Latest Aretha Franklin News
The Fugees Scrap Reunion Tour
The Fugees have cancelled their long-awaited reunion tour.The 'Ready or Not' hitmakers - comprised of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - had planned to go on the road late last year to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2022
Jennifer Hudson Given Top Honour By Palm Springs International Film Awards
Jennifer Hudson will be honoured with a prestigious award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The ‘Respect’ star, 40, is to receive the top honour at the festival - the Chairman’s Award - for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2021
Tom Grennan Inspired By Elton John, Amy Winehouse And More For Evering Road
Tom Grennan was inspired by Sir Elton John, Amy Winehouse and Alex Turner for 'Evering Road'.The 'Little Bit of Love' hitmaker - who topped the UK album charts when he released his second record earlier...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2021
Fugees Announce First World Tour In 25 Years
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2021
Fugees To Reunite For First Time In 15 Years?
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Admits Aretha Franklin 'Shaped' Her Career
Jennifer Hudson thinks Aretha Franklin has given her a "blueprint" to follow.The 40-year-old star plays Aretha in a film about her life and she's revealed her deep-rooted admiration for the iconic singer, who passed away...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Didn't Know How To Approach Vocals In Respect
Jennifer Hudson wasn't sure how to approach her vocals in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old actress and singer plays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic and she admitted the "toughest challenge" was deciding whether to sing like herself...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Regrets Not Asking Aretha Franklin About Respect Casting
Jennifer Hudson regrets not asking Aretha Franklin about why she selected her for the lead role in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old star was handpicked by the late music icon, who died in 2018, to play her in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Misses Talking To Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson misses talking to Aretha Franklin.The 39-year-old singer and actress was personally chosen by the legendary star to play her in a biopic about her life and Jennifer revealed at the Los Angeles premiere...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2021
Jennifer Hudson Wants Less Emotional Role
Jennifer Hudson wants to find a less emotional role.The 39-year-old singer-and-actress can next be seeing portraying the late Aretha Franklin in biopic ‘Respect’ and she admitted the experience was “draining” because she had to channel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2021
Courtney B Vance: I Was So Shy When Me And My Wife Met Aretha Franklin
Courtney B Vance was “so shy” when he met the late Aretha Franklin.The 61-year-old actor played the music legend’s father in the anthology drama series ‘Genius: Aretha’ – which aired on National Geographic in March...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2021
Sir Elton John Sick Of Singing Same Songs
Sir Elton John wants to “kill [himself]” if he has to perform ‘Crocodile Rock’ again.The 73-year-old singer is retiring from touring and once his final concerts – which have been delayed due to the coronavirus...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 December 2020
Jennifer Hudson Eyed For New Christmas Musical Comedy
Jennifer Hudson has been eyed to star in a new Christmas musical comedy.The 39-year-old singer and actress is attached to produce the festive flick and it is hoped that she will play the lead role.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2020
Tainted Love, Hallelujah And Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 10 Covers That You Probably Know Better Than The Originals
How many times in your life have you found yourself listening to a song that you think you know inside out, only to discover that that's not even the original version? We're guessing at least...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2020
Drake Breaks Chart Record He Previously Held With Aretha Franklin And Stevie Wonder
Drake has broken a Billboard chart record previously held by the late Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.The hip-hop icon's Lil Durk-featuring hit 'Laugh Now Cry Later' has become his 21st song to top the Billboard...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2020
Celebrating Black History Month: Are These The Greatest Black Artists Of All Time?
The annual celebration encourages us to honour black people and recognise their significant contributions to history, a key contributor being their extraordinary influence on the music industry.Whether you focus on Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin,...
By in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2020
Cynthia Erivo Boards Musical Drama Talent Show
Cynthia Erivo is set to play a Chicago songwriter in the upcoming musical drama 'Talent Show'.The 33-year-old actress will join her close friend Lena Waithe's production for Universal.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Erivo will portray...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2020
10 Black Female Artists Who Shaped Pop Music
Black culture has without doubt had a monumental influence on the world of pop music since as far back as the 1920s. And while the likes of Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bob Marley and Michael...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2020
Jennifer Hudson Says Respect Inspired Her To Play The Piano
Jennifer Hudson's latest film role inspired her to play the piano.The 38-year-old singer portrays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biographical drama 'Respect', and Jennifer has revealed she's currently trying to perfect playing the instrument.She said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 July 2020
New Solo Version Of Aretha Franklin's Never Gonna Break My Faith Released
A never-heard-before solo version of Aretha Franklin's Mary J. Blige duet, 'Never Gonna Break My Faith', has been released to mark Juneteenth Day (19.06.20).The late Queen of Soul's powerful anthem featuring the 'Deep Inside' singer...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2020
Jennifer Hudson 'Up For The Task' Of Playing Aretha
Jennifer Hudson is ''up for the task'' of playing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'. The 38-year-old singer and actress was hand-selected by the late Queen of Soul - before she passed away in 2018 at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2020
Aretha Franklin Once Asked Babyface For Dating Advice
Aretha Franklin once asked Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmond for relationship advice.Kenneth, 62, revealed that the late Queen of Soul - who passed away in 2018 at the age of 76 - turned to him for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 May 2020
Police Investigating Alleged Stolen Assets From Aretha Franklin's Estate
Police are investigating allegations of a theft from the estate of Aretha Franklin, which has been tangled in controversy since the singer’s death last summer.Detroit Police Lt. Timothy Abbo stated on Thursday (January 10th) that...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2019
Aretha Franklin's Estate Allegedly Owes Millions To Taxman
The IRS is claiming that the estate of the late Aretha Franklin owes $6.3 million in back taxes, with the possibility of the figure rising to $7.8 million in penalty fees.According to legal documents filed...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2018
Music News Round-up: Elton John UK Tour Dates, Long-lost Aretha Franklin Film And Vampire Weekend Album Four
ARETHA FRANKLIN FILM TO BE RELEASED AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS A documentary film about Aretha Franklin, capturing the power of her live performances, is to see the light of day after nearly 50 years in...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 11 November 2018
Aretha Franklin Didn't Make A Will Before She Died
Aretha Franklin's death shook the globe as millions mourned the loss of the Queen of Soul. However, among the tears and tributes, it seems her family are embarking on a legal feud for the superstar's...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 03 September 2018
When She Did It Better: The Ultimate Aretha Franklin Covers Playlist
It's been nine days since the legendary Queen of Soul passed away, leaving behind a legacy of some of the most astounding music in chart history. While Aretha Franklin may have had hits with 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.'...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2018
Album Of The Week: Remembering Aretha Franklin With 'Spirit In The Dark'
It's something of a coincidence that an Aretha Franklin record is our Album of the Week. It so happens that her legendary 'Spirit in the Dark' was released exactly 48 years ago today via Atlantic...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 24 August 2018
Madonna Defends Her Vmas Tribute To Aretha Franklin After Backlash
Madonna has addressed the backlash that followed her speech at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at the weekend, after she was criticised for being disrespectful in her tribute to the late Aretha Franklin.The pop...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 22 August 2018
Full 2018 Mtv Vma Winners! (And Why Everyone Was Disappointed In Madonna)
The 2018 MTV VMAs were finally handed out last night but rather than the event being a cause for celebration, many people are unhappy with how everything went down. From the winners to the speeches,...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2018
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