TMZ — Al Sharpton wants someone to blast Donald Trump with a little of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" ... 'cause dude really needs it. We got the Reverend out in NYC Thursday and, of course, had to ask him about The Queen of Soul passing… more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — As prolific as she was influential, Aretha Franklin released dozens of albums in a career that lasted longer than half a century. Here are five of her most important: “Laughing on the Outside,” 1963 With a seemingly arbitrary mix of pop, ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — As prolific as she was influential, Aretha Franklin released dozens of albums in a career that lasted longer than half a century. Here are five of her most important: “Laughing on the Outside,” 1963 With a seemingly arbitrary mix of pop, ... more info

USA Today Music — There aren't many duds in Aretha Franklin's six-decade catalog, but these are the 10 songs that helped define the Queen of Soul's career.             more info

TMZ — Aretha Franklin's death is making waves around the world -- and Hollywood is no exception, where hordes of people are paying tribute to her shining star ... and TMZ is streaming live. The Queen of Soul's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is… more info

Consequence of Sound — "In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade..." more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin didn't set out to be a feminist hero, but signature tunes such as 'Respect' and 'Natural Woman' gave voice to females everywhere.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — With her place as a hit-making force cemented decades ago, music industry greats stepped up to remember Aretha Franklin on Thursday after her death. Some, such as Clive Davis, said their relationship went beyond business — to friendship. â€... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In early 1972, Aretha Franklin arrived at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts for a pair of performances with the backing of the Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir. Recorded by Atlantic Records engineers an... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — In early 1972, Aretha Franklin arrived at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts for a pair of performances with the backing of the Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir. Recorded by Atlantic Records engineers an... more info