However, other fans tweeted support, pointing out that even if Hill’s performance wasn’t note-perfect, it came from the heart, because she and Franklin were friends and the Franklin family clearly ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin ...

*“Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin’s homegoing service can best be described as a combination of a revival, political rally, motivational talk, musical tribute, roast and of course worship service.

Faith Hill brought a scorching gospel performance to Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday (Aug. 31), leading a full choir in a spirited performance of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Clad in black, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Filmed by Sydney Pollack in 1972 at the then-29-year-old Franklin’s concert in the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, the film ...

Most people know Aretha Franklin as the Queen of Soul, but that by no means indicates that she couldn’t handle other genres of music. Franklin’s talents knew no bounds, and many of her performances ...

Elton John saw Aretha Franklin's death coming. As RadarOnline.com has learned, John didn't even think The Queen of Soul would be able to survive her final show. Readers know that before Franklin's ...

Damien Sneed, Valerie Simpson, and Karen Clark Sheard will visit Hancher this Friday with their musical performance designed to honor the Queen of Soul, who died in 2018. Hancher hosted Aretha ...