Aretha Franklin will forever be remembered as the legendary Queen of Soul, but her six decade career (during which she won 18 Grammy awards and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and ...

The Queen of Soul enjoyed a Southern dish deep-rooted in history and Black culture. She unfortunately had to give up eating ...

Ever wondered what pop culture icon Aretha Franklin ate and drank before her shows? Her backstage rider reveals a few simple ...

In 1968, Franklin arrived at Atlantic’s studio intending to record songs for what would become her 13th studio album, 'Aretha Now'.

Aretha Franklin lit up stages across the globe with anthems like "Respect" and "Think." But behind the scenes, she struggled ...

The life of the late, great Aretha Franklin is featured in the latest installment of the Nat Geo limited series, "Genius." Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of the singer known as The Queen of Soul.

A niece of the late Aretha Franklin reflects on Jesse Jackson's long, close relationship with the Queen of Soul and her family in Detroit.

During a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, the Queen of Soul revealed her thoughts on Queen B. “We have a lot of respect for each other,” Franklin said. “I love the beat of ‘Bootylicious.’ And ‘I’m a ...

When Rolling Stone ranked the 200 best singers of all time, the top 10 included artists with hits going as far back as the ...

DETROIT -- From topping the charts with "Respect" to performing at presidential inaugurations and winning 18 Grammys, these are the major milestones of Aretha Franklin's life and career. March 1942 - ...

It’s safe to say that Aretha Franklin was not known for her modesty. After Page Six revealed that Franklin once hired three makeup artists to paint her face for one event, we now hear she had had her ...

DETROIT -- Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness. Clinton described himself as an "Aretha groupie" and said ...