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

Chorus.fm — Aretha Franklin has passed away. She was 76. Aretha Franklin, universally acclaimed as the “Queen of Soul” and one of America’s greatest singers in any style, died on Thursday at her home in Detroit. She was 76. The cause was advanced pancreati... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — NPR Books recommended the 100 best horror books and stories. R.I.P., Aretha Franklin. Paste listed Franklin's best songs. eBook on sale for $1.99 today: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt eBook on sale for $2.99 today:... more info

Stereogum — I had tickets to see Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall once, a few years ago. The show was cancelled, and the make-up date was inconvenient, so I opted for a refund instead. Part of me has regretted that decision every day since. more info

TMZ — The perfect way to remember Aretha Franklin is through her music ... and the Queen of Soul is now topping the charts on iTunes.  Aretha has the No. 1 song, "Respect," and the top album, "30 Greatest Hits." She also has 3 more tracks in the Top… ... more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin's final public performance took place in New York on 7 November 2017 at a gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of Elton John's AIDS foundation. (Aug. 16)             more info

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