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  1. vulture lists
    Cissy Houston Sang Backup on Your Favorite SongsYou know her work as intimately as you do the hits of her daughter Whitney.
    By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
  2. will they won’t they
    Aretha Franklin’s Sons Awarded Property Based on Couch WillA jury declared the handwritten document valid over the summer.
    By Zoe Guy
  3. the law
    Aretha Franklin’s Will Drama Is Done — For NowGood news for the will found in the couch!
    By Claudia Rosenbaum
  4. duets
    Watch Jennifer Hudson and Reba McEntire Pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha FranklinThey not only respected the Queen of Soul, they were terrified of her.
    By Bethy Squires
  5. objection!
    The Aretha Franklin Documentary Producer Is Suing Neon‘Amazing Grace’ took 40+ years to come out, only to be buried, per the lawsuit.
    By Bethy Squires
  6. movie review
    Respect Dulls the Inherent Glow of Aretha FranklinThis movie may satisfy those who want to bask in Franklin’s music. But if that’s the desire, I’d suggest playing her records instead.
    By Robert Daniels
  7. roll clip!
    Put Some Respect on Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin in This Respect ClipPerforming what else? “Respect.”
    By Justin Curto
  8. my single is dropping
    Jennifer Hudson’s ‘Natural Woman’ Cover Will Make You Impulse-Buy Fur CoatsFrom her upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic.
    By Devon Ivie
  9. respect
    Jennifer Hudson’s New Song Will Sound So Good Over the Aretha Biopic CreditsHere is “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home),” co-written by Carole King.
    By Rebecca Alter
  10. trailer mix
    All We’re Asking Is for You to Watch Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin“Singing is sacred, Re.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  11. behind the seams
    How Genius: Aretha Re-created Aretha Franklin’s Iconic StyleDesigner Jennifer Bryan breaks down what went into creating bejeweled gowns and flowing caftans fit for a Queen of Soul.
    By Shannon Carlin
  12. tv review
    Did Genius: Aretha Really Need to Exist?It’s not awful, but it’s very messy.
    By Craig Jenkins
  13. wills
    A Fourth Aretha Franklin Will Has Been Found, Sadly Not in a PurseThe most recent of the wills attributed to the late singer was never signed.
    By Justin Curto
  14. a long talk
    Let Smokey Robinson Tell You About Changing MusicThe living legend on his life, legacy, and Motown.
    By Craig Jenkins
  15. coronavirus
    We’ll Have to Wait a Little Longer for RespectMGM pushed its release date to August 2021.
    By Charu Sinha
  16. the meaning of mariah carey
    10 Shocking Stories From Mariah Carey’s MemoirOn Tommy Mottola, Derek Jeter, Glitter, her family, and more.
    By Justin Curto
  17. trailer mix
    Jennifer Hudson’s Got What You Need as Aretha Franklin In New Respect TeaserShe’d like you to call her Miss Franklin.
    By Zoe Haylock
  18. kellyoke
    Hmm, Let’s Guess Who This ‘Chain of Fools’ Kellyoke Cover Is AboutKelly Clarkson is once again back in L.A. and once again singing Aretha.
    By Justin Curto
  19. casting
    Audra McDonald to Put the VibratO in EGOT, Joins Aretha Franklin BiopicOh, there’s also Tituss Burgess and Marc Maron and Forest Whitaker and more.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  20. casting
    Cynthia Erivo to Be Crowned the Queen of Soul in Genius: ArethaThe Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winner will portray music legend Aretha Franklin.
    By Zoe Haylock
  21. hats!
    Barack Obama in Heated Custody Battle for … Aretha Franklin’s Inauguration HatTo be fair, it’s a very iconic hat.
    By Rebecca Alter
  22. estates
    Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills Are Detailed, Funny, and Legally MessyIncluding the revelation about the paternity of her eldest son, what happens to her gowns, and some shade for her employees.
    By Dan Reilly
  23. lost and found!
    Aretha Franklin Hid Her Will Under Couch Cushions, NaturallyAnd two inside a locked cabinet.
    By Hunter Harris
  24. awards
    Aretha Franklin, Fairview Among 2019 Pulitzer Prize WinnersRespect that.
    By Milan Polk
  25. amazing grace
    Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace Was Always a Must-Hear. Now It’s a Must-See.If you can make it out to a theater where it’s playing, after all these years, go.
    By Craig Jenkins
  26. movie review
    Aretha Franklin’s Concert Doc Amazing Grace Is TranscendentThe long-buried documentary, which Franklin blocked from theaters, is finally being released.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  27. tributes
    The Divas Came Out for Aretha Franklin’s Tribute ConcertWhat happens when you get Jennifer Hudson, Céline Dion, and Kelly Clarkson in a room.
    By Devon Ivie
  28. trailer mix
    Amazing Grace Trailer: Aretha Franklin, in All Her GlorySee the concert doc in theaters April 5.
    By Hunter Harris
  29. tributes
    Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert to Include Céline Dion, Patti LaBelle, and MoreTyler Perry will host.
    By Dee Lockett
  30. 2018 amas
    The 2018 AMAs Gave Us the Aretha Franklin Tribute She DeservesSomewhere, Madonna is still telling that VMAs story.
    By Halle Kiefer
  31. eulogies
    Aretha Franklin’s Family Was As Taken Aback by Late Singer’s Eulogy As You Were“He spoke for 50 minutes and at no time did he properly eulogize her,” the singer’s nephew Vaughn Franklin said of Rev. Jasper Williams Jr.’s speech.
    By Halle Kiefer
  32. aretha franklin
    Stevie Wonder Sings ‘As’ at Aretha Franklin’s FuneralHe brought his keyboard and his harmonica.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  33. aretha franklin funeral
    Jennifer Hudson Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at Aretha’s Funeral, Moves Crowd to TearsGrab a tissue.
    By Dee Lockett
  34. gallery
    Aretha Franklin’s Public Viewing In PhotosFans and admirers came from all over to pay their respects.
  35. aretha franklin
    Give Cicely Tyson an Emmy for Her Performance at Aretha Franklin’s FuneralShe let us know what happens when Aretha sings.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  36. aretha franklin funeral
    Fantasia Kicks Off Heels Before Her Aretha Tribute So You Know What Time It IsIn preparation to properly catch the spirit, of course.
    By Dee Lockett
  37. aretha franklin
    Chaka Khan Sang at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral With A Little Help From Her FanKhan is every woman, but that doesn’t mean she has to know every lyric!
    By Hunter Harris
  38. aretha franklin
    Bill Clinton Eulogizes Aretha Franklin, and Compliments Her Many Lewks“I wonder what my friend’s got on today. I wanna see what the girl is carrying out.”
    By Hunter Harris
  39. aretha franklin funeral
    Read the Letter Barack Obama Wrote for Aretha Franklin’s Funeral“Aretha Franklin rocked the world of anyone who had the pleasure of hearing her voice.”
    By Aubri Juhasz
  40. aretha franklin
    Faith Hill Gave the Opening Performance at Aretha Franklin’s FuneralGreat gown, beautiful gown.
    By Hunter Harris
  41. aretha franklin funeral
    Watch Ariana Grande Sing ‘Natural Woman’ at Aretha Franklin’s FuneralEven her ex Big Sean gave a standing ovation.
    By Dee Lockett
  42. tributes
    See All the Celebrities Who Showed Up to Pay Their Respects to Aretha FranklinAriana and Hillary hugged.
  43. funerals
    Aretha Frankin’s Funeral Was a Star-studded Diva’s HomegoingIncluding a performance from Ariana Grande and a speech by Bill Clinton.
    By Dee Lockett
  44. divas
    Patti LaBelle, the Four Tops Performed at Aretha Franklin’s Memorial Service“She was the best singer in the world — trust!”
    By Hunter Harris
  45. memorials
    Aretha Franklin Will Be Buried in Red Louboutins, NaturallyThe diva was in a queen’s repose.
    By Dee Lockett
  46. aretha franklin
    Here’s How You Can Watch Aretha Franklin’s FuneralThe service will be in Detroit, Michigan.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  47. memorials
    Here’s Who’s Playing at Aretha Franklin’s FuneralA star-studded send-off.
    By Dee Lockett
  48. wills
    Aretha Left No Will, Which Leaves Only One Question: Who Gets the Fur Coats?This can’t end well.
    By Dee Lockett
  49. aretha franklin
    How Aretha Franklin Ended Up Singing the A Different World Theme Song“Everyone had to admit that once she sang it, it didn’t need to be sung again.”
    By Victoria Johnson
  50. speech! speech! speech!
    Madonna Blames Short Attention Spans on Her Divisive Aretha Franklin TributeOr, rather, her Aretha Franklin anecdote.
    By Devon Ivie
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