‘Genius: Aretha’: T.I. Among 5 Cast As Nat Geo Series Releases New Photo On Aretha Franklin’s Birthday

Chris Brown seems to be missing Ammika Harris while they’re quarantined separately during the coronavirus outbreak. Ammika took to Instagram on April 12 to post a gorgeous, makeup-free photo, and fans quickly noticed Chris pop up in the comments section. He left two comments: First, a red heart emoji, and second, the word ‘You.’ Fans are still uncertain what the actual status of Chris and Ammika’s relationship is, but regardless of the label, he certainly seems to be crushing on her!

When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.The two were living at Detroit's Riverfront Apartments and were each outside getting some air, Wilkerson with his leg in a cast.

When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.

Another celeb is speaking up about their experience with coronavirus.

Cindy Lee, the project of former Women frontperson Patrick Flegel, has released a new album called Cat O’ Nine Tails. Check out a preview collage of the record and a video for one song, “I Don’t Want to Fall in Love Again,” below.

Spreading the love. The cast of Sex and the City praised New York City medical workers for their hard work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Selena Gomez is donating to coronavirus relief and encouraging fans to do the same. 

Lauren Spencer-Smith has earned everyone’s respect.

Country music duo Big & Rich have released a new coronavirus-themed single encouraging everybody to “Stay Home”.

Louis C.K. is emerging with a new standup comedy special, his first since he acknowledged that disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct made by several female comedians in a 2017 New York Times story were true.

Frankie Catania, 21, and Gia Giudice, 19, aren’t any closer to getting married than they were last spring, when Dolores Catania‘s son and Teresa Giudice‘s daughter went to her high school prom together. Immediately upon Gia sharing the photos on Instagram in May 2019, fans of The Real Housewives of New Jersey went nuts over the possibility of a hot new romance.

Back in October, Frank Ocean previewed a pair of new songs during his first-ever PrEP+ club night in New York City. “Dear April” and “Cayendo” received remixes from Justice and Sango respectively, and listings for 7" vinyl editions of the new music was subsequently made available to pre-order on Frank’s webstore. Now, months later, those physical copies have finally shipped to fans.

Rapper/actor T.I. has been added to the cast of an upcoming Aretha Franklin TV project as her one-time lover, fashion designer Ken Cunningham.

In today’s film news roundup, Jennifer Hudson’s “Respect” is moved back two months, another film festival is postponed and “Lupin the Third: the First” and “Raising Buchanan” find distribution.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Cynthia Erivo looks so much like Aretha Franklin in this brand new image from the upcoming season of Genius.

Prom can’t last forever. Dolores Catania’s son, Frankie Catania, opened up about Teresa Giudice’s daughter Gia Giudice moving on with her new boyfriend after fans rooted for the Real Housewives of New Jersey offspring to date.

Genius: Aretha is celebrating the Queen of Soul's birthday. Aretha Franklin would've been 78 years old on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and the upcoming National Geographic Channel series about her made a donation to celebrate the icon's birthday.