Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In 2017, Franklin announced she was retiring from full-on touring and public performances, preferring instead to do select dates. more info

Consequence of Sound — The legendary singer is reportedly surronded by friends and family in her native Detroit. more info

NME — She covers Aretha Franklin's 'Think' Aguilera also gave an intimate performance of hit single 'Fighter' Christina Aguilera headed to a New York subway station to busk in disguise with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. The singer released her new a... more info

Perez Hilton — You better work (out), bitch! On Thursday, Britney Spears shared a video on Instagram where she exercises with boyfriend Sam Asghari, and it's hot as hell! Related: Britney Spears Channels Her 'Inner Aretha Franklin'! Instead of using equipment, the ... more info

JamBase — NYC's own Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds will perform Aretha Franklin's 'Live At The Fillmore' album in its entirety at Brooklyn Bowl on April 26. The post Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds To Cover Aretha Franklin Live Album appeared first on JamB... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “Beggars Banquet.” “Electric Ladyland.” “Wheels of Fire.” Rock fans know the important albums from 1968 that helped set the table — along with the opening that year of the Forum in Inglewood and Madison Squa... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Beggars Banquet.” “Electric Ladyland.” “Wheels of Fire.” Rock fans know the important albums from 1968 that helped set the table — along with the opening that year of the Forum in Inglewood and Madison Squa... more info

Perez Hilton — We want to hear Britney Spears cover Aretha Franklin without a high-pitch filter! But alas, the 36-year-old pop star sounded like the fourth Chipmunk (Alvin is shaking) as she sang the Queen of Soul's hit song, Think! Related: Britney Spears Honored ... more info

ET Online — The pop princess put a new twist on the classic tune. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — She still has plans to play Boston, Long Island, and Toronto Jazz Fest. Continue reading… more info