Franklin, Aretha

While the estate continues to dispute the amount sought by the I.R.S., it has agreed to pay or put aside the bulk of its earnings from royalties and other revenue streams. Source

Hear tracks by Noname, Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and others. Source

Versions of the “Carousel” song by Aretha Franklin, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Liverpool F.C. fans have turned it into something universal. Source

Bitter squabbling has surfaced as the singer’s four sons and others debate whether any of the handwritten documents found in her house qualify as valid wills. Source

When the singer died last year, her family thought she had no will. But documents have surfaced that detail a specific plan on how to distribute her estate. Source

Handwritten documents have surfaced that suggest the celebrated singer had given much thought to how she wanted her assets distributed after she died. Source

The documentary, about the legendary live gospel recording by Aretha Franklin, was as ambitious and as bungled as only Hollywood could manage. Source

“Amazing Grace” captures the two nights the Queen of Soul recorded her stunning 1972 live album. Watching her process feels like an act of worship. Source


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