Today Aretha Louise Franklin celebrates 69 years on this earth, 50 of which she has spent as one of America’s greatest talents. The shy preacher’s daughter got her start singing at the Detroit church ...

All hail the Queen of Soul! In celebration of iconic songstress Aretha Franklin, on what would have been her 79th birthday, the two acclaimed actresses portraying her in upcoming biopics are honoring ...

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is celebrating her 70th birthday on Sunday, March 25, and her famous friends are hoping she will celebrate in style. Jennifer Hudson sent Franklin, a 2012 ESSENCE ...

Before awards and global fame, Aretha Franklin’s voice reshaped soul and R&B, leaving an indelible mark on music history. When Aretha Franklin stepped into a recording studio, she did more than make ...

A gifted singer and a talented pianist, Aretha first began performing by touring with her father’s traveling revival show. This early experience in gospel music helped her develop a powerful, ...