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Aretha Franklin Pulls Out Of Civil Rights Ceremony
Aretha Franklin's ongoing battle with ill health has forced her to drop out of an upcoming civil rights prizegiving.The soul singer was set to be honoured at the Major League Baseball (Mlb) Beacon Awards in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 August 2013
Aretha Franklin To Be Honoured With Civil Rights Award
Music legend Aretha Franklin is to be honoured for her contribution to the civil rights movement as part of a special celebration of equality in baseball.The singer will be feted during the Major League Baseball...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2013
Undisclosed Illness Causes Aretha Franklin To Cancel Michigan Show
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has cancelled a Michigan show due to an ongoing medical treatment. According to Reuters, Franklin issued an open letter of apology to her fans, explaining that there was a “miscalculation” with...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 July 2013
Aretha Franklin Writes Letter To Fans After Cancelling Another Show
Music legend Aretha Franklin has written a candid letter to fans after cancelling another show due to health problems.The 71-year-old singer axed a number of concerts this year (13) so she could receive treatment for...
By WENN on 12 July 2013
R.i.p Bobby Bland: "The Lion Of The Blues" Singer Dies Aged 83
The 'Turn On Your Love Light' star, also known as Bobby "Blues" Bland and "The Lion of the Blues", was extremely influential in the blues genre, establishing a unique sound that incorporating gospel-influenced singing into...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2013
Awkward: Did Aretha Franklin Already Know The 'American Idol' Result?
Err, shooting into first place for the most awkward piece of television for 2013, it's Aretha Franklin telling everyone who won American Idolseason twelve before the result was officially announced! Appearing via satellite from New...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 May 2013
Stars Turn Out For Phil Ramone Memorial
Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones and Josh Groban were among the stars who came together in New York on Saturday night (11May13) for a memorial in honour of late music producer Phil Ramone.The producer...
By WENN on 12 May 2013
Aretha Franklin Enjoys Marathon Birthday Bash In New York
Aretha Franklin had a birthday to remember in New York on Monday (25Mar13) as she was serenaded by the cast of a Broadway musical before partying with Tony Bennett and Berry Gordy.The soul legend turned...
By WENN on 28 March 2013
Alexandra Burke Working On Gospel Sound
Alexandra Burke will have a ''gospel, spiritual sound'' to her new album.The 'Hallelujah' singer has been recording at her home studio in London and flying to the US to work on her third record, and...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 February 2013
Aretha Franklin Defends Beyonce
Aretha Franklin has defended Beyonce amid reports she lip-synced the American national anthem at Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday (21.01.13).The soul singer has voiced her support for the 31-year-old star and said she is ''not...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 January 2013
Stars Have Their Say On Beyonce Miming The National Anthem...
...Or not miming the national anthem, as we can't quite figure out whom to believe. Either way, Beyonce's fellow celebs have weighed in on the controversy, but first, some context: The U.S. Marine Band said...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 January 2013
Beyonce Lip Sync Has Aretha Franklin "Cracking Up" With Laughter
Beyonce's lip sync throughout the Star Spangled Banner at President Obama's inauguration ceremony had one soul legend in tears, though not tears of joy. Frankly, we're not quite sure why Aretha Franklin was having a...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2013
Grammys Week Tribute For Bruce Springsteen Features Neil Young, Mumford And Sons
All eyes will be on Bruce Springsteen during Grammy’s week, as the New Jersey rocker will be the recipient of the MusiCares Person of the Year award. To celebrate the honour, a Bruce Springsteen tribute...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2013
Aretha Franklin To Record New Album
Aretha Franklin is recording a new album.The soul legend is working on an LP with songwriter-and-producer Babyface - who has previously worked with Madonna, Beyonce, Diana Ross, the late Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Bobby...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 December 2012
Taylor Hackford Confirmed For Aretha Franklin Biopic
Ray director Taylor Hackford has signed on to turn soul legend Aretha Franklin's life story into a big screen biopic.The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. singer has confirmed Helen Mirren's husband will tackle her much-anticipated story - and she...
By WENN on 10 October 2012
Stars Come Out To Pay Tribute To Marvin Hamlisch
The stars came out to pay tribute to the late American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch who passed away last month aged 68, with Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Liza Minelli appearing at a memorial...
By Contributor on 19 September 2012
Hal David Tributes Led By Motown Legend Dionne Warwick
After Hal David songs lit up soul star Dionne Warwick's glittering career, it was no surprise that the Motown veteran was leading the tributes to the recently deceased songwriter who, along with creative partner Burt...
By Lew Irwin on 03 September 2012
Randy Jackson Leaving Judges Table At American Idol
Randy Jackson is facing a change of role on American Idol, reports Tmz. Jackson may stay on as a mentor, though.A deal for Nicki Minaj to replace Jackson as a judge on American Idol is...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Alanis Morissette: "I'll Write Songs Until Im Dead"
Alanis Morissette will continue to write songs until she lays on her deathbed, reports The List. The singer has also described her depression when not writing new material. "I'll be writing records until I'm dead,...
By WENN on 29 August 2012
Aretha Franklin Inducted Into Gospel Music Hall Of Fame
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.The music icon was unable to attend the Gospel Music Association ceremony in Hendersonville, Tennessee on Tuesday (14Aug12), but she accepted the...
By WENN on 15 August 2012
Aretha Franklin Blasts American Idol Criticism
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has fired off a terse email to two U.S. talk show hosts after they questioned the star's suitability as a judge on American Idol.The Queen of Soul has been vocal about...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Who Will Replace Jennifer Lopez On 'American Idol'?
Following the recent departure of superstar Jennifer Lopez as a judge on 'American Idol', not to mention Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, there is much speculation about who might replace them on the panel and whether...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Jennifer Lopez Tips Bon Jovi, Mick Jagger, For American Idol
Jennifer Lopez only said goodbye to American Idol a couple of days ago, but the superstar singer is already having a say on who should replace her. Though the likes of Fergie, Miley Cyrus and...
By Lew Irwin on 17 July 2012
Could Aretha Franklin Be The Next American Idol Judge?
Could Aretha Franklin really be the next American Idol judge? According to Cnn the Queen of Soul sent them an email that suggested she'd be keen on filling the seat vacated by Jennifer Lopez. Both...
By WENN on 16 July 2012
Aretha Franklin Wants To Judge American Idol
Aretha Franklin wants to be a judge on 'American Idol'.The 70-year-old singing legend is ''interested'' in one of the vacant seats on the panel after Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler confirmed they would not be...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 July 2012
Aretha Franklin Lacks 'Respect' At Essence Festival 2012
Aretha Franklin performed the closing set at the 2012 Essence Festival. Her "typically unpredictable" set was one of ups and down, punctuated with the weird and the wonderful. She had previously performed at the festival...
By WENN on 09 July 2012
No 'Respect' For Aretha Franklin At 'Essence Music Festival'
The Essence Music Festival 2012 made a soulful finale in New Orleans on Sunday (July 8th 2012) during the three day event. Preceding music royalty the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Queen of Funk...
By Lew Irwin on 09 July 2012
Aretha Franklin Honoured At Essence Music Festival
Soul star Aretha Franklin was honoured for her lengthy career at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday (08Jul12).The Think singer took to the stage during the R&B and soul event to...
By WENN on 09 July 2012
Aretha Franklin Made An Honorary Doctor Of Music
Aretha Franklin has been awarded an honorary doctorate from a top U.S. university.The Queen of Soul donned the traditional cap and gown as she was feted at Princeton University in New Jersey on Tuesday (05Jun12)...
By WENN on 06 June 2012
Aretha Franklin Planning Tv Tribute To Whitney Houston
Aretha Franklin has hinted at plans to pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the 2012 Bet Awards.The Queen of Soul reveals she is working with TV network bosses to stage a performance in...
By WENN on 06 June 2012
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