Aretha Franklin has dropped the first cut from her cover album, and she’s decided her rendition of an Adele hit was the best opening salvo. Aretha’s been teasing her upcoming project “Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics,” where she does her own version of hits by other divas, for months. Today, everyone finally got a […]
Lifetime is lining up yet another biopic! This time they’ll be telling the life story of living legend Aretha Franklin! We don’t know what’s gotten into Lifetime lately, but the network has been on a tear to give its viewers the inside story on some of their favorite entertainers. First, they confirmed a Whitney Houston […]
Aretha Franklin just added another honorary degree to her growing collection! On Thursday afternoon, Harvard University showed the Queen of Soul some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. by awarding her with an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. MUST READ: Introducing Dr. Viola Davis & Dr. Cicely Tyson! Actresses Awarded With Honorary Degrees The 72-year-old living legend, who sang a […]
Aretha Franklin celebrated her 72nd birthday with a handful of her famous friends in New York City last night. The “Respect” songstress held an intimate gathering at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel with special guests Denzel Washington and Clive Davis by her side. When asked what she wants for her birthday (officially on March 25), Franklin shared […]
Bobbi K’s Hubby Said What About Whitney?! Something really strange is going on between Bobbi Kristina, her new husband “brother” Nick Gordon and the rest of the Houston family. Nick Gordon was in a physical altercation with Bobbi K’s uncle Gary recently and just yesterday, photos of a barely recognizable Bobbi K hit the net. […]
President Obama may have misspelled R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but Aretha Franklin says no offense was taken. The POTUS paid tribute to the Queen of Soul during the White House’s Women of Soul event last week. The concert made headlines but not for the reason Mr. Obama wanted — he dropped the initial “E” when spelling out the […]
There’s going to be a soouuuul party at White House on April 7! As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, President Obama and First Lady Michelle invited music’s greatest female vocalists to hit the stage for a “Women of Soul” concert. Musical powerhouses like Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott and […]
The 2014 BET Honors aired tonight with unforgettable performances from Mariah Carey, Tamar Braxton, Janelle Monáe and Karen Clarke Sheard. But, without a doubt, the evening’s showstopper was Jennifer Hudson, who showed out during her tribute soul-music legend Aretha Franklin. MUST READ: The Red Carpet Rundown: 2014 BET Honors Rocking all-white everything and a pixie cut […]
Aretha Franklin will be the lady of the evening at the 2014 BET Honors. The annual award show honors the best in black excellence, and this year the Queen of Soul will go home with the Musical Arts Award for an incomparable 40-year career in the music industry. MUST READ: Even Better: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Adds […]
Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul but apparently the Beyhive gives zero f**ks! Beyonce’s loyal — and cutthroat! — fan base recently went in on Twitter after the “Respect” singer announced plans to remake “Bootylicious” on an upcoming cover album. MUST READ: The Beyhive Attacks TLC’s Chilli After Queen Bey ‘Diss’ “It’s a concept CD,” […]
HelloBeautiful.com’s “Base Level” column features the hottest new artists we’re buzzing about. Before they make it to the summit of superstardom, we spot them at base level–the beginning of their hopeful journey to the top. Does your favorite new R&B crooner have a cosign from one of R&B’s most relevant living legends? Well, Adrian Marcel […]
