The actor and comedian stars with Jennifer Hudson in the highly anticipated “Respect.”

Jennifer Hudson discussed the pressures of playing Aretha Franklin in "Respect" and how the late legend gave her courage to play the role.

Aretha Franklin picked the Grammy and Oscar winner to portray her in the new film.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actress was personally chosen by the queen of soul to play her in a film.

Jennifer Hudson opened up about her friendship with Aretha Franklin and how it impacted the way she played her in the biopic film "Respect."

The new film about Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, stars Jennifer Hudson and is set for release in August.

Vance shares what he learned about the iconic singer while starring in the anthology series, “Genius: Aretha.”

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.

One will was found under couch cushions in her living room; her attorney is asking the court to determine if they are valid.

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.

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.

There's an all new documentary about Aretha Franklin called "Amazing Grace."

Just months after the legendary soul singer died, family members reflect on her legacy ahead of the release of "Amazing Grace."

The NBA team played a recording of Franklin's singing the national anthem.

More than 100 pink Cadillacs parked outside Aretha Franklin's funeral in homage to her hit, "Freeway of Love."

Family and friends honored the singer and celebrated her life in a star-studded funeral and concert.

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."

Franklin, who died Thursday at the age of 76, embodied a voice not only for herself, but also the Civil Rights Movement.

Singers like Chaka Khan and Faith Hill took the stage to ensure the Queen of Soul lived on through her music.

It was announced that a park where a gospel concert was held in her honor would be renamed for her.

Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson and other stars honor the late diva in Detroit.

Artists including Patti LaBelle performed in front of thousands of fans in Detroit ahead of Friday's funeral for the "Queen of Soul."

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.

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

The "Queen of Soul" was dressed in red and laid in a gold-plated casket as mourners lined up to bid farewell.

Fans of Aretha Franklin poured into Detroit to bid farewell to the "Queen of Soul" at a public viewing.

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Viewing is taking place at the museum of African-American history in Detroit.

Fans descend on Detroit for the viewing of Aretha Franklin.

The "Queen of Soul" will be honored by some of music's biggest names in her hometown of Detroit.

A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31.

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.

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.

A behind-the-scenes peek at MTV's biggest night and a look back at its iconic moments.

Smokey Robinson reflects on his favorite memories with the "Queen of Soul."

Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," died in her hometown of Detroit on Thursday, a result of advanced pancreatic cancer.

Legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson recalled on "Good Morning America" Friday the first time he met the last Aretha Franklin as a child.

Robinson speaks out live on "GMA" after the death of his friend and fellow musician, Franklin.

The late singer spoke on "GMA" in 1986 about her old neighborhood, where Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross also once lived.

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."

Actors, musicians and many others mourn the iconic loss of Aretha Franklin.

Stars from Diana Ross and Beyonce to Barack Obama paid heartfelt tributes to Aretha Franklin after her death at age 76.

The music icon got her start in the church with her father as her singing coach.

"Queen of Soul" passed away in her Detroit home.

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The legendary singer known for "Respect" died in Detroit Thursday.

Plus, the Manafort trial verdict could come today as Trump faces backlash for revoking ex-CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance.

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

Known simply by her first name, Franklin was a cultural icon whose career spanned six decades and traversed various genres of music.

The Queen of Soul performed "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" minutes before Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009.