Aretha Franklin
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Drake overtakes Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder's records, earns 21st No 1 hit on Billboard chart
Fp Staff •Drake’s 'Laugh Now Cry Later' has become the 21st No 1 hit on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
Beyoncé drops surprise single Black Parade on Juneteenth, asks fans to sign petition demanding justice for George Floyd
Fp Staff •Beyoncé also joined the call for charges against the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who was gunned down in March by officers who burst into her Kentucky home.
Aretha Franklin's solo version of Never Gonna Break My Faith released in wake of George Floyd protests
•Aretha Franklin’s riveting and powerful collaboration with Mary J Blige has arrived on Juneteenth
Respect teaser sees Jennifer Hudson emulate late R&B singer Aretha Franklin; film to release on 9 October, 2020
Fp Staff •Respect, the biopic on late singer Aretha Franklin, will hit theatres next year
Switzerland and bucolic musings: Exploring the country’s cultural and traditional multiplicity through its small towns
Rashmi Gopal Rao •A great way to soak in Switzerland's diversity would be to visit some of the idyllic small towns which offer a window into the culture, art, cuisine and traditions of Switzerland.
Aretha Franklin becomes first individual woman to receive posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Citation
•Aretha Franklin died on 16 August at her home in Detroit from pancreatic cancer at age 76.
Amazing Grace trailer: Aretha Franklin's concert documentary to release on 5 April
Fp Staff •Aretha Franklin's estate previously said that Amazing Grace was an important part of the singer's legacy.
Aretha Franklin, Count Basie, Booker T to be inducted into Blues Hall of Fame on 8 May
•Aretha Franklin, Count Basie and Booker T and the MGs will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame as part of the 40th class this year.
Grammys 2019 highlights: Dolly Parton joins Miley Cyrus in tribute performance; BTS presents award to H.E.R
Fp Staff •Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance to help open the Grammys 2019 with host Alicia Keys
Aretha Franklin's documentary Amazing Grace to release after 46 years at DOC NYC film festival on 12 November
•Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76 in August, 2018.