When Aretha Franklin sought a second metro Detroit home as a creative sanctuary and hub for her famously lavish parties, she found the ideal spot. In March 1994, she purchased the Rose Estate, a ...

The life of the late, great Aretha Franklin is featured in the latest installment of the Nat Geo limited series, "Genius." Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of the singer known as The Queen of Soul.

Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and more performed during the 7-hour service. What was billed as an epic 5-hour funeral, actually turned into an almost 7-hour celebration of the incredible life of the ...

With her latest Grammy, CeCe Winans is tied with Aretha Franklin for second among Detroit artists — and third among the ...

“She is the reason why women want to sing,” Blige said. “Aretha has everything – the power, the technique. She is honest with ...

It’s safe to say that Aretha Franklin was not known for her modesty. After Page Six revealed that Franklin once hired three makeup artists to paint her face for one event, we now hear she had had her ...

Aretha Franklin will forever be known as the Queen of Soul, and her legendary musical achievements have earned her multiple generations of devoted fans. The late diva’s legacy is well-established, but ...

Aretha Franklin once hired three make-up artists to prep her for a single event, according to a longtime pal. Apparently, the iconic singer brought in top celebrity makeup man Reggie Wells, another ...

DETROIT -- Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness. Clinton described himself as an "Aretha groupie" and said ...

Aretha Franklin died of pancreatic cancer on Aug. 16 at the age of 76. A memorial service honoring the late Aretha Franklin was held in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday. Aretha Franklin waves as she ...

Aretha Franklin always had a soft spot for The Associated Press; over the years, she would seek out global Entertainment Editor Nekesa Mumbi Moody to chat – “We spoke when she was working on new music ...

Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but she was also the matriarch of her sizable family, including her four sons: ...