Join KISS – FM & The Quiet Storm tonight in celebrating the life and the music of the 1st Lady of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin on this, her 72nd birthday. Of all of the many musical voices that came out of the Motor City, none had quite the impact of Aretha, who kicked the door in […]
Singing legend Aretha Franklin was awarded an honorary doctorate from Princeton University on Tuesday, in recognition of her outstanding career, reports eurweb.com. “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin wore the traditional cap and gown as she was made a doctor of music by the Ivy League school. Referring to Frankin’s biggest hit songs, school trustee Stephen […]
Singing Legend Aretha Franklin will be inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tennesee. Queen of Soul Franklin’s gospel roots run deep, starting with her father who was a prominent Baptist minister. Her 1972 album, “Amazing Grace,” has sold over 2 million copies and is one of the […]
Singing Legend Aretha Franklin may have finally found the actress to portray her in the highly anticipated biopic about her life. In a statement, Franklin revealed that she is very interested in award-winning television and stage actress Audra McDonald to play her in the film. Franklin first took notice of McDonald, who has won two […]
Just after celebrating her 70th birthday over the weekend, it’s been announced the highly anticipated biopic of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has been put on hold. Franklin expressed that some things are “going on” and the movie is “in a limbo position.” Franklin’s grandson is currently in the middle of negotiating a recording contract […]
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin celebrated her 69th birthday on Sunday, and I say ” Long Live The Queen”! A musical legend who has been regarded as the First Lady of R & B/Soul Music for almost 50 years, Aretha is still beloved by her long-time fans and music lovers. Other celebrities celebrating birthdays […]
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 Whitney Houston. Portions of the interview will be broadcast on NBC Dateline later tonight. Marvin Winans To Lead Private Funeral For Whitney […]
Somebody say it ain’t so. After the big announcement and weeks of congratulatory statements live on the air from fans, friends and supporters abroad, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin has reportedly called off the wedding we all were waiting to see this summer to longtime friend and partner William “Willie” Wilkerson. Just that quick, […]
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performs live at the Ryman Auditorium on October 19, 2011 in Nashville, TN. Photo: Getty Images With all of the anticipation to the Queen of Soul’s recent announcement of her engagement to be married, it was only a matter of time before someone got a chance to confirm plenty of details […]
R&B Legend Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson. The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Fla. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht. The 69-year-old […]
In the on-going news about Aretha Franklin’s biopic, the queen of soul is once again talking up the project and, of course, who she wants to portray her. During an interview with Oakland County, Michigan’s Daily Tribune, the singer revealed what part of her life the film will cover. “It is going to be a […]
