The controversy surrounding Beyonce's purported lip-syncing of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at the 2013 presidential inauguration has stirred up some heated debates. One person who thought Bey "did a beautiful job" is none other than Aretha Franklin.
August 20, 2012 Congratulations once again to the 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin! She was honored from Princeton University with an honorary doctorate degree of music. Franklin was 1 of 6 recipients of the prestigious honor, and now the 'Respect' singer can demand what she's most famously noted for, R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
May 10, 2012 She's a legend, a pioneer and now she's to be a Gospel music Hall of Famer! Ms. Aretha Franklin is one of music's greatest voices of all time, and on Aug. 14, she will be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame!
While Aretha Franklin was too ill to attend goddaughter Whitney Houston‘s funeral, she did perform two moving tributes to the fallen singer at Radio City Music Hall.
“This honors one of the greatest singers that ever stood in front of a microphone,” Franklin said, even her speaking voice musical in its lilt. “I’m speaking of none other than Whitney Elizabeth Houston.”
No too long ago, Aretha Franklin surprised fans with the news that she and her longtime friend, William "Willie" Willkerson, were engaged and planning to tie the knot in June or July. Today, the Queen of Soul has called off the wedding. Read her statement after the jump.
January 12, 2012 The biggest music celebration of the Summer will be the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans! Mark your calenders for a fun weekend in New Orleans July 6-8! The 2012 Essence Music Festival will have tons of musical performances
January 3, 2012
Get it Ms. Franklin! We are excited for the queen of Soul, as she made an official statement to the press that she is marrying long-time boyfriend, William “Willie” Wilkerson.
Aretha Franklin has accomplished so much in the music industry. MTV recently asked Jennifer Hudson what impact the Queen of Soul has had on her career. More after the jump.
Happy birthday to Aretha,
February 23, 2011
Gospel singer Yolanda Adams, R&B idol Jennifer Hudson, country diva Martina McBride, pop powerhouse Christina Aguilera, and the ethereal dynamo Florence Welch really nailed those songs.
What did you think of the tribute?
Aretha Franklin was out and about this weekend. On Friday, Franklin made her first public appearance since her surgery back in December. Franklin was seen looking happy and healthy sitting with Reverend Jesse Jackson watching a Detroit Pistons basketball game. PerezHilton.com has more.
Bvnewswire.com reports that some of the most powerful female singers of today's music scene will gather together to pay homage to The Queen of Soul at this year's Grammy Awards. More after the jump
