Tag: Aretha
Aretha Franklin makes acting debut with ‘Blues Brothers’ role: Part 3
The singer had a major turning point in her career in the 1980s when she met legendary music exec Clive Davis. source
Aretha Franklin, a legend in the making: Part 2
The singer’s father recognized her talent early on and hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools” help turn her into an international star. source
Aretha Franklin: Defining what it meant to be a diva: Part 2
Franklin, who died Thursday at the age of 76, embodied a voice not only for herself, but also the Civil Rights Movement. source
Tributes pour in for the ‘Queen of Soul’
Stars from Diana Ross and Beyonce to Barack Obama paid heartfelt tributes to Aretha Franklin after her death at age 76. source
Fans flock to Detroit to pay final respects to Aretha Franklin
The “Queen of Soul” was dressed in red and laid in a gold-plated casket as mourners lined up to bid farewell. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
A final goodbye to Aretha Franklin: Celebrities gather for funeral celebration
Family and friends honored the singer and celebrated her life in a star-studded funeral and concert. source
Judge Greg Mathis on how Aretha Franklin inspired him to help the Flint water crisis
Judge Greg Mathis on how Aretha Franklin inspired him to help residents of Flint, Michigan source
‘Amazing Grace’: Exclusive look at never-aired footage of Aretha Franklin
The new documentary about the “Queen of Soul” features never-aired footage of Franklin recording her legendary gospel album that’s been hidden for half a century….
