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Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklinโs 2018 funeral in Detroit
Read full article: Pete Davidson admits he was high on ketamine during Aretha Franklinโs 2018 funeral in DetroitPete Davidson made some pretty wild admissions during his new Netflix comedy special that was recently released.
Detroit Auto Show books star Jennifer Hudson to perform at 2023 Charity Preview
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show books star Jennifer Hudson to perform at 2023 Charity PreviewThe Charity Preview event that kicks off the public opening of the Detroit Auto Show will feature some major talent this year, officials announced Tuesday.
After Aretha Franklinโs will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018
Read full article: After Aretha Franklinโs will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.
Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary tale
Read full article: Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary taleThe long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death.
Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
โIt just gives me chillsโ: Detroit Symphony Orchestra honors the Queen of Soul
Read full article: โIt just gives me chillsโ: Detroit Symphony Orchestra honors the Queen of SoulThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is spending Memorial Day weekend commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Queen of Soul's first and only performance with the orchestra.
Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94
Read full article: Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte and scored four of his son Spikeโs early films, has died.
Documents show FBI tracked Aretha Franklin for 4 decades
Read full article: Documents show FBI tracked Aretha Franklin for 4 decadesDetroitโs Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was tracked diligently by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for four decades, according to newly declassified documents obtained by Rolling Stone.
Detroit police looking for men accused of stealing wallet from man after cutting his grass
Read full article: Detroit police looking for men accused of stealing wallet from man after cutting his grassPolice are looking for two suspects that are known in the Ford Road and Southfield Freeway neighborhood.
Clinton initiative's NYC return includes Andres, Queen Rania
Read full article: Clinton initiative's NYC return includes Andres, Queen RaniaWorld Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, Jordanโs Queen Rania, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and โHamiltonโ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will help relaunch the Clinton Global Initiative in September.
Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77
Read full article: Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77William โPoogieโ Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic โSound of Philadelphiaโ ballads as โLa-La (Means I Love You)โ and โDidnโt I (Blow Your Mind This Time),โ has died at age 77.
The story of how Aretha Franklin changed this restaurantโs fried chicken recipe
Read full article: The story of how Aretha Franklin changed this restaurantโs fried chicken recipeThe longtime Detroit restaurant has strong ties to Motown and the music scene in Detroit. One such patron was the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, who came into their kitchen one day and tweaked their fried chicken recipe.
Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute
Read full article: Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tributeGenerations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.
Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute
Read full article: Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tributeChaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when sheโs honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.
โDuneโ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises
Read full article: โDuneโ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprisesThe 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, itโs almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.
Rolling Stone names Aretha Franklinโs โRespectโ greatest song of all time
Read full article: Rolling Stone names Aretha Franklinโs โRespectโ greatest song of all timeRolling Stone has once again compiled a list of the โ500 Greatest Songs of all Time,โ and taking the top spot is non other than the Queen of Soulโs โRespect.โ
Tom Ford wraps NY Fashion Week with a show of disco glam
Read full article: Tom Ford wraps NY Fashion Week with a show of disco glamThe Champagne was cold and the front row star studded Sunday night as Tom Ford closed New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center with a spring-summer collection of disco glam.
Midland granted $5.5M in federal funding for flooding disaster relief
Read full article: Midland granted $5.5M in federal funding for flooding disaster reliefThe federal government has approved millions of dollars in disaster relief for part of central Michigan impacted by flooding last year caused by severe weather and dam failures.
โRESPECTโ Review: Fit for a Queen (of Soul)
Read full article: โRESPECTโ Review: Fit for a Queen (of Soul)Whether you feel for the troubled singer or start to side with the victims of her "demon" outbursts, there is no denying Hudsonโs talent as she transforms from an apprehensive teenager to an overworked diva on the brink of a breakdown.
A one-on-one with Jennifer Hudson on her role playing music legend Aretha Franklin in new film โRespectโ
Read full article: A one-on-one with Jennifer Hudson on her role playing music legend Aretha Franklin in new film โRespectโI have loved Jennifer Hudsonโs voice from the first note she sang on American Idol.
โHer spirit was in the movieโ -- Aretha Franklinโs loved ones respond to biopic after Royal Oak premiere
Read full article: โHer spirit was in the movieโ -- Aretha Franklinโs loved ones respond to biopic after Royal Oak premiereโIt was an amazing movie and Iโm still trying to figure out my emotions from the movie,โ said Vivian Pickard. โI cried a little bit. I laughed a little bit.โ
Arethaโs handprints to be unveiled outside Detroit museum
Read full article: Arethaโs handprints to be unveiled outside Detroit museumThe โQueen of Soulโsโ handprints are to be unveiled outside the Detroit Historical Society Museum in advance of the release of a new film on Aretha Franklinโs life and career.
Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns
Read full article: Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey townsTwo New Jersey towns have renamed streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group that behind songs including โShout,โ โTwist and Shoutโ and โIt's Your Thing.โ.
Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'
Read full article: Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank'Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, โLegally Blondeโ and โShark Tank,โ with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.
Watch: New trailer for โRESPECTโ biopic on Aretha Franklin starring Jennifer Hudson
Read full article: Watch: New trailer for โRESPECTโ biopic on Aretha Franklin starring Jennifer HudsonA new trailer for โRESPECTโ was released this week, giving us another taste of the long-anticipated biopic on Aretha Franklinโs life and career starring Jennifer Hudson.
Talking sisterhood with the stars who play Aretha Franklinโs sisters in the new show, โGenius: Arethaโ
Read full article: Talking sisterhood with the stars who play Aretha Franklinโs sisters in the new show, โGenius: ArethaโAretha Franklin. It is in celebrating her life that we now get to see her genius come to life in the new series based on her life, โGenius: Arethaโ on National Geographic. Rebecca Naomi Jones and Patrice Covington, who play Aretha Franklinโs sisters on the show, Carolyn and Erma Franklin, spoke with Live In The D Host, Jason Carr about the series. In the process of filming, not only did she learn more about Aretha but about Carolyn and Erma as well. The two actresses also shared their favorite Aretha Franklin song, โUntil You Come Back to Me.โTo see the full interview, watch the video above.
Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'Iโm just going to keep working'
Read full article: Erivo on near-EGOT status: 'Iโm just going to keep working'FILE - Actress Cynthia Erivo poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sept. 10, 2019. Erivo portrays Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic miniseries Genius: Aretha. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ โThe Color Purpleโ turned into Grammy, Tony and Emmy gold for Cynthia Erivo. The performerโs brilliant performance in the Broadway revival won her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical. โI guess I didnโt expect to be this close this soon,โ Erivo told The Associated Press of her almost-EGOT status.
Celebrate International Womenโs Day with women who inspire
Read full article: Celebrate International Womenโs Day with women who inspireFirst, Mimi talked about her inspiration, Maya Angelou. โI always think about her when I think about powerful women in history.โNext, everyone talked about their favorite women in film. Jason and Mimi both talked about Cicely Tyson, who stayed true to herself by only taking roles in films that highlighted African American women. AdFinally, Tati asked about the women in the music industry that inspire everyone. Mimi picked Aretha Franklin, an icon whoโs music transcends audiences, and who has performed at multiple presidential inaugurations.
Womenโs History Month on Live in the D kicks of with a musical โBoss Ladyโ
Read full article: Womenโs History Month on Live in the D kicks of with a musical โBoss LadyโMarch is Womenโs History Month and all month long Live in the D will be featuring women making an impact in their fields. Todayโs โBoss Ladyโ is in the music industry and has already seen her name in lights with a Grammy award under her belt. Antea โA Plusโ Birchett is a Detroit native who writes songs for many stars you may know like Beyoncรฉ, Jennifer Lopez, Mary Mary, Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, and more. She is also currently providing vocal coaching lessons for the National Geographic Genius โArethaโ series stars and vocalists. Watch the video to learn more about this Boss Lady and how sheโs impacting the D.
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang
Read full article: Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bangThe former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. โI got chills,โ Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources โ and cash โ into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.
Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Read full article: Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal(Random House Books for Young Readers/Roaring Brook Press/Nancy Paulsen Books via AP)NEW YORK โ Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for โWe Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the โblack snakeโ Dakota Access Pipeline. "I am really honored and proud," the 30-year-old Goade told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. The Newbery medal was established in 1922, the Caldecott in 1937. Goade, whose other books include โEncounter,โ is the first Native American to win in either category. The Stonewall Book Award for best LGBT literature was given to Archaa Shrivastav for โWe Are Little Feminists: Families."
Watch Aretha Franklinโs stunning performance at 2009 Obama Inauguration
Read full article: Watch Aretha Franklinโs stunning performance at 2009 Obama InaugurationOne of the most iconic moments in recent Inauguration history comes from Detroitโs own -- Aretha Franklin. In 2009, the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the โQueen of Soulโ stole the show with her jaw-dropping performance of โMy country โtis of thee.โ And donโt forget her legendary hat. Relive the moment below:
Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-HarrisLady Gaga sings the national anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. And country star Garth Brooks, doffing his black cowboy hat, sang a soulful a capella rendition of โAmazing Grace,โ his eyes closed for much of the song. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his โLand of Hope and Dreamsโ in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US
Read full article: Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for USHe added that Biden in many ways is โthe perfect president for the moment, because he is not hyperbolic, heโs not a bomb thrower, heโs surrounded himself with policy wonks who already have all these plans. I think what we are going to hear him talk about is โHereโs where we are, hereโs what we have to get done.' I think thatโs going to go a long way just to making people feel better." His speechwriting team is led by longtime Biden collaborator Vinay Reddy. โThere really is no parallel to what Biden faces.โ___Associated Press writer Alexandra Jaffe contributed reporting.
Charles H. Wright Museum to stream 7 Principles of Kwanzaa events
Read full article: Charles H. Wright Museum to stream 7 Principles of Kwanzaa eventsA view of the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History in Detroit during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin on Aug. 28, 2018. (WDIV)DETROIT โ Saturday is the first day of Kwanzaa -- a seven day holiday meant to honor the ancestral roots of African Americans. To celebrate, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will present the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The museum will stream songs, dances, stories, poetry and more every night at 7 p.m. through Jan. 1. The presentations will be live streamed on the museumโs official website here.
Women's Hall of Fame honors Aretha Franklin, Morrison, Lacks
Read full article: Women's Hall of Fame honors Aretha Franklin, Morrison, LacksThe National Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, the site of the first womenโs rights convention. She won 18 Grammy awards and, in 1987, became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was 75 years old when she became the first Black woman to set foot on the North Pole, and stood on the South Pole five years later. Born during the Civil War, Terrell was a dedicated suffragist whose civil rights activism continued up until her death in 1954 at the age of 90. Terrell was the first Black woman in the United States appointed to the school board of a major city, the District of Columbia.
High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US court
Read full article: High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US courtโHe was very, very proud to have acquired the Guelph Treasure, and then was forced to sell it to the Nazis,โ she told him. It's a pursuit that has now landed him at the Supreme Court, in a case to be argued Monday. Germany and the foundation asked the trial-level court to dismiss the suit, but the court declined. โOur view is that Germany is the proper jurisdiction for a case which involves a sale of a collection of medieval German art by German art dealers to a German state,โ Parzinger said. The suit's claim that the Guelph Treasure was sold under Nazi pressure was also diligently investigated in Germany, he said.
Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden era
Read full article: Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden eraAgainst that backdrop, many House Democrats have for years impatiently insisted it's time for fresh leadership. To become speaker again, Pelosi will need more votes than House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., whoโs likely to garner nearly unanimous GOP support. Though she's likely to succeed, it wonโt be simple because when Pelosi was elected speaker in January 2019, 15 Democrats opposed her. Pelosi came to Congress in 1987 and has led House Democrats, both as the minority and majority party, ever since 2003. Pelosi has won wide acclaim among Democrats as a leading Trump foe in battles over impeachment, immigration and health care.
Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record
Read full article: Drake bests Aretha Franklin, Wonder to set Billboard record1 hit on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, Drake has bested a record previously held by icons Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Drake's โLaugh Now Cry Later," featuring rapper Lil Durk, reached the No. Wonder and Franklin, who died in 2018, each have had 20 songs top the chart. 1 hits on the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, 12 include him in the leading role, including โGodโs Plan,โ โIn My Feelings,โ โHotline Bling,โ โHold On, Weโre Going Homeโ and โBest I Ever Had,โ his first major hit released in 2009. Earlier this year, 34-year-old Drake made Billboard chart history when he set a new record for most songs on the Hot 100 chart โ Billboard's main songs chart that includes all music genres.
New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'
Read full article: New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.
Stretch of Lodge Freeway renamed in honor of Aretha Franklin
Read full article: Stretch of Lodge Freeway renamed in honor of Aretha FranklinDETROIT โ A stretch of the Lodge Freeway has been renamed in honor of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, two years after her death. M-10 between I-94 and Livernois Avenue is now the Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway. READ: Aretha Franklinโs niece discusses new trailer for movie profiling her auntโs lifeRep. Leslie Love has been working for two years to make it happen, and thanks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Loveโs mission is complete. Watch the video above for the full report
From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings' unlikely path
Read full article: From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings' unlikely pathFILE - In this Dec. 11, 2019, file photo, Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., gives her opening statement during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington. Demings is among the women Joe Biden is considering for his vice presidential running mate. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Read full article: 7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live musicSome experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
West Side Story Academy Award winner George Chakiris to make live appearance at Redford Theatre
Read full article: West Side Story Academy Award winner George Chakiris to make live appearance at Redford TheatreThe historic Redford Theatre released its film lineup for the upcoming season, spanning from Jan. 17 to May 9, Tuesday morning on Facebook. VIP tickets also include early admission to the 8 p.m. screening, an autographed poster and dessert. HOLLYWOOD - OCTOBER 9: Actor George Chakiris attends the American Cinematheque screening and cast and crew reunion of 'West Side Story' at the Egyptian Theatre on October 9, 2002 in Hollywood, California. The movie will show Feb. 2 and will be preceded by a performance by the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit. For the theaters complete lineup, check out the Facebook post.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to beat, but there has been progress
Read full article: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to beat, but there has been progressDETROIT Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to beat. Pancreatic cancer has been in the headlines recently as it challenges "Jeopardy!" However, with less common and more deadly cancers like pancreatic cancer, research progress can be difficult without awareness, as there are fewer survivors. Kasselman said raising money for the battle against pancreatic cancer is assisted when notable people come forward with their diagnoses. Azmi thinks some of the other areas that show the greatest promise in pancreatic cancer research include immunotherapy, which means using a person's immune system to attack the cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to beat, but there has been progress
Read full article: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to beat, but there has been progressDETROIT - Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to beat. Pancreatic cancer has been in the headlines recently as it challenges "Jeopardy!" However, with less common and more deadly cancers like pancreatic cancer, research progress can be difficult without awareness, as there are fewer survivors. Kasselman said raising money for the battle against pancreatic cancer is assisted when notable people come forward with their diagnoses. Azmi thinks some of the other areas that show the greatest promise in pancreatic cancer research include immunotherapy, which means using a person's immune system to attack the cancer.
Progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer
Read full article: Progress in the fight against pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to beat. It has taken the lives of L. Brooks Patterson, Aretha Franklin and some 45,000 Americans each year. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Sept. 26, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Sept. 26, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Hamtramck school CSCWitnesses are coming forward in the case against a community liaison officer at a Hamtramck high school. Troy traffic stopA woman pulled over in Troy for driving erratically was allegedly drunk, had two flat tires and had a toddler in the back seat. Pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to beat. It has taken the lives of L. Brooks Patterson, Aretha Franklin and some 45,000 Americans each year. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- Aug. 12, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- Aug. 12, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Nassar agreementThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had been investigating MSU for years. Suspicious deathNew information into a suspicious death investigation that shocked residents in Dearborn. Drug trafficking houseA local father is behind bars after running a drug trafficking operation out of his home. Gun threatNew information about threats of mass shootings that shut down a major concernt at Freedom Hill last night. EpsteinThe death of Jeffrey Epstein will not stop the sex trafficking investigation that surrounded him.
Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- Aug. 6, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- Aug. 6, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Safety alertOakland University Police are looking for a former student who was last seen on campus and is considered a possible threat to himself or others. Travel warningAmid the latest wave of mass shootings in the United States, other countries are advising residents to not visit. Airways scareA British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing and evacuate passengers after the cabin suddenlyf illed with smoke. Baseball injuriesBatting helmets and catchers masks are probably what come to mind when you think of safety gear when playing baseball. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 6, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 6, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Aretha FranklinThere's a battle over Aretha Franklin's estate. Karen Spranger chargedFormer Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger was back in court Tuesday and she was 45 minutes late for the hearing. Mass shootingsWill two mass shootings in 13 hours change the debate over guns? Interactions with policeThere's a workshop that teaches, specifically young black men, how to interact with police during traffic stops. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Hearing on Aretha Franklin's estate, handwritten wills set for Tuesday
Read full article: Hearing on Aretha Franklin's estate, handwritten wills set for TuesdayDETROIT - A judge is expected to consider a request for a handwriting expert to examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin's death. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday in Oakland County Probate Court, north of Detroit. A handwritten 2014 document shows Franklin apparently wanted her son, Kecalf Franklin, to serve as the representative of her estate, which might be worth millions. But lawyers for Franklin's estate have said "there is no basis" to believe Kecalf Franklin has those skills. Local 4 will be at the hearing and will update this story.
Michigan congresswoman introduces bill naming post office after 'Queen of Soul'
Read full article: Michigan congresswoman introduces bill naming post office after 'Queen of Soul'Signed by every member of the Michigan Congressional Delegation, the official name of the post office would become the Aretha Franklin Post Office Building. DETROIT - Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) introduced legislation Friday renaming the post office located at 12711 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit after the late national recording artist and Detroiter Aretha Franklin. Signed by every member of the Michigan Congressional Delegation, the official name of the post office would become the Aretha Franklin Post Office Building. It is my pleasure to honor this mega talent and my good friend Aretha Franklin in this manner, said Lawrence. This is the contribution from all of us in the Michigan Delegation to that legacy.Franklin moved to Detroit from Memphis, Tennessee, with her father, the Reverend C.L.
Aretha Franklin's $1.2 million Bloomfield Hills home hits market
Read full article: Aretha Franklin's $1.2 million Bloomfield Hills home hits marketBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. - If you're in the market for a new home and want to live like a queen, one of Aretha Franklin's homes inside a gated community in Bloomfield Hills just went on the market. The first thing you'll notice about the six-bedroom, 5 1/2-bathroom home is the red piano from Franklin's Detroit home. Down the hall is Franklin's bedroom, where she spent many nights when she wasn't on the road. Franklin's bedroom is complete with his and hers closets and an attached master bathroom finished with marble floors and a queen's throne. The home was not Franklin's primary residence, and she hadn't lived there in more than 20 years.
Michigan governor signs bill designating portion of freeway as Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway
Read full article: Michigan governor signs bill designating portion of freeway as Aretha Franklin Memorial HighwayGretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4060 which designates the portion of the M-10 freeway between Livernois and I-94 in Detroit as the Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway. House Bill 4060 was introduced by state representative Leslie Love. Aretha Franklin was an American icon. Her creativity and voice contributed to our musical and cultural history in Michigan, said Whitmer. Im honored to be able to dedicate a portion of the M-10 freeway to remember Aretha and all she did for our state.Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home
Read full article: 3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's homeThree handwritten wills have been found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the "Queen of Soul," including one that was discovered under cushions in the living... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.