Aretha Franklin

‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ review: Daniel Radcliffe rips up the music movie rulebook

The oddball actor presents a wacky life story that's filled with fun

Aretha Franklin’s unsealed FBI file proves her civil rights activism was tracked

The 270-page document features reports on the singer from more than 12 US states, and focuses on her friendship with Martin Luther King as well as death threats made against her

Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter fails audition for ‘American Idol’

15-year-old Grace Franklin didn't advance from her audition last month

All of these classic albums turn 50 this year

1972 was a stand-out year for classic albums

Jennifer Hudson surprises street performer for ‘Hallelujah’ performance

"Yal know that's my favourite song!"

Detroit renames post office after Aretha Franklin

The name change was approved by US Congress earlier this year

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Jennifer Hudson was picked by Aretha Franklin to play her in ‘Respect’

She was impressed by Hudson in ‘Dreamgirls’

“Her talent was a gift”: Jennifer Hudson on bringing Aretha Franklin to the big screen

The star of 'Respect' spills some secrets from her new blockbuster biopic

Jennifer Hudson remembers her final conversation with Aretha Franklin

Hudson was personally selected by Franklin to play her in upcoming biopic 'Respect'