DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin had admirers the world over, but there’s no doubt the flame burned brightest in Detroit — the place she was raised and remained for most of her life. It’s difficult to separate the singer from the city, so you better think that her town is saying farewell in royal […]
Plans are underway to honor Aretha Franklin in Harlem and at the MTV Video Music Awards.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Thousands of people from all walks of life filed slowly past the casket of the Rev. Billy Graham on Monday to pay their final respects to a man who reached millions with his message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The heavy rain overnight tapered to a light, occasional drizzle around 8 […]
Rappers A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg were among the mourners who gathered in New York City on Sunday to bid a final farewell to their crew founder A$AP Yams, a week after his sudden death. The 26-year-old A$AP Mob pioneer, real name Steven Rodriguez, was found unresponsive at his Brooklyn apartment on Jan. 18, and […]
First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at Dr. Maya Angelou‘s funeral on Saturday and her speech paid beautiful tribute to Angelou’s life and spirit and how she inspired an entire generation. Through Angelou’s works I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings and Gather Together In My Name and her poems “Still I Rise” and “Phenomenal Women” […]
