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Ariana Grande Breaks Down on 'Tonight Show' After Singing Aretha Franklin Tribute

Published: 08/16/2018

Ariana Grande did something she did not want to do today, but powered through in honor of Aretha Franklin and then broke down in tears. Production sources tell us Ariana was scheduled to appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Thursday ... but she was only going to do a comedy skit. She…

Martin Luther King III Proud Of Aretha Franklin's Social Activism

Published: 08/17/2018

Aretha Franklin taught us all the meaning of "Respect" ... and the iconic singer truly lived by those words ... so says the son of Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King III says Aretha was committed to the cause as a friend and supporter of his dad. In fact, Aretha's father, C.L. Franklin,…

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Aretha Franklin Tributes on Display at Detroit's Most Famous Buildings

Published: 08/16/2018

The R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Aretha Franklin has spread across Detroit, with memorials on display on some of the most famous buildings in the place the Queen of Soul called home. The Fox Theatre, Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena have all put up tributes to Aretha with the message "Forever Our…

Hearse Arrives at Aretha Franklin's Detroit Home for Funeral Prep

Published: 08/16/2018

Aretha Franklin's body has been removed from her home and is en route to a funeral home. A hearse was spotted at the Queen of Soul's Detroit condo building Thursday, several hours after she passed away. Family sources tell TMZ they have struggled this week, as news broke Aretha was in her final…

Biopic Producer Says Aretha Franklin Was Upbeat About Project Just Last Week

Published: 08/16/2018

Even cancer couldn't drain Aretha Franklin's optimism ... and the Queen of Soul was looking forward to getting back on the mic, as late as last week ... so says the producer of her upcoming biopic. Aretha was intimately involved in the pre-production of her biopic, spending hours with producer…

Al Sharpton Says Trump Needs Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' in His Life

Published: 08/16/2018

Al Sharpton wants someone to blast Donald Trump with a little of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" ... 'cause dude really needs it. We got the reverend out in NYC Thursday and, of course, had to ask him about The Queen of Soul passing away several hours earlier. Al paid heavy tribute and went down…

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76

Published: 08/16/2018

Aretha Franklin, known for having one of the greatest voices in music history, and for hits like "Respect," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" ... died Thursday after a long battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. Aretha passed away in her Detroit home where she was under hospice care.…

Aretha Franklin Dominates Music Charts After Death

Published: 08/16/2018

The perfect way to remember Aretha Franklin is through her music ... and the Queen of Soul is now topping the charts on iTunes. Aretha has the No. 1 song, "Respect," and the top album, "30 Greatest Hits." She also has 3 more tracks in the Top 10. It's not just her songs that are getting major play…

Aretha Franklin's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Draws Huge Crowds

Published: 08/16/2018

Aretha Franklin's death is making waves around the world -- and Hollywood is no exception, where hordes of people are paying tribute to her shining star ... and we were there to catch the crowds. The Queen of Soul's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is quickly becoming a major center of…

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Stevie Wonder Gets Emotional Remembering Last Words to Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's Family Planning Open Casket Public Viewing at Detroit Museum

Wesley Snipes Busts Out Aretha Franklin's 'Mary, Don't You Weep'

Ariana Grande Breaks Down on 'Tonight Show' After Singing Aretha Franklin Tribute

Martin Luther King III Proud Of Aretha Franklin's Social Activism

Aretha Franklin Tributes on Display at Detroit's Most Famous Buildings

Hearse Arrives at Aretha Franklin's Detroit Home for Funeral Prep

Biopic Producer Says Aretha Franklin Was Upbeat About Project Just Last Week

Al Sharpton Says Trump Needs Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' in His Life

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76

Aretha Franklin Dominates Music Charts After Death

Aretha Franklin's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Draws Huge Crowds