Aretha Franklin
| Born | March 25, 1942 |
| Hometown | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Glynn Turman, Ted White |
| Children | Clarence Franklin, Kecalf Cunningham, Edward Franklin, Ted White Jr. |
| Parents | Barbara Siggers Franklin, C. L. Franklin |
Top Stories
Broadway veteran shows her ‘Soul’ at Wichita Symphony Orchestra concert
- Although some of the music featured at the concert may not be classified as soul, Capathia Jenkins says, it’s music that has deeply touched her.
Videos
NO RESPECT! Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine at Aretha Franklin’s funeral
- 01:22
- 01:01
- 05:32
- 01:23
- 01:45
- 02:17
- 01:00
- 00:40
- 01:16
- 01:10
Albums
More Stories
- USWKRN articles
‘I’m going to fight until they tell me I can’t’: Franklin man cited for having too many flags in yard
A Franklin resident is asking city leaders to reconsider an ordinance after he received a citation for having too many flags in his front yard.
- EntertainmentBillboard
Living Legends Foundation to Honor Harvey Mason, Jr., Ed Eckstine, Donnie Simpson & More at 2024 Awards Dinner and?Gala
The annual event will take place in Hollywood on Oct. 4.
- LifestyleList Wire
25 of the all-time best songs by female artists
25 of the all-time best songs by female artists
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
20 actors who've played real-life rock stars
Austin Butler, Rami Malek, and more stars briefly lived the rock star life on screen.
- EntertainmentKSNW Wichita
Tickets for 3 Boadway in Wichita performances available Friday
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The American Theatre Guild announced that single tickets to “R.E.S.P.E.C.T,” “Champions of Magic,” and “The Cher Show” will go on sale to the public on Friday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. The three shows will happen in 2025. “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of […]
- EntertainmentThe Bakersfield Californian
A 'Beautiful' debut at Ovation
Did you feel the earth move under your feet earlier this month? It might not have just been a quake but also rehearsals for "Beautiful," the story of musical powerhouse Carole King opening this weekend at Ovation Theatre. There's no denying the impact of the hitmaker who before forging her solo career wrote hits for the Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Tony Orlando, the Drifters, ...
- EntertainmentBlavity
Musician April Kae Is Using Her Bass Guitar To Blur Genre Lines And Show The Power Of Music: ‘So Much Room For Diverse Voices And Stories In This Space’
Multi-talented bassist and singer April Kae has always known the power of music. The Austin, Texas-born musician was exposed early to powerful music by her father, an instrumentalist, and her mother, a vocalist and music teacher. Growing up immersed in the soul-stirring melodies of Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder ignited Kae’s passion for music and… Continue reading Musician April Kae Is Using Her Bass Guitar To Blur Genre Lines And Show The Power Of Music: ‘So Much Room For Diverse Voices And
- EntertainmentAiken Standard, S.C.
Column: Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin were American originals
Aug. 17—Aug. 16 is an important date in music history. We lost not one, but two, icons on that date. Elvis Presley — the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" — died in 1977. Aretha Franklin — the "Queen of Soul" — died in 2018. I bring this up because Aug. 16 was yesterday, and I recently saw a concert that featured tribute artists for the "King" and "Queen." Jason Sikes and Tutu D'Vyne performed hit songs ...
- CelebrityBillboard
Kamala Harris & Tim Walz Share Their Love for Prince, Bruce Springsteen & More: ‘I Feel Like a Trip to Paisley Park Is Going to Happen?Here’
The duo discussed their respective relationships with music.
- CelebrityThe Commercial Appeal
What year did Elvis Presley die and how old was he?
Elvis Presley has the same death date (date, not year) as other American cultural icons including Robert Johnson, Babe Ruth and Aretha Franklin.
