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 ...

A number of local artists will take part in an Aretha Franklin live show that will be touring the country throughout June and early July this year. Montaigne, Thandi Phoenix, and Emma Donovan have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jennifer Hudson’s portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic, “Respect,” would’ve made the Queen of Soul proud — since Hudson and the other stars in the film are singing live on set — ...

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 ...

Even for a Grammy and Oscar winner like Jennifer Hudson, singing live as Aretha Franklin in the new biopic “Respect” was a daunting prospect. “It’s tricky,” Hudson, 39, told In Style. “You don’t want ...

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 ...