Aretha Franklin Will Settled

This week the sons of Aretha Franklin went to court to fight over which will would be deemed valid, the one that was sealed vs the one found stuffed in a couch cushion [click here if you missed that]. 

The ruling has been made...

Aretha Franklin's Sons Prepare for Battle Over Her Will

Five years ago the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin died without finalizing her will [click here if you missed that]. 

Now her sons are facing off against each other over her estate...

Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Auditions for American Idol

Aretha Franklin's daughter auditions for American Idol, but doesn't make it to Hollywood...

Family Calls for Boycott of Aretha Franklin Series

Aretha Franklin's granddaughter asks fans NOT to watch the 4-part Genius series about her grandmother starring Cynthia Erivo on the National Geographic channel...

Jennifer Hudson Stars as Aretha Franklin in Respect

A first look at MGM's upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect' starring Jennifer Hudson...

Aretha Franklin's Son Calls for Boycott of New Movie

Aretha Franklin's son, Kecalf Franklin, asks her fans not to see the latest movie about his mother, starring Jennifer Hudson...

Controversial Aretha Franklin Documentary Gets a Release Date

For YEARS Aretha Franklin fought against the release of a documentary about the making of her iconic Amazing Grace album that was filmed during its live recording inside a Watts, California Church over two days in 1972 [click here if you missed that].

The film was cleared for release by her estate following her death and the trailer has just been released...

Detroit Renames Chene Park After Aretha Franklin

Detroit City Council OKs name change for Chene Park to honor Aretha Franklin...
 

Jasper Williams Responds to Aretha Franklin's Family

This week the family of Aretha Franklin expressed their disappointment that Pastor Jasper Williams used her eulogy to bash the Black community, single mothers and the Black Lives Matter movement [click here if you missed that].

Pastor Williams responds to the Franklin family...

Aretha Franklin's Family Offended by Eulogy

Last week Atlanta pastor Jasper Williams delivered a stinging eulogy for Aretha Franklin condemning single mothers and bashing the Black Lives Matter movement [click here if you missed that].

Aretha Franklin's family brands the eulogy offensive and distasteful...

Luke Cage Star Apologizes for Ariana Grande Comments

On Friday Detroit Bishop Charles Ellis III faced backlash after fondling Ariana Grande on live TV after her performance at Aretha Franklin's funeral [click here if you missed that].

Luke Cage star Mike Colter apologizes for joking about the incident...

Jasper Williams Stands By Aretha Franklin Eulogy

On Friday Pastor Jasper Williams drew criticism after using Aretha Franklin's eulogy to bash unwed mothers and the Black Lives Matter movement [click here if you missed that].

Pastor Williams stands by his message...

Al Sharpton and Michael Eric Dyson Get Political at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

Rev. Al Sharpton urged the Black community to get registered and vote in the mid-term elections in memory of Aretha Franklin while Michael Eric Dyson dragged Donald Trump and took thinly veiled swipes at Barack Obama for sending a letter that was read aloud instead of intending Aretha Franklin's funeral service in person...

Singers Take Center Stage at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

Shirley Ceaser, Tasha Cobb, The Clark Sisters, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, Jennifer Holiday, Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder sing tributes for Aretha Franklin at her home going service in Detroit...

Jasper Williams Raises Eyebrows with Aretha Franklin Eulogy

Aretha Franklin famously raised 4 sons, two of them as a teenage unwed mother, and was a vocal supporter of the civil rights movement in America.

So imagine everyone's surprise when Pastor Jasper Williams from Georgia used his eulogy for Aretha  Franklin to bash unwed mothers and to say Black lives don't matter, won't matter and shouldn't matter until we stop killing each other...

Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Apologizes for Groping Ariana Grande

Tongues were wagging yesterday after Bishop Charles H. Ellis III shockingly groped Ariana Grande on live TV after her performance at Aretha Franklin's 6 and 1/2 hour funeral in Detroit.

Bishop apologizes for getting handsy with Ariana...

Watch Aretha Franklin's Funeral Live Stream

Watch the live stream for Aretha Franklin's Funeral in Detroit here...

Fans Pay Their Respects to Aretha Franklin

Fans gather in Detroit to say farewell to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin...

Aretha Franklin Died without a Will

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin died without a will or trust in place...

Madonna Blames MTV for Terrible Aretha Franklin Tribute

This week pop star Madonna was dragged for filth by Aretha Franklin fans over her tone-deaf tribute at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, that she managed to make all about herself [click here if you missed that].

Madonna blames MTV for misrepresenting her appearance...