Aretha Franklin

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

The crimson dress and matching high heels worn by Aretha Franklin for Tuesday's public visitation at Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History spoke to more than her splendid fashion sense.<p>The vibrant red also was a sign of the Queen of Soul's distinguished status as an …

Madonna leaves little to the imagination as she strips down to underwear for sexy Snapchat

Madonna has ignored the haters by stripping down to a pair of see through knickers and posting the selfie online.<p>The Queen of Pop came under fire for …

Madonna: Fans Freak After Claiming Singer, 60, Revealed Her ‘Bush’ Through White Undies In Selfie

Madonna posts a sexy lingerie photo, but gets accused of exposing her bush? — Yes, you read that right. Fans are questioning the singer’s grooming …

Madonna strips down to her sheer lace underwear for VERY revealing selfie in 'smoked glass' mirror

Body confident Madonna has stunned her followers with a very revealing underwear selfie.<p>Leaving little to the imagination, the Rebel Heart singer, …

Trump Is Really Upset That A Black Man Won The Florida Primary For Governor

Last night, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum made history as the first African American to win a major party nomination for governor in Florida. To …

Outfit change for Aretha Franklin on second day of public viewing

Another day, another outfit change for late diva Aretha Franklin.<p>The Queen of Soul rocked a fresh outfit for the second day of her public viewing in …

Barack Obama Will Miss Aretha Franklin’s Funeral, Sends Letter Instead

Barack Obama will not be able to attend Aretha Franklin’s funeral. <i>USA Today</i> reports that the former president and first lady will not be present for …

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

Although Aretha Franklin had a deeply private side, she also shared her life with her fans through countless interviews.<p>The legendary singer spoke …

Inside Aretha Franklin’s porn, drug and sex toy-obsessed record label Atlantic where male and female groupies’ phone numbers were kept on speed dial

ATLANTIC records, the music label which launched the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin, was a "seedy boys' club where execs watch porn in the office …

Alec Baldwin Drops Out of ‘Joker’ Movie

Just two days after it was announced that Alec Baldwin would be playing Batman’s father, Thomas Wayne, in Joaquin Phoenix’s “Joker” movie, he …

Aretha Franklin's two-day visitation wraps late into the night

DETROIT — Long waits and sweltering heat couldn't stop the Queen of Soul's fans.<p>Thousands waited in line at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African …

Florida primary winner says voting for black opponent would ‘monkey this up’

Florida GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis — the Republican nominee for governor backed by President Trump — warned voters Wednesday not to “monkey this up” by …

Reports: End of an era as HBO kills 'Cathouse,' 'Real Sex,' adult entertainment slate

Much like New York purged the porn from Times Square in the 1990s, HBO has banished its adult content from its website and apps.<p>That's not to say …

Cincinnati photographer tapped by Aretha Franklin's family to cover funeral events

The second day of Aretha Franklin's funeral events began Wednesday.<p>Her body is currently open to the public at the Charles H. Wright Museum for …

Lawyer seeks to sue Brad Pitt's Make It Right foundation over houses in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An attorney plans to sue actor Brad Pitt's foundation over the degradation of homes built in an area of New Orleans that was among the hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina.<p>Ron Austin tells WWL-TV he plans to bring a lawsuit on behalf of some Lower Ninth Ward residents against Pitt's …

What will Kate inherit from Diana when the Queen dies?

Despite Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring having caused upset among the Royals, Prince William decided to propose to Kate Middleton with the …

Why “Black Girl Magic” Doesn’t Always Sit Right With Me

<b>It’s a sticky August morning and I’m just a few yards away from finishing up a grueling long run.</b> My clothes are so drenched with sweat that I look …

The Real Reason Why Artists Like Prince And Aretha Franklin Die Without A Will

As if the death of the Queen of Soul was not tragic enough, then came the news that Aretha Franklin died without a will. How could this happen, again? Ms. Franklin did not die suddenly or unexpectedly—she was 76 years old and her health had been declining for some time. Also, another music icon, …

Ariana Grande Was Asked To Perform At Aretha Franklin's Memorial Service

Just Now<p>We are still morning Aretha Franklin's death and the world together during her memorial service on August 31st. The event will be filled with …

Kanye West Talks Trump, Drake, Slavery Comment and More in New Interview

Kanye West appeared on radio station 107.5 WGCI in Chicago this morning, where he talked about a number of topics including his relationship with …

Little Known Black History Fact: Roy Wilkins

<b>Roy Wilkins</b> will be forever immortalized by way of Gil Scott-Heron’s stirring “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” poem, and his legacy is still …

How John McCain asked Barack Obama to deliver his eulogy

This week a legions of friends, family and political leaders will say their final goodbyes at Sen. <b>John McCain</b>’s memorial service Saturday at the …

Fight On To Preserve Aretha Franklin's Memphis Birthplace Home

<b>(CNN) —</b> A Memphis developer is trying to come up with a plan to save the birthplace home of Aretha Franklin.<p>Jeffrey Higgs, a developer with South …

Janet Jackson Celebrates Michael's 60th Birthday With Special Tribute Film

Pop worlds collided (once again) on Wednesday (August 29) when <b>Janet Jackson</b> celebrated what would have been her brother <b>Michael</b>'s 60th birthday with a …

ShowBiz Minute: Franklin, Prince Harry, Gosling

White House Counsel Don McGahn to Step Down, Trump Confirms

WASHINGTON — White House Counsel Don McGahn will leave the Trump administration this fall, the latest high-profile exit of the top members of the …

Now PETA is targeting the late Queen of Soul

Drunk on its own delusions of power, PETA is lashing out.<p>The animal-rights group — which recently broke hearts by declaring victory in the battle to …

Bees swarm hot-dog stand in New York City’s Times Square

A swarm of bees caused a brief commotion in Times Square in New York City on Tuesday after they made their home atop a hot dog stand.The New York …

Vendors Make The Most Of Aretha Franklin's Public Viewing

The scene outside the public viewing for Aretha Franklin is a little like a concert. T-shirts, music and other memorabilia are being sold to fans who have come to pay their respects.

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