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Marlon Wayans dishes on Aretha Franklin biopic
The actor and comedian stars with Jennifer Hudson in the highly anticipated “Respect.”
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Jennifer Hudson talks playing Aretha Franklin: 'It's the scariest thing'
Jennifer Hudson discussed the pressures of playing Aretha Franklin in "Respect" and how the late legend gave her courage to play the role.
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Jennifer Hudson talks new film 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin picked the Grammy and Oscar winner to portray her in the new film.
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Jennifer Hudson talks about playing Aretha Franklin in the new film 'Respect'
The Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actress was personally chosen by the queen of soul to play her in a film.
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Jennifer Hudson recalls friendship with the late Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson opened up about her friendship with Aretha Franklin and how it impacted the way she played her in the biopic film "Respect."
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1st look at 'Respect' trailer
The new film about Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, stars Jennifer Hudson and is set for release in August.
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Courtney B. Vance on playing Aretha Franklin’s father
Vance shares what he learned about the iconic singer while starring in the anthology series, “Genius: Aretha.”
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Jennifer Hudson rides bus 13 hours to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home: Lawyer
One will was found under couch cushions in her living room; her attorney is asking the court to determine if they are valid.
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Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills discovered
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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'Amazing Grace': Exclusive look at never-aired footage of Aretha Franklin
The new documentary about the "Queen of Soul" features never-aired footage of Franklin recording her legendary gospel album that's been hidden for half a century.
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Aretha Franklin seen like never before in new documentary 'Amazing Grace'
There's an all new documentary about Aretha Franklin called "Amazing Grace."
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Unearthed footage from the brand new Aretha Franklin documentary 'Amazing Grace'
Just months after the legendary soul singer died, family members reflect on her legacy ahead of the release of "Amazing Grace."
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Detroit Pistons honor Aretha Franklin at season opener
The NBA team played a recording of Franklin's singing the national anthem.
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Highlights of star-studded funeral for the 'Queen of Soul'
More than 100 pink Cadillacs parked outside Aretha Franklin's funeral in homage to her hit, "Freeway of Love."
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A final goodbye to Aretha Franklin: Celebrities gather for funeral celebration
Family and friends honored the singer and celebrated her life in a star-studded funeral and concert.
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Patti LaBelle, Four Tops and more celebrate Aretha Franklin at concert in Detroit
On the eve of Aretha Franklin's funeral, musicians and fans gathered at the Chene Park Amphitheatre in Detroit Thursday night for “A People's Tribute to the Queen."
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Aretha Franklin: Defining what it meant to be a diva: Part 2
Franklin, who died Thursday at the age of 76, embodied a voice not only for herself, but also the Civil Rights Movement.
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Jennifer Hudson sings 'Amazing Grace' at Aretha Franklin funeral
Singers like Chaka Khan and Faith Hill took the stage to ensure the Queen of Soul lived on through her music.
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Stars, family and friends pack church to remember Aretha Franklin
It was announced that a park where a gospel concert was held in her honor would be renamed for her.
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Musical funeral services honor Aretha Franklin
Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson and other stars honor the late diva in Detroit.
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Aretha Franklin to be laid to rest in star-studded funeral
Artists including Patti LaBelle performed in front of thousands of fans in Detroit ahead of Friday's funeral for the "Queen of Soul."
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Everything we know about Aretha Franklin's 5-hour funeral celebration
Only an icon, who impacted the world the way Aretha Franklin did, could warrant something as grand as a five-and-a-half-hour funeral.
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Taylor Swift performs touching tribute to Aretha Franklin in icon's hometown
Taylor Swift paid a special tribute to the late "Queen of Soul" Tuesday night, as she stopped her concert in Detroit to hold a moment of silence for the icon who died ear
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Fans flock to Detroit to pay final respects to Aretha Franklin
The "Queen of Soul" was dressed in red and laid in a gold-plated casket as mourners lined up to bid farewell.
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Fans pour into Detroit to pay final respects to Aretha Franklin at public viewing
Fans of Aretha Franklin poured into Detroit to bid farewell to the "Queen of Soul" at a public viewing.
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'GMA' Hot List: Weeklong tribute to Aretha Franklin kicks off
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Hundreds line up for public viewing of Aretha Franklin in Detroit
Viewing is taking place at the museum of African-American history in Detroit.
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Celebrating the 'Queen of Soul'
Fans descend on Detroit for the viewing of Aretha Franklin.
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'Celebration of Life' services planned for Aretha Franklin
The "Queen of Soul" will be honored by some of music's biggest names in her hometown of Detroit.
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Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill and more to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral
A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31.
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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died at 76
Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul” whose booming voice helped define a music genre and provided an inspirational soundtrack for Civil Rights-era struggles, has died.
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Madonna responses to criticism of Aretha Franklin tribute at the VMAs
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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VMA's to play homage to late music legend Aretha Franklin
A behind-the-scenes peek at MTV's biggest night and a look back at its iconic moments.
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Celebrating Aretha Franklin
Smokey Robinson reflects on his favorite memories with the "Queen of Soul."
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Celebrities, fans remember Aretha Franklin, who died at age 76: Part 1
Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," died in her hometown of Detroit on Thursday, a result of advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Smokey Robinson reflects on legacy of Aretha Franklin
Legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson recalled on "Good Morning America" Friday the first time he met the last Aretha Franklin as a child.
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Smokey Robinson reflects on the legacy of his longtime friend Aretha Franklin
Robinson speaks out live on "GMA" after the death of his friend and fellow musician, Franklin.
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Aretha Franklin describes musical history of her Detroit neighborhood
The late singer spoke on "GMA" in 1986 about her old neighborhood, where Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross also once lived.
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The legacy of 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T' as the world mourns Aretha Franklin
The death of Aretha Franklin is sparking reflection on her two-time Grammy-winning song, "Respect," which arguably catapulted the singer to the title of "Queen of Soul."
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'Outpouring of love' from actors, musicians mourning the death of Aretha Franklin
Actors, musicians and many others mourn the iconic loss of Aretha Franklin.
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Tributes pour in for the 'Queen of Soul'
Stars from Diana Ross and Beyonce to Barack Obama paid heartfelt tributes to Aretha Franklin after her death at age 76.
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'Music is my thing': Aretha Franklin, in her own words
The music icon got her start in the church with her father as her singing coach.
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Aretha Franklin dies at 76
"Queen of Soul" passed away in her Detroit home.
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The Briefing Room: Rep. John Lewis remembers Aretha Franklin
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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dead at 76
The legendary singer known for "Respect" died in Detroit Thursday.
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ABC News Live: Remembering Aretha Franklin
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Watch Franklin's iconic performance at Obama's 2009 inauguration
Barack Obama's 2009 Presidential Inauguration was a generation-defining moment and no one was more suited to bring it home than the "Queen of Soul" herself, Aretha Frankl
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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died, report says
Known simply by her first name, Franklin was a cultural icon whose career spanned six decades and traversed various genres of music.
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Aretha Franklin sings at Obama's inauguration
The Queen of Soul performed "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" minutes before Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009.
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