ContactMusic — The 2014 BET Awards, honoring Aretha Franklin, Motown founder Berry Gordy, the late Nelson Mandela and others for their achievements, were taped on... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — When many of us think of the song "Respect," we think of Aretha Franklin. Many people are shocked to learn that Aretha never made a penny from all the radio broadcasts of her performance of R-E-S-P-E-C-T (this is because she... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Music industry executive Clive Davis is working on a Whitney Houston live album plus albums with Aretha Franklin and Carlos Santana as well as a musical. Clive Davis typically has many irons in many fires. So even though he's holed up in an elegant B... more info

411 Mania — Along with Ice Cube… more info

Consequence of Sound — Boston producer flips yet another hit. more info

Topix — After recovering from an undisclosed illness, Aretha Franklin is returning to the concert stage with a performance in her hometown of Detroit. more info

411 Mania — From the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin and more, the 411 staff count down their top 5 musical acts of the 1960s! more info

Cross Rhythms — Soul star Aretha Franklin on five CD re-issue more info

Topix — After recovering from an undisclosed illness, Aretha Franklin is returning to the concert stage with a December performance in her hometown of Detroit. more info

USA Today Music — The Queen of Soul will start recording in November with producers Don Was and Babyface. more info