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Madonna under fire for bizarre Aretha Franklin 'tribute' at MTV VMAs

2280 days ago

USA Today Music — Madonna clarified her nearly 7 minute speech on MTV's Video Music Awards after receiving backlash for not talking enough about the Queen of Soul during her "tribute." more info

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Aretha Franklin's Family Not Upset Over Madonna's Flubbed VMAs Tribute

2280 days ago

TMZ — Madonna tried (and failed) to adequately pay tribute to Aretha Franklin at the VMAs this week -- and while many of Aretha's fans are pissed ... the woman's own kin isn't. We spoke with one of Aretha's nephews, Tim Franklin, who says the family was…... more info

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Madonna’s Self-Centered Aretha Franklin Tribute Wasn’t Supposed To Be A Tribute

2280 days ago

Dlisted — If y’all were hoping to see an Aretha Franklin tribute last night at the VMAs, erm, Madonna gave a long-ass speech in front of a photo of Aretha about her own career and how she once sang “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” People got r... more info

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Madonna defends herself after Aretha Franklin tribute backlash

2280 days ago

Reuters — Madonna on Tuesday hit back at critics of her speech about the late Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show, saying she had been asked only to share an anecdote about the late Queen of Soul. more info

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Madonna responds to VMAs uproar: 'I did not intend to do a tribute' to Aretha Franklin

2280 days ago

Detroit Free Press — The pop star was scorched online for telling a lengthy story about Franklin on Monday's show that had more to do with herself than the Queen of Soul. more info

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Madonna Defends Aretha Franklin Tribute After Backlash

2280 days ago

Stereogum — Madonna is defending herself after inciting backlash over her remarks about the late Aretha Franklin at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. more info

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Madonna responds to VMAs uproar: ' I did not intend to do a tribute' to Aretha Franklin

2280 days ago

USA Today Music — Social media was not having Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards Monday and dragged her for how much it focused on herself instead of the Queen of Soul. more info

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ShowBiz Minute: MTV, Madonna, Argento

2280 days ago

USA Today Music — MTV VMAs was a shocking event, for the wrong reasons; Madonna's rambling Aretha Franklin tribute earns backlash; Los Angeles authorities looking into Asia Argento allegation. (Aug. 21) more info

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Madonna’s egocentric Aretha Franklin tribute earns backlash

2280 days ago

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Some accused Madonna, in her spiky silver headpiece, heavy necklaces and beaded bracelets, of cultural appropriation. more info

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