Aretha Franklin, revered for decades by adoring fans and fellow artists, died Thursday at the age of 76. As the news spread, other musicians, celebrities and leaders in politics and business took time ...

Aretha Franklin’s estate became a legal battle after her death. See how missing wills, taxes, and probate complicated matters ...

Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday. Her "30 Greatest Hits" album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while "Respect" reached ...

Who's zooming who? The late Aretha Franklin had nearly $1 million in uncashed checks when she died last year, according to court papers. The checks were discovered during an inventory of the Queen of ...

Three American icons all passed away on Aug. 16. Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and Aretha Franklin died on this date. Each made their marks in music, sports and popular culture. Elvis Aaron Presley, often ...

Aretha Franklin was a pioneering voice in American soul music.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities in suburban Detroit are investigating whether someone cheated singer Aretha Franklin by cashing a $178,000 check before her death last August. Oakland ...

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is recovering from surgery related to her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, is the latest celebrity to become the target of a death hoax. On the heels of R&B singer Teena ...