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| Born | March 25, 1942 |
| Hometown | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Net worth | $80 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Glynn Turman (m 1978 - 1984) , Ted White (m 1961 - 1969) |
| Children | Clarence Franklin , Kecalf Cunningham , Edward Franklin , Ted White Jr. |
| Parents | Barbara Siggers Franklin , C. L. Franklin |
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25 years after Aretha Franklin sang with DSO, her music returns to Orchestra Hall
- In an eagerly awaited Detroit Symphony event, assistant conductor Na’Zir McFadden will lead four concerts of Franklin’s music Friday through Sunday.
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Aretha Franklin Live Shows Announced ft. Montaigne, Thandi Phoenix, Emma Donovan & More
A number of local artists will take part in an Aretha Franklin live show that will be touring the country throughout June and early July this year. Montaigne, Thandi Phoenix, and Emma Donovan have been locked into appear, alongside Thndo, Ursula Yovich, and Jada Alberts – who also serves as the director and narrator. The […] The post Aretha Franklin Live Shows Announced ft. Montaigne, Thandi Phoenix, Emma Donovan & More appeared first on Music Feeds.
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SZA Breaks This Billboard Chart Record That Was Set By Aretha Franklin
Congratulations are in order for SZA! The “Kill Bill” singer has broken Aretha Franklin’s record on a Billboard chart.
- CelebrityThe Root
Anita Baker and Other Fab (and little extra) Black Divas
Oh the divaness! Anita Baker recently had us all giving her the side-eye for kicking Babyface off her tour date only hours before his performance. (Just read about it in the link above) If that’s not a diva move, then we don’t know what is! While some divas are considered prima donnas, iconic people that have difficult personalities to work with, others are just glamorous and elegant superstars. We love these Black women, they’re beyond talented and iconic, but admittedly a few are known for bei
- EntertainmentVIBE
SZA Breaks Aretha Franklin’s Billboard Chart Record
The 'S.O.S.' album continues its historic run.
- EntertainmentBillboard
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Breaks Aretha Franklin’s 54-Year Old Record on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The juggernaut’s 18th week at No. 1 moves it ahead of Aretha Now as the longest leading champ by a woman in the chart’s history.
- EntertainmentThe Telegraph
Kate Bush shouldn’t care about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – nor should you
Upon receiving word in early May of her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Kate Bush would have been justified in thinking, “Why now?” Never mind a body of work that is richly deserving of its place among the great and the loud, the timing is peculiar. Not only has the 64-year old been eligible for entry since 2003 – a quarter of a century after the release of her first record, Wuthering Heights – but the last time she issued any new music at all was more than a decade ago. It’s almost
- LifestyleDetroit Free Press
Aretha Franklin's childhood home in Detroit for sale
Aretha Franklin’s 6,000-square-foot childhood home in Detroit’s historic La Salle Gardens neighborhood is for sale.
- LifestyleUSA TODAY
Aretha Franklin's childhood home in Detroit selling for roughly $380,000
Aretha Franklin’s 6,000-square-foot childhood home in Detroit’s La Salle Gardens neighborhood is for sale. The home is listed at $379,900.
- EntertainmentHerald-Tribune
Top 6 concerts in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda
The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week.
- U.S.The Tennessean
Franklin alderman's controversial Covenant comments spur new First Amendment debate
The comments by Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson have led to dozens of complaints and calls for her to resign.
