USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin's Christian faith played a key role in her life career             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The homegoing boasts a lineup of speakers and singers that would rival any of the hottest revues, past or present. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The black church and gospel music, both of which loomed large throughout Franklin's life, have been heavily represented in the farewells. more info

Detroit Free Press — Kenneth Moore, II releases 12 white doves from Flyers for Jimmy to honor Aretha Franklin before she is moved from viewing at Bethel Baptist Church.             more info

TMZ — Smokey Robinson was a lifelong friend of Aretha's, with way too many memories to isolate just one. We got the legendary singer/songwriter at LAX Thursday, where he was leaving for Detroit to attend the Queen's funeral. Smokey knew Aretha since he… ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Once a diva, always a diva. As fans pay their respects to the recently departed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has continued to impress, exhibiting three different outfits for the three days of public viewing of her body. Costume changes are a staple... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Once a diva, always a diva. As fans pay their respects to the recently departed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has continued to impress, exhibiting three different outfits for the three days of public viewing of her body. Costume changes are a staple... more info

TMZ — The man in charge of Aretha Franklin's funeral, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, wants her fans around the world to know one thing -- get ready for chuuch.  The pastor told us he's well aware he'll have a star-studded congregation during… more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Though Aretha Franklin’s funeral is a private ceremony for family and friends, fans of the late Queen of Soul can watch it live via TV and livestream starting at 7 a.m. PDT Friday. The Greater Grace Temple in Detroit will livestream the â€Å... more info

USA Today Music — "A People's Tribute to the Queen," a concert honoring Aretha Franklin, starts at 6 p.m. at Chene Park Ampitheater in Detroit.             more info