Aretha Franklin Coverage

'Respect' spells out an earnest Aretha Franklin tribute as a showcase for Jennifer Hudson

Earnest to a fault, "Respect" spells out a handsome tribute to Aretha Franklin, with Jennifer Hudson and her peerless singing pipes as its formidable anchor. Yet this biography never fully sparks to life, as the Queen of Soul fights in episodic fashion to establish and later protect her musical legacy from the domineering men in her life.

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN

'Very giving, kind-hearted:' NC pastor, singer remembers Aretha Franklin before funeral

Aretha Franklin will be laid to rest in Detroit Friday, during a funeral that is expected to last at least five hours.

Ken Smith, WRAL reporter/anchor

Detroit remembers Aretha

Mourners pay respects to Aretha Franklin in Detroit.

Girl who went viral for 'Respect' dance routine 'disappointed' she never met Aretha Franklin

A Raleigh native who was thrust into the spotlight when her dance recital performance to Aretha Franklin's "Respect" went viral is sad she never had an opportunity to meet the singer in person.

Brad Johansen, WRAL anchor

A reflection on Aretha Franklin's life

WDIV in Detroit provides live coverage of the death of singer Aretha Franklin at age 76.

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies at 76

Aretha Franklin died Thursday at her home in Detroit, according to her publicist.

Joy Marcelle, CNN

Source: "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is in hospice care

Aretha Franklin is in hospice care at her home, a source close to the 76-year-old singer told CNN's Don Lemon.

Joy Marcelle, CNN

Aretha: One of the best-selling musical artists

Aretha Franklin signed with Atlantic Records in 1967, and recorded 112 charted singles on Billboard.

Aretha: One of the best-selling musical artists

Aretha Franklin signed with Atlantic Records in 1967, and recorded 112 charted singles on Billboard.

Aretha Franklin gravely ill at Detroit hospital

Multiple reports state that singer Aretha Franklin is in serious condition at a Detroit hospital.