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Aretha Franklin: wins posthumous Pulitzer Prize for contributions to music

submitted by Nick Apr 16th 2019 08:00 am (www.nme.com)

Well deserved. Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin has been awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize, almost a year after the legendary singer’s death. The music icon, who passed away in August 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, was awarded thePulitzer Prize Special Citation for her contribution to American music and culture. The singer was announced as the winner on Monday, […]The post Aretha Franklin wins posthumous Pulitzer Prize for contributions to music appeared first on NME.

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Aretha Franklin: 20 Great Aretha Franklin Moments

submitted by Nick Aug 16th 2018 04:00 pm (stereogum.com)

When a truly iconic music figure dies, a eulogy can never tell the full story. Sometimes, you learn more about this person's impact on the world when you dig through the flotsam -- random TV performances, soundtrack appearances, half-forgotten duets. We've collected moments like these in the past for recently departed musical legends like David&...

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Aretha Franklin: Dead At 76

submitted by Nick Aug 16th 2018 03:00 pm (stereogum.com)

The soul and gospel legend Aretha Franklin has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer cancer. Her publicist confirmed the news to the Associated Press, stating that Franklin passed away this morning at her home in Detroit. She was 76.

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Aretha Franklin: Tribute Concert Planned For Madison Square Garden In November

submitted by Nick Aug 14th 2018 09:00 pm (stereogum.com)

An all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin is in the works for November in New York, Billboard has confirmed.

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Aretha Franklin: “Gravely Ill,” According To Family: Report

submitted by Nick Aug 13th 2018 03:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Aretha Franklin is reportedly "gravely ill," according to family members. WDIV Local 4 news reporter Evrod Cassimy broke the news in a tweet this morning. "I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time," he wrote. Franklin announced her retirement from touring last year, and…

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Christina Aguilera: Watch Christina Aguilera busk in disguise in a New York subway station

submitted by Nick Jun 15th 2018 09:00 pm (www.nme.com)

She covers Aretha Franklin's 'Think'Aguilera also gave an intimate performance of hit single 'Fighter'Christina Aguilera headed to a New York subway station to busk in disguise with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. The singer released her new album ‘Liberation’ today (June 15) – her first album in six years and her eighth fu...

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