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22:29 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin’s Fans Say Goodbye, With Tears and Dance Moves

New York Times — People waited hours to see the Queen of Soul at a public viewing inside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. more info
13:46 on August 28 2018

Open Casket Public Viewing Held For Aretha Franklin Today

Stereogum — Here's your chance to pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the late Aretha Franklin -- provided you can make it to Detroit in time. Eleven days after the legendary Queen Of Soul passed a... more info
19:17 on August 28 2018

Huge Crowds Spotted At Aretha Franklin’s Public Viewing

411 Mania — TMZ reports that Aretha Franklin’s casket has arrived for her public viewing in Detroit, where she will lie in state. There is already a large[.........] The post Huge ... more info
00:23 on August 29 2018

Ariana Grande Will Perform At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Stereogum — Ariana Grande will be among the performers who will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin at her funeral Friday. more info
11:04 on August 28 2018

Fans of Aretha Franklin to pay respects before Detroit funeral

Reuters — Thousands of Aretha Franklin fans are expected to pay their last respects to the Queen of Soul on Tuesday and Wednesday when the singer's body lays in repose for two days... more info
12:52 on August 28 2018

Franklin 'honoured like a Queen' as she lies in state

Sky News — Thousands are expected to honour Aretha Franklin at public viewings ahead of her funeral on Friday. more info
15:16 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin's Casket Arrives for Public Viewing With Huge Crowds

TMZ — Aretha Franklin's casket just arrived for a public viewing in Detroit -- where the Queen of Soul will lie in state for a couple of days -- and massive lines are already s... more info
15:40 on August 28 2018

Fans of Aretha Franklin pay respects before Detroit funeral

Reuters — Mourning fans lined up for a last glimpse of the Queen of Soul on Tuesday as singer Aretha Franklin's hits played from loudspeakers outside the Charles H. Wright Museum ... more info
17:18 on August 28 2018

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Fans pay their last to Aretha Franklin

Reuters — Aretha Franklin's body lay in repose on Tuesday while her soaring voice poured out from loudspeakers outside a Detroit museum, stirring fans to sway and sing along and ot... more info
18:56 on August 28 2018

Like A True Diva, Aretha Franklin Arrived At Her Public Viewing In A Golden Casket

Dlisted — Today mourners from all over the world flocked to Detroit to pay their respects to The Queen, Aretha Franklin as she lay in state for the first of two days of public view... more info
21:00 on August 29 2018

Open Post: Hosted By Taylor Swift’s Tribute To Aretha Franklin 

Dlisted — Aretha Franklin’s body has been lying in a gold casket in Detroit so mourners can pay their respect before her funeral on Friday. In a very interesting coincidence, the... more info
18:56 on August 30 2018

Aretha Franklin's Casket Moved to Father's Church Ahead of Memorial Concert

TMZ — Aretha Franklin's casket is going on display at an entirely new location -- which has more of a personal connection than before -- ahead of what's set to be an epic memor... more info
22:33 on August 30 2018

Aretha Franklin's Memorial Concert Features a Long Lineup of Stars (LIVE STREAM)

TMZ — Aretha Franklin's memorial in Detroit is about to kick off -- which will be, in part, a marathon of live music to honor the Queen of Soul -- and TMZ's streaming it live a... more info
11:03 on August 31 2018

Aretha Franklin to be hailed as American institution at funeral

Reuters — Aretha Franklin, who reigned as the undisputed Queen of Soul until her death this month at the age of 76, will be buried in Detroit on Friday after a funeral that will in... more info
16:36 on August 28 2018

Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing

USA Today Music — Mourners pour into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to pay their final respects to Aretha Franklin. (Aug. 28)          ... more info
17:35 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin, a 'diva to the end,' goes out in style at public viewings

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Public viewings of Aretha Franklin’s body began Tuesday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, where hundreds poured in to pay the... more info
17:57 on August 28 2018

Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The regal presence Aretha Franklin exuded in life was captured at her viewing on Tuesday. more info
19:32 on August 28 2018

‘Diva to the End.’ Aretha Franklin Lies in Gold-Plated Casket at Public Viewing

Time — She was dressed completely in red, including high-heeled pumps more info
20:38 on August 28 2018

Dressed like a 'resplendent' queen, Aretha Franklin rests in gold casket

USA Today Music — At Tuesday's public viewing in Detroit, the late Aretha Franklin, resting in a gold coffin, wore a 'resplendent' red dress selected by her family. Â... more info
13:16 on August 29 2018

Aretha Franklin: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members say final farewell to Queen of Soul

USA Today Music — Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gathered at Detroit's Wright Museum Tuesday night for an Omega Omega farewell ceremony for the Queen of Soul.   ... more info
16:22 on August 29 2018

Aretha Franklin’s sorority sisters pay tribute to her

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin's sorority sisters pay tribute to the late queen of soul in a special ceremony in Detroit. (Aug. 29)             more info
22:34 on August 29 2018

LeBron James to have front-row pew at Aretha Franklin funeral; Isiah Thomas to speak

USA Today Music — The Los Angeles Lakers star is among an array of high-profile celebrities set to attend the Friday service at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple.         ... more info
23:01 on August 29 2018

Last public viewing for Aretha Franklin draws thousands

USA Today Music — People are continuing to stream in to pay their respects to Aretha Franklin as she lies for a second day in repose in the rotunda of Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of... more info
14:55 on August 30 2018

Aretha Franklin quotes: The Queen of Soul in her own words

USA Today Music — As Detroit says goodbye to the Queen of Soul, here's a look back at Aretha Franklin's memorable comments and quotes over the years.           ... more info
19:12 on August 30 2018

Aretha Franklin outfit change: Queen of Soul dressed in rose gold for final church viewing

USA Today Music — The Queen of Soul has worn red and powder blue in public visitations at the Charles H. Wright Museum. Today she is wearing a rose gold custom knit suit with pink beaded l... more info
19:53 on August 30 2018

Aretha Franklin dressed in rose gold for final church viewing

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Her floor-length gown was accented with gold-sequined Christian Louboutin heels and specially-made pink South Sea pearl necklace and earrings. more info
23:11 on August 30 2018

Live stream: Aretha Franklin tribute concert at Chene Park

USA Today Music — "A People's Tribute to the Queen," a concert honoring Aretha Franklin, starts at 6 p.m. at Chene Park Ampitheater in Detroit.             more info
23:55 on August 30 2018

Even in death, Aretha Franklin is going out on a high fashion note

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Once a diva, always a diva. As fans pay their respects to the recently departed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has continued to impress, exhibiting three different outfit... more info
05:09 on August 31 2018

Detroit concert honors Aretha Franklin: 'Aretha is looking down smiling'

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin was honored at a joyous tribute concert in Detroit on Thursday, the day before the Queen of Soul's funeral.             more info
17:46 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin Fans Remember Queen of Soul at Public Viewing

E! Online — Thousands of fans are paying their respects to Aretha Franklin at a public viewing in Detroit. Beginning today at 9 a.m. local time, music lovers arrived at the Charles ... more info
23:55 on August 30 2018

Even in death, Aretha Franklin is going out on a high fashion note

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Once a diva, always a diva. As fans pay their respects to the recently departed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has continued to impress, exhibiting three different outfit... more info
11:28 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin's visitation starts today: What you need to know

Detroit Free Press — Expect long lines if you're planning to go to the visitation for Aretha Franklin today at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.      ... more info
12:47 on August 28 2018

Fans line up to pay final respects to Aretha Franklin

Detroit Free Press — Expect long lines if you're planning to go to the visitation for Aretha Franklin today at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.      ... more info
13:15 on August 28 2018

Hearse arrives for Aretha Franklin visitation at Wright Museum

Detroit Free Press — Expect long lines if you're planning to go to the visitation for Aretha Franklin today at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.      ... more info
14:44 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin public visitation begins at Charles H. Wright Museum

Detroit Free Press — Expect long lines if you're planning to go to the visitation for Aretha Franklin today at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.      ... more info
15:38 on August 28 2018

First look: Aretha Franklin's gold casket arrives at the Wright Museum

Detroit Free Press — Hundreds of Aretha Franklin fans paying their respects to the Queen of Soul at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History             more info
18:03 on August 28 2018

First look: Aretha Franklin resting in bronze Promethean casket

Detroit Free Press — Hundreds of Aretha Franklin fans paying their respects to the Queen of Soul at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History             more info
20:23 on August 28 2018

Aretha Franklin's Promethean casket made of bronze, not solid gold

Detroit Free Press — Hundreds of Aretha Franklin fans paying their respects to the Queen of Soul at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History             more info
20:34 on August 28 2018

Fans bid farewell to a Queen: Aretha Franklin

Detroit Free Press — Hundreds of mourners and fans paid homage Tuesday to Aretha Franklin during the first day of public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum.           Â... more info
06:37 on August 29 2018

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members say final farewell to Aretha Franklin

Detroit Free Press — Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gathered at the Wright Museum Tuesday night for an Omega Omega farewell ceremony for the Queen of Soul.         ... more info
11:00 on August 29 2018

Aretha Franklin visitation: What you need to know

Detroit Free Press — Detroit continues to say goodbye to the Queen of Soul as public visitation for Aretha Franklin is held again at the Charles H. Wright Museum.           ... more info
16:18 on August 29 2018

Aretha Franklin exhibit announced by Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum

Detroit Free Press — "Think," a tribute to the Queen of Soul, will open in September at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History             more info
23:48 on August 29 2018

Aretha Franklin’s sorority sisters pay tribute to her

Detroit Free Press — Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gathered at the Wright Museum Tuesday night for an Omega Omega farewell ceremony for the Queen of Soul.         ... more info
16:20 on August 30 2018

Pro-Shot Video: Choir! Choir! Choir! Honors Aretha Franklin

JamBase — Hundreds of vocalists participated in Choir! Choir! Choir!'s goosebump-inducing tribute to the Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin. The post Pro-Shot Video: Choir! Choir! Ch... more info
05:29 on August 31 2018

'Aretha is looking down smiling': Concert honors Aretha Franklin

Detroit Free Press — "A People's Tribute to the Queen," a concert honoring Aretha Franklin, starts at 6 p.m. at Chene Park Ampitheater in Detroit.             more info
05:56 on August 31 2018

Aretha Franklin tribute concert at Chene Park on eve of funeral

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin was honored with a warm and vivid musical tribute on the eve of her funeral.             more info

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