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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's long-time director opens up about musical bond

  • Aug 16, 2021

'Respect' stars discuss new Aretha Franklin biopic

  • Aug 13, 2021

Jennifer Hudson talks about her role as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'

  • Aug 11, 2021

'Respect' Aretha Franklin biopic sneak preview held in Chicago

  • Aug 6, 2021

'Genius: Aretha' pays R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Queen of Soul

  • Jun 16, 2021

Cynthia Erivo brings Aretha Franklin to life in new limited series

  • Mar 17, 2021

3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home

  • May 21, 2019

Celebrities and notable figures who died in 2018

  • Dec 21, 2018

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Chicago artists talks about working with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson

  • Aug 16, 2021
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Jennifer Hudson talks about her role as Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'

  • Aug 12, 2021
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'Respect' Aretha Franklin biopic preview plays at AMC River East

  • Aug 6, 2021
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3 handwritten wills found at Aretha Franklin's home

  • May 22, 2019
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President and stars join in epic farewell to Queen of Soul

  • Sep 1, 2018
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VIDEO: Casket carrying Aretha Franklin arrives at public viewing

  • Aug 28, 2018
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Remembering Aretha Franklin: Chicago crowned her the 'Queen of Soul'

  • Aug 17, 2018
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FROM THE ABC7 ARCHIVE: Aretha Franklin at ChicagoFest 1980

  • Aug 16, 2018

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Penny Marshall movies and TV shows: A look back on her career

Penny Marshall's projects included acting gigs on television and Hollywood hits as a director.

  • Dec 19, 2018
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Bill Clinton at Aretha Franklin's funeral: Former president plays 'Think' from his iPhone

Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness.

  • Aug 31, 2018

Josephine 'Mother' Wade honors Aretha Franklin with famous gumbo

The Queen of Soul is being honored in Chicago by the Queen of Soul Food.

  • Aug 29, 2018
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Aretha Franklin funeral: Four-day homegoing celebration to include star-studded tribute

Aretha Franklin's funeral will be limited to family and friends, but there will be public viewings Aug. 28-29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and a star-studded tribute on Thursday.

  • Aug 29, 2018
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Jennifer Lopez wows at the MTV VMAs

Jennifer Lopez's 10-minute powerhouse performance was among the most memorable moments during Monday night's award show.

  • Aug 21, 2018