Consequence Of Sound — The comedian revealed he was on ketamine for around three years in his new Netflix special, Turbo Fonzarelli. Pete Davidson Is “Embarassed” for Being “So High” on Ketamine at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Eddie Fu more info

Stereogum — Pete Davidson went to Aretha Franklin’s funeral. This is weird to think about, but it’s true. There is documented proof. When Franklin died in 2018, Davidson was engaged to Ariana Grande, who performed at the funeral. There are Getty photos of... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aretha Franklin's sons were awarded their mother's real estate in accordance with the singer's handwritten 2014 will, which was found in a couch in her home. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The former frontman of several legendary rock bands also looks back on 1983's Cut Loose. Paul Rodgers on Gaining Aretha Franklin’s Approval, Blues Classics, and His New Solo LP Consequence Staff more info

JamBase — Paul McCartney sent a demo of a beloved Beatles song to Atlantic Records’ Jerry Wexler for Aretha Franklin to record. more info

Detroit Free Press — Linda Solomon spent decades as the Queen of Soul's personal photographer -- her collection of images drew a full house for a Detroit book-launch event.             more info

Stereogum — Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans have joined Jennifer Hudson in MGM’s Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. more info

Stereogum — National Geographic has found its Queen of Soul. more info

E! Online — Hold on to your Obama inauguration hats because Cynthia Erivo is playing Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series about the legendary singer. Erivo, who has won a Grammy, Tony... more info

Detroit Free Press — Cynthia Erivo, who starred in Broadway's 'The Color Purple,' will star as the Queen of Soul in the upcoming 'Genius: Aretha' series.             more info