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Win Tickets To See "The Queen Of Soul", Aretha Franklin

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:26:15 +0000

The People’s Station 93.7 WBLK has your tickets to see the legendary Aretha Franklin, Saturday, March 2nd at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Born in Memphis and raised right here in Buffalo and later in Detroit. Known as “The Queen of Soul”, she released her first single in 1960 and is still producing music [...]

The Bonus Beats Thursday Remake Retake [VIDEO] [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:57 +0000

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin recorded this song back in 1970. It held the #1 position on the R&B Charts for 2 straight weeks. Then in 1991, Phil Perry did his version of “Call Me” that went to the #1 position and stayed there for one week. So, what we would like to know [...]

EWF @ SENECA NIAGARA CASINO!

Todd Anderson — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:59:08 +0000

If you're ever planning to see a concert, the very first place you'll want to check is The Seneca Niagara Casino. It's definitely the place where "ENTERTAINMENT IS WORTH SHARING"!!! So let me share with you!

Saturday, December 29 was again proof that when Seneca Niagara Casino books a concert, they are not playin' around. Not only did I have the privilege of seeing one of the most Legendary Bands in the History Of Music, thanks to the wonderfully accommodating folks who represent the facility; I was able to actually meet and photograph with two of the Original Band Members...of which there are only three left in a band that numbers at least 12 or more members.

If the names Phillip Bailey, Verndine White, and Ralph Johnson ring a bell...then you already know I'm speaking about the forever famous "Elements Of The Universe"....EARTH, WIND, & FIRE!!!!!

Aretha Franklin Inducted into Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Pat Ragin — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:26:19 +0000

Aretha Franklin is being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She will be inducted on August 14 in Hendersonville, TN. This is the latest in a long list of honors for the 70 year old pioneer singer. Aretha was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and roll hall of Fame. [...]

Aretha Franklin Will Perform at Whitney Houston's Funeral

Scott Shetler — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:45:55 +0000

Aretha Franklin will be performing at Whitney Houston‘s invite-only funeral service on Feb. 18, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. Record label executive Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of both singers as the president of Arista Records for a quarter-century, personally requested to have Franklin perform, and the Queen of Soul found it impossible to turn down the invitation.

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Wedding

Staff — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:19:02 +0000

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has decided call off her pending nuptials with boyfriend Willie Wilkerson. Aretha released a statement stating “Regretfully, To Our Friends and Supporters: Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly. There [...]

Motown Takes Over The Big Apple For Arethra Franklin's Birthday Bash

frank.dawkins — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:13:04 +0000

The "Queen Of Soul" Aretha Franklin celebrated her 69th birthday this past Friday in New York City, but many of her guest was from her Motown days in the city of Detroit. Dennis Edwards former member of The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and others came to the "Big Apple" to celebrate with "The Queen." People.com reports others on Aretha Franklin's guest list were Tony Bennett, Clive Davis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Bette Mider and others.

Celebrating Women

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:40:29 +0000

March is Women’s History Month. As far back as ancient times, the woman was revered as the most important person in society do to the fact that she had the ability to bring life into physical existence. In fact, the political system was set up matrilineal. She was the ruler of the society and all decisions [...]

Know Thyself Community Wednesday

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:15:48 +0000

You are what you eat! How did we go from fresh to foul…from fruits and veggies to process and synthetic? OVERVIEW Aretha Franklin, who was hospitalized a few months back and underwent surgery for undisclosed circumstances, is planning to hit the stage again in May. She is now walking at least a mile [...]

Fantasia Did What!

Chris Reynolds — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:10:15 +0000

Fantasia boycotted this year’s Grammy Awards because she was snubbed for the Aretha Franklin Tribute. As you may or may not know Aretha is Fantasia favorite singer and she feels like the show should have allowed her to be a part of the tribute to Aretha since she(Fantasia) is such a great singer (according to Fantasia). [...]

"The Queen" Cuts the Swine From Her Plate

frank.dawkins — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:05:51 +0000

Aretha Franklin has decided to live healthier and watch what she’s eating these days. This past Sunday, Aretha Franklin turned up on the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards – her first television appearance since undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment in December.Read more at bvnewswire.com

Aretha Franklin Kicking Off Her Summer Tour

Greg Karcher — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:50:47 +0000

The legendary Aretha Franklin will be opening her summer tour May 28, 2011 at The Seneca Event Center. Franklin will also be releasing her new album “Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love” in May. Find out more here

The "Queen of Soul" Honored at the Grammy's

frank.dawkins — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:38:43 +0000

This Sunday night at the Grammy's the spotlight will be shining bright on "The Queen" This is something that Aretha Franklin has been waiting for her whole musical career.

Some of the most powerful female singers of today's music scene will gather together to pay homage to The Queen of Soul at this year's Grammy Awards.

Five Women Who Can Portray Aretha Franklin Instead Of Halle Berry

Greg Karcher — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:59:26 +0000

Halle Berry is going to be staring Aretha Franklin in the new movie about her life. Now I know Halle Berry is a great actress, but does she really have the soul and body type to portray Franklin? Here is a list of five actresses that would be more ideal for this part. Queen Latifah [...]

Will Halle Berry Play Aretha Franklin?

frank.dawkins — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:00:43 +0000

Although Halle has denied it many sources are saying that she will in fact play the Queen of soul in an upcoming bio-epic.
*Oscar winner Halle Berry has reportedly been confirmed to star as Aretha Franklin in a biopic about the singer’s life.

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Published Report Refutes Rumors Of Aretha Franklin's Passing

Staff — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:48:35 +0000

(Detroit, MI) – Despite rumors all over the Internet, Aretha Franklin is not dead. The “Detroit Free Press” cites a source close to the singer in reporting Franklin is alive and being treated for pancreatic cancer. Twitter fed the rumor frenzy on Monday, with some speculation people read about the death of Teena Marie and [...]

Aretha Franklin Expected To Leave Hospital This Weekend

Staff — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:30:18 +0000

As the world clamors for details about her health, Aretha Franklin’s cousin is talking to a Michigan newspaper. Brenda Corbett tells “The Detroit Free Press” that she expects her cousin, music’s “Queen of Soul,” to be released from the hospital this weekend. The “Free Press” also cites a source who states that Franklin has — [...]

Is Aretha Franklin Ailing?

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:42:38 +0000

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was released from a Detroit hospital the other day. But no one knew that she was ill or admitted to the hospital; at least the general public did not know. Aretha Franklin is 68 years of age and I hope that she is doing well!