"American Idol" lost two stars this week when judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez announced they would not be returning next season, but the hit Fox show could gain itself The Queen.
Twenty years ago, singer/songwriter Cassandra Wilson signed a lucrative recording deal with Blue Note Records and subsequently released her seminal recording "Blue Light 'til Dawn." The critically acclaimed work led Time magazine to proclaim her "America's Best Singer."
Little Richard and Aretha Franklin discuss how they first met and how they view Dick Clark's legacy.
Whitney Houston's mother and daughter attended an emotional private viewing Friday, hours ahead of the pop singer's funeral in Newark, New Jersey.
Entertainment correspondent Kelley Carter describes what and whom you can expect to see at Whitney Houston's funeral.
We now live in an age when glamorous, hey-look-at-me belters so dominate the pop-music firmament that you can barely tell who's doing the shouting. So it may be hard for some to remember -- or imagine -- what it was like to behold Whitney Houston for the first time. Not even your first taste of snow, your first meaningful kiss, your first encounter with one of the seven natural wonders quite aligns with the experience -- unless as some rough combination of all three.
As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound at the age of 75, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief in a stream of condolences that continued Thursday.
"Soul Train" founder Don Cornelius was found dead of an apparent suicide. He is remembered as a pioneer and visionary.
In a 1995 interview, Don Cornelius explains why "Soul Train" succeeded despite the difficulties.
Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin is engaged to her "longtime friend and confidant," William 'Willie' Wilkerson, Franklin's spokeswoman said in a statement.
The Queen of Soul fractures a toe in her hotel room while promoting her new album
The Queen of Soul celebrates her 69th by singing and dancing in N.Y.C.
Still, the Queen remains mum on the exact procedure she had in December
Still, the Queen remains mum on the exact procedure she had in December
The Queen of Soul cut foods "that will hurt you eventually" to achieve her stunning weight loss
"It nearly brought me to my knees," she tells Wendy Williams. "So I said, 'The concerts are over'"
Christina Aguilera tumbled, Bob Dylan strained to be heard and Lady Gaga turned up in an egg costume -- just one of the many memorable moments from the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.
Millions of television screens reverted to black and white for a few minutes Sunday night as the 53rd annual Grammy Awards turned off the color for Bruno Mars.
Katy Perry brings her 90-year old grandma with her on the Grammy red carpet
The pop star delivers a strong tribute to Aretha Franklin one week after her Super Bowl flub
Aretha Franklin won't say much about her recent health troubles, but the Queen of Soul said in an interview with HLN on Tuesday that she's doing "very, very, well."
Soul queen Aretha Franklin talks about her Grammy tribute, health rumors and tour plans.
Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Florence Welch will honor the Queen
The singer shares details of her health scare - but dodges the pancreatic cancer question
In a new interview, the singer says she's resting at home and will reveal her ailment soon
The Queen of Soul has a private nurse at home, but hopes to attend concerts soon
Singer Aretha Franklin is back home recuperating after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed malady, her publicist, Tracey Jordan, said Wednesday.
The Queen of Soul is doing "okay" amid pancreatic cancer reports, say family members
The queen of soul is "doing well" and is "very prayerful," says Jackson
The queen of soul says "God is still in control" and thanks fans for their prayers
Celebrity birthdays, anniversary and important dates in entertainment and history have already marked April 29
Eddie Franklin had oral surgery after being severely beaten at a Detroit gas station
Eddie Franklin, 52, was reportedly in emergency surgery after being attacked by three assailants
Embattled lawmaker Charlie Rangel, who is embroiled in an ethics investigation, celebrates his 80th birthday Wednesday -- but the event may lack much of its promised luster.
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has canceled two free concerts in New York because of an injury, according to a statement issued by her publicists Wednesday.
Which late night TV personality co-wrote "It's Raining Men"? Who came up with the State Farm jingle before hitting the big time? And who was the kid lit superstar who penned Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue"?
The "extraordinary" costs of Thursday night's internment will be covered by his estate, a judge rules
Judith Hill makes her mark leading a memorable rendition of "Heal the World"
With even Aretha Franklin loving Madea, it's unlikely she'll go away
The first lady's inaugural ensemble could go on display as early as this summer
CNN's Larry King talks with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, about the Inauguration of Barack Obama.
Legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the inauguration Tuesday.
Everyone was blogging about Tuesday's inauguration -- even the people who were putting it on.
President Barack Obama says Americans must hold tight to the ideals of our forefathers.
When Barack Obama is sworn in as president January 20, there will be music -- by, among others, Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and the U.S. Marine Band. There will be prayers and speeches -- including Obama's inaugural address. And for the fourth time in the nation's 56 inauguration ceremonies, there will be poetry -- by someone far less well-known.
Here's what happens when you go to interview Aretha Franklin: Her publicist will e-mail the cell phone number of her security man to your BlackBerry. Once you reach the lobby of the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, you call the cell phone. Someone will come down to get you and bring you up to her suite, where you'll be greeted by Carlton, her longtime makeup artist.
Aretha Franklin gets r-e-s-p-e-c-t with her first-ever Christmas album. CNN's Denise Quan has the story.
Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B
music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and made key recordings with Bob Dylan
and Willie Nelson, has died
Never before in the history of the planet has there been so much music floating around, of all kinds and easily accessible. Thanks to iTunes and its cousins, from YouTube (great for live concert clips) and MySpace (unsigned bands) to satellite radio, Internet radio and the vast underworld of illegal file sharing - well, as Aretha almost said, What you want, baby, you got.
The queen is getting stung back.
When Beyoncé and Tina Turner hit the Grammy stage for their high-octane duet on Sunday, most observers were left in awe. But the woman known as the "Queen of Soul" was left in a state of dismay over Beyoncé's introducing Turner as "the Queen."
The Grammy Awards is celebrating its 50th anniversary – and this year's telecast promises plenty of what the Recording Academy offers best: thrilling live performances with an emphasis on unique musical pairings.
Faith Hill recently had surgery to repair an old knee injury but isn't letting up on her busy schedule.
"Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin will be joining Usher, Stevie Wonder, Ludacris, Garth Brooks, Robin Thicke and other all-stars for Sept. 18's Dream Concert at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall.
Who says girls can't do their own home improvement projects -- and like it? After many attempts to feather her own nest, Veronica Chambers has learned that there's much more to do-it-yourself than just knowing how to handle a power drill.
At a tennis facility named for the woman who triumphed over sexism, inside a stadium named for the man who beat racism, the woman who made both victories possible finally got her due.
"Sue! SLOW DOWN!" Quincy Jones screamed, his normally baritone, saxophone-esque voice jumping into Aretha terrain, his body straining against all six racing belts holding him in the seat.
Here is the list of winners at the 48th annual Grammy Awards:
There are people who shouldn't even pretend to be at peace -- take, for instance, Mary J. Blige.
Thousands of mourners packed a Detroit church Wednesday for an emotional tribute to civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who changed the country 50 years ago when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man.
Several noted R&B singers and musicians played roles -- and songs -- in "The Blues Brothers." Among them:
Aretha Franklin was hospitalized over the weekend with an undisclosed ailment and remains hospitalized Monday, her publicist said.
I Am Shelby Lynne Shelby Lynne (Island/Mercury)
Cherokee I Love You ... Me RCA
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