Aretha Franklin

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Oct 4, 2019 12:52PM EDT

Cynthia Erivo Set to Embody the Queen of Soul in ‘Genius: Aretha’

The “Harriet” actress will star as the late vocal powerhouse in the next installment of National Geographic’s “Genius” series.

Amazing Grace. Black woman with Afro standing in front of microphone on a podium.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 9, 2019 12:59PM EDT

'Amazing Grace' and Poor People's Campaign Embark On Voter Registration Tour

The Aretha Franklin-focused documentary will screen for free in 22 states ahead of the general election.

Aretha Franklin. Black woman with pixie cut and two-strand pearls.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 29, 2019 11:27AM EDT

Aretha Franklin Posthumously Honored With 2019 Pulitzer Prize

Jennifer Hudson surprised the audience with a performance of “Amazing Grace” in tribute to the Queen of Soul.

Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 16, 2019 2:01PM EDT

Pulitzers Honor Work of Three Black Icons

Aretha Franklin wins a history-making honor, and works that explore the lived experiences of Frederick Douglass and Alain Locke snag the coveted prize.

Aretha Franklin. Black and white photo of a Black woman turned to the side with a short, curled bouffant hairstyle smoking a cigarette in front of a microphone.

Tiarra Mukherjee Mar 11, 2019 4:25PM EDT

Watch Aretha Shine in Trailer for 'Amazing Grace'

Buried for decades, the documentary hinges on the singer’s live performance at New Bethel Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972.

Aretha Franklin. Black woman with brown and blonde hair smiles in white dress in front of black wall with white text

Sameer Rao Nov 7, 2018 4:54PM EST

ICYMI: After 46 Years, Aretha Franklin Doc to See Light of Day

“Amazing Grace,” which features sessions from the 1972 live gospel album of the same name, will premiere at DOC NYC.

Ledisi, Naomi Campbell, Lena Waithe, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Beverly Bond and Tarana Burke stand next to one another in clothing of different colors on black stage in front of black and orange background

Sameer Rao Sep 10, 2018 11:14AM EDT

Don't Miss These Powerful 'Black Girls Rock!' Highlights

From speeches by Tarana Burke and Janet Jackson to an all-star tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, here are just a few reasons why this annual award show rocks.

Black-and-white portrait of Aretha Franklin inside a white frame and surrounded by white notes with black text and green and white flowers on grey sidewalk in front of people in white shoes and brown pants

Sameer Rao Sep 4, 2018 12:12PM EDT

Aretha Franklin's Family Denounces Reverend's 'Distasteful' Eulogy

Vaughn Franklin says Reverend Jasper Williams Jr.’s remarks at his aunt’s funeral ignored the late singer’s life and condemned activists and single Black mothers.

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Sameer Rao Aug 31, 2018 9:11AM EDT

LIVESTREAM: Aretha Franklin's Funeral in Detroit

Join the world in mourning and celebrating the Queen of Soul as famous fans like Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson arrive in the Motor City for her funeral.

Aretha Franklin in green dress with silver embroidery holding black microphone in front of black screen

Sameer Rao Aug 16, 2018 1:37PM EDT

How Aretha Franklin Lent Her Voice to the Civil Rights Movement

The Queen of Soul, who just passed away at age 76, captivated the world with her vocals and turned a plea for “Respect” into a rallying cry for justice. Revisit her legacy.

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Sameer Rao Aug 12, 2016 11:02AM EDT

Wake Up and Wind Down With President Obama's New Two-Part Spotify Playlist

The playlist, curated for day and night, features artists as varied as Jidenna, Esperanza Spalding and Billie Holiday.

Sameer Rao Jan 29, 2016 2:48PM EST

Lee Daniels is Directing a New Documentary on the Apollo Theater

And Daniels and Apollo Theater president Jonelle Procope are asking the public to submit historical materials for inclusion in the project.

Sameer Rao Sep 8, 2015 12:04PM EDT

Aretha Franklin Doc 'Amazing Grace' Pulled from Telluride and Chicago International Film Festivals After Emergency Injunction

The legendary singer won an injunction against Telluride to keep “Amazing Grace”—which she says used footage without her approval—from screening.

Jorge Rivas Jul 16, 2012 2:34PM EDT

The Queen of Soul is Openly Lobbying to Replace J-Lo on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have left their judging gigs on “American Idol” and now the Queen of Soul says she wants to reign in.

Jorge Rivas Jan 23, 2012 4:28PM EST

Aretha Franklin Calls off Her Wedding

On January 2nd Aretha Franklin announced she and her long time partner William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson were engaged to be married but on Monday the Queen of Soul announced the engagement is off.