PONTIAC, Mich. -- A Detroit lawyer who said he knew Aretha Franklin and “idolized her" was appointed as interim manager of her estate Tuesday, a step that could ease tensions among the late singer's sons.
Upcoming TV Series ‘Genius: Aretha’ Will Take A Look At Aretha Franklin’s Life & Legacy
13.02.2020 - 23:56 / genius.com
Aretha Franklin remains one of the most iconic singers of all time, and now a new National Geographic series is set to take a closer look at her life and legacy. Oscar-nominated Harriet actress Cynthia Erivo will play the legendary star in the first authorized limited edition series about Franklin.
“Aretha Franklin has been a source of inspiration for me since I was a little girl,” Erivo said in a press statement. “Her strength, passion, and soul are evident in her everlasting legacy, not only
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23.02.2020 / 14:11
Lizzo, Cynthia Erivo and More Stars Stun in Standout Fashion at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards
At the 2020 NAACP Image Awards, the stars came dressed to impress. As the annual award show was slated to begin inside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Calif. Saturday night, many of your favorite celebrities stepped out on the red carpet in standout looks. With nominees like Cynthia Erivo, Marsai Martin, Sterling K.
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23.02.2020 / 00:36
Lizzo, Nyong'o, Eddie Murphy vying for NAACP Image Awards
PASADENA, Calif. -- Hollywood's awards season isn't over quite yet, with the NAACP Image Awards putting the spotlight Saturday on the achievements of actors and musicians of color.
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23.02.2020 / 00:36
Lizzo, Nyong'o, Eddie Murphy vying for NAACP Image Awards
PASADENA, Calif. -- Hollywood's awards season isn't over quite yet, with the NAACP Image Awards putting the spotlight Saturday on the achievements of actors and musicians of color.
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19.02.2020 / 21:21
Aretha Franklin: Comparing Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson's Upcoming Portrayals
Nearly two years after ’s death in August 2018, the story of her life and career is being told onscreen in two competing scripted projects: as a limited TV series in the third installment of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning series and as a star-studded biopic from MGM Studios. The series will star breakout actress as Franklin, while Oscar winner will take on the Queen of Soul in the film version.
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18.02.2020 / 19:16
Tribeca Film Festival to Open With Jimmy Carter Doc Featuring Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin & Jimmy Buffett
The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the documentary Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President, it was announced Monday (Feb. 17).
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17.02.2020 / 13:01
Jennifer Hudson Wraps Filming Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect': 'It Was My Honor'
Before taking the stage at Sunday night's (Feb.
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10.02.2020 / 21:26
Here Are All the Details Behind Cynthia Erivo's Glamorous 2020 Oscars Look
Talk about an Oscars debut to remember: Two-time Academy Award nominee and first-time attendee Cynthia Erivo arrived at the red carpet on Sunday evening (Feb. 9) ready to slay.
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10.02.2020 / 07:36
Nat Geo Unveils Teaser for 'Genius' Starring Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin
National Geographic unveiled a first-look national teaser for the scripted anthology series Genius: Aretha, with Cynthia Erivo starring as Aretha Franklin, during the 2020 Oscars telecast on Sunday night.In the 30-second teaser, Erivo is shown in many different looks as she tackles the role of the troubled star who died in 2018 at age 76. At one point in the spot she faces the stage, and the next, she is caught up in a domestic dispute.
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10.02.2020 / 07:16
Oscars 2020: Elton John Wins Best Original Song for Rocketman
At the 2020 Oscars tonight, Elton John won Best Original Song for the second time in his career. “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman won the award over songs from Toy Story 4 (by Randy Newman), Frozen II (“Into the Unknown”), Breakthrough (by Diane Warren), and Harriet (by Cynthia Erivo). “Wow, this doesn’t suck,” Taupin said as he and John stepped onstage to accept their Oscar.