The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's funeral to fuse spirit with star power
Organizers of Aretha Franklin's funeral insist it will be a service, not a show. Yet the Queen of Soul's final send-off on Friday certainly will encompass many elements, emotions and grand entrances that were hallmarks of her more than six decades on sacred and secular stages.
Organizers of Aretha Franklin's funeral insist it will be a service, not a show. Yet the Queen of Soul's final send-off on Friday certainly will encompass many elements, emotions and grand entrances that were hallmarks of her more than six decades on sacred and secular stages.
Remembering The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was laid to rest tonight in the city she called home.
Aretha Franklin was laid to rest tonight in the city she called home.
Jennifer Hudson delivers stirring Amazing Grace at Aretha Franklin funeral
Jennifer Hudson brought down the house and would have made the Queen of Soul proud.
Jennifer Hudson brought down the house and would have made the Queen of Soul proud.
Stranger Things Casting Call: You could be in a marching band
If you're a fan of Stranger Things, or if you're just a great musician who's played in a marching band and would like some airtime on a huge web television series, this could be the dream casting call for you!
If you're a fan of Stranger Things, or if you're just a great musician who's played in a marching band and would like some airtime on a huge web television series, this could be the dream casting call for you!
Made in America Festival set to open Saturday
On the eve of the 7th year of Made in America things are lit up, barricades have been put up and sound checks are bringing a different kind of life to the parkway.
On the eve of the 7th year of Made in America things are lit up, barricades have been put up and sound checks are bringing a different kind of life to the parkway.
Stevie Wonder gives heartfelt tribute to Aretha Franklin
Music icon and Motown legend Stevie Wonder began by playing the harmonica at Aretha Franklin's funeral Friday.
Music icon and Motown legend Stevie Wonder began by playing the harmonica at Aretha Franklin's funeral Friday.
Woman killed by police was "ER'' actress Vanessa Marquez
A woman fatally shot by South Pasadena police when she waved a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun at officers was identified Friday as an actress who had a recurring role in the medical drama "ER.''
A woman fatally shot by South Pasadena police when she waved a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun at officers was identified Friday as an actress who had a recurring role in the medical drama "ER.''
What does it take to become a 'Terror Behind the Walls' actor?
Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia’s hottest spots around Halloween.
Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia’s hottest spots around Halloween.
Disneyland to serve alcohol at Star Wars themed cantina in 2019
Big changes are coming to Disneyland! And sorry kids but this one's for grown-ups only.
Big changes are coming to Disneyland! And sorry kids but this one's for grown-ups only.
Local theatre camp takes on ‘Hamilton'
Checking out the hit musical ‘Hamilton’ is a dream for some many theatre lovers.
Checking out the hit musical ‘Hamilton’ is a dream for some many theatre lovers.
America's only remaining Blockbuster store is in Oregon
Now that the final Blockbusters in Alaska have closed, Oregon is home to the last bastion of an American entertainment icon.
Now that the final Blockbusters in Alaska have closed, Oregon is home to the last bastion of an American entertainment icon.
Made in America festival: Street closures, parking restriction information
There are dozens of street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect across Philadelphia for the Made in America festival Saturday and Sunday. A detailed list of closures and restrictions by date can be found below.
There are dozens of street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect across Philadelphia for the Made in America festival Saturday and Sunday. A detailed list of closures and restrictions by date can be found below.
Line forms again overnight for second day of Aretha Franklin viewing
Fans will have another chance to say their goodbyes to The Queen of Soul Wednesday in Detroit. A public viewing for Aretha Franklin continues at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fans will have another chance to say their goodbyes to The Queen of Soul Wednesday in Detroit. A public viewing for Aretha Franklin continues at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Man pays tribute to 27 schoolmates killed in Vietnam War
The very sight of the 27 names etched into this memorial outside Father Judge High is enough to fill retired U.S. marine and Vietnam vet Jim Kirlin with emotion.
The very sight of the 27 names etched into this memorial outside Father Judge High is enough to fill retired U.S. marine and Vietnam vet Jim Kirlin with emotion.
Aretha Franklin public viewing begins at Charles H. Wright Museum
The regal presence Aretha Franklin exuded in life was captured at her viewing on Tuesday, with the late Queen of Soul in a gold-plated casket dressed completely in red, including high-heeled pumps, proving, as one person put it, that she was a "diva to the end."
The regal presence Aretha Franklin exuded in life was captured at her viewing on Tuesday, with the late Queen of Soul in a gold-plated casket dressed completely in red, including high-heeled pumps, proving, as one person put it, that she was a "diva to the end."
Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing
Mourners began pouring into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday to pay their final respects to Aretha Franklin.
Mourners began pouring into Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday to pay their final respects to Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Franklin's funeral expected to be multiple day event in Detroit
There is preliminary information about the visitation and funeral for The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
There is preliminary information about the visitation and funeral for The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson among speakers at Aretha Franklin's funeral
Among a star studded musical tribute, we're learning who will be speaking at Aretha Franklin's funeral service next week.
Among a star studded musical tribute, we're learning who will be speaking at Aretha Franklin's funeral service next week.
Fan charged after rushing onstage at Beyonce, Jay-Z concert
Police say they are pursuing more charges against a man who rushed onstage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta.
Police say they are pursuing more charges against a man who rushed onstage during a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Atlanta.
Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91
Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.
Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.