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December 18, 2018
[griojw id=”qZDAARx6″ playerid=”x9J2bwvH”] 2018 has been a year of tough losses. Today, we remember those who are gone but never
Aretha Franklin waves after her performance at the International Jazz Day Concert (Photo by Aude Guerrucci-Pool/Getty Images)
November 25, 2018
The last property owned in Detroit by late singing legend Aretha Franklin, a 5,600-square-foot mansion, has been sold for less…
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November 6, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 46 years after it was shot, the Aretha Franklin concert film "Amazing Grace" will…
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October 13, 2018
The upcoming third season of Nation Geographic Channel's series Genius may be devoted to Aretha Franklin, who died in August…
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October 10, 2018
Gospel singer including Gladys Knight, Cece Winans, Mary Mary, and Donnie McClurkin salute Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards.
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October 10, 2018
A run down of the biggest and best monets at the 2018 American Music Awards featuring stars like Tracee Ellis…
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October 9, 2018
The complete list of winners from the 2018 American Music Awards presented live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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October 9, 2018
A photo gallery of the best red carpet looks from the red carpet at the 2018 American Music Awards.
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October 9, 2018
An exclusive interview with musical director, Rickey Minor, who is putting together the Aretha Franklin tribute at the 2018 American…
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October 9, 2018
Detroit just can’t get enough of showing its love for legendary “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, who died in August…
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October 6, 2018
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin who died this August will be honored by the American Music Awards with an all-star tribute…
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September 27, 2018
Dick clark productions tells The Associated Press that Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans and musical director…
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September 23, 2018
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit will feature the Aretha Franklin exhibit until Jan. 21,…
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September 10, 2018
A black pastor's controversial eulogy at Aretha Franklin's funeral laid bare before the world what black women say they have…
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September 4, 2018
Aretha Franklin has been laid to rest, but without having a will, could her family face the same trouble as…
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September 4, 2018
[griojw id=”eGcqigVx” playerid=”BqxyiSkR”]   Aretha Franklin’s family is outraged and blasted the pastor who delivered an offensive eulogy which dishonored
Ariana Grande, left, laughs with Bishop Charles H. Ellis during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
September 3, 2018
Mike Colter, who plays Luke Cage on the popular Netflix series is in hot water with fans after making light
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September 1, 2018
While Ariana Grande was being slammed on social media for the way she dressed at Aretha Franklin’s funeral the bishop…
Ariana Grande, left, laughs with Bishop Charles H. Ellis during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 31, 2018
Bless her heart. Ariana Grande tried her best to belt out an Aretha Franklin standard at the Queen of Soul’s homegoing
Jordan Franklin, left, pauses alongside his sister Victorie Franklin while speaking about their grandmother, Aretha Franklin, during the funeral service for the legendary singer at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 31, 2018
[griojw id=”Q8j9IpZ6″ playerid=”BqxyiSkR”]   Aretha Franklin’s family members have paid tribute to a woman who cooked for them, gossiped with