Music
Aretha Franklin’s soaring voice and commanding stage presence made her the undisputed Queen of Soul.
Aug. 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin’s sons were awarded their mother’s real estate in accordance with the singer’s handwritten 2014 will, which was found in a couch in her home.
Nov. 29, 2023
Television
Grace Franklin, granddaughter of the late Aretha Franklin, spoke out against National Geographic’s new ‘Aretha’ series starring Cynthia Erivo.
March 22, 2021
Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 30 in her hometown of Detroit.
Aug. 17, 2018
Aretha Franklin left behind two handwritten wills when she died in 2018. Now, as her sons duel over which is correct, the case heads to trial.
July 7, 2023
Opinion
To the editor: Three years ago, I took my parents to an Aretha Franklin concert in Los Angeles for their anniversary.
Aug. 21, 2018
Movies
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson commands the stage as the late Aretha Franklin in the first teaser for “Respect,” a biopic of the late singer.
Dec. 20, 2019
Aretha Franklin died with dueling handwritten wills in her Detroit home. A Michigan jury just decided that the one found tucked in a couch is valid.
July 11, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
With her place as a hit-making force cemented decades ago, music industry greats stepped up to remember Aretha Franklin on Thursday after her death.
Pop & Hiss
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May 6, 2011