Aretha Franklin

Jennifer Hudson and Reba McEntire Deliver a Soulful Cover of "Respect"

Mar 29, 2023

Jennifer Hudson and Reba McEntire Deliver a Soulful Cover of "Respect"

When Jennifer Hudson invites a guest with musical talent onto her show, it's almost expected that they'll treat us to an epic duet.

H.E.R.'s Grammys Jumpsuit Is a Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Apr 4, 2022

H.E.R.'s Grammys Jumpsuit Is a Tribute to Aretha Franklin

H.E.R. continued her tradition of sartorially honoring music icons at the 2022 Grammys.

Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Honors the Late Singer in "American Idol" Audition

Feb 28, 2022

Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Honors the Late Singer in "American Idol" Audition

Aretha Franklin's musical legacy continues to live on through her granddaughter Grace Franklin.

Watch Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Sing Each Other Aretha Franklin's Hits

Aug 18, 2021

Watch Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Sing Each Other Aretha Franklin's Hits

Jennifer Hudson approached playing the legendary Aretha Franklin with the utmost reverence, giving a moving performance as the soul icon in the new film Respect.

Why Cristal Franklin, Aretha's Niece, Partnered With 100K+ Salons to Promote the Respect Film

Aug 13, 2021

Why Cristal Franklin, Aretha's Niece, Partnered With 100K+ Salons to Promote the Respect Film

From a young age to present day, the Black hair salon has always been a safe space for myself and others to converse about life and all it throws at us.

Jennifer Hudson Fully Embodies Music Royalty Aretha Franklin at the Respect Premiere

Aug 9, 2021

Jennifer Hudson Fully Embodies Music Royalty Aretha Franklin at the Respect Premiere

It's always been a dream of Jennifer Hudson's to play Aretha Franklin, and after years of waiting, it has finally come true.

Aretha Franklin Handpicked Jennifer Hudson to Play Her in Respect For 2 Simple Reasons

Jul 13, 2021

Aretha Franklin Handpicked Jennifer Hudson to Play Her in Respect For 2 Simple Reasons

It's no secret that Aretha Franklin handpicked Jennifer Hudson to portray her in the upcoming biopic Respect.

Aretha Franklin "Passed the Torch" to Jennifer Hudson When She Handpicked Her For Respect

Jun 28, 2021

Aretha Franklin "Passed the Torch" to Jennifer Hudson When She Handpicked Her For Respect

Jennifer Hudson knows just how high the expectations are for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the late singer's upcoming biopic, Respect.

Jennifer Hudson Is the Queen Incarnate in These Photos From the Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect

Oct 20, 2020

Jennifer Hudson Is the Queen Incarnate in These Photos From the Aretha Franklin Biopic, Respect

If there's such a thing as the role of a lifetime, Jennifer Hudson has landed hers.

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Teamed Up For a Joyous Duet I Can't Stop Rewatching

Oct 17, 2020

Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert Teamed Up For a Joyous Duet I Can't Stop Rewatching

On Oct. 10, Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert joined the star-studded 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball in an effort to raise funds for clinical care and diabetes research at the Barbara Davis Center For Diabetes.

Jennifer Hudson Rises to Superstardom in Trailer For Respect, an Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jun 29, 2020

Jennifer Hudson Rises to Superstardom in Trailer For Respect, an Aretha Franklin Biopic

Jennifer Hudson is taking center stage as Aretha Franklin.

Cynthia Erivo Is Ready to "Make Hits" as Aretha Franklin in the Genius: Aretha Teaser

Feb 8, 2020

Cynthia Erivo Is Ready to "Make Hits" as Aretha Franklin in the Genius: Aretha Teaser

Cynthia Erivo is ready to wear the crown of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin!