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Don Cornelius Dead: 'Soul Train' Creator, Host Dies of Apparent Suicide

Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of 'Soul Train,' has died in Los Angeles of an apparent suicide. He was 75. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Wedding, Moving 'Too Fast'

Aretha Franklin has called off her wedding to Willie Wilkerson, just three weeks after announcing her engagement. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Engaged: Singer Marrying Friend

Time to raise a glass to Aretha Franklin: The soul legend revealed that she's now engaged to longtime boyfriend William "Willie" Wilkerson. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Sings Her Way Out of a Parking Ticket

Legendary 'Respect' singer Aretha Franklin reportedly sang her way out of a parking ticket. ...Read More »

John Legend Gives Surprise Performance at Philly Church

John Legend took a break from his stint on the Sade tour to surprise parishioners at Calvary Baptist Church in Pennsylvania's West Philadelphia. ...Read More »

20 Best Feel-Good Songs by Great Black Artists

June 2011 marks the 32nd anniversary of Black Music Month, which gives us 30 full days to celebrate the dedicated musicians who have entertained us throughout the years. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Vows Never to Retire From Music

Aretha Franklin won't be quitting the music business anytime soon. After battling an undisclosed illness earlier this year and later shedding 85 pounds, the Queen of Soul has revealed that she's got music on her mind in anticipation of the release of her latest album 'Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love,' in stores today. ...Read More »

Biopics We Wish Would Happen & Stars We'd Want to Star in Them

With Fantasia gearing up to play gospel legend Mahalia ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Planning Lavish 69th Birthday Bash

After recovering from a mystery illness late last year, Aretha Franklin is ready to kick her heels up and have a good time for her birthday. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Denies Gastric Bypass Rumors

Aretha Franklin has denied reports that her drastic weight loss is due to gastric bypass surgery. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Taps R. Kelly for 38th Album

After successfully overcoming an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin is ready to pick up where she left off. The Queen of Soul is gearing up to release her 38th studio album ‘Aretha: Woman Falling out of Love’ on May 3, with eccentric songwriter R. Kelly tapped to lend his songwriting abilities to the new LP. ...Read More »