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Notable deaths in 2018

YoopyaDec 30, 2018June 2, 20230

From soul diva Aretha Franklin to astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former UN chief Kofi Annan, here are some of the notable figures who passed away

Detroit readies for Aretha Franklin tribute concert

YoopyaAug 30, 2018June 3, 20230

Aretha Franklin’s casket is to lie in repose at her father’s church on Thursday ahead of a tribute concert in her hometown Detroit and what

Aretha Franklin celebrates 74th birthday in Manhattan

YoopyaApr 16, 2016June 7, 20230

Aretha Franklin was in the mood for celebrating, and not just because she had a birthday party. Good news, we’re ready to sign for the

Natalie Cole, Grammy winning singer, has died

YoopyaJan 6, 2016April 5, 20230

Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, who carved out her own success with R&B hits like Our Love and This Will

Aretha Franklin to perform for Pope Francis in US

YoopyaSep 15, 2015May 25, 20230

Soul legend and 18-time Grammy winner Aretha Franklin, originally a gospel singer, will sing for Pope Francis during his visit to the US later this

Aretha Franklin wants to open Detroit entertainment venue

YoopyaAug 21, 2015July 1, 20230

The singer said the venue would include a five-star night club for dining and dancing, the band, the whole nine yards, as well as a

Review: Aretha takes on divas, comes out swinging

YoopyaOct 21, 2014January 9, 20230

Aretha Franklin, Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics (RCA Records) Aretha Franklin sings the sound of America like nobody else alive a point of

Aretha Franklin receives honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Princeton

YoopyaJun 8, 20120

Aretha Franklin can now go by “Dr. Queen of Soul.” The singer received an honorary Doctorate of Music degree from Princeton University on June 5.

Aretha Franklin calls off wedding plans

YoopyaJan 24, 2012January 9, 20230

(Reuters) – “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin on Monday called off plans to marry in the summer, saying she and her fiancé William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson

Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend

YoopyaJan 5, 20120

Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend; singer wants summer wedding in Miami Beach Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson. The