Detroit Free Press — The facility is known for its outdoor stage and summer concerts, and hosted a Franklin tribute show last summer.             more info

Detroit Free Press — From Bob Seger to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, here's the lowdown on another summer of concerts in southeastern Michigan.             more info

New York Post — On Wednesday, the 18th Tribeca Film Festival kicked off with “The Apollo” — at the Apollo. The documentary explores the historic landmark where black music legends, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to James Brown, Ar... more info

Kings of A&R — UK based Charlotte releases her impressive debut single I Tell Lies. She was discovered by hit maker Toby Gad (John Legend, Beyonce) who offered Charlotte a pub deal. The latest track comes off the Nowhere To Hide EP. Citing influences like Sam Cooke... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — "This is one of the most ambitious rosters of artists that we have presented in years,” said one festival official. more info

Detroit Free Press — The popular game show's 'Wheelmobile' will be scouting for candidates from noon to 4 p.m. on May 18-19 at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre             more info

Detroit Free Press — The Detroit singer's vast, rich body of work made the case for the special citation bestowed Monday by the Pulitzers, the board administrator says.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously recognized, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Coltr... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously recognized, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Coltr... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Queen of Soul was honored for her "indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades." more info