few, “Oh, hey, that looks familiar” moments while watching the ...

Star Jennifer Hudson hits a few high notes in a film beset by the usual biopic tropes and shortcuts, few of which allow for a deep enough look at the Queen of Soul. When Liesl Tommy’s Aretha Franklin ...

The Queen of Soul is preparing to stunt on a younger generation of singers when she releases her upcoming album of 10 cover songs, titled Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics. The 72-year-old ...

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DETROIT -- Five decades into her reign as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has earned the right to do whatever she wants when she takes the stage -- even more so when she's at home in the Motor City ...