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Madonna Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin At The 2018 VMAs

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Stereogum — Aretha Franklin died last week at the age of 76. Tonight at the MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna paid tribute with a long speech about how listening Franklin helped her get through hard times before she made a name for herself. more info

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Aretha Franklin viewing added for New Bethel church

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Detroit Free Press — Franklin's body will lie in honor at the church founded by her father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, in addition to the public viewing at Wright museum more info

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Aretha Franklin funeral will be private, family reaffirms

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Detroit Free Press — The singer's family on Monday sought to clarify information about the Aug. 31 service at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. more info

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Ken Ehrlich: Working with Aretha 'was always worth it'

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USA Today Music — Veteran producer Ken Ehrlich talks about working with Aretha Franklin throughout the years and how all other performers expected her to steal the show. (Aug. 19) more info

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In Memoriam: Aretha Franklin The Interpreter

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DrownedInSound — Once she took on a piece of music it belonged to her more info

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In Memoriam: Aretha Franklin's Soul Serenade

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DrownedInSound — Rarely has an artist taken on the task of interpreting others’ work with such masterful grace and gusto more info

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Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show 2018-08-18 Celebrating Aretha Franklin

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Core News — “Tonight’s show is a celebration of Aretha Franklin’s music, career and legacy. Craig Charles says: “She wasn’t just the Queen of Soul, she was the Queen of Gospel and the Queen of my heart.”” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Soul s... more info

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Aretha Franklin public viewing to be held in Detroit

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Consequence of Sound — Fans and admirers will be able to pay respects at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. more info

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Jennifer Hudson still the top choice to star in Aretha Franklin biopic

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Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The Queen of Soul had been 'adamant' that the Chicago native play her, says producer, vowing to carry out her wishes. more info

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