Aretha Franklin will be the lady of the evening at the 2014 BET Honors. The annual award show honors the best in black excellence, and…
Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul but apparently the Beyhive gives zero f**ks! Beyonce’s loyal — and cutthroat! — fan base recently went in…
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The world of R&B/Soul has just gotten a little more interesting. Singer/songwriter/producer Babyface and songwriter/producer Nate “Danja” Hills are reportedly teaming up to create songs for Aretha Franklin’s next project. Besides of the aforementioned, details surrounding the album are shrouded in secrecy. However, we can tell you Hills and Babyface have already been in the […]
Via: Essence.com Aretha Franklin has yet to settle on a lead role for her upcoming biopic, but Jennifer Hudson made it known yesterday she wants the job. The Grammy and Oscar winner, who performed at Hearst’s 125th anniversary party, didn’t tap dance around the issue; rather she confidently announced to the crowd she wants […]
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Aretha Franklin issued a warning to R&B and pop stars of today, including Rihanna and Lady Gaga. She talked about the moment Whitney Houston lost her range in her voice and how it devastated her, saying her fans no longer cheered her name and this left Whitney lost. The […]
Aretha Franklin appeared on the Today Show today for an interview conducted by NBC’s Al Roker. The legendary Queen of Soul covered a range of topics surrounding the life, death and legacy of her goddaughter, Whitney Houston. Portions of the interview will be broadcast on NBC Dateline later tonight. RELATED: Whitney Houston Obituary Released [PHOTOS] […]
There still will be no public memorial service for Whitney Houston, but a publicist for the late singer told CNN that Saturday’s funeral in Newark, New Jersey will be made available for television and web streaming. The services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, where Houston sang as a child. Services begin at […]
Whitney Houston’s godmother, the legendary Aretha Franklin, sang a tribute to her late goddaughter at a recent concert in Charlotte. Aretha asked the audience to pray for Houston’s family and called Houston “the greatest voice to ever live.” Take a look at Aretha Franklin’s emotional tribute to Whitney Houston: RELATED: Whitney Houston Private Funeral Set […]
The dictionary definition of a diva is “a highly distinguished female singer.” There are few women in our time who have been so distinguished as female singers that there have been entire shows (VH1’s Divas Live) and songs (Beyonce’s “Diva“) dedicated to showcasing talent. The ultimate diva over time has become more than just “a highly distinguished female singer.” […]
Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]
Not long ago, Aretha Franklin surprised fans with the news that she and her longtime friend, William “Willie” Willkerson, were engaged and planned to tie the knot in June or July. Well, get ready for another surprise — the Queen of Soul has called off the wedding. In a statement, Franklin said, “Regretfully, To Our […]
