Aretha

A handwritten note found underneath the sofa of the late soul singer Aretha Franklin can be used as her legal last will and testament, a jury has ruled.The decision was the latest turn in a dispute that has pitted her sons…

A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her 2018 death is a valid Michigan will, a jury said Tuesday, a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other.It's a victory for Kecalf…

Aretha Franklin's sons are in court fighting over two handwritten wills - one found in a cabinet and one under a sofa cushion. The soul singer died in 2018 aged 76 without leaving a formal, typewritten will. That meant her…

Cynthia Erivo is an essential presence on the red carpet. The multi-talented British-Nigerian star is a joy to watch during awards season thanks to the inventive and eclectic looks she and stylist Jason Bolden create. Last night at the SAG…

Grace Franklin, whose grandmother is the late Aretha Franklin, learned that after she auditioned for the singing competition.The 15-year-old appeared in Sunday's episode of "Idol" and sang the Lauryn Hill version of the Roberta Flack hit…

Aretha, Pense’e, and Waytogo excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Oct. 27).Inner sand: 600m: Eagle Prince (Farid Ansari) 41. Handy. Roses In My Dreams (rb) 41. Pushed. Artistryy (rb) 41. Urged. Henrietta (rb) 41.…

When Jennifer Hudson auditioned for American Idol in 2004, she sang an Aretha Franklin song.Not only did the performance of Share Your Love With Me take her through to the next round, but her time on the show ultimately led to…

Although Franklin's family spoke out against "Genius: Aretha," a National Geographic miniseries that garnered a well-deserved Emmy nomination for star Cynthia Erivo, the two projects actually complement each other. "Genius'" main advantage…

Entertainment superstar Aretha Franklin was an industry icon and international treasure.  Beloved by millions, honored by presidents, she also struggled with personal and family turmoil.  The Queen of Soul handpicked Oscar-winner Jennifer…

Hudson first came to fame in 2004 as a finalist on "American Idol." She auditioned for the reality singing competition with Franklin's song, "Share Your Love With Me."Fast forward to 2021 and Hudson is now a Grammy winning singer and an…