Uncut — Ringo Starr and Ron Wood have also paid their respects Ringo Starr and Ron Wood have also paid their respects The post Read Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger and Aretha Franklin’s tributes to Prince appeared first on Uncut. more info

411 Mania — The passing of an icon... more info

People.com — The legendary musician died on Thursday more info

NME — Franklin described the icon as a "unique musical individual" more info

Mjsbigblog — VIDEO: Watch Jennifer Hudson and her Color Purple castmates slay Beyonce and Aretha Franklin at an East Village karaoke bar. The post Watch Jennifer Hudson Slay Karaoke (VIDEO) appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

Uncut — She's been working on the project for more than five years She's been working on the project for more than five years The post Aretha Franklin “ready to sign” biopic deal appeared first on Uncut. more info

NME — The Queen of Soul has been working on a film of her life for more than five years more info

People.com — At 74, the reigning Queen of Soul says she isn't stepping down any time soon more info

Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin was in the mood for celebrating, and not just because she had a birthday party. more info

TMZ — Nicole Murphy thinks it's awesome President Obama lost it a little while watching Aretha Franklin sing "Natural Woman" at the Kennedy Center shindig. We got Nicole leaving LAX and she looked hot as ever.   more info