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Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Not Making It Past ‘American Idol’ Auditions Gets Mixed Feedback

For Grace Franklin, granddaughter to the late Queen Of Soul herself Aretha Franklin, a recent audition on the hit singing…
03.05.22
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New Aretha Franklin Post Office Opens in Detroit

Aretha Franklin was given her propers Monday (Oct. 4) when a post office in her hometown of Detroit was renamed for…
10.06.21
Jennifer Hudson at the RESPECT World Premiere In Los Angeles

Jennifer Hudson Does Duet with Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter at ‘Respect’ Premiere [WATCH]

Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter Grace Franklin joined Jennifer Hudson at the “Respect” premiere Wednesday — where they hopped on the mic and sang a duet.
08.13.21

Jennifer Hudson Looks Like Royalty In All-Purple At The ‘Respect’ Movie Premiere

The singer and actress was all smiles at the premiere of the upcoming film, "Respect", a biopic about the late…
08.09.21
Jennifer Hudson Surprises Fans At A 'Queens Night Out' Screening Of Her Movie 'Respect' In Atlanta

Jennifer Hudson Reveals What The Most Difficult Part About Filming Aretha Franklin Biopic Was

'The Russ Parr Morning Show' had the delightful pleasure of having powerhouse Academy Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson call in to…
08.25.21

Jennifer Hudson Says Aretha Franklin Valued Family, Independence & ‘Respect’ In New Biopic Cast Reel

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom,…
07.21.21

Jennifer Hudson Talks Playing Aretha Franklin In Biopic In The August Issue Of InStyle

Jennifer Hudson talks channeling Aretha Franklin's talent, grace, and endurance in the 'Respect' biopic, for the latest issue of InStyle…
07.15.21

Jennifer Hudson Says Aretha Franklin Inspired “The Gospel” In Her New Single And Biopic Role

Jennifer Hudson took a minute to stop by 'Entertainment Tonight' while on the carpet for interviews, and she made sure…
06.29.21
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10 Unforgettable R&B Cover Songs From Black Singers

Keeping our Black Music Month momentum going here at Black America Web, we put together a list of our favorite…
10.03.21
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10 Best Music Memoirs By Black Women

Check out Black America Web's list of good reads by iconic soul sirens from the past and dominating divas on…
10.03.21

Jennifer Hudson & Marlon Wayans Shine In Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ [TRAILER]

The film based on the life of the Queen of Soul features Forest Whitaker, Mary J. Blige, Marlon Wayans and…
05.19.21

Watch: Cynthia Erivo Reveal ‘GENIUS: Aretha’ Trailer & Premiere Date

National Geographic and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo reveal highly anticipated premiere date and new trailer for the Emmy award-winning anthology…
02.11.21