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Aretha Franklin's Death Thwarts Police in Massive Theft Case

Published: 02/28/2019

Aretha Franklin's death was sad news for everyone except maybe one person -- the person who allegedly swiped nearly $200k from her bank account months before she died. As we reported ... the "Queen of Soul" had assets stolen before she died in August 2018, and police in Michigan launched an…

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Aretha Franklin's Assets Stolen Before Late Singer's Death, Police Investigating

Published: 01/10/2019

Aretha Franklin's riches weren't getting much R-E-S-P-E-C-T, allegedly, before she died last August -- cops are on the hunt for someone who stole from her. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, police in Michigan are conducting an investigation into the theft of Aretha's assets before she…

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Aretha Franklin Owes IRS Almost $8 Million in Back Taxes and Penalties

Published: 12/27/2018

3:35 PM PT -- David Bennett of Thav Gross P.C., attorney for Franklin's Estate, says the Estate disputes the claim as Aretha paid off the vast majority of her debt before she died. He says, "The Estate is diligently working to resolve any remaining issues." When Aretha Franklin died in August she…

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Aretha Franklin's Lawyer Files Docs with Estate for Unpaid Legal Bills

Published: 10/26/2018

Aretha Franklin is getting dogged in death over legal bills ... TMZ has learned. The late singer's lawyer, Gregory Reed, apparently had some trouble collecting what Aretha owed him when she was alive ... so he's now hoping her estate will cough up some financial R-E-S-P-E-C-T. It sounds harsh, so…

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Aretha Franklin Remembered With Stirring Tribute at 2018 American Music Awards

Published: 10/09/2018

Aretha Franklin was honored at the 2018 American Music Awards with a star-studded performance of the Queen of Soul's timeless gospel classics ... with Gladys Knight leading the way. Gladys, a friend of the late singer, started the tribute with a beautiful rendition of "Amazing Grace" ...…

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Smokey Robinson Says Ariana Grande's Dress 'Inappropriate' And Trump is Stupid

Published: 09/01/2018

Smokey Robinson was awesome at Aretha Franklin's funeral, singing praise and singing ... but he was NOT down with Ariana Grande's super short skirt. We got the singer/songwriter legend at LAX Saturday night as he returned from Detroit, and Smokey didn't hold back ... he thinks Ariana's skirt --…

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Gladys Knight Clarifies Aretha Franklin Comment, Gladys Had Breast Cancer

Published: 08/31/2018

7:15 PM PT -- Gladys just told TMZ, "I'd like to clarify that Aretha and I discussed both of us having cancer, mine was stage 1 breast cancer and hers was pancreatic. Due to early detection, I am cancer-free and grateful for that." Gladys continues, "It is unfortunate that on a day we should be…

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Jennifer Hudson Caps Off Aretha Franklin's 'Celebration of Life' Funeral Service

Published: 08/31/2018

Aretha Franklin's star-studded funeral has wrapped up in Detroit, and Jennifer Hudson gave an amazing rendition of "Amazing Grace" to give the "Queen of Soul" a final, fitting send-off. Aretha's "Celebration of Life" took place at the Greater Grace Temple, and completes a week of events honoring…

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John Legend Just Can't Pick His Favorite Aretha Franklin Song

Published: 08/31/2018

John Legend picking a favorite Aretha song is like eating just one potato chip ... it's just impossible. John was flying solo Thursday night at Craig's in WeHo, when our photog asked if one song from the Queen stood out. Check out John's answer. He probably could have gone even longer. Aretha's…

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Patti LaBelle and Others Rock The House at Aretha Franklin's Memorial Concert

Published: 08/30/2018

Aretha Franklin's memorial in Detroit was a marathon of live music to honor the Queen of Soul -- and Patti LaBelle gave an incredibly moving performance. Patti sang her hit song "You Are My Friend," and belted what turned out to be one of the best tributes of the night. Other acts including The…

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Smokey Robinson Reminisces About His Lifelong Friend Aretha Franklin

Published: 08/30/2018

Smokey Robinson was a lifelong friend of Aretha's, with way too many memories to isolate just one. We got the legendary singer/songwriter at LAX Thursday, where he was leaving for Detroit to attend the Queen's funeral. Smokey knew Aretha since he was 8, and he reminisces about the good times they…

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Pastor Charles H. Ellis III Says Aretha Franklin's Funeral is NOT a Concert

Published: 08/30/2018

The man in charge of Aretha Franklin's funeral, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, wants her fans around the world to know one thing -- get ready for church. The pastor told us he's well aware he'll have a star-studded congregation during Friday's funeral, including Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Whoopi…

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