One of the most poignant moments during Aretha Franklin's funeral involved those who knew her best: her family. Speaking at the service were nephew Vaughn, niece Cristal, granddaughter Victorie, and ...

Aretha Franklin's impact on the music community is undeniable. Upon news of her death on Thursday (Aug. 16), countless tributes have come to light, including this one from Jo Dee Messina. In a ...

Happy (belated) birthday to the Queen of Soul! Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and ...

Aretha Franklin’s funeral has been a star-studded event, but one of the highlights of her service has been her family’s tribute to her life — not only as the Queen of Soul but also as a loved one. The ...

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Detroit continues to say goodbye to the Queen of Soul on Wednesday as public visitation for Aretha Franklin is held again at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Franklin lay in ...

On Monday, the VMAs are airing live from Radio City Music Hall. Show executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic told The Associated Press on Friday that his team is "working on a lot of different options" ...

Aretha Franklin was known as the queen of soul for her music, so it makes sense that she would be a big soul food fan. Here was her favorite dish.