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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TMZ — Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... and the org has already rolled out a new display to honor the singer.  Franklin -- who was inducted back in 1987 -- once gifted the HOF a Valentino… more info

Reuters — Outside New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, fans gathered under the marquee announcing singer Aretha Franklin's death, some singing along to hits like "Respect" playing from loudspeakers down the street. more info

Consequence of Sound — Today also marks the anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 'Aretha helped define the American experience'... 'She will forever be our Queen of Soul.' Continue reading… more info