Aretha Franklin is remembered as one of the greatest artists of all time. Her impact influenced many and many people still look for ways to honor the late singer. However, Kecalf Franklin, son of the Queen Of Soul, has condemned MGM’s upcoming film about his mother. He says that the family doesn’t support the “Respect”…
It appears that the casting for Aretha Franklin’s upcoming biopic, Respect, is complete. According to Deadline, Mary J. Blige will play the role of Dinah Washington, a jazz artist of the 1950s. With this, Blige continues to add to her film and television career, considering she already has two Academy Award nominations and three Golden…
Over a decade ago, “the biggest disaster in the history of the music business” took place in the form of a devastating fire at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Considering the part of the building burned down was known as the video vault, it comes as no surprise to know that plenty of film reels and…
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Aretha Franklin‘s legacy has continued after her passing. With news that Jennifer Hudson will portray Franklin in an upcoming biopic, Hudson also decided to honor the late singer at this year’s Pulitzer Prize Ceremony. Aretha received a posthumous award earlier this week “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five…
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin passed away last August and according to those close to her, she left no apparent will behind. That all changed this past Monday when three hand-written wills were found in her Detroit home. Two of the wills were dated back to 2010 and one to 2014. The first handwritten…
Aretha Franklin’s loss was felt throughout the music industry and with her fans. The Queen of Soul passed away in her Detroit mansion, and it seemed as if everything was in order financially following her passing. However, according to The Blast, her estate has had issues settling the debt from the iconic singer. According to…
Aretha Franklin’s legacy in the music industry is cemented. Having influenced multiple singers and artists throughout her lifetime, it’s only natural for her career to be portrayed on the big screen. Jennifer Hudson is set to portray the late Queen Of Soul on the big screen, with a biopic set to debut in 2020. According…
Aretha Franklin’s 90s Detroit home is currently being listed in the market for $800,000. The brick mansion is two stories tall, contains a sauna, and a marble-floored kitchen in a gated community outside of the city. Eyewitness News states that Aretha’s home was purchased for $1.2M back in 1997, which made it the most expensive…
There’s perhaps no other artist more divisive in today’s climate than Mr. Kanye West himself. With many concerned after his infamous TMZ interview and his recent meeting with Donald Trump at the Oval Office, some have offered their support. One person standing behind the Chicago rapper is Jermaine Dupri, regardless of West’s political affiliation. In…
Aretha Franklin’s legacy will continue to live on forever, but this time she will be honored at a Detroit museum. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has received approval from Franklin’s estate for a tribute titled, “Think: A Tribute to the Queen of Soul.” It reportedly will feature a variety of items…
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