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[WATCH] Aretha Franklin's casket arrives in style for a funeral fit for a queen
Aretha Franklin, who died on 16 August aged 76, will be given a befitting send-off which is scheduled to last 6 hours but may very well go on for longer.
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Aretha Franklin to be hailed as American institution at funeral
The funeral, at Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple, will feature performances by those influenced by Franklin’s singular, soaring voice, including singers Chaka Khan and Ariana Grande.
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TD Jakes, Bill Clinton & Cicely Tyson to speak at Aretha Franklin's funeral
The official funeral programme was released on Wednesday and details the procedures for the five-hour-long service, which will kick off at 10am local time in Detroit (around 4pm in South Africa).
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Stevie Wonder heads star line-up for Aretha Franklin funeral
They will be joined by R&B singers Chaka Khan, Ron Isley, Fantasia and Yolanda Adams at the funeral for the late Queen of Soul, publicist Gwendolyn Quinn said in a statement.
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Madonna defends herself after Aretha Franklin tribute backlash
Madonna sparked a backlash with a 10-minute speech focused mostly on her own early career at Monday’s VMA show.
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Report: Aretha Franklin had no will
The Queen of Soul tragically passed away last week at the age of 76 after having battled pancreatic cancer for several years.
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Fans criticise Madonna for VMA tribute to Aretha Franklin
Fans feel the late soul singer’s legacy took a backseat to Madonna, who turned 60 the day Franklin died last Thursday, and her own story.
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[LISTEN] Bigger than music: Aretha Franklin’s legacy
Pippa Hudson chats to Obenewa Amponsah, the executive director at Harvard Centre for African Studies.
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Aretha Franklin to be laid to rest on 31 August
A funeral for the iconic singer, who died at the age of 76 this week after battling cancer, will take place in hometown of Detroit.
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Family planning multiple events to honour Aretha Franklin
The iconic singer died at the age of 76 at her home in Detroit on Thursday after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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[WATCH] How Aretha Franklin demanded respect
The late 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin, got plenty of respect and sang for some of the most important people of our time. CNN reports.
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Obamas pay tribute to ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
The 76-year old singer died at her home in Detroit on Thursday after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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[WATCH] Aretha Franklin's musical journey
Watch Aretha Franklin perform the hits that made her a star and earned her 18 Grammy awards. The "Queen of Soul" passed away at 76.
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Music fratenity mourns loss of Aretha Franklin
International musicians who have worked with or were influenced by Aretha Franklin have paid tribute to the Queen of Soul.
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[VIDEO] Aretha Franklin dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the preacher’s daughter whose powerful voice made her the long-reigning queen of soul with such hit songs as 'Respect' and 'Chain of Fools', died on Thursday at the age of 76
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R.I.P Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
Highlights in the career of music legend and queen of soul Aretha Franklin who has died at the age of 76.
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[WATCH] From RESPECT to Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin's greatest hits
Aretha Franklin passed away on Thursday afternoon aged 76. She had been gravely ill, with family and friends having said their goodbyes earlier in the week.
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Respect. Aretha Franklin (76) has died
The soul legend's family had told media in her hometown of Detroit this month that she was gravely ill.
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Aretha Franklin 'alert' at home
The 76-year-old soul legend has been reported to be gravely ill, with her loved ones gathered to say their goodbyes.
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Fans offer thoughts, prayers from around the world for Aretha Franklin
The 76-year-old soul legend - who last performed at the Elton John Aids Foundation party in New York in November - is said to be at her home in Detroit, where her loved ones have gathered.
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Report: Aretha Franklin ‘very ill,’ surrounded by family
The 76-year-old soul legend is said to be at her home in Detroit, where her loved ones have gathered.
