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Aretha Franklin To Host Special Family Memorial
The Respect hitmaker lost her dad, minister and civil rights activist C.L. Franklin, in 1984 and was hit by another loss in 1989, when her brother Cecil, who served as her manager, passed...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 May 2015
Aretha Franklin To Lead White House Gospel Concert
The veteran star will take to the stage at the official residence of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (14Apr15) for the special event, which is part of the In...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2015
Taylor Swift Serenaded By Aretha Franklin
Taylor Swift admits it will take her ''decades to recover'' after Aretha Franklin serenaded her.The 'Blank Space' hitmaker was overjoyed when the legendary soul singer, 72, sang 'Happy Birthday' to her at the Billboard Women...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 December 2014
Aretha Franklin Slams Author's New Biography
Singer Aretha Franklin has slammed author David Ritz's new book about her, insisting the unauthorised biography is "full of lies".Ritz recently released Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin, but the Queen of Soul is unhappy...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2014
Aretha Franklin Exploring Legal Options Over Unauthorised Biography
Aretha Franklin is threatening to take legal action against the author of a new unauthorised biography over allegations of defamation.The music legend previously worked with David Ritz on her 1999 memoir From These Roots, but...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2014
Aretha Franklin To Sue Over Book
Aretha Franklin is planning to sue the writer of a new unauthorised biography.The 72-year-old singer is furious with David Ritz - who ghostwrote her 1999 autobiography 'From These Roots' - over his new tell-all tome...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2014
Aretha Franklin Becomes First Woman To Join R&b Chart's 100 Club
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has become the first woman to score 100 hits on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart since 1958 thanks to her cover of Adele's Rolling In The Deep.The song debuts at number...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2014
Aretha Puts Diva On Top Of Diva
Known as one of music’s great divas herself, Aretha Franklin’s newest album of covers puts diva on top of diva as the Queen of Soul tackles some of music’s biggest tunes, starting with a version...
By Charlotte Court in Music / Festivals on 30 September 2014
'Motown The Musical' Tours The Us - But What Else Do We Love About Detroit Music?
If anywhere has a legendary music scene in North America, it's Detroit, Michigan. With a culture so rich in genre from Motown to rock, it's no wonder people write songs about it - even if...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2014
Aretha Franklin Lashes Out At Canadian Fast Food Join For Showing Her No Respect
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has publically scolded an employee at Johnny Rockets, a Canadian fast food franchise, for being disrespectful. The accused waitress reportedly "screamed" at Franklin for attempting to eat her takeout inside the...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2014
Aretha Franklin Storms Out Of Fast Food Joint
Music icon Aretha Franklin stormed out of a fast food restaurant in Ontario, Canada last week (22Jul14) after a nasty encounter with a rude employee.The Queen of Soul stopped by the Johnny Rockets eatery in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2014
R-e-s-p-e-c-t Was Not Served To Aretha Franklin In Ontario Fast Food Joint
Who could even have the nerve to treat Aretha Franklin without R-E-S-P-E-C-T? A Johnny Rockets server in Niagara Falls, Ontario, apparently. After an apology for the shameless use of that reference, here’s the rundown of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2014
Aretha Franklin 'Screamed At By Fast-food Employee'
A fast food worker ''screamed'' at Aretha Franklin in Canada this week.The legendary singer came under fire when she tried to eat her to-go meal in a Johnny Rockets restaurant in Ontario on Tuesday (22.07.14),...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 July 2014
Beyoncé "Honoured & Humbled" By Hall Of Fame Exhibition
Beyoncé's fabulous collection of stage outfits in addition to some of her red carpet looks will be the focus of a new exhibition hosted at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Beyonce's 'Single...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 18 July 2014
Iggy Azalea Has Girl Crush On Scarlett Johansson
Iggy Azalea has a girl crush on Scarlett Johansson.The 'Fancy' singer admits she has an obsession with the Hollywood screen siren and watches her movies back-to-back so she can admire her stunning looks. Speaking to...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2014
Iggy Azalea Has Crush On Scarlett Johansson
Iggy Azalea says Scarlett Johansson is her ultimate girl crush.The 'Fancy' singer is fascinated by the Hollywood screen siren and watches her movies on a loop just so she can admire her beauty. Speaking to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 July 2014
Aretha Franklin In Talks For Tv Biopic
Singer Aretha Franklin is in negotiations to bring her life story to the small screen.Producers at America's Lifetime network are currently working on several biopics including films about Whitney Houston and Aaliyah, which is now...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 July 2014
Aretha Franklin Tackling Diva Hits On New Covers Album
Soul queen Aretha Franklin is tackling hits by Adele, Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer on a new album of diva covers.The Respect legend has teamed up with label boss Clive Davis for the as-yet-untitled project,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 June 2014
Aretha Franklin Receives Honorary Doctorate From Harvard University
Singer Aretha Franklin has received an honorary doctorate degree from Harvard University.The Respect hitmaker was feted with a Doctor of Arts degree alongside former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and former New York Mayor Michael...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 29 May 2014
Aretha Franklin Suing Parody Website Bosses Over Feud Story
Aretha Franklin is suing the bosses of an online parody website after they joked about a feud between her and Patti Labelle.Editors at TheNewsNerd.com published the fake story on 11 April (14), prompting the Queen...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 April 2014
Aretha Franklin Dismisses Reports Of Patti Labelle Fight
Soul icon Aretha Franklin has laughed off rumours her pal Patti Labelle was recently arrested following a fight between the pair after fans fell for a spoof news article posted online.The fake story was posted...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2014
Aretha Franklin Celebrates 72nd Birthday With Star-studded Bash
Aretha Franklin celebrated her 72nd birthday with Denzel Washington.The soul legend threw a private party in New York City on Saturday night (22.03.14) ahead of her birthday this coming Tuesday, and was joined by some...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 March 2014
Aretha Franklin And Patti Labelle To Headline White House Concert
Singing legends Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle are among the headliners for the upcoming Women of Soul concert hosted by America's First Lady Michelle Obama.Some of music's biggest names are heading to the White House...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 March 2014
Renee Fleming Announced For Super Bowl 2014: A Look Back On Some Of The Great Anthem Singers Through The Years
Opera soprano Renee Fleming has been announced to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Feb. 2. Fleming’s appointment is a pretty big deal,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 22 January 2014
Aretha Franklin Lands Bet Honour
Soul legend Aretha Franklin and Motown Records mogul Berry Gordy are set to be saluted for their career achievements at the 2014 BET Honors.Rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube will also be among the honourees at the upcoming...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2014
Aretha Franklin Working On Christmas
Singer Aretha Franklin is skipping the holiday festivities to finish her new album.The Respect hitmaker is set to release her latest record next year (14), and has decided to work through Christmas in order to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 December 2013
Aretha Franklin Makes Performance Comeback At Glitzy Gala
Soul queen Aretha Franklin returned to the stage to perform in New York on Tuesday night (22Oct13) after months of ill health.The 71 year old has been battling health problems since 2010, when she underwent...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2013
Marc Jacobs Honoured At Fgi Night Of Stars
Marc Jacobs was honoured Fashion Group International's annual Night of Stars gala.The acclaimed fashion designer and his business partner Robert Duffy were presented with the Superstar Award by controversial pop star Miley Cyrus at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 24 October 2013
Aretha Franklin Back On Top After Medical Treatment
Aretha Franklin is delighted to be working on new music after recovering from an undisclosed illness.The soul singer, 71, has been battling health issues since 2010 when she underwent surgery to remove a tumour. She...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2013
Aretha Franklin: 'My Recovery Is Miraculous'
Soul veteran Aretha Franklin has issued an update on her ongoing health problems after a spate of cancelled appearances this summer (13), branding her recovery "absolutely miraculous".The singer has been battling ill health over the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2013
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