Detroit Free Press — New Aretha Franklin digital signal is a spare piano-and-vocals version of the Christmas classic "Silent Night."             more info

JamBase — Listen to a new mix of Aretha Franklin's solo piano version of the Christmas carol "Silent Night." more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Anderson .Paak and Mos Def did a medley of Slum Village's 'Fall In Love,' Mos Def's 'Ms. Fat Booty,' and Aretha Franklin's 'One Step Ahead,' while Black Star did their classic 'Thieves In The Night.' Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

Detroit Free Press — As he heads to town for two Little Caesars Arena shows, Elton John devotes his Beats 1 show to Detroit music, Aretha Franklin and old friend Eminem.             more info

Detroit Free Press — The revamped music venue features Aretha Franklin memorabilia, a new musical direction and hopes for a full-service restaurant             more info

TMZ — Aretha Franklin was honored at the 2018 American Music Awards with a star-studded performance of the Queen of Soul's timeless gospel classics ... with Gladys Knight leading the way.  Gladys, a friend of the late… more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The Detroit City Council acted last year to name a downtown street for Franklin and recently approved memorializing her in a city park . more info

USA Today Music — Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin's gospel roots at American Music Awards Oct. 9.             more info

Detroit Free Press — The Wright museum, which hosted the singer's public viewing, arranged the intimate "Think" exhibit with guidance from the Franklin family.             more info