Aretha Franklin

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'

‘Respect’ review: Aretha Franklin biopic packs plenty of heart and soul

Jennifer Hudson stars as the late, great soul legend in director Liesl Tommy's feature film debut

The music of Steve McQueen: inside his ‘Small Axe’ soundtrack

The acclaimed filmmaker takes us on a tuneful trip down memory lane

Muscle Shoals star Roger Hawkins has died

The drummer worked with Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and Bobby Womack

Asif Kapadia on his new ’70s music doc: “It was such a drug-infused time”

'1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything' details one of the most politically-charged periods in world history

Watch the latest trailer for Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect’

The Jennifer Hudson-starring biopic is due for release in the UK in September

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