As the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin commanded every performance she gave and showed the world her powerhouse vocals. In many ways, Franklin was one of the original divas — a label that often gets a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The production, titled Aretha – A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul, will feature 32 songs from across the singer’s storied career, ...

Aretha Franklin was quite impressed with the beautiful meal, even asking Emeril Lagasse this telling question.

Firstly, a little background. Beyoncé performed the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” during President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. The performance proved ...

Sorry, Cynthia Erivo, ain't no way you're a substitute for the real thing. Here are seven unforgettable performances by Aretha Franklin on YouTube. (See this story on ...

Aretha Franklin's seductive voice and irrepressible charm have been delighting audiences for more than three decades. Now, from the critically acclaimed PBS series "Soundstage," Aretha gives one of ...

Divas Live: The Aretha Franklin Playlist"Chain of Fools"In conjunction with the June issue of ESSENCE, we're presenting our favorite five divas of all time. Each week, we explore one diva's life in ...

All of the record companies that Aretha Franklin recorded for are showing her R-E-S-P-E-C-T. A new career-spanning retrospective, simply titled “Aretha,” will be released on Nov. 20 featuring 81 ...