Stevie Nicks, at No. 4, isn’t too shabby either … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,412 of The Daily Dirt. 1. “Iconic Week” continues today. Yesterday we revealed what the five ...

Wexler produced hits for Atlantic Records by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, and is credited with coining the term "rhythm and blues." He died in 2008. Originally broadcast in 1993.

Ted White Jr. considers the love of friends and family his priority. Married for six years to his wife, Lee, Aretha Franklin’s son appreciates his mother for keeping him out of the spotlight during ...

(RNS) — What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native ...

Aretha Franklin, commonly known as the Queen of Soul, was an iconic singer whose commanding voice and fervent performances were behind some of the music industry's most revered songs, such as "Chain ...

Taped on November 9, 2024, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California, this fun-filled concert features the music of Aretha Franklin performed by vocal powerhouse Sheléa.

There's divas. Then there's the divas who out-diva all other divas. When the term diva comes to mind, the boldest, loudest, most glamorous and most uncompromising stars in showbiz spring to mind. But ...

In the 1980s, Detroit mayor Coleman A. Young decided he wanted to establish an outdoor amphitheater on Detroit’s riverfront. He wanted something that city residents could enjoy, and hoped it could ...

Happy (belated) birthday to the Queen of Soul! Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and ...

Aretha Franklin purchased the Rose Estate in 1994, but the home fell into disrepair in the years before her death. Detroiters Trevor Thomas and Brandon Lynum purchased and restored the home, ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Get ready to groove to some of the most legendary music of all time! 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.' is a musical tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The concert is coming to First ...