Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin’s son calls for boycott of new biopic

'Respect' sees Jennifer Hudson star as the Queen of Soul...
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Film News

Jennifer Hudson shines as Aretha Franklin in teaser trailer for ‘RESPECT’

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Cynthia Erivo transforms into Aretha Franklin in first look at ‘Genius’

Actress portrays the late Queen of Soul in TV series
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Features

Cynthia Erivo: “Aretha Franklin is part of the tapestry of my voice”

Reel Talk is NME's weekly interview feature with the biggest names in film and TV Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Colman, Janelle Monae, Meryl Streep, Regina King,...
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Cynthia Erivo to play Aretha Franklin in ‘Genius’ anthology series

Cynthia Erivo has been announced as the star of the next Genius anthology series about Aretha Franklin. The British actress, known for her work in 2018...
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Aretha Franklin’s will found under sofa cushions

Aretha Franklin’s will has been discovered wedged under sofa cushions. Franklin’s niece Sabrina Owens found the documents and filed them in court on Monday (May...
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Film Reviews

‘Amazing Grace’ review – one of the greatest concert films of all time

It's testament to Aretha Franklin's unrivalled talent that Amazing Grace feels like watching history in the making. It begins from the moment that the concert...
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Music News

Aretha Franklin wins posthumous Pulitzer Prize for contributions to music

Aretha Franklin has been awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize, almost a year after the legendary singer's death. The music icon, who passed away in August...
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Janelle Monáe, SZA and Alessia Cara among performers for Aretha Franklin tribute concert

Janelle Monáe, SZA and Alessia Cara will perform at the Aretha Franklin tribute concert titled 'Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul' The...
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Aretha Franklin documentary to finally premiere after 46-year wait

A long-awaited Aretha Franklin documentary is finally set to premiere 46 years after it was filmed. The late soul legend, who passed away back in August...
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