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

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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

411 Mania — Ariana Grande was a guest on The Tonight Show last night, where she paid tribute to Aretha Franklin with a cover of her song “(You[.........] The post Ariana Grande Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin On The Tonight Show appeared first on 411MANIA. more info

Time — She left the stage in tears after performing "Natural Woman" on The Tonight Show more info

411 Mania — TMZ reports that Aretha Franklin’s family is expecting a large attendance for her public viewing, so the plan is to hold the open casket memorial[.........] The post Aretha Franklin’s Family Holding Open Casket Public Viewing appeared first on 41... more info

JamBase — Umphrey's McGee was joined by pedal steel player Roosevelt Colier and nodded to the late Aretha Franklin last night at the House of Blues. The post Umphrey’s McGee Welcomes Roosevelt Collier & Honors Aretha Franklin In Florida appeared first on J... more info

Guardian Music — Fans and friends paid tribute to Franklin’s legacy of song, spirt and strength at the church where she began singing as a childThe ominous clouds that rose over Detroit on Thursday brought more than just an unexpected bout of summer rain. They... more info