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How Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin responded to adversity: 'You are not taking me down'

How Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin responded to adversity: 'You are not taking me down'
Pulitzer winner Suzan-Lori Parks speaks to EW about how she approached telling the stories of two music icons.
'Genius' stars look back on the first time they heard Aretha Franklin's music

Genius stars look back on the first time they heard Aretha Franklin's music
Cynthia Erivo won the role of Aretha Franklin on 'Genius' by singing on a red carpet

Cynthia Erivo won the role of Aretha Franklin on Genius by singing on a red carpet
Watch Cynthia Erivo become the Queen of Soul in new 'Genius: Aretha' trailer

Watch Cynthia Erivo become the Queen of Soul in new Genius: Aretha trailer
The long-awaited Aretha Franklin biopic series also set a new premiere date.
Jennifer Hudson's Aretha Franklin biopic 'Respect' delayed until August 2021

Jennifer Hudson's Aretha Franklin biopic Respect delayed until August 2021
'Respect' star Jennifer Hudson on covering Aretha Franklin for 'American Idol' audition

Respect star Jennifer Hudson on covering Aretha Franklin for American Idol audition
The Oscar-winning actress reflects on coming "full circle" playing Franklin in a new biopic after auditioning for American Idol with one of the late diva's songs.
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Amazing Grace: Jennifer Hudson becomes Aretha Franklin in at-long-last biopic 'Respect'

Amazing Grace: Jennifer Hudson becomes Aretha Franklin in at-long-last biopic Respect
Hudson takes on the role of a lifetime in the upcoming film. Good thing she was anointed by the Queen of Soul herself.
In Memoriam: Tributes to stars we lost over the past 30 years

In Memoriam: Tributes to stars we lost over the past 30 years
The best shows on Hulu right now

The best TV shows on Hulu right now
Aretha Franklin officially has no. 1 hits in every decade since the '60s

Aretha Franklin officially has no. 1 hits in every decade since the '60s
Jennifer Hudson demands respect in electrifying new trailer for Aretha Franklin biopic

Jennifer Hudson demands respect in electrifying new trailer for Aretha Franklin biopic
Exclusive 'Genius: Aretha' image celebrates Aretha Franklin's birthday with R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Exclusive Genius: Aretha image celebrates Aretha Franklin's birthday with R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Watch Kelly Clarkson sing 'Natural Woman' 18 years after performing it on American Idol

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See the first look of Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin on 'Genius'

See the first look of Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin on Genius
TV // December 09, 2019
Cynthia Erivo has found the next historical figure for her to play: Aretha Franklin on 'Genius'

Cynthia Erivo has found the next historical figure for her to play: Aretha Franklin on Genius
TV // October 03, 2019
Aretha Franklin concert doc 'Amazing Grace' is a sweet gospel stunner: EW review

Aretha Franklin concert doc Amazing Grace is a sweet gospel stunner: EW review
Movie Reviews // March 28, 2019
Inside the star-studded Aretha Franklin tribute show

Inside the star-studded Aretha Franklin tribute show, Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Concerts // October 23, 2019
Aretha Franklin has 'Amazing Grace' in trailer for long-delayed performance film

Aretha Franklin has Amazing Grace in trailer for long-delayed performance film
Movies // March 06, 2019
Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, more to perform at Aretha Franklin tribute

Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, more to perform at Aretha Franklin tribute
Music // December 27, 2018
Carole King on Aretha Franklin: 'She had a profound influence on music and on humanity'

Carole King on Aretha Franklin: 'She had a profound influence on music and on humanity'
Music // October 24, 2019
Long-lost Aretha Franklin concert film 'Amazing Grace' to screen at AFI Fest

Long-lost Aretha Franklin concert film Amazing Grace to screen at AFI Fest
Movies // November 13, 2018
'GuRu' author RuPaul on his literary influences: Ruth Pointer's wig and 'trashy' Jackie Collins novels

GuRu author RuPaul on his literary influences: Ruth Pointer's wig and 'trashy' Jackie Collins novels
Books // October 26, 2018
What you didn't see on TV during the Emmy Awards

What you didn't see on TV during the Emmy Awards
Emmys // September 18, 2018
Emmys: Here is everyone who was featured in the In Memoriam

Emmys: Here is everyone who was featured in the In Memoriam
Emmys // September 17, 2018
Bishop at Aretha Franklin’s funeral apologizes to Ariana Grande for touching her, taco bell joke

Bishop at Aretha Franklin’s funeral apologizes to Ariana Grande for touching her, taco bell joke
Music // September 04, 2018
Watch Ariana Grande perform 'Natural Woman' at Aretha Franklin's funeral

Watch Ariana Grande perform 'Natural Woman' at Aretha Franklin's funeral
Music // August 31, 2018
Faith Hill performs 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' at Aretha Franklin's funeral

Faith Hill performs 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' at Aretha Franklin's funeral
Music // August 31, 2018
Aretha Franklin's funeral: Stars turn out to lay the Queen of Soul to rest

Aretha Franklin's funeral: Stars turn out to lay the Queen of Soul to rest
Music // August 31, 2018
Taylor Swift holds moment of silence for Aretha Franklin at Detroit concert

Taylor Swift holds moment of silence for Aretha Franklin at Detroit concert
Music // August 29, 2018
Aretha Franklin fans pay respects to Queen of Soul during public viewing

Aretha Franklin fans pay respects to Queen of Soul during public viewing in Detroit
Music // August 28, 2018
The most captivating photos of Aretha Franklin you've probably never seen

The most captivating photos of Aretha Franklin you've probably never seen
Music // August 23, 2018
The Age of Aretha: Remembering the life and legacy of the late superstar

The Age of Aretha: Remembering the life and legacy of the late superstar
Music // August 23, 2018
Madonna responds to VMAs backlash over Aretha Franklin tribute

Madonna responds to VMAs backlash over Aretha Franklin tribute
Music // August 21, 2018
Madonna slammed for Aretha Franklin tribute at VMAs

Madonna’s Aretha Franklin tribute at the VMAs is all about… Madonna
Awards // August 21, 2018
What it was like to record with Aretha Franklin

What it was like to record with Aretha Franklin
Music // October 24, 2019
Stevie Wonder tearfully recalls his final words to Aretha Franklin

Stevie Wonder tearfully recalls his final words to Aretha Franklin
Music // August 17, 2018
Smokey Robinson on growing up with Aretha Franklin: 'She was my longest friend on Earth'

Smokey Robinson on growing up with Aretha Franklin: 'She was my longest friend on Earth'
Music // August 17, 2018
Ariana Grande pays tribute to Aretha Franklin with 'Natural Woman' performance

Ariana Grande pays tribute to Aretha Franklin with powerful 'Natural Woman' performance
Music // August 17, 2018
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