Latest Aretha Franklin News
No Respect! Pete Davidson Admits He Was High On Ketamine At Aretha Franklin’S Funeral
Pete Davidson made a fool of himself in front of Aretha Franklin’s family as he was high on ketamine at the soul icon’s funeral. The 30-year-old comic and recovering drug user, who has spent years...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 January 2024
Aretha Franklin's Sons Awarded Late Singer's Real Estate After Will Discovered Down Her Sofa
Aretha Franklin's sons now own the late soul legend's real estate after a judge ruled that a 2014 handwritten will found hidden in her sofa was the correct document.The 'Respect' hitmaker died of cancer in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 November 2023
'Aretha Was Trying To Work Out If Annie Was Totally Gay': Dave Stewart Recalls Tensions In The Studio When Eurythmics Worked With Queen Of Soul
Aretha Franklin was "very wary" of Annie Lennox and couldn't figure out if the Eurythmics singer was "totally gay" because of her androgynous image.The late Queen of Soul teamed up with the duo on their...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 November 2023
Michael Jackson's Leather Jacket From 1984 Pepsi Commercial To Be Auctioned
Michael Jackson's leather jacket from his 1984 Pepsi commercial is to be auctioned off.Propstore will be selling the custom-made black and white jacket and over 200 original pieces of music memorabilia on November 10 in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2023
Bob Blast! Soul Icon Brands Dylan A ‘Motherf*****’ For Not Praising Her Album And Giving Her ‘Uninvited’ Kiss On Lips
Bettye LaVette has branded Bob Dylan a “motherf*****”. The ‘Let me Down Easy’ soul singer, 77, recorded an album of Dylan covers called ‘Things have Changed’ in 2018, which received rave reviews, but she is...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 August 2023
Handwritten Note Found In Sofa Determined To Be Aretha Franklin's Will
A handwritten document that was found under a sofa cushion has been ruled to be Aretha Franklin's valid will.The legendary singer died of cancer in August 2018 without leaving a formalised plan for her estate,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 July 2023
Queen Of Confusion: Aretha Franklin's Sons Locked In Legal Battle Over Late Singer's Handwritten Wills
Aretha Franklin's sons are locked in a legal battle over their late mother's handwritten wills.The Queen of Soul passed away in 2018 aged 76, without leaving a formal will, which would mean her sons would...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 July 2023
Gene Simmons: ‘Artists Shouldn't Give A F*** If They’Re On Rolling Stone Magazine’S 200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ List’
Gene Simmons says entertainers shouldn’t “give a f***” if they are on Rolling Stone magazine’s ‘200 Greatest Singers Of All Time’ list.The KISS singer, 73, branded the new league table – updated from the publication’s 2008...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 January 2023
Aretha Franklin Named Best Singer Of All Time
Aretha Franklin has been named the Best Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.The late soul icon - who died in 2018 at the age of 76 - was best known for hits such...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2023
The Fugees Scrap Reunion Tour
The Fugees have cancelled their long-awaited reunion tour.The 'Ready or Not' hitmakers - comprised of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - had planned to go on the road late last year to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 January 2022
Jennifer Hudson Given Top Honour By Palm Springs International Film Awards
Jennifer Hudson will be honoured with a prestigious award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The ‘Respect’ star, 40, is to receive the top honour at the festival - the Chairman’s Award - for...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2021
Tom Grennan Inspired By Elton John, Amy Winehouse And More For Evering Road
Tom Grennan was inspired by Sir Elton John, Amy Winehouse and Alex Turner for 'Evering Road'.The 'Little Bit of Love' hitmaker - who topped the UK album charts when he released his second record earlier...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2021
Fugees Announce First World Tour In 25 Years
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 September 2021
Fugees To Reunite For First Time In 15 Years?
Fugees are in talks to reunite after 15 years.According to an insider, the 'Ready Or Not' hitmakers - comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel - have been back in touch to discuss marking...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Admits Aretha Franklin 'Shaped' Her Career
Jennifer Hudson thinks Aretha Franklin has given her a "blueprint" to follow.The 40-year-old star plays Aretha in a film about her life and she's revealed her deep-rooted admiration for the iconic singer, who passed away...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Didn't Know How To Approach Vocals In Respect
Jennifer Hudson wasn't sure how to approach her vocals in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old actress and singer plays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic and she admitted the "toughest challenge" was deciding whether to sing like herself...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Regrets Not Asking Aretha Franklin About Respect Casting
Jennifer Hudson regrets not asking Aretha Franklin about why she selected her for the lead role in 'Respect'.The 39-year-old star was handpicked by the late music icon, who died in 2018, to play her in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 September 2021
Jennifer Hudson Misses Talking To Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson misses talking to Aretha Franklin.The 39-year-old singer and actress was personally chosen by the legendary star to play her in a biopic about her life and Jennifer revealed at the Los Angeles premiere...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2021
Jennifer Hudson Wants Less Emotional Role
Jennifer Hudson wants to find a less emotional role.The 39-year-old singer-and-actress can next be seeing portraying the late Aretha Franklin in biopic ‘Respect’ and she admitted the experience was “draining” because she had to channel...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2021
Courtney B Vance: I Was So Shy When Me And My Wife Met Aretha Franklin
Courtney B Vance was “so shy” when he met the late Aretha Franklin.The 61-year-old actor played the music legend’s father in the anthology drama series ‘Genius: Aretha’ – which aired on National Geographic in March...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2021
Sir Elton John Sick Of Singing Same Songs
Sir Elton John wants to “kill [himself]” if he has to perform ‘Crocodile Rock’ again.The 73-year-old singer is retiring from touring and once his final concerts – which have been delayed due to the coronavirus...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 December 2020
Jennifer Hudson Eyed For New Christmas Musical Comedy
Jennifer Hudson has been eyed to star in a new Christmas musical comedy.The 39-year-old singer and actress is attached to produce the festive flick and it is hoped that she will play the lead role.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2020
Tainted Love, Hallelujah And Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 10 Covers That You Probably Know Better Than The Originals
How many times in your life have you found yourself listening to a song that you think you know inside out, only to discover that that's not even the original version? We're guessing at least...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2020
Drake Breaks Chart Record He Previously Held With Aretha Franklin And Stevie Wonder
Drake has broken a Billboard chart record previously held by the late Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.The hip-hop icon's Lil Durk-featuring hit 'Laugh Now Cry Later' has become his 21st song to top the Billboard...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2020
Celebrating Black History Month: Are These The Greatest Black Artists Of All Time?
The annual celebration encourages us to honour black people and recognise their significant contributions to history, a key contributor being their extraordinary influence on the music industry.Whether you focus on Jimi Hendrix or Aretha Franklin,...
By in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2020
Cynthia Erivo Boards Musical Drama Talent Show
Cynthia Erivo is set to play a Chicago songwriter in the upcoming musical drama 'Talent Show'.The 33-year-old actress will join her close friend Lena Waithe's production for Universal.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Erivo will portray...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2020
10 Black Female Artists Who Shaped Pop Music
Black culture has without doubt had a monumental influence on the world of pop music since as far back as the 1920s. And while the likes of Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bob Marley and Michael...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2020
Jennifer Hudson Says Respect Inspired Her To Play The Piano
Jennifer Hudson's latest film role inspired her to play the piano.The 38-year-old singer portrays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biographical drama 'Respect', and Jennifer has revealed she's currently trying to perfect playing the instrument.She said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 July 2020
New Solo Version Of Aretha Franklin's Never Gonna Break My Faith Released
A never-heard-before solo version of Aretha Franklin's Mary J. Blige duet, 'Never Gonna Break My Faith', has been released to mark Juneteenth Day (19.06.20).The late Queen of Soul's powerful anthem featuring the 'Deep Inside' singer...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2020
Jennifer Hudson 'Up For The Task' Of Playing Aretha
Jennifer Hudson is ''up for the task'' of playing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect'. The 38-year-old singer and actress was hand-selected by the late Queen of Soul - before she passed away in 2018 at the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 June 2020
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