The National Enquirer swears Halle Berry is “fuming” over being passed over for the Aretha Franklin biopic, despite conflicting reports that the actress actually turned down the role. Early on in the process, Franklin famously wanted Berry to play her on the big screen, even gushing to Wendy Williams, “Halle Berry is my pick.” But […]
DENVER (AP) — Aretha Franklin is expressing her relief after a federal judge blocked The Telluride Film Festival screening of a documentary about a 1972 concert without the singer’s consent. Franklin says in a statement issued Saturday: “Justice, respect and what is right prevailed and one’s right to own their own self-image.” U.S. District Judge […]
According to Gary With Da Tea, Jennifer Hudson is a step closer to playing Aretha Franklin in a forthcoming biopic. But Aretha reportedly wanted Halle Berry…
Aretha Franklin may be moving into real estate. The Queen of Soul told WWJ-AM she wants to open an entertainment venue in Detroit that would include a nightclub and fine dining. It would also include “a five-star night club for dining and dancing, the band, the whole nine yards,” as well as a museum, she […]
It looks like Jennifer Hudson is closer than ever to playing Aretha Franklin on the big screen. According to The Wrap, Straight Outta Compton producer Scott Bernstein is developing the film, and J-Hud’s people have confirmed that the two parties have been in talks about the project. If Hudson signs on, she’ll play the Queen of […]
Aretha Franklin has had to reschedule her upcoming concert engagement at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas due to exhaustion, read a statement from her camp. Ms. Franklin regretfully must reschedule her August 14 show after driving 2,100 miles on her tour bus from her home in Detroit to the West Coast where she performed three […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Aretha Franklin’s spokesman said the Queen of Soul was grateful and exclaimed “Hallelujah!” after the state of Illinois helped out when her tour bus broke down on the way to Chicago and left her stranded along a highway. Transmission problems stopped the bus around 1:20 a.m. Monday a few miles from downtown […]
DETROIT (AP) — A memorial service planned by Aretha Franklin for her late father and brother has drawn hundreds of people to a Detroit church where they were ministers. The Detroit News reports the Sunday service featuring gospel music and a free soul food buffet packed New Bethel Baptist Church. Several people shared their memories […]
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin is planning a memorial to her father and brother at a Detroit church that will include gospel music and a soul food buffet. The event called “Aretha Franklin Presents a Memorial for Rev. C.L. Franklin & Rev. Cecil Franklin” is set to take place June 7 at New Bethel Baptist […]
Roland Martin Pays Tribute To B.B. King; Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight Share Memories
Roland Martin talks to Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and more as they pay tribute to the legendary B.B. King. Click the link above to hear!
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin not only is the “Queen of Soul.” She’s also the queen of “American Idol.” The music legend welcomed the long-running TV singing competition to her hometown of Detroit Wednesday. The three musically accomplished judges — Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. — and host Ryan Seacrest were on […]
