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Aretha Franklin

Soul and R&B singer
Memphis, Tennessee

Movies

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Muscle Shoals (2013)

PG
Documentary, Music
Dir: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier

Zen of Bennett, The (2012)

Documentary
Dir: Unjoo Moon

White Jazz

Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Dir: Joe Carnahan

News & Articles

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The Queen of Soul's 'I Say a Little Prayer' Outshines the Original

Jan 04, 2026 Music
Discover the surprising truth behind Aretha Franklin's iconic hit "I Say a Little Prayer." The Queen of Soul's most streamed song wasn't originally he...

Pete Davidson Reveals He's High on Ketamine at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

Jan 10, 2024 Celebrity
The stand-up comedian, who attended the 2018 funeral with his then-fiancee Ariana Grande, makes the revelation in his new Netflix special, 'Pete David...

Judge's Ruling Settles Dispute Over Aretha Franklin's Wills

Nov 30, 2023 Celebrity
The late soul legend's sons now own her real estate after a judge rules that a 2014 handwritten will found hidden in the 'Respect' singer's sofa was t...

Aretha Franklin Felt Uneasy When She Couldn't Figure Out If Annie Lennox Was Gay or Not

Nov 10, 2023 Celebrity
The 'Amazing Grace' singer was reportedly worried about the message the Eurythmics singer was trying to convey with their duet 'Sisters Are Doin' It f...

Pete Davidson Dishes on His Daily Ketamine Use, Reveals He's High at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

Sep 13, 2023 Celebrity
The former 'Saturday Night Live' comic describes the drug, usually used as a horse tranquilizer, as 'magical' after taking it as an antidepressant eve...

Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Note Found in Sofa Ruled as Valid Will

Jul 12, 2023 Celebrity
The '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' singer didn't leave a formalized plan for her estate when she died of cancer in August 2018, prompting a...

Trans Activist Clarifies Diss Against Aretha Franklin's Song 'A Natural Woman'

Jan 24, 2023 Music
A transgender group called Trans Cultural Mindfulness Alliance previously condemned the 1968 hit and asked the song to be removed from Spotify and App...

Aretha Franklin Named Greatest Singer of All Time

Jan 02, 2023 Music
The '(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman' hitmaker is ranked first as Rolling Stone magazine rings in new year of 2023 by updating their list of B...

FBI File on Aretha Franklin Filled With Words 'Black Extremists' and 'Radical'

Oct 03, 2022 Celebrity
It's revealed that FBI infiltrated Aretha Franklin's inner circle and tracked her phone during forty years of the organization spying on the legendary...

Ten Most Outrageous Grammy Moments of All Time

Apr 03, 2022 Music
Despite everyone's best efforts to put together a perfect show, a lot of factors, such as human errors and people's reactions, could bring in nice sur...

Jennifer Hudson Would Love to Play Oprah After Aretha Franklin Biopic

Sep 05, 2021 Movie
The former 'American Idol' contestant reveals her next dream movie role after she landed the lead role in the true-story movie 'Respect' about the lat...

Jennifer Hudson Recalls Last Meeting With Aretha Franklin Before Her Death

Aug 15, 2021 Celebrity
According to the 'American Idol' alum, the late Queen of Soul sang the Isley Brothers song during their last chat a week before her untimely passing i...

Jennifer Hudson Grateful to Aretha Franklin for Signing Her as Opening Act After 'Idol' Elimination

Aug 15, 2021 Music
The 'Respect' actress recalls her first meeting with the late Queen of Soul, revealing she was offered to open for the iconic musician after she's eli...

Jennifer Hudson Loved Making People Uncomfortable as Aretha Franklin on Set of Biopic

Aug 12, 2021 Movie
The 'American Idol' alum is determined to immerse herself in her role as the Queen of Soul by making people on the set of movie 'Respect' feel like th...

Jennifer Hudson, Carole King, will.i.am Team Up for Soundtrack of Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jun 17, 2021 Movie
The 'American Idol' alum co-writes an original composition with Carole King while the Black Eyed Peas member produces the track which is recorded for ...