Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died Thursday. Here's what we know about her funeral services.             more info

Reuters — When Motown great Smokey Robinson saw his lifelong friend Aretha Franklin play music for the first time, he said he was struck by the talent of the young girl who would become the "Queen of Soul." more info

Dlisted — Ariana Grande continues to thrive. Her album just dropped, she’s in love and just last night, she appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and performed a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Of The Queen of Soul, Ariana said (via People Magazine) “... more info

Detroit Free Press — The scene at the New Bethel Baptist Church ranged from somber to celebratory. Jesse Jackson and others paid their respects.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Schools in the Detroit school district can only be named after people who are deceased, making an Aretha Franklin School a possibility.             more info

TMZ — Aretha Franklin died as the result of pancreatic cancer ... according to her death certificate. The doc says the Queen of Soul died at 9:50 AM on August 16, 2018.   The death certificate also says Aretha will be entombed at Woodlawn… more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, had a knack for shady showstopping moments. As fans react on Twitter, we look at some classic shade from the diva.             more info

Sky News — Detroit has lost a sister. Their sadness, though, somehow still feels like a celebration. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — more info

TMZ — Stevie Wonder choked back tears during an interview in which he revealed his last words to Aretha Franklin before she died. Stevie joined "CBS This Morning" Friday and almost immediately got emotional when asked about his… more info