Gladys Knight – one of the many seasoned divas paying tribute to the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin – has revealed that she too struggled from the ‘same disease’ that the late songstress suffered from. Aretha passed away, at the age of 76, after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer – something she was … “Gladys Knight Reveals She ‘Had the same disease as Aretha Franklin’”
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Watch: Patti LaBelle performs ‘You Are My Friend’ for Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin’s pre-funeral memorial concert in Detroit was a star-studded affair. The event took place on Thursday and saw stars like Gladys Knight, The Four Tops and Johnny Gill pay homage to the late songstress. Patti LaBelle – who’s been in the music business for as long as Franklin herself, took the stage for a show-stopping (like most Patti … “Watch: Patti LaBelle performs ‘You Are My Friend’ for Aretha Franklin”
Cher recalls How Her ‘Wig Flew-Off’ On-Stage When Aretha Came to See Her Show!
Aretha Franklin is passed over to the other side and her long-time colleagues and friends are remembering her with their fondest memories shared with the diva. Cher, who herself has been a part of the industry for nearly 6 decades, recently spoke with OUT magazine and revealed how she once had a super-embarrassing moment when … “Cher recalls How Her ‘Wig Flew-Off’ On-Stage When Aretha Came to See Her Show!”
When Aretha told Fantasia, “You can sing, but I’m the B*tch around here”
Aretha Franklin wasn’t just a diva because of her unparalleled vocal performances and soul-filled classics, she was also known for always ensuring that — when she walked into a room, she was the only one to be looked-upon as a ‘Queen’! For those of you who do not know, Miss Franklin was pretty sharp with … “When Aretha told Fantasia, “You can sing, but I’m the B*tch around here””
Poll: Vote for Aretha Franklin’s Very Best Song among her Top 40 Billboard Hits!
Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin produced some truly unforgettable classics in her nearly 6-decade long career. The celebrated songstress, who passed away this past week, has left a lasting legacy which can be measured by, but is not limited to, the number of artists she has managed to inspire. Even singers as young as Ariana … “Poll: Vote for Aretha Franklin’s Very Best Song among her Top 40 Billboard Hits!”
VMA chose Madonna to pay homage to Aretha Franklin – but folks ain’t having it!
The music industry seemed shattered when the news of Aretha Franklin’s death was confirmed earlier this month. The Queen of Soul’s passing at 76, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, made people once-again reminisce over her astounding legacy and her phenomenal gift. It was inevitable for everyone to expect a certain type of homage … “VMA chose Madonna to pay homage to Aretha Franklin – but folks ain’t having it!”
Watch: Ariana Grande delivers an emotional tribute to Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul’s passing earlier this week has certainly left a major void in the music industry as can be felt through the many tributes from her peers flowing-in towards her direction. From Sir Paul McCartney to Diana Ross, everyone has payed their respect through words, remembering one of the greatest musical icons America … “Watch: Ariana Grande delivers an emotional tribute to Aretha Franklin”
From Obama to Paul McCartney, here is how everyone reacted to Aretha Franklin’s passing
Aretha Franklin’s passing has left the music industry in a grief-struck state. After all, it isn’t easy to let go off one of the most celebrated musical icons in history – who has managed to resonate the emotions of countless music-lovers world-over, for nearly six decades. A legacy with such a powerful impact that it … “From Obama to Paul McCartney, here is how everyone reacted to Aretha Franklin’s passing”
Aretha Franklin has passed away at age 76
Aretha Franklin, the legendary musical Diva, has passed away at the age of 76 at her home in Detroit. Regarded, by many, as one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha, was struggling with her health and weight-issues for a long time but more so since her cancer diagnosis sometime around 2010. The Queen … “Aretha Franklin has passed away at age 76”
Aretha Franklin, 76, is ‘gravely ill’ and surrounded by her family
Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is said to be in an alarming health situation as online reports state that the iconic songstress is ‘gravely ill’. The legendary vocalist and songwriter, Aretha, who’s 76, is presently surrounded by her near and dear ones at her bedside in her Detroit home. Battling her prolonged health ailments which seem to … “Aretha Franklin, 76, is ‘gravely ill’ and surrounded by her family”