Contestants brave New York City cold for shot at becoming next 'American Idol' Dozens of contestants were not bothered by the cold weather as they gathered in Manhattan to try and win over the judges ...

DETROIT -- Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness. Clinton described himself as an "Aretha groupie" and said ...

With Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez having announced their departures from "American Idol" late last week, producers may want to pick up the phone and call Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul is ...

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" has died at age 76. After hearing the news of her passing, everyone from music industry icons like Paul McCartney and Carol King to Hollywood stars took ...

DETROIT, Michigan -- Aretha Franklin is reportedly in hospice care but she and her family remain hopeful she will recover, media outlets report. The 76-year-old is in Detroit surrounded by loved ones ...

Aretha Franklin's funeral will be limited to family and friends, but there will be public viewings Aug. 28-29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and a star-studded tribute on ...