As the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin commanded every performance she gave and showed the world her powerhouse vocals. In many ways, Franklin was one of the original divas — a label that often gets a ...

Jennifer Hudson’s portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic, “Respect,” would’ve made the Queen of Soul proud — since Hudson and the other stars in the film are singing live on set — ...

A number of local artists will take part in an Aretha Franklin live show that will be touring the country throughout June and early July this year. Montaigne, Thandi Phoenix, and Emma Donovan have ...

All of the record companies that Aretha Franklin recorded for are showing her R-E-S-P-E-C-T. A new career-spanning retrospective, simply titled “Aretha,” will be released on Nov. 20 featuring 81 ...

Firstly, a little background. Beyoncé performed the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” during President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. The performance proved ...

Sorry, Cynthia Erivo, ain't no way you're a substitute for the real thing. Here are seven unforgettable performances by Aretha Franklin on YouTube. (See this story on ...

Divas Live: The Aretha Franklin Playlist"Chain of Fools"In conjunction with the June issue of ESSENCE, we're presenting our favorite five divas of all time. Each week, we explore one diva's life in ...

All of the record companies that Aretha Franklin recorded for are showing her R-E-S-P-E-C-T. A new career-spanning retrospective, simply titled “Aretha,” will be released on Nov. 20 featuring 81 ...

Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically acclaimed PBS series "Soundstage," Aretha gives one of ...

The Emmy-winning anthology series Genius dramatizes the stories of the world’s innovators, their achievements and explores their personal relationships. Genius: Aretha premieres tonight, March 21, at ...

The Emmy-winning anthology series Genius dramatizes the stories of the world’s innovators, their achievements and explores their personal relationships. Genius: Aretha premieres tonight, March 21, at ...