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Aretha Franklin is threatening to sue her former ghostwriter David Ritz over his new unauthorized biography about her called Respect. The book makes claims that she was sexually promiscuous while working the 1950s gospel circuit as a young teen. According to sources for Page Six, Franklin is "enormously upset by the book," which was just released by Little, Brown and Company. -
Aretha Franklin Talks New Album 'Sings The Great Diva Classics,' Throws Shade At Nicki Minaj And David Ritz [WATCH]
Aretha Franklin has been receiving all types of praises following the release of her Sings The Great Diva Classics album and she recently discussed her latest release with The Wall Street Journal. The Queen of Soul also discussed upcoming divas and threw some shade at Nicki Minaj and David Ritz. -
Aretha Franklin Hears Her Influence In Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson And More
The Queen of Soul's latest, 'Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics,' landed on shelves in October, and includes covers of Adele, Etta James, Gladys Knight and several others. She recently talked about the project and about hearing her influence in some of today's most popular artists. -
Aretha Franklin Holds a Round of Awkward Satellite Interviews After Whitney Houston's Mother Forgets Lyrics While Singing Backup [WATCH]
Aretha Franklin recently did a round of interviews to promote her latest release "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics." Things got a little awkward as Franklin joined various outlets via satellite. Looks like she may have lost the chance to redeem herself after Whitney Houston's mother forgot the lyrics while singing backup at a performance for the "Late Show." -
Stream Aretha Franklin's New Album Of Famous Diva Covers Before Its Release [LISTEN]
Aretha Franklin recently released her rendition of Adele's monster hit "Rolling in the Deep," and now the whole album is available to stream in advance of its release. -
Aretha Franklin On New Diva Covers Album: "I Like The Whole CD, From Cut To Cut"
Aretha Franklin latest album, Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics, was released Tuesday on vinyl and will be available digitally and in stores on Oct. 21. In a new interview with Billboard, she says the cover project, which features tracks such as "Midnight Train To Georgia" and "Rolling In The Deep," has given her an excitement she hasn't felt since 1982. -
Aretha Franklin Covers Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" on 'Late Show,' Whitney Houston's Mother Cissy Houston Sings Backup, Forgets Lyrics [WATCH]
Aretha Franklin recently stopped by the "Late Show with David Letterman" and delivered a live rendition of a cover of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep." Whitney Houston's mother and gospel-singing great, Cissy Houston attempted to sing backup, forgetting many of the lyrics. -
Aretha Franklin Owns Adele's 'Rolling In The Deep' For New Album [LISTEN]
It's a daring move to cover a contemporary hit like Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" with the song so fresh in everyone's mind, but leave it to the Queen of Soul to take it to the next level. -
Aretha Franklin Covers Adele On New Album Out This Month
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will release her first record in three years on Sept. 30. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will release her first record in three years on Sept. -
'Forrest Gump' Soundtrack To Be Reissued in Triple Vinyl Set For 20th Anniversary
Rolling Stone reports that the classic soundtrack to the Academy Award-winning film Forrest Gump will be getting its own triple-LP reissue to mark the film's 20th anniversary. Among the artists included on the soundtrack are Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, The Doors, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. -
12 Legends Covering Songs By Other Legends: Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, And More [LISTEN]
It's pretty common for an up-and-coming artist to cover a song by a legendary artist to get themselves going, but there have been many times where these covers of classic songs have come from other legendary artists. Here are 12 legendary artists who have covered other legendary artists. -
Aretha Franklin Scolded by 'New And Very Young' Johnny Rockets Employee in Canada
Aretha Franklin was not treated like the Queen of Soul she is at Johnny Rockets in Canada. This kid needs to learn to have some R-E-S-P-E-C-T. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Aretha Franklin received some harsh words from a server at a Johnny Rockets restaurant in Canada.
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