Posts Tagged ‘Aretha Franklin’

BeBe Winans talks new music and upcoming musical ‘Born For This’

21
Oct

Gospel legend, BeBe Winans is officially on the charts with his new single, “He Promised Me,” and he’s also making strides with his newest one, “Laughter.”

In a sit down interview with the music great, Winans is opening up about his fondest memories of Aretha Franklin and the late great Whitney Houston.

He’s also dishing on his new musical coming to Broadway, ‘Born For This.’

Check out the full interview after the break…

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Clive Davis discusss his new doc, life in the music industry and Whitney Houston’s legacy

07
Nov

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the iconic Clive Davis on his new doc, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives.

During the interivew, Davis broke down his five decades in the music industry and some of the phenominal artists he cultivated. From Blues to Rock to R&B and Hip Hop, Davis shared of some his fondest memories in music from working with Aretha Franklin to Puff Daddy. He also talked about some of the challenges he faced over the years and how he overcame.

One of those difficult moments was the loss of legendary singer, Whitney Houston. Check out the full story after the break…

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Diva Wars? Aretha Franklin Launching New Food Line To Rival Patti’s Pies

27
Jan

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Move over Patti Labelle, it looks like another Queen is stepping up to dethrone you.

And according to this queen – she’s going to get all the notes right…

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Aretha Franklin Brings President Obama To Tears At “Kennedy Center Honors”

31
Dec

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On Tuesday, December 29th CBS aired the “Kennedy Center Honors” special, where the highlight was the surprise performance by Aretha Franklin that brought our President to tears…

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Aretha Franklin’s Scandalous Past Comes To Haunt Her In New Biography?

13
Nov

 

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Aretha Franklin is threatening to sue author David Ritz for penning an unauthorized biogprahy painting her as a promiscuous teen…

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Aretha Franklin Offers Some Cool Shade On Beyonce’s Inaugural Performance

24
Jan
Aretha Franklin is notoriously known offer some exceptional lessons in shade – as she had a hearty laugh when the fellow diva could not preform…
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Nia Long In Running To Play Aretha Franklin In Upcoming Biopic?

14
Sep

 

Aretha Franklin biopic has apparently sparked the interest of actress Nia Long.

While the Queen of Soul has made made her bid for Halle Berry to star in her upcoming bio-pic (and Halle Berry respectfully declined),  Nia Long is hoping to land the gig…

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