Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Items include a knit red sequined dress Franklin wore at Radio City Music Hall and a denim jacket given to crew members of "The Blues Brothers." more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Like millions of other music fans, Paul Simon had Aretha Franklin on his mind Aug. 31, on the day of her star-studded memorial service in Detroit. He spoke softly as he reflected on her rendition of his spiritually minded pop-rock classic, “Bri... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Like millions of other music fans, Paul Simon had Aretha Franklin on his mind Aug. 31, on the day of her star-studded memorial service in Detroit. He spoke softly as he reflected on her rendition of his spiritually minded pop-rock classic, “Bri... more info

USA Today Music — More than 30 dresses and accessories worn on stage by Aretha Franklin are going up for auction.             more info

Popdose — Saying goodbye to the Queen of Soul with a prayer from 1968 more info

Detroit Free Press — Born in Memphis, the Rev. Jasper Williams lived on same block as Aretha Franklin as a child before he moved to Atlanta and she moved to Detroit.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Born in Memphis, the Rev. Jasper Williams lived on same block as Aretha Franklin as a child before he moved to Atlanta and she moved to Detroit.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Born in Memphis, Rev. Jasper Williams lived on same block as Aretha Franklin as a child before he moved to Atlanta and she moved to Detroit.             more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "We wanted to memorialize the outpouring of love from the community for Aretha Franklin," said an MTA spokesperson in a statement about the RESPECT signs at the Franklin Ave and Franklin St subway stations. "We agreed that 'respect' was a b... more info

Dlisted — Last Friday’s homegoing celebration for Aretha Franklin’s was all over the place and lasted approximately 9 hours so I’m shocked anybody in that church was alert and listening by the time Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. got around to the eulogy th... more info