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Aretha Franklin's son puts upcoming 'Genius' series on blast, says family does not support

10 days ago

Detroit Free Press — Five weeks before the eight-part series starring Cynthia Erivo as Aretha, Kecalf Franklin claims a deal was "pushed through without our consent." more info

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Children portray icons like Aretha Franklin and Frederick Douglass in new photo book

14 days ago

Detroit Free Press — A Seattle mom and Detroit arts and culture director Rochelle Riley team up on a book that helps young readers see Black heroes as children like them. more info

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Aretha Franklin 'Genius' trailer released; series set for March on National Geographic

16 days ago

Detroit Free Press — Cynthia Erivo plays the Queen of Soul in the upcoming eight-part series, now set to debut in March on the National Geographic channel. more info

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See Beyoncé, Ricky Martin, Aretha Franklin bring their A-game to past inaugurations

37 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A look back at the star-studded lineups at previous inaugurations, including performances by Beyoncé, Ricky Martin, Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin. more info

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12 songs featuring Elizabeth Fraser that aren't by Cocteau Twins

156 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — From Massive Attack and This Mortal Coil, to songs in Elvish and Aretha Franklin covers, here are a dozen songs not by the Cocteau Twins that make use of Elizabeth Fraser's unforgettable voice. Continue reading… more info

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Bettye LaVette: 'James Brown would have fired Kanye West 12 times'

182 days ago

Guardian Music — The forgotten woman of Detroit’s soul explosion, Bettye LaVette reveals why she was too lewd for Motown, her rivalry with Aretha Franklin and why she loves Kamala HarrisBettye LaVette is talking about James Brown and liberally fire-hosing one of he... more info

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Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway dedicated by Whitmer, Duggan in event at Lodge Freeway

185 days ago

Detroit Free Press — An array of masked dignitaries gathered with Franklin's family to mark a stretch of the Lodge in honor of the late Queen of Soul at a Monday ceremony. more info

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Remembering Aretha Franklin: Duetting Live With Elton John, Smokey Robinson & More In 1993

193 days ago

JamBase — To remember Aretha Franklin, watch The Queen Of Soul sing with Elton John, Smokey Robinson and more in 1993 for her 'Aretha Franklin: Duets' TV Special. more info

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Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' movie locks in wide January release

218 days ago

Detroit Free Press — "Respect," starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul, will get a full-scale release on Jan. 15 — Martin Luther King's birthday. more info

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