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Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ Teaser, Delivers Powerhouse BET Performance: WATCH

June 29, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

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Jennifer Hudson transforms into Aretha Franklin in a role built for her powerhouse pipes. According to the film's synopsis: "Aretha Franklin sings in … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ Teaser, Delivers Powerhouse BET Performance: WATCH

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Entertainment, Film, Jennifer Hudson, movies, music

Madonna Slammed for Self-Indulgent Aretha Franklin Tribute, Cultural Appropriation at MTV VMAs: WATCH

August 21, 2018 by Towleroad Leave a Comment

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   Madonna stole headlines at last night's MTV VMAs (above), and not the good kind. Called on to present the award for Video of the Year, … [Read more...] about Madonna Slammed for Self-Indulgent Aretha Franklin Tribute, Cultural Appropriation at MTV VMAs: WATCH

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Madonna, VMAs

Gay Iconography: RIP and Long Live the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

August 16, 2018 by Bobby Hankinson Leave a Comment

There are some figures whose revered status in the gay community never translates to mainstream accolades. But then there are some gay icons who not … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: RIP and Long Live the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Entertainment, music

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76

August 16, 2018 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

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Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul whose health had declined rapidly in recent days, has died at 76 at home, her publicist confirmed. The musical … [Read more...] about Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Deaths, Entertainment, music

Soul Music Icon Aretha Franklin Reportedly ‘Gravely Ill’ and Family Asks for Prayers and Privacy

August 13, 2018 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVp9QsvBPBw Soul music legend Aretha Franklin, the voice of the iconic classics "Respect", "Natural Woman", and "I … [Read more...] about Soul Music Icon Aretha Franklin Reportedly ‘Gravely Ill’ and Family Asks for Prayers and Privacy

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Entertainment, music

Aretha Franklin Brings President Obama to Tears with Stunning Carole King Tribute – WATCH

December 30, 2015 by Sean Mandell

Queen of soul Aretha Franklin stole the show at the 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast on Tuesday night with her performance of Carole King's … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin Brings President Obama to Tears with Stunning Carole King Tribute – WATCH

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama, Carole King, Music, Video

Gay Iconography: Long Live the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

October 17, 2015 by Bobby Hankinson Leave a Comment

There are some figures whose revered status in the gay community never translates to mainstream accolades. But then there are some gay icons who not … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Long Live the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Gay Iconography, Music

Aretha Franklin Covers Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ – AUDIO

September 29, 2014 by Kyler Geoffroy

The upcoming Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics album features the Queen of Soul covering some truly great female music icons … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin Covers Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ – AUDIO

Filed Under: Adele Tagged With: Adele, Aretha Franklin, music

The OXD Mirror: ‘It’s Album Time’ for Todd Terje, More New Tracks and a Frankie Knuckles Tribute

April 3, 2014 by Occupy the Disco

Continuing with the vibe set by Terje, here are a few more high energy tracks where the production shines through. Ireland's Ejeca stays true to … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: ‘It’s Album Time’ for Todd Terje, More New Tracks and a Frankie Knuckles Tribute

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Aretha Franklin, music, Music, Music Recommendations, Music Recommendations, Occupy The Disco, Occupy the Disco, Ru Bhatt, Ru Bhatt

NEWS: Retroactive Retirement, Celeste Holm, And Heckles (VIDEO)

July 15, 2012 by Brandon Thorp and Penn Bullock

  … [Read more...] about NEWS: Retroactive Retirement, Celeste Holm, And Heckles (VIDEO)

Filed Under: Barack Obama, France, Hillary Clinton, Iran, Madonna, Mitt Romney, Rahm Emanuel, Religion, Republican Party Tagged With: 2012 election, 2012 Olympics, American Idol, Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama, Comic Books, Deaths, Egypt, France, Hillary Clinton, Iran, Madonna, Mitt Romney, Rahm Emanuel, Relationships, Religion, Republican Party

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