TMZ — Aretha Franklin's body has been removed from her home and is en route to a funeral home. A hearse was spotted at the Queen of Soul's Detroit condo building Thursday, several hours after she passed away.  Family sources tell TMZ they have… more info

TMZ — The R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Aretha Franklin has spread across Detroit, with memorials on display on some of the most famous buildings in the place the Queen of Soul called home. The Fox Theatre, Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena have all put up… ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, who died Thursday, had a vast reach that stretched well beyond popular music and onto the silver screen. Her songs have appeared in more than 200 films and TV shows, often making them that much better. Here are nin... more info

Perez Hilton — We're still reeling over the news that Aretha Franklin lost her battle to pancreatic cancer and passed away Thursday morning. But the Queen of Soul certainly had a life well lived — and she lived it an octave higher than the rest of us! Related: Jo... more info

Reuters — MTV will celebrate soul legend Aretha Franklin at Monday's Video Music Awards ceremony, the network said on Thursday as tributes flowed in from around the world and U.S. television channels scheduled special broadcasts. more info

Reuters — Fans of Aretha Franklin came together at New York City's landmark Apollo Theater and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul, singing along to her hits and sharing memories of her remarkable career. more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Parsing out Aretha Franklin’s influence on contemporary culture is a foolish task. Without her, nothing comes after. From the canonical early Atlantic albums to the transcendent, humane gospel of “Amazing Grace,” to her subbing for... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Parsing out Aretha Franklin’s influence on contemporary culture is a foolish task. Without her, nothing comes after. From the canonical early Atlantic albums to the transcendent, humane gospel of “Amazing Grace,” to her subbing for... more info

USA Today Music — Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes charts Thursday, with her "30 Greatest Hits" album reaching the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album "Queen."             more info