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Popcast: Aretha Franklin: The Artist We Knew, and the Woman We Didn’t

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New York Times — The Queen of Soul leaves a towering legacy. How will we remember her? more info

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Aretha Franklin: Public viewing at Wright Museum, funeral at Greater Grace

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Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died Thursday. Here's what we know about her funeral services. more info

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'She knew she was blessed' - Smokey Robinson remembers Aretha

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Reuters — When Motown great Smokey Robinson saw his lifelong friend Aretha Franklin play music for the first time, he said he was struck by the talent of the young girl who would become the "Queen of Soul." more info

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Ariana Grande Joked She’d Marry Pete Davidson The Moment They Met, Sang A Tribute To Aretha Franklin

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Dlisted — Ariana Grande continues to thrive. Her album just dropped, she’s in love and just last night, she appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and performed a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Of The Queen of Soul, Ariana said (via People Magazine) “... more info

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Aretha Franklin told her pastor: 'I am going to be all right'

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Detroit Free Press — The scene at the New Bethel Baptist Church ranged from somber to celebratory. Jesse Jackson and others paid their respects. more info

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A school named for Aretha Franklin? Detroit schools' chief ponders

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Detroit Free Press — Schools in the Detroit school district can only be named after people who are deceased, making an Aretha Franklin School a possibility. more info

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Aretha Franklin's Death Certificate Shows Cause of Death Was Pancreatic Cancer

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TMZ — Aretha Franklin died as the result of pancreatic cancer ... according to her death certificate. The doc says the Queen of Soul died at 9:50 AM on August 16, 2018. The death certificate also says Aretha will be entombed at Woodlawn… more info

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When Aretha Franklin threw shade, we loved it

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USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, had a knack for shady showstopping moments. As fans react on Twitter, we look at some classic shade from the diva. more info

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