Aretha Franklin

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WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/20

Aretha Franklin poses for photographers during the 35th Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center Hall of States on December 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

Aretha Franklin May Have Sung For A P-I-N Rather Than Respect At Kennedy Center Honors

Aretha Franklin may have made a plea for more than R-E-S-P-E-C-T at the White House as a wardrobe malfunction left her running for coverage.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/04

Queen Of Soul To Sing At World Series In Motown

The Queen of Soul will sing the national anthem at World Series Game 5 in Detroit’s Comerica Park as the Tigers host the San Francisco Giants.

CBS Detroit–2012/10/24

Jordin Sparks walking the red carpet at the Emagine theater in Royal Oak. (WWJ photo)

Stars ‘Sparkle’ On The Red Carpet

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks thrilled a crowd attending a special screening of the upcoming movie “Sparkle.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/06

Aretha Franklin Wants To Judge America’s Singing Talent

Aretha Franklin told the news network she’s a longtime fan of the show and would like to take a vital a role in picking the next “American Idol.”

CBS Detroit–2012/07/16

Aretha Franklin To Perform At Historic Fox Theatre In Detroit

Franklin’s soulful, soaring voice has brought her dozens of chart-topping records and timeless classics hits including “Respect,” “Chain Of Fools,” “Think,” “Daydreaming,” and “Free Of Love.”

CBS Detroit–2012/05/01

Aretha Franklin Sues To Protect Vintage Concert With Jagger, Beatles

“I’m telling you, like a black Baptist preacher, Mick Jagger was throwing down,” Aretha Franklin’s attorney said.

CBS Sports Radio 1270–2012/04/19

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Violin Monsters, singers, storytellers and mimes help keep the Detroit entertainment scene on its toes with these vagabond performers and gatherings of amateur talent.

2012/02/27