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This Friday, Tamela Mann will perform her smash hit “Take Me To The King” during TV One’s presentation of “The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the…

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It’s been exactly a year since Nelson Mandela passed away, but his legacy continues. People across the globe are paying homage to South Africa’s first…

The incandescent “Queen of Soul,”  Aretha Franklin (pictured) is reportedly threatening to sue famed biographer David Ritz for his tell-all book, “Respect” published by Little, Brown and…

Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Franklin, who became known as a Gospel star after her 1972 live album “Amazing Grace,”…

Aretha Franklin is no slouch when it comes to defending her career! During the fourth hour of NBC’s morning show on Monday, co-hosts Hoda Kotb…

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The Queen of Soul is not pleased with recent criticism about her voicing her goal of becoming a judge on American Idol. On a recent edition of the Today show, co-host Kathie Lee Gifford mentioned that maybe Aretha Franklin isn’t the best pick: “If they are looking for a younger demographic, there are a lot […]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognizes gospel music as the foundation for other musical genres during the ” Rock My Soul Gospel Music Celebration” Honoring Gospel Music legend, Kirk Franklin. Kirk Franklin will perform along with various Gospel artists including Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, and church ensembles from across Cleveland. Gospel music was […]

Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]