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 ...

Throughout Aretha Franklin's life, her faith was a central part of her identity, influencing and guiding her journey to stardom. On Friday, her spiritual grounding in the black church will be on ...

Aretha Franklin's funeral service remembers and celebrates the "Queen of Soul." Beloved by millions around the world, Franklin — who died of cancer on Aug. 16 — also leaves behind a six-decade career ...

*The funeral program for Aretha Franklin has been revealed, showing the addition of Ariana Grande to the lineup of singers set to pay tribute during the star-studded service on Friday (Aug. 31), at ...

NORFOLK, Va. – After losing the Queen of Soul last week, one local funeral home will curate a collection of kind words about how the singer touched the lives of Hampton Roads residents. E. Vaughn Wray ...

“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg addressed the controversy and criticism of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan being allowed to share a stage with former President Bill Clinton and other ...

It was supposed to be a day to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. But the iconic star's funeral became shrouded in controversy, after viewers of the 'homecoming' ...

A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill are among the star-studded lineup scheduled to perform at a private funeral ...