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Via: newsone.com The “Queen of Soul”  Aretha Franklin will be commanding much more “respect” these days, especially after being given an honorary doctorate from one of this country’s most-prestigious academic institutions, Princeton University, reports the Daily Mail. Franklin, who dropped out of high school at age 15 to care for her baby, is one of […]

At first I thought it was a little soon to be making light of the zombie-like behavior that’s been polluting our world. I mean seriously–face,…

Artists Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Dallas Holm, The Hoppers, Love Song and televangelist Rex Humbard, who supported gospel music with his media ministry, are scheduled…

According to the AP, all hail to the Queen, Aretha Franklin as she celebrates her 70th birthday. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/38382

Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday yesterday in style at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in NYC. With celebrities such as Al Sharpton, Debra Lee, Clive Davis and Diane Sawyer the powerhouse songstress ate cake and danced. Aretha was also celebrating a new record deal:“I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I’m recording with Clive […]

The dictionary definition of a diva is “a highly distinguished female singer.” There are few women in our time who have been so distinguished as female singers that there have been entire shows (VH1’s Divas Live) and songs (Beyonce’s “Diva“) dedicated to showcasing talent. The ultimate diva over time has become more than just “a highly distinguished female singer.” […]

It was a shock to all of us who knew him, and made an appointment to watch him every week. As the word spread that “Soul Train” legend Don Cornelius, apparently took his own life, Twitter was ablaze with in a stream of condolences that continued Thursday. CNN.com has the feature story.

Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]

ABCNewsGo.com is reporting that the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has called off her wedding weeks after announcing that she was engaged to  her longtime friend, William “Willie” Willkerson. Read her statement: Regretfully, To Our Friends and Supporters: Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of […]

Among the names mentioned for possible roles in the Franklin biopic were Nia Long, Kerry Washington, Blair Underwood, Terrence, Howard Denzel Washington and Halle Berry, but Jennifer Hudson has not been mention as one of the possible women in the movie.  What’s up with that?  Read More:

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According to the AP, newly engaged queen of soul Aretha Franklin is headlining this summer’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, and its other top performers include Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson and Keyshia Cole. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/36159