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Aug 16, 2021, 10:58 AM
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Jennifer Hudson says playing Aretha Franklin is 'the scariest thing' she's done as an actress
Jennifer Hudson discussed the pressures of playing Aretha Franklin in "Respect" and how the late legend gave her courage to play the role.Aug 16, 2021, 10:58 AM
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May 19, 2021, 11:59 AM
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Jennifer Hudson recalls friendship with the late Aretha Franklin: 'She taught me more about life'
Jennifer Hudson opened up about her friendship with Aretha Franklin and how it impacted the way she played her in the biopic film "Respect."May 19, 2021, 11:59 AM
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Mar 28, 2019, 9:22 AM
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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."Mar 28, 2019, 9:22 AM
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Oct 18, 2018, 12:58 PM
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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.Oct 18, 2018, 12:58 PM
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Aug 31, 2018, 9:23 AM
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Patti LaBelle, Four Tops and more celebrate Aretha Franklin at free 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."Aug 31, 2018, 9:23 AM
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Aug 30, 2018, 12:34 PM
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Everything we know so far 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.Aug 30, 2018, 12:34 PM
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Aug 29, 2018, 11:06 AM
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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 earAug 29, 2018, 11:06 AM
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Aug 28, 2018, 5:48 PM
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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.Aug 28, 2018, 5:48 PM
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Aug 24, 2018, 12:50 PM
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Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and more to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin at funeral service
A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31.Aug 24, 2018, 12:50 PM
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Aug 16, 2018, 11:54 AM
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Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' 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.Aug 16, 2018, 11:54 AM
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Aug 19, 2018, 8:16 PM
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Memorial service for singer Aretha Franklin held in Detroit
Aretha Franklin died of pancreatic cancer on Aug. 16 at the age of 76.Aug 19, 2018, 8:16 PM
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Aug 17, 2018, 9:16 AM
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Smokey Robinson reflects on the legacy of his longtime friend Aretha Franklin: 'She just had it'
Legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson recalled on "Good Morning America" Friday the first time he met the last Aretha Franklin as a child.Aug 17, 2018, 9:16 AM
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Aug 16, 2018, 12:55 PM
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How Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' made a powerful impact on generations of African Americans and women
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."Aug 16, 2018, 12:55 PM
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Aug 16, 2018, 10:44 AM
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'Outpouring of love' from actors, musicians mourning the death of icon Aretha Franklin
Actors, musicians and many others mourn the iconic loss of Aretha Franklin.Aug 16, 2018, 10:44 AM
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Aug 16, 2018, 12:45 PM
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Watch Aretha Franklin's iconic performance at President 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 FranklAug 16, 2018, 12:45 PM
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Aug 14, 2018, 9:35 AM
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Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Bill Clinton and more send well-wishes to Aretha Franklin
As the iconic Aretha Franklin reportedly battles an unknown illness, singers, actors, activists and politicians from all walks of life are wishing the singer well.Aug 14, 2018, 9:35 AM
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