To Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin became much more than a music legend when the talk show host was preparing to play her idol in the 2021 biopic Respect. “You know, I didn’t realize how much of an ...

There is a good chance that as you read this, you can’t name an Aretha Franklin album. Sure, you know the hits — "Respect," "Chain of Fools," "Rock Steady," "Spanish Harlem" and so many more — that ...

After delivering a health scare last December, Aretha Franklin is poised to take over the music world once again. On May 3rd she’s going to release her 38th studio album entitled “Aretha: A Woman ...

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her first album with a new release, 'Aretha: A Woman Falling Out Of Love,' to be released at Walmart on May 3 and a month ...

Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, has announced that she's retiring from performances and releasing one final album later this year. "I am retiring this year," the singer told WDIV Local 4 ...

Aretha Franklin recorded her album “Amazing Grace” live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in South LA in 1972. She was already a big star when she recorded it. But it became one of her most ...

Rolling Stone gave its much talked (read: argued) about “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” a reboot, with less emphasis on rock and a noticeable nod to other musical tastes. The time around, the list, ...

NEW YORK (Billboard) - As Aretha Franklin celebrates her 68th birthday this month, she shows no sign of slowing down. She plans to sing arias this summer in three charity concerts with former ...

Aretha Franklin’s album “Amazing Grace” sold more than two million copies, becoming the best-selling gospel album of all time. She recorded it over two days in 1972 at the New Temple Missionary ...

Aretha Franklin is planning to retire this year, she told Detroit TV station WDIV Local 4, the city’s NBC affiliate. The singer says she has one more album planned, with several tracks produced by ...

NEW YORK (AP) - At 74, the Queen of Soul has decided to take it a little easier. Aretha Franklin is planning to retire this year, she told Detroit TV station WDIV. The singer says she will make one ...