TMZ — Barack & Michelle Obama say America has no royalty ... but the Queen of Soul is as close as we get. The former Prez just weighed in on the passing of the legendary Aretha Franklin, saying from the time she began performing in her father's… more info

Consequence of Sound — Christina Aguilera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Legend, Chance the Rapper, Missy Elliott, and Ariana Grande are among the many other musicians also paying tribute. more info

Stereogum — Aretha Franklin’s "Respect" is eternal. Anyone born after its release in 1967 might assume the song had existed since the Big Bang; it's the kind of music that you cannot pinpoint hearing for the first time because it sounds like it’s always been... more info

411 Mania — Aretha Franklin passed away today, which was the same date that Elvis Presley passed away on 41-years ago. WWE, president Donald Trump, and many more[.........] The post WWE, Donald Trump, & More Comment on Aretha Franklin’s Passing appeared first ... more info

Reuters — Grammy winner Aretha Franklin earned her title "the Queen of Soul" with a voice could be both powerful and plaintive. Her music became part of the American soundtrack beginning in the 1960s through to her death on Thursday. more info

USA Today Music — From 'Blues Brothers' to Obama's inauguration to the Pavarotti-less Grammys, Aretha Frankin had a knack for big pop-culture moments.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Fans of legendary singer Aretha Franklin in Hollywood and beyond said little prayers of gratitude for the “Respect”-demanding singer, who died at age 76 on Thursday of advanced pancreatic cancer. Music icons across genres — Diana R... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Fans of legendary singer Aretha Franklin in Hollywood and beyond said little prayers of gratitude for the “Respect”-demanding singer, who died at age 76 on Thursday of advanced pancreatic cancer. Music icons across genres — Diana R... more info

Perez Hilton — Aretha Franklin fans are in mourning after her passing. The iconic Respect singer is trending on Twitter Thursday as people far and wide pay tribute to the late 76-year-old, including some of the biggest celebs. She will be so missed. Related: Celebs... more info

TMZ — Aretha Franklin's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has received a fitting tribute in the wake of her death ... a crown to honor the Queen of Soul. Franklin's passing Thursday morning sparked a wave of memories and tributes, and fans were quick to�... more info