To Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin became much more than a music legend when the talk show host was preparing to play her idol in the 2021 biopic Respect. “You know, I didn’t realize how much of an ...

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 ...

In the wake of Aretha Franklin’s passing at age 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, few words can be said to truly give credit to the groundbreaking contributions made by Queen of Soul. As we ...

As the world mourns the loss of legendary singer Aretha Franklin, many are turning to the Queen of Soul's music as a way to grieve. Franklin died Thursday morning from pancreatic cancer at age 76. She ...

A powerhouse tribute to the Queen of Soul is headed to Oklahoma City Community College on Friday night. The OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center is hosting R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a full-scale concert ...