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

Brooklyn Vegan — Aretha was given a special award for 'her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.' In other news, composer Ellen Reid was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her work 'p r i s m.' Continue reading… more info