Aretha Franklin remembers the first time she met Muhammad Ali, before he was famous. She was preparing for a concert in Los Angeles, and she recalled a man yelling, “I’m the Greatest, I’m the Greatest!” “I was saying, ‘Who is he? Who is this guy?’” she recalled in an interview with The Associated Press on […]
Anthony Hamilton Reflects On The Life Of Prince Anthony Hamilton spoke with Roland Martin during the NewsOne Now Primetime Special: Prince Remembered. Hamilton discussed the influence Prince had on him, saying, “He allowed me to see that you don’t have to stay in anybody’s box or gate, you can blur the lines whenever you feel […]
It’s seems as if there’s a new biopic coming out every week and some films have been better produced than others. Living legend Aretha Franklin wants to insure her highly anticipated life story is done right so the 74-year-old reportedly has some heavy hitters on her team. Aretha is vetting the producers from the N.W.A film, […]
Turning 74 is “absolutely fabulous!” Just ask the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On Thursday evening, Franklin held her annual birthday soiree surrounded by a room full of her celebrity friends at New York City’s Ritz Carlton Hotel, and announced that she’s at the “signing” stage of green-lighting her biopic. Despiteseveral delays due to negotiations, […]
The Queen of Soul turns 74 today. Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn., but spent most of her childhood in Detroit. Though she never recorded for Motown, she undeniably was part of the legendary soul sound pumping out of the Motor City in the 1960s. Her father, C.L. Franklin, was […]
The Queen of Soul and Alan Elliott’s latest battle over Amazing Grace has been going on for more than six months and two film festivals, but they think they might have a deal – if they can get more time. “Since the entry of the First Order in September 2015, the Parties have been engaged in […]
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is following closely on the heels of Patti LaBelle‘s sweet potato pies success. In addition to donating food and overnight hotel stays for 25-50 people in Flint, Michigan, Franklin is launching her own line of food that will soon be available in grocery stores near you. Evrod Cassimy, friend […]
The Queen of Soul is one of many celebrities who has offered a helping hand to the troubled city. The Queen of Soul’s got a big voice — and a big heart, too. As residents of Flint, Michigan continue to grapple with the toxic water crisis, Aretha Franklin has stepped forward with a generous offer […]
*It’s a new year and Aretha Franklin has plans to start fresh with trying to conquer her fear of flying. The Queen of Soul is gearing up for her first trip in the air during the first week of February. The trek, which will take Franklin from Detroit to Chicago, will be her first flight […]
Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza Aretha Franklin may be known as the “Queen of Soul,” but her ties to gospel music are unbreakable. On Sunday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving week, the soulful singer is bringing out big names for her annual Gospel concert and service. This year, Franklin’s Gospel Legends event will […]
Aretha Franklin will present her annual Gospel concert and service Thanksgiving week on Sunday, November 22. Franklin’s Gospel Legends event will feature multiple award-winning recording…
CARL COURT/GETTY IMAGES during the final leg of his whirlwind trip to the United States, Pope Francis was treated to a serenade Saturday evening by none other than Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Franklin sang “Amazing Grace” backed by a gospel choir at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, Pa., before hundreds of thousands […]
