Aretha Franklin
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Jennifer Hudson: Aretha Franklin was an inspiration to me
Jennifer Hudson has hailed Aretha Franklin as an “inspiration” who was a “motherly” figure to her prior to her passing…
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Aretha Franklin reportedly owed R86 million in taxes
Aretha Franklin reportedly owed R86 million in taxes. TMZ has obtained documents filed by the IRS, claiming that the late…
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Aretha Franklin’s mansion sold
Aretha Franklin’s mansion sold. The late Queen of Soul – who died in August at the age of 76 – was…
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Aretha Franklin’s estate being sued
Aretha Franklin’s estate being sued. Gregory Reed claims he had trouble collecting what was owed to him by the Queen…
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#RespectAriana: Maybe I was too friendly or familiar, explains bishop
The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin’s funeral has apologised for inappropriately touching Ariana Grande during the service. However, he has…
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#ArethaFranklinFuneral: Live Video
The funeral comes after a two-day public viewing at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Detroit has…
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Powerful politicians attend #ArethaFranklinFuneral: Pictures
The service, a celebration of the life and legacy of the music icon, was full of song, uplifting eulogies and…
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Aretha Franklin’s coffin to be carried by a 1940 Cadillac LaSalle
The hearse that will carry her is a regal, pearly-white 1940 Cadillac LaSalle with sparkling chrome detail that looked as…
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Madonna finally speaks on Aretha Franklin tribute backlash
MTV had asked Madonna to honour Franklin, who passed away on August 16, during her introduction for the video of…
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Court documents reveal that Aretha Franklin had no will at the time of her death
The late Aretha Franklin’s estate looks set to divided equally between her sons after it was revealed that she did…
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Aretha Franklin to be buried on August 31st
A funeral for the iconic singer, who died at the age of 76 this week after battling cancer, will take…
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In Aretha Franklin’s anthems, women heard an empowering message
Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine. That, she quipped, was Gloria Steinem’s role. But she leaves a…
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Interesting things to know about the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
Musical icon Aretha Franklin is known for her powerhouse vocals, but here are a few other interesting facts about her…
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Tributes continue to flow in for Aretha Franklin
Tributes continue to pour out for Aretha Franklin, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. Christina Aguilera tweeted, “Aretha was…
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The thrill and the truth of ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
The clarity and the command. The daring and the discipline. The thrill of her voice and the truth of her…
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Barack Obama pays Tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
Barack Obama on Thursday paid tribute to the late “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, praising her “unmatched musicianship” that he…
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A Fight Over Aretha Franklin Ended in a Shooting in Virginia, Which is Apparently Not for Lovers
An unexpected news item popped up today amidst the deluge of remembrances, obituaries, and tributes to Aretha Franklin. A Queen of Soul–related dispute ended…
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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died
Aretha Franklin, whose gospel-rooted singing and bluesy yet expansive delivery earned her the title “the Queen of Soul,” has died,…
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Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul Dead at 76
Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin died on Thursday at the age of 76 following an illness. Franklin is known for…
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Legendary singer Aretha Franklin is reportedly very ill
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin is reportedly “gravely ill”. According to Showbiz 411the 76-year-old music icon is “surrounded” by her…
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