Perez Hilton — Don Cornelius's passing has affected fans and celebs alike. Music legends Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle echo the condolences of fans of the Soul Train creator. Aretha said the following on his death: It's just so sad, stunning and downright shock... more info

ContactMusic — Soul superstar Aretha Franklin is to be immortalised as a waxwork to mark the start of Black History Month in the U S The Respect hitmakers wax double will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum in New York on Thursday 02Feb11 The big reveal will... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has been left shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of beloved U S TV personality Don Cornelius who was found dead on Wednesday 01Feb12 Cornelius who reportedly shot himself at his home in Sherman Oaks California is widely cred..... more info

People.com — The Soul Train creator was "simply a genius" says LaBelle more info

Guardian Music — Friends talk of shock and sadness after host of US TV show Soul Train found dead in apparent suicide at age of 75Don Cornelius, the host of the hit US TV show Soul Train, which helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture ... more info

Dlisted — It's one thing to wake up to the news that Don Cornelius has strut up to heaven at the age of 75, but it's another hearing that you got there after he apparently committed suicide. And on the first day of Black History Month. Damn. Damn. Da... more info

Topix — Reportedly, it was at a show in 1965 when a master of ceremonies gave Aretha Franklin a tiara and dubbed her "the queen of soul." Ironically, Franklin hadn't yet enjoyed the success to support that title. From 1960 to 1966, she had languished on Colu... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — • What you can learn about someone in five minutes. (College Candy) • Aretha Franklin has called off her engagement. (Betty Confidential) • 13 things to do after sex. (The Frisky) • Does your type suck? (College Crush) • Get a more inti... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin s love life has taken yet another twist with the soul legend making a U-turn on what was set to be a fairytale story ending in her marrying long-term friend William Willie Wilkerson The 69 year-old had initially made plans to get marr... more info

Guardian Music — The secret of Layla's greatness isn't just in the guitar line or the piano coda – it's in Tom Dowd's innovative productionLaunched into the stratosphere with arguably (or, in my opinion, indisputably) the greatest opening riff in the history of roc... more info