Detroit native contributes towards music history

Pete Davidson made some pretty wild admissions during his new Netflix comedy special that was recently released.

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star’s sons.

The Charity Preview event that kicks off the public opening of the Detroit Auto Show will feature some major talent this year, officials announced Tuesday.

One of rock’s greatest songwriters and musicians, Robbie Robertson, has died at 80.

This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.

The 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.

A jury in Michigan says a document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her death is a valid will.

Two sons of the late singer Aretha Franklin have given opposing opinions about the Queen of Soul’s final wishes.

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Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled.

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Take a look down memory lane with one of Aretha Franklin’s dear friends

The 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, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte and scored four of his son Spike’s early films, has died.

Popular composer Burt Bacharach has died at 94.

The late Queen of Soul’s Detroit Golf Club home is selling for a little less than $1 million.

Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated.

Detroit’s 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.

Actress and singer talks about her new talk show.

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died.

Police are looking for two suspects that are known in the Ford Road and Southfield Freeway neighborhood.

World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, Jordan’s Queen Rania, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will help relaunch the Clinton Global Initiative in September.

Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier has died at age 81.

William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” has died at age 77.

The 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.

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is hiring more than 300 seasonal employees.

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre has announced its 2022 lineup and a list of positions that need to be filled for the season.

Singer Alise King caught Aretha Franklin's attention while performing on "Live In The D" back in 2017.

Generations 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.

Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.

The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but when there are only five nominees in most categories, it’s almost guaranteed that a few favorites will miss the cut.

A Grammy award winning producer who has worked with some of the best artists across the world is looking for talent in Detroit.

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at age 93 after a long career in which she teamed with her husband on songs including “The Way We Were."

The latest attempt to revive “Ghostbusters” has drawn a sizable audience to movie theaters while the awards darling “King Richard" is struggling.

An exhibit that advances the narrative of Black men through art, photographs and stories is coming to Detroit.

Just in time for the haunting month: Detroit cemetery tours.

Rolling Stone has once again compiled a list of the “500 Greatest Songs of all Time,” and taking the top spot is non other than the Queen of Soul’s “Respect.”

The 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.

“Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the weekend.

The 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.

Whether you feel for the troubled singer or start to side with the victims of her "demon" outbursts, there is no denying Hudson’s talent as she transforms from an apprehensive teenager to an overworked diva on the brink of a breakdown.

I have loved Jennifer Hudson’s voice from the first note she sang on American Idol.

“It was an amazing movie and I’m still trying to figure out my emotions from the movie,” said Vivian Pickard. “I cried a little bit. I laughed a little bit.”

Jennifer Hudson, the star of the Aretha Franklin biopic, paid a visit to Metro Detroit.

The “Queen of Soul’s” handprints are to be unveiled outside the Detroit Historical Society Museum in advance of the release of a new film on Aretha Franklin’s life and career.

In Questlove's documentary “Summer of Soul” a musical flood, too long dammed up, is finally released.

Two New Jersey towns have renamed streets in honor of the Isley Brothers, the legendary R&B group that behind songs including “Shout,” “Twist and Shout” and “It's Your Thing.”.

Online shopping giant Amazon is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde” and “Shark Tank,” with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.

Arnold Schwarzenegger chanted with enthusiasm, “We are back.

A new trailer for “RESPECT” was released this week, giving us another taste of the long-anticipated biopic on Aretha Franklin’s life and career starring Jennifer Hudson.

One of the world’s most honored musical producers and engineers has died.

Aretha 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, “Genius: Aretha” on National Geographic. Rebecca Naomi Jones and Patrice Covington, who play Aretha Franklin’s 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, “Until You Come Back to Me.”To see the full interview, watch the video above.

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 – “The Color Purple” turned into Grammy, Tony and Emmy gold for Cynthia Erivo. The performer’s brilliant performance in the Broadway revival won her the 2016 Tony for best actress in a musical. “I guess I didn’t expect to be this close this soon,” Erivo told The Associated Press of her almost-EGOT status.

First, Mimi talked about her inspiration, Maya Angelou. “I always think about her when I think about powerful women in history.”Next, 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 who’s music transcends audiences, and who has performed at multiple presidential inaugurations.

March is Women’s History Month and all month long Live in the D will be featuring women making an impact in their fields. Today’s “Boss Lady” is in the music industry and has already seen her name in lights with a Grammy award under her belt. Antea “A Plus” Birchett is a Detroit native who writes songs for many stars you may know like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Mary Mary, Mary J. Blige, Justin Bieber, and more. She is also currently providing vocal coaching lessons for the National Geographic Genius “Aretha” series stars and vocalists. Watch the video to learn more about this Boss Lady and how she’s impacting the D.

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. “I got chills,” 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 — and cash — 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.

(Random House Books for Young Readers/Roaring Brook Press/Nancy Paulsen Books via AP)NEW YORK – Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for “We Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the “black snake” 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 “Encounter,” is the first Native American to win in either category. The Stonewall Book Award for best LGBT literature was given to Archaa Shrivastav for “We Are Little Feminists: Families."

One of the most iconic moments in recent Inauguration history comes from Detroit’s own -- Aretha Franklin. In 2009, the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the “Queen of Soul” stole the show with her jaw-dropping performance of “My country ‘tis of thee.” And don’t forget her legendary hat. Relive the moment below:

Lady 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 “Amazing Grace,” 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 “Land of Hope and Dreams” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

He added that Biden in many ways is ”the perfect president for the moment, because he is not hyperbolic, he’s not a bomb thrower, he’s surrounded himself with policy wonks who already have all these plans. I think what we are going to hear him talk about is ‘Here’s where we are, here’s what we have to get done.' I think that’s going to go a long way just to making people feel better." His speechwriting team is led by longtime Biden collaborator Vinay Reddy. “There really is no parallel to what Biden faces.”___Associated Press writer Alexandra Jaffe contributed reporting.

A 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 – 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 museum’s official website here.

The National Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, the site of the first women’s 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.

“He was very, very proud to have acquired the Guelph Treasure, and then was forced to sell it to the Nazis,” 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. “Our 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,” Parzinger said. The suit's claim that the Guelph Treasure was sold under Nazi pressure was also diligently investigated in Germany, he said.

Against 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., who’s likely to garner nearly unanimous GOP support. Though she's likely to succeed, it won’t 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.

1 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 “Laugh 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 “God’s Plan,” “In My Feelings,” “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had,” 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 — Billboard's main songs chart that includes all music genres.

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.

DETROIT – 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 Franklin’s niece discusses new trailer for movie profiling her aunt’s lifeRep. Leslie Love has been working for two years to make it happen, and thanks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Love’s mission is complete. Watch the video above for the full report

FILE - 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)

Some 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 Beyoncé's “Homecoming,” 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, Beyoncé transformed Coachella into “Beychella,” and we’re lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlake’s music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.

The 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.

DETROIT 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.

DETROIT - 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 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.

DETROIT - 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.

DETROIT - 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.

DETROIT - 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.

DETROIT - 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.

DETROIT - 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.

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.

BLOOMFIELD 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.

Gretchen 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.

Three 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.