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Aretha Franklin
Grammy-Winning Singer Roberta Flack Dies at 88
LEGEND LOSTThe singer was known for her intimate style, which was inspired by gospel-like songs from artists like Sam Cooke.
Whitney Houston’s Mother, Who Led Her to Superstardom, Dies
VOICE OF AN ANGELA powerhouse vocalist in her own right, two-time Grammy winner Cissy Houston was a legend behind the scenes, backing up Elvis, Aretha Franklin and more.
RuPaul Reveals His Traumatic Origin Story in New Memoir
SPEED READ“I’d mastered the art of naughty-lite,” is how the drag icon describes his enduring public image, which took years to craft, in new memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.”
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Black Biopics Deserve More Than the Bare Minimum
R-E-S-P-E-C-TAs the biopic boom continues, it’s time for Black stories to get the prestige treatment and studio budgets they deserve.
Aretha Franklin’s Couch-Cushions Will Wins Out
‘FROM THE GRAVE’A jury had to determine if the hand-written document that favors one of her sons was valid.
Jury to Weigh if Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Will Is Valid
BIG QUESTIONSJust after the Queen of Soul’s death, two handwritten and conflicting wills were found hidden in her suburban Detroit home. Now a jury will decide if one is legally enforceable.
What Makes Aretha Franklin a Genius?
R-E-S-P-E-C-TThe showrunner of “Genius: Aretha” explains why it’s so historic—and progressive—to call a Black woman like Franklin a “genius,” and how she approached telling a legend’s story.
Fourth Aretha Franklin Will Turns Up
FINAL WISHESThe document was reportedly drafted the year she died but never signed.
Dan Aykroyd: How Cocaine Fueled ‘The Blues Brothers’
A MISSION FROM GODThe legendary comedian opens up to Tarpley Hitt about the 40th anniversary of “The Blues Brothers,” including the film’s cocaine budget, John Belushi, Aretha, James, and more.
Never-Before-Heard Aretha Franklin Solo Released Junteenth
MUSICAL TRIBUTEThe solo rendition of “Never Gonna Break My Faith” is released on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 that enslaved Black people were freed in the U.S.
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