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Franklin pulls out of shows under doctor's orders

Aretha Franklin has canceled appearances in Chicago and Connecticut later this month under a doctor's recommendation.

Q&A: Aretha Franklin talks biopic, Gospelfest

Long before she became the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin sang in her father's Baptist church in Detroit.

Soul-stirring 'Precious Lord'

It has been sung by singers as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Little Richard, Merle Haggard, Engelbert Humperdinck and Elvis Presley.

As middle class grows, global brands hit Nigeria

Inside this 1950s-style American diner, waitresses softly sing along to Aretha Franklin as they sling hamburgers and whip up milkshakes.

In new book, Clive Davis talks bisexuality, Dylan, Whitney and more

Yes, Davis devotes pages to his close affiliations with Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Sly Stone, Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin, Santana, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.

Music teachers now eligible for new Grammy honor

"She cited Warwick and Aretha Franklin among her music heroes.

Beyonce leaves no doubt at Super Bowl

Some said it didn't matter-Aretha Franklin came to her defense.

Whitney Houston's mother has words for Bobby Brown

Cissy Houston, herself an accomplished soul and gospel singer who has performed with Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, describes Whitney as a transcendent talent and vivacious and generous...

Beyonce fans not silent on lip-synch critics

The 70-year-old Queen of Soul said Beyonce "did a beautiful job with the prerecord ...

AP Photos: Celebrities turn out for inauguration

Although it didn't quite have the collective starpower of Obama's first inauguration, which featured a televised concert on the mall, Obama turned to younger acts Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson on the...

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Pianist Alex Bugnon grew up among the greats

My first show was Aretha Franklin when I was 6.

NEW YORK: Franklin pulls out of shows under doctor's orders

In this Saturday, May 11, 2013 photo, Aretha Franklin performs during McDonald's Gospelfest 2013...

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I'm Going Down The River Song Lyrics, Music Video

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It Ain't Necessarily So Song Lyrics, Music Video

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Monkey, Monkey (Ext Edit) Song Lyrics, Music Video

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Aretha Franklin to Kim Kardashian

Aretha, U should know by now that Kim K. does live by the same rules that ordinary folks live by.

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Aretha Franklin Cancels Two Concerts on Doctor's Orders

Even the undisputed Queen of Soul has to r-e-s-p-e-c-t the doctor's orders.