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Soul Sister, a new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Tina Turner and her former husband Ike, is to transfer to the West End's Savoy Theatre, beginning performances Aug. 20 prior to an official opening Aug. 23, for a run through Sept. 29. Read More... More on Pop Culture Entertainment  

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Soul Sister, a new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Tina Turner and her former husband Ike, is to transfer to the West End's Savoy Theatre, beginning performances Aug. 20 prior to an official opening Aug. 23, for a run through Sept. 29. It originally tried out at Hackney Empire for a short run earlier this year that ran from April 14-May 5.  

Bill Kenwright and John Miller will present a strictly limited West End season of SOUL SISTER, the new musical inspired by the music, life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, which caused a sensation during its inception at the Hackney Empire.  

FOLLOWING last month’s premiere at Hackney Empire, Soul Sister, a new musical inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, will transfer to the West End – to the Savoy Theatre, where it will run from August 23 (previews from August 20) to September 29, 2012. Described as a stunning new musical, Soul Sister tells the extraordinary story of musical legends Ike and Tina Turner, charting their electric first meeting and meteoric rise...  

It is clear that she was still motivated to sing the gospel when she recorded the landmark album Amazing Grace.  Amazing Grace is still today one of the biggest selling Gospel albums in the history of the recording industry. It is also her ...  

Aretha Franklins biopic is back in business after movies bosses decided Broadway star Audra Mcdonald is the perfect choice to the play the Queen of Soul according to U S reports The Respect hitmaker revealed in January 12 that actors Halle Berry Ker...  

Music icon Aretha Franklin is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Queen of Soul will receive the honour at a ceremony on 14 August (12) in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and will be joined by her fellow inductees including bluegrass legend ...  

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" and one of the most influential and important voices in the history of pop music is bringing her distinctive, soulful voice to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.  

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" and one of the most influential and important voices in the history of pop music is bringing her distinctive, soulful voice to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. She will be ...  

Plans for a biopic about Aretha Franklin have been put on hold until the soul icon can clear her schedule to fully concentrate on the project The Respect hitmaker revealed in January 12 that actors Kerry Washington Nia Long and Blair Underwood were on...  

Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday by revealing that she has a new album planned Aretha Franklin will be teaming up with Clive Davis again for her new music According to Associated Press Franklin stated I have re-signed with Clive Dav...  

(RTTNews) - Aretha Franklin added her voice to the legions of fans mourning the loss of disco icon Donna Summer this week. Summer succumbed to cancer on Thursday and Aretha praised her talent as a performer, and kindness as a person. "So shocking to hear ...  

... Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode was arrested after allegedly overdosing on a speedball of cocaine and heroin at his hotel in suburban Los Angeles. In 1998, actor Phil Hartman was shot to death by his wife, Brynn, who then killed herself. Hartman was 49.  

Elton John says it is ''a total disgrace'' that Donna Summer wasn't inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Speaking about the 'I Feel Love' singer who died aged 63 on Thursday, Elton said that ''second-rate talent now sits in her place. He told E! Online: ''I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did...  

With the passing of singer Donna Summer on Thursday, "Piers Morgan Tonight" invited Aretha Franklin to share her thoughts and memories. Referring to the artist known as the "Queen of Disco," the "Queen of Soul" reflected on fellow music royalty ...  

With the passing of singer Donna Summer on Thursday, "Piers Morgan Tonight" invited Aretha Franklin to share her thoughts and memories. Referring to the artist known as the "Queen of Disco," the "Queen of Soul" reflected on fellow music royalty ...  

The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for the TV Land Awards 10th anniversary celebration. Dozen of stars from TV, movies, and music made the trip to the Lexington Avenue Armory for the festivities. Named this year’s Pop Culture Award winner, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Paul Reubens was recognized for his alter ego Pee Wee Herman. The Saturday morning children show, Pee Wee’s Playhouse was a multiple Emmy winner during its five years on CBS...  

Celebrate Aretha Franklin's 70th birthday (which was March 25) and the 20th anniversary of Roctober magazine tonight at Quimby's Books from 7-10 p.m. They'll have Aretha karaoke, and author Aaron Cohen be talking about, and signing, copies of his new book on Franklin Amazing Grace. Roctober founder Jake Austen will have all kinds of surprises, along with the new issue and a compilation, "Flying Saucer Rock 'N' Roll." [ more › ]  

The GMA Foundation (GMAF) has announced that it will induct Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Dallas Holm, The Hoppers, Love Song and Rex Humbard into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. "The diverse talents represented in this years class of inductees have impacted millions of people around the world. It is an honor to induct these individuals" said Charles Dorris, Chairman, GMA Foundation. The  

Following the sad news on Thursday that disco legend Donna Summer lost her battle with cancer, celebrity fans have expressed their appreciation for the singer. "So shocking to hear about the passing of Donna Summer," Aretha Franklin said in a ...  

DETROIT — A Detroit icon, “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, will perform at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre on Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Aretha Franklin performs at 8 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the Fox Theater on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.  

West End beckons for Tina Turner musical Soul Sister as charismatic newcomer Emi wins over critics Hot Ticket LAST UPDATED AT 07:14 ON Thu 26 Apr 2012 What you need to know Soul Sister is a new musical inspired by the life of Tina Turner and her one-time husband Ike, co-devised by John Miller and Pete Brooks and directed by Bob Eaton (writer/director of the musical tribute Lennon).  Newcomer Emi Wokoma...  

Aretha Franklin just turned 70 — and did so in New York City, with the likes of Diane Sawyer and the Rev. Al Sharpton joining fans in serenading her with Stevie Wonder’s version of “Happy Birthday.” Saturday’s celebration at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel included a dance performance, music...  

Veteran crooner Neil Sedaka recruited Alicia Keys Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick to sing a special song for Clive Davis at the music moguls 80th birthday party this week beg02Apr12 The Sony Music boss reached the milestone on Wednesday 04Apr12 a...  

GUNS N' ROSES, BEASTIE BOYS, Donovan, Freddie King, Laura Nyro, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and SMALL FACES/FACES are among the inductees on the exclusive HBO special "2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony", debuting saturday, may 5 (9:00-11:30 p.m.  

Guns N' Roses will not perform at their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame next month. There has been much speculation guitarist Slash and singer Axl Rose would end their feud - which has lasted more than 15 years - to reunite the classic line up of the band and play at the event, but the axeman has ruled this out. Slash said: "We're not playing. I would imagine that they asked us to play...  

During a press conference in Italy to promote his second solo album, "Apocalyptic Love" (see video below), legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) was asked what it felt like to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame without singer Axl Rose, who refused to attend the ceremony and be inducted with his former bandmates.  

Axl Rose has declined his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Guns NRoses The 50-year-old co-founder of the group - who has been locked in a feud with former band mate Slash for the last 15 years - will not attend the ceremony in Clev...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, ...  

Aretha Franklin has announced her engagement to long-term friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. The soul legend, who has been married twice before, announced plans to tie the knot over the summer, with Miami Beach in Florida a possible location. She suggested ...  

Mark Bego who has authored over 54 books, on April 19 released another in a series of books on creative people in the music industry. With the book on the life of Aretha Franklin called, “Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul”, tracing her career ...  

Aretha Franklin has had a legendary, iconic career, and the Queen of Soul will soon take her rightful spot in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted on Aug. 14 alongside Ricky Skaggs, The Hoppers, Dallas Holm and Love Song. Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley are fellow inductees. Franklin’s ties to gospel began with her father, a Baptist minister, and became most prominent with her 1972 album Amazing Grace — one of the all-time best...  

Monday evening, a trio of men take on the music of Aretha Franklin at the Armory in Somerville.  Vocalist Gordon Michaels and pianist Michael Larson join us in studio for a preview. Meghna Chakrabarti: Gordon, I’ve got to ask you, what made y ...  

"Donna Summer had a dynamic voice and unique musical style that helped define the dance music genre in the '70s. She also was an artist who crossed many musical genres..." — Recording Academy President Neil Portnow.  

According to The Detroit News, Aretha Franklin believes that four time Tony award-winner Audra McDonald would be the perfect actress to portray her in an upcoming biopic about the legendary singer's life.  

A host of musicians have taken to Facebook and Twitter to pay tribute to Whitney Houston, who was found dead in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton yesterday (February 11). Writing on her Facebook page, Aretha Franklin, who was Houston's Godmother, said ...  

The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who will be inducted into the Hall on Aug ...  

Aretha Franklin is working on a new album after re-signing with US record producer Clive Davis. Aretha Franklin is working on a new album. The 'Respect' hitmaker - who is often referred to as the Queen of Soul after recording a string of top 40 hits ...  

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Aretha Franklin will finally enter the gospel Hall of Fame in August. Aretha Franklin will be inducted to the gospel Hall of Fame this year. The singing icon is one of six stars who will be introduced to the Hall on August 14, joining musical legends like ...  

A Kansas City party district ensures that your Cinco de Mayo weekend doesn't lack for options. On Friday, things kick off with Cinco de Cabot, a fundraiser for the Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center featuring live performances by Making Movies (pictured) and Sister Hazel. The following night, Cinco de Drinko takes over, where $25 advance tickets get you drinks from 8 to 11 p.m., plus free cover at 12 Power & Light District bars...  

A number of stars were in attendance at the birthday bash, including Diane Sawyer, the Reverend Al Sharpton and ... Franklin has previously hinted, in an interview with Billboard, that she would like Halle Berry to play her in the movie, adding that ...  

Well here we go again folks; everytime this project comes up, I can't help but chuckle. If it ever sees the light of day, I'd be shocked!  But ya never know, do ya? Recall that, in our last post on this, in March, she said that the project had been put on hold because she had a lot of other things going on, like working on a new album. And now, after all the hubub over casting - Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Nia Long, Kerry...  

On January 13 and 14, 1972, Aretha Franklin sang during services at the Reverend James Cleveland's New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The audio recordings released as Amazing Grace remain the largest-selling gospel album in history. However, of the 20 hours of 16mm film footage by Sydney Pollack - intended as a concert movie for tandem release - only a few snippets have ever been seen. (previously: 1...  

She took the stage draped in a mink coat and to the sounds of regal fanfare, introduced as the Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin immediately shed the coat, walked to the microphone and for the ensuing 90 minutes lived up to her royal reputation.  

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher; Share Your Love With Me; Think; Baby, I Love You; Something He Can Feel; Chain of Fools; Ain’t No Way; instrumental interlude; Find Me an Angel; Help Me Lift Him Up; You Send Me; I Will Always ...  

We're going to sit together and decide what it is we're going to record." Sony Music Entertainment chief Davis was one of the guests at Franklin's birthday party in New York on Saturday (24Mar12), where she marked her birthday with a dinner at the posh ...  

Music icon Aretha Franklin is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Queen of Soul will receive the honor at a ceremony on August 14 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and will be joined by her fellow inductees including bluegrass legend Ricky ...  

Music icon Aretha Franklin is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Queen of Soul will receive the honor at a ceremony on August 14th in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and will be jo...  

Aretha Franklin will be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn., reports the Associated Press. Also inducted will be Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, The Hoppers family, Christian singer Dallas Holm, the ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs ...  

The queen of soul is taking her place in the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group ...  

The award comes decades after 'Respect' singer Aretha made history by becoming the first woman inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1979. Aretha, 70, is still recording and ...  

Yesterday the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, also known as the "Queen of Soul," turned 70 years old. Along with the milestone birthday came the announcement that she is planning to return to recording, and the project will be led by Clive Davis, the music executive who helped engineer Aretha Franklin's big pop comeback in the 1980s. She said that in the next month, "We're going to sit together and decide what it is we're going to record...  

Aretha Franklin is set to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame later this year. The soul singer is one of six acts to receive the honour this year and will join the ranks of previously inducted Hall of Famers Dolly Parton and Elvis at a ceremony ...  

(CBS/AP) The Queen of Soul is adding another jewel to her crown. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky ...  

(RTTNews) - Aretha Franklin has suggested that she would like Audra McDonald (Private Practice) to play her in the upcoming biopic on the Queen of Soul. Franklin saw McDonald in a role on Broadway (Porgy and Bess) and was impressed with her work.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend ...  

She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex ... including Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. Harry Styles from One Direction is dating the 'Inbetweeners ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky ...  

Late television evangelist Rex Humbard will also enter the Hall of Fame during the ceremony ... Like a Natural Woman," and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," recorded with George Michael in 1987. The hit-maker has had 20 singles on the Billboard R ...  

Aretha Franklin says she has resurrected her partnership with Clive Davis, the record executive who engineered her comeback in the 1980s, and will record a new album, The Associated Press reported. Ms. Franklin made the announcement during a short interview at her 70th birthday party on Saturday night in the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in Manhattan. Mr. Davis, the chief creative officer for Sony Music Entertainment, sat next to Ms. Franklin for...  

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It was announced today that Franklin is one of six people who’ll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She’ll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the ...  

Aretha Franklin is one of six people who’ll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She’ll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song.  

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped engineer her comeback in the  

Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday this weekend with another landmark the decision to reunite with her former mentor record executive Clive Davis for a new album During the soul star's party at the luxurious Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York on Saturday night Franklin announced in a brief interview...  

After all the hubub over casting - Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Nia Long, Kerry Washington - it looks like Aretha Franklin's life story may not make it to the big screen any time soon. The Queen of Soul revealed to the press at her 70th birthday celebration this weekend that the project was put on hold, says BET. “It’s in a limbo position,” said Franklin. “It’s just a lot going on.” Although in early stages, the biopic seemed...  

Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped engineer her comeback in the 1980s, would be working on new music. "I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I'm recording with Clive again," said Franklin of the music mogul, who is associated with Sony...  

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, filed a lawsuit against a California man who allegedly tried to release a documentary with video from her 1972 performance at the New Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles that later became her best-selling ...  

She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song. Franklin's gospel roots run deep, starting with her ...  

At age 70, Aretha Franklin remains one of America's most iconic singers, a distinction that earned her the nickname "The Queen of Soul." Dubbed one of the greatest singers of all ti...  

Her absence from the ceremony sparked rumours she had been told not to attend by Houston's mother Cissy after a feud broke out between the pair, with a row erupting following comments Franklin made in an interview with the Today Show's Al Roker.  

The beat keeps on going. Coming off the heels of the incredibly successful Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and related events last week, the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest provides Northeast Ohio with a plethora of familiar and smooth ...  

Pop. Rock ’n’ roll. Yes ... More coverage | TRI-C JAZZFEST Complete festival schedule Esperanza Spalding brings her 'Radio Music Society' to Cleveland for sold-out Tri-C JazzFest concert Trombone Shorty is living the dream on his way ...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Franklin’s gospel roots run deep, starting with her father who was a prominent Baptist minister. Her 1972 album, “Amazing Grace,” has sold over 2 ...  

ATO (2012) In 2012, every other mainstream female pop singer is trying her hand at honest-to-God soul, shooting stylistically for Aretha Franklin (by way of Adele's 21) but usually winding up closer to early-Nelly Furtado. In 2012, every other mainstream female pop singer is trying her hand at honest-to-God soul, shooting stylistically for Aretha Franklin (by way of Adele's 21) but usually winding up closer to early-Nelly Furtado. It's...  

Aretha Franklin and comedian Kevin Hart will both perform at this summer's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. The duo join previously-announced performers Mary J Blige, Fantasia, Eve and Ledisi for the festival, which will take place from July 6 to July 8.  

Aretha Franklin is taking her showstopping pipes to a venue that matches her vocals in sheer magnificence. The Queen of Soul will perform an evening show on Friday, June 22, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. She's Rolling Stone's "Greatest Vocalist ...  

It’s been more than 25 years since Jann Wenner completed the machinations which resulted in the creation of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concept that took tangible form in 1995 when the I.M. Pei designed building opened its doors in Cleveland, Ohio. At its inception, the entire concept seemed ripe with possibilities and existed as a truly inspired focal point for acknowledging the musicians that invented, innovated and propelled rock and roll...  

Hadn’t heard about this one in the wee hours when I put up this week’s roundup of new shows: The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, has been booked to play twice, July 25-26, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, more than a year after her ...  

Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has signed with International Creative Management (ICM) in all areas. She was previously with William Morris Endeavor . The Queen of Soul, an 18-time Grammy winner, has had 20 No. 1 hits on Billboard's R Singles ...  

Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has signed with ICM in all areas. She was previously with WME. The Queen of Soul, an 18-time Grammy winner, has had 20 No. 1 hits on Billboard's R Singles Chart and 17 Top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100. Her hits ...  

Back in January, the Queen of Soul offered up a list of actors she'd like to see cast in a movie based on her life story. On Monday, Aretha Franklin said in a statement that she could see Audra McDonald ("Private Practice") emerging as a strong ...  

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This is way better than Mother's Day Brunch. My daughter Aretha and I have written our first book: Mother/Daughter Sex Advice. Remember back in 2010, when Aretha and I started a column at Jezebel.com? It was insane-- readers flooded us with explicit dilemmas about sexual pleasures and disasters, body issues,...  

Get your life, queen. And a Good Friday to you! Auntie Aretha was photographed stepping out in all of her Easter Service splendor in New York City on Wednesday (April 4) with her main boo thang William “Willie” Wilkerson. Just … Continue reading →  

If you want a do right, all day woman, look no further than the 81st Most Acclaimed Album of All-Time, a landmark 1967 soul serenade from Aretha Franklin.  

(Scott Johnson) Today is the seventieth birthday of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. The metaphor of royal lineage actually has some application in Franklin’s case. Her father, the Reverend C.L. Franklin, was the renowned Detroit preacher whose New Bethel Baptist Church provided the original venue for Aretha and her sisters, Erma and Carolyn. She became a child star as a gospel singer, signing a recording contract with Columbia Records at age  

Aretha Franklin has found an actress she thinks should portray her in a biopic of her life she hopes to launch soon, and this time it's a Broadway star and classically trained singer: Audra McDonald. McDonald is currently playing Bess in a new ...  

Aretha Franklin sees Audra McDonald as a strong contender to play the Queen of Soul in an upcoming film. During a recent visit to New York City, Franklin attended Broadway’s Porgy and Bess. It was Franklin’s first time seeing McDonald’s on ...  

Where can you see Donovan, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Beastie Boys, Laura Nyro, Guns-n-Roses and Chris Rock under one roof? The 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the only place to see it is on HBO! Premiering this Saturday, May 5th at 9PM this special presentation is jam packed [...]  

the Fox and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Franklin's last area concert was an August 2011 show at DTE Energy Music Theatre. View the grid, customize your listings, click on program details.  

Her ever-distinctive soulful, to-the-bone vocal style has graced the music charts for over four decades and while her 'live' performances have touched the hearts of literally millions since she began her musical journey as a gospel-singing child prodigy ...  

9-11:30PM HBO2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyThis year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took nearly six hours to work through tears (Bette Midler's heartfelt tribute to inductee Laura Nyro), laughs (Chris Rock's reference to the theoretical formalwear adorning the nether regions of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), and awkward elephants in the room (the absence of Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose). The edited version...  

Aretha Franklin has found an actress she thinks should portray her in a biopic of her life she hopes to launch soon, and this time it's a Broadway star and classically trained singer: Audra McDonald. McDonald is currently playing Bess in a new ...  

/news/aretha-franklin-to-reunite-with-clive-davis-1006577152.story Aretha Franklin To Reunite With Clive Davis For New Album Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She’s reuniting with one of her musical mentors ...  

Months after the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class was announced, the Hall handpicked several more acts to be inducted. To stop such shenanigans, the RRHOF voting procedures need to be overhauled to provide greater integrity and transparency.Contributor: Henry HaynesPublished: Apr 30, 2012  

Hackney Empire, LondonOn the strength of her performance as Tina Turner in this new jukebox musical, Emi Wokoma needn't worry about whether she's going to be able to pay the rent for the foreseeable future: stardom surely awaits. The little acting the show requires of her she manages just fine, but her impersonation of Anna Mae Bullock, renamed Tina Turner when she started singing with Ike Turner, is startling. She's got that strange, stiff...  

I remember listening to the radio program “The Vocal Scene,” and the knowledgeable host George Jellinek played a number of recordings ... one may say that the Queen is still the Queen. Barry Bassis writes about music, theater, travel, and dining ...  

Kerry Washington and Nia Long were on her "wish list" to portray her in a big screen adaptation of her colourful life. The project ran into difficulties in March (12) after Franklin and producers entered into a "Mexican stand-off" over who would play the ...  

Give a little "Respect" to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin on Sunday - the veteran songstress turns 70. Starting out as a jazz singer in the early 1960s, Franklin found fame in the latter half of th...  

She recently told Billboard she's reunited with industry vet Clive Davis to record an upcoming album, and she wants Ne-Yo and other popular R voices to participate. "I'd love to get some Ne-Yo songs on there," the 70-year-old told the publication of her ...  

With all the hubbub over who would and would not show up for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Saturday in Cleveland, everyone seemed to forget the most truly awkward part of the event that happens every year, regardless of who decides to write  

CLEVELAND, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritix®, the Cleveland-based state-of-the-art paperless ticketing, event marketing and relationship management technology company, continued to expand its ticketing business in the entertainment industry, as it supported the recent Rock...  

Sherri Shepherd had a bit of misstep during her "Dancing With the Stars" week two performance of a jive with partner Val Chmerkovskiy. But she covered like a champ, shaking her moneymaker like she was channeling Tina Turner herself."Shake rattle and roll! Tina would be proud! You missed a part, but I don't care. I loved it!" shouts Bruno. "I am in love with you. That was a freaking phenomenal routine. This is when confidence can take you past...  

Guns N' Roses -- minus frontman Axl Rose, who declined to attend -- headlined this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, folk icon Donovan, the late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and the British band Small Faces and its later incarnation, Faces.  

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a musical celebration that in past years has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, is set for Saturday night in historic Public Hall where 6,000 fans, 1,400 well-heeled guests and many of music's biggest stars were set to party with the class of 2012.  

Pop starlet Rihanna was spotted leaving the set of the new Coldplay “Princess of China” video this past weekend in California. She was be intagraming and tweeting exclusive photos from the shoot for the past couple of days.. Actress Freema … Continue  

On Saturday, another batch of artists will join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at a lavish Cleveland induction ceremony. Plenty of them are artists well-worthy of canonization: Guns N’ Roses, the Small Faces, the Beastie Boys. None of this changes the weird reality that the Hall Of Fame is a fundamentally silly institution, [...]  

This weekend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will induct a new class that includes Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses. But what about those left on the outside looking in? Check out these great musicians still waiting for the Hall of Fame to call their names.  

Before a crowd of 6,000 rock-loving fans in Cleveland last night, some of the biggest names in music from the '60s, '70s, '80s were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here a quick rundown of who got in, who did the honors, and the jams served up. Honoree: Guns N' Roses Notable Absences: It was the first time most of the band's members — guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan, drummer Steve Adler — had all gotten together...  

For two of the most legendary bands in metal and hard rock history, it’s the good news / bad news routine, although when it comes to Axl Rose letting everyone down, it should never be any surprise. 

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Steve Schimoler, owner and chef at Cleveland, Ohio’s Crop Bistro & Bar, has been working hard to create the perfect rock-themed menu for his restaurant, with the hopes of attracting some of the rock stars, record industry executives, and music fans who will flood into town for the 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of…Read [...]  

In an exclusive interview with Showbiz Tonight, members of the band KISS slam the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS, who performed at the NCAA Big Dance Concert Series this weekend, has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1999, but has never received the honor. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley critique the organization, saying that the voting process is an insult to  

The much talked about mystery as to whether Guns N Roses will perform at their Rock n Roll Hall of Fame may have taken another turn after guitar god Slash revealed that he’d ‘love to fucking play’ at the ceremony – but frontman Axl Rose ‘hates his guts’.  

In addition to developing her forthcoming motion picture, the “Respect” singer is also scheduled to reunite in the studio with her musical mentor Clive Davis. "I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I'm recording with Clive again," she ...  

CTV SaskatoonGrapevine: Aretha Franklin to join other stars at Essence Music FestivalThe Detroit NewsAretha Franklin , Mary J. Blige , Charlie Wilson , Ledisi , Fantasia , Eve and "Think Like a Man" star Kevin Hart are just a few of the major names slated to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, July 6-8, reports the Associated ...Two Cubans skip own movie to defectPhiladelphia InquirerComedian, actor Kevin Hart to perform...  

The late Donna Summer has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on numerous occasions, but has yet to be elected. Let’s hope that next time the voters wise up and elect her.Contributor: Henry HaynesPublished: May 18, 2012  

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, shared some good and bad news over the weekend. At a birthday celebration in New York Saturday, Franklin announced the good first -- a new album and record deal with Clive Davis! "I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I ...  

She recently told Billboard she's reunited with industry vet Clive Davis to record an upcoming album, and she wants Ne-Yo and other popular R voices to participate. "I'd love to get some Ne-Yo songs on there," the 70-year-old told the ...  

Aretha Franklin and Little Richard have come together to remember the late Dick Clark. Clark passed away on Wednesday (April 18) at the age of 82 after suffering a "massive heart attack". The TV presenter and producer was best known for his annual New Year ...  

‘Living Things’ will be available on June 26, 2012. Rick Rubin (Slayer, Slipknot, etc.) and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda co-produced the offering which will be put... 2012 Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame April ...  

INDIANAPOLIS (LIN) - Diva. There are many who claim this title presently, but only one woman can really hold claim to the pinnacle of "divaness" that is the Queen of Soul– Aretha Franklin. Franklin grew up in the bosom of gospel music, one of ...  

The blockbuster lineup for the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland continues today through April 29, getting into the thick of things with a special performance by Aretha Franklin at 8 p.m. Saturday at PlayhouseSquare’s State Theatre.  

N ’DIGO GETS MUCH RESPECT: The Legendary Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will be belting out her classic hits at the N’Digo Foundation’s annual gala June 30 at the Arie Crown Theater. The theme this year is “Legends de Soul” and the ...  

As part of the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin will appear in concert at 8 p.m. April 21 at the State Theatre in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square Center. Tickets, $50 and $75, are on sale at www.playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000. Look here daily ...  

(RTTNews) - Aretha Franklin is working on two new albums, which she announced during the TV Land Awards last weekend in New York City. At least one of the projects "should be out by June," the Queen of Soul added. She did not add further info on the second ...  

(CBS News) At 70, Aretha Franklin has no plans to slow down. In fact, The Queen of Soul has not one - but two -- projects in the works. "I am working on two new CDs," Franklin revealed to CBSNews.com at the TV Land Awards on Saturday in New York ...  

Born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Louise Franklin honed her musical abilities from an early age. After the family moved to Detroit, she began singing at New Bethel Baptist Church, where her father was a preacher, and touring ...  

Saturday is Record Store Day. All the record labels are doing special promotions of vinyl records–you remember them–to get people into the stores. This is because amazon, ITunes, and greedy landlords have wiped out an entire culture of record stores.  

Lady Soul, Aretha Franklin, is letting it be known that she has picked what she calls a “strong contender” to play her in an upcoming biopic. Yep, you read it here. The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner is eyeing actress Audra McDonald (below), who was ...  

*Just after celebrating her 70th birthday over the weekend, fans of Aretha Franklin got the sad new that her upcoming biopic has been put on hold. The Queen of Soul told the press that some things are “going on” and the movie is “in a limbo position.”  

Aretha Franklin on Dick Clark's 'Bandstand' Aretha Franklin tells Anderson Cooper that a musician hadn't made it until going on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand." From: CNN Views: 6 0 ratings Time: 01:31 More in Shows  

DeepSoul: Aretha Franklin - "Day Dreaming"Blinded By SoundHer gospel-soaked voice and ability to sing virtually everything from rock to soul to jazz (she even substituted for an ailing Luciano Pavarotti by performing “Nessun Dorma” during the 1998 Grammy Awards telecast) continue to astound.and more »  

Also starring Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet and Jemima Kirke, "Girls" premieres tonight at 10:30, Eastern and Pacific times; 9:30, Central time. 3. HAIL HER HIGHNESS When you say Queen of Soul, only one name comes to mind -- Aretha Franklin.  

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who will be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Tennessee. She'll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs ...  

Aretha Franklin Working on New Album Soul legend Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday on March 24.A At her birthday party in New York, she told the Associated Press that she'll reunite with Clive Davis to begin work on a new album.A Franklin said they'll sit down to discuss the direction of the album after Davis celebrates his 80th birthday ... (more)  

The birthday celebration, a sit-down dinner, took place at Hemsley Park Lane hotel in New York City. Guest included Clive Davis, Diane Sawyer, Rev. Al Sharpton, and her longtime love Willie Wilkerson. Music mogul Clive Davis sat near Aretha for ...  

Aretha Franklin has been celebrating her 70th birthday with the news she will reunite with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. Aretha told Associated Press at her birthday party in New York that she and Davis will be working on music ...  

Aretha Franklin has revealed she is working on a new album after signup up with record producer Clive Davis again. Aretha worked with Davis in the 80s, and almost 30 years later she is once again recording with the legendary producer. The singer announced ...  

DETROIT (Talk Radio 1270) An 18-year-old Aretha Franklin singing in a black Baptist church in Detroit with just a piano for accompaniment. Her father introduces her to an audience of the world's best musicians, including the ...  

NEW YORK --Celebrity author Mark Bego has two new books in the book stores, and he is continuing to follow the stories of his subjects as they grow and develop. His two 2012 books are Whitney Houston! The Spectacular Rise and Tragic Fall of the Woman Whose ...  

Aretha Franklin said medical professionals are still trying to uncover the root of what caused the leg spasms that kept her from attending friend Whitney Houston's funeral last month. "I am due for an MRI... [I] had an X-Ray," Aretha told Access Hollywood ...  

The Queen of Soul will be immortalized this summer by the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The Tennessee organization said Wednesday that Detroit's Aretha Franklin will be inducted during an Aug. 14 ceremony. Other acts headed into the hall include ...  

*During a celebration for her 70th birthday Saturday, Aretha Franklin announced she is working on a new album with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, reports the AP. Franklin said she and Davis, who helped orchestrate her successful 1980s run, will ...  

New York, NY -- Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She says she's reuniting with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. Franklin told The Associated Press at her birthday party Saturday in New York that she ...  

Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday in New York on Saturday with ex-fiancé William Wilkerson and music producer Clive Davis. The music legend announced at the celebration, which was held the day before her actual birthday on March 25, that she ...  

Aretha Franklin celebrates her 70th birthdayCityNewsFranklin was the subject of a singing tribute at the 2011 Grammy Awards ceremony. She did not attend but appeared on a satellite hook-up looking thinner than usual. She has since made several appearances including two greatest hits performances at New ...and more »  

PanARMENIAN.Net - Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She’s reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album, AP reported. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she ...  

New York: Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped ...  

New York: Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped ...  

Oh no!! We hope this doesn't mean that it's done for!! The plans for the biopic about Aretha Franklin, which would be absolutely fabulous, has been put on hold until she can concentrate on it! That's right — we need Aretha to be fully ready before this happens!! As far as progress goes, the film really didn't get [...]  

Like Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington before her ... as witnessed by her many competitive battles with other divas like Patti LaBelle, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Mavis Staples, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and most recently ...  

The real-life exploits of glam band Nova Rex come back to life in this hilarious 2011 documentary dvd that recalls the heavy-metal group riffing through the late 1980s hair-band era before crashing into a wall of early '90s grunge. Debary, FL, May 22 ...  

Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She says she's reuniting with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. At her birthday party in New York on Saturday night, Franklin said she and Davis will be working on ...  

They weren’t saying anything about it at her swellegant party Saturday night, but the word is Clive Davis and Aretha Franklin are teaming up again. So far it’s all hush hush, but Davis sat right next to Franklin at her swanky 70th birthday party dinner ...  

Aretha Franklin is headed back to the studio, and she'll be recording with another big name from the classic pop era — her old label boss Clive Davis. Aretha revealed the news at her 70th birthday bash in New York on Saturday, the Associated ...  

Celebrate Aretha Franklin's 70th birthday (which was March 25) and the 20th anniversary of Roctober magazine tonight at Quimby's Books from 7-10 p.m. They'll have Aretha karaoke, and author Aaron Cohen be talking about, and signing, copies of ...  

NEW YORK -- Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis ...  

HollywoodNews.com: The Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin, turns 70 years young tomorrow, Sunday, March 25th. Yesterday she celebrated with an all star party in New York, followed by taking a few friends to a Broadway musical. I’ll tell you ...  

Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped ...  

Aretha Franklin was born on this date in 1942. She is one of the most accomplished and influential vocalists of the last two centuries. Franklin was born in Memphis and grew up in Detroit, where her father, the Rev. C. L. Franklin, was the pastor at the New Bethel Baptist Church. [SOURCE] She has a remarkable inventory of albums, songs, bios and photos. However, many in the current generation may remember her best for that hat she wore at the...  

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Aretha Franklin said medical professionals are still trying to uncover the root of what caused the leg spasms that kept her from attending friend Whitney Houston’s funeral last month. “I am due for an MRI… [I] had an ...  

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis ...  

Musical legend Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday alongside a few notable names in the entertainment industry on Saturday, but it turned out that there was one more cause for celebration. At Franklin’s birthday party, reportedly held ...  

We hope this doesn't mean that it's done for!! The plans for the biopic about Aretha Franklin, which would be absolutely fabulous, has been put on hold until she can concentrate on it! That's right — we need Aretha to be fully ready before ...  

AP Music Writer= NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She says she's reuniting with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. Franklin told The Associated Press at her birthday party ...  

Aretha Franklin - This Girl's In Love With You - 7″ EP 33 RPM - 1970 (Part 1) No infringement of copyright is intended in any way under DMCA, under the terms of fair use for education. Title: This Girl's In Love With You EP (Part 1) Label: Atlantic Catalogue #: SD 7-8248 Format: 7" -- EP 33 RPM Year: 1970 Country: USA A1: Let It Be [John Lennon, Paul McCartney] A2: The Weight [Robbie Robertson] A3: Eleanor Rigby [John Lennon, Paul McCartney...  

Soul icon Aretha Franklin is reuniting with longtime mentor Clive Davis to produce a new album. According to the Associated Press, the singer announced the news at a party for her 70th birthday in New York on March 24. "I have re-signed with ...  

NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate ... would be working on new music. "I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I'm recording with Clive again," said Franklin of the music mogul, who is associated ...  

Aretha Franklin says she has resurrected her partnership with Clive Davis, the record executive who engineered her comeback in the 1980s, and will record a new album, The Associated Press reported. Ms. Franklin made the announcement during a ...  

It doesn't feel like you are singing anyone else's song.' Danny compared Ruth to singers like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Mariah Carey. 'You make me proud to ... that you were going first, but you can't worry about that... You are the bar setter.'  

NEW YORK (AP) - Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and ...  

NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She says she's reuniting with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.Franklin told The Associated Press at her birthday party Saturday in New ...  

Davis sat next to Franklin for most of the night at the soiree at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, which included a sit-down dinner, a dance performance and a mini-concert that featured rising jazz pianist Kris Bowers. Other guests included Diane ...  

The male cast members of 'Think Like a Man' Terrence Jenkins, Kevin Hart, Michael … Full Story »'Think Like a Man' Behind the Scenes with the Male Cast Members Aretha Franklin to Reunite with Clive … Aretha Franklin celebrated her 70th birthday this ...  

What would you say to a Motown legend -- and American icon -- on her birthday? Aretha Franklin will celebrate her 70th birthday this Sunday, March 25, and we have a feeling a simple "Happy Birthday" just doesn't quite cut it. Franklin deserves a ...  

As the gospel lady, Aretha Franklin celebrates her 70th birthday on Sunday, March 25, 2012; she shares plans of reuniting with her music mentor, Clive Davis, to roll out her new album. Over decades, Aretha Franklin has proven her self...  

Wilkerson stood by Franklin's side as she cut her three-tier, lime-green birthday cake while the crowd serenaded her with Stevie Wonder's version of "Happy Birthday." When asked whether marriage might once again be in her future, Franklin said ...  

s daughter as a new Nancy Wilson, an R Barbra Streisand. In late 1966 ... If one of Aretha's greatest qualities is, perhaps surprisingly, her restraint — her respect for the song and refusal to "oversoul" — this cut (from her great Fillmore West ...  

For rock 'n' roll is an art form, and one of the museum's primary missions is to educate, said Terry Stewart, Rock Hall president and chief executive officer. "It's who we are and how we use music to do what we do," he said.  

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Speakeasy was thrilled to receive an invitation to Aretha Franklin’s 70th birthday party, but our happiness over being included was quickly supplanted by a more melancholy thought. Why in the world had Bob Dylan not invited us to his 70th ...  

The Queen of Soul celebrated with her friends at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York City. Sharing the evening she opened gifts, chatted, and had a lovely time with private function. The 70th birthday bash was said to be delightful with jazz music and ...  

“Amen sister, may God bless you more and more each day, and may your life continue to be full and healthy and most of all happy. THANK YOU !!!!! for all of your soul.” Last year Franlin’s birthday bash was in NYC and also presented itself as a star-studded even  

Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She’s reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who ...  

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She says she's reuniting with one of her music mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. The Queen of Soul — whose birthday actually is Sunday — also joked that ...  

King, a Brooklyn native, join an elite list of artists including Paul Simon, The Jacksons, The Bee Gees, James Brown amongst others. King, along with her husband and writing partner Gerry Goffin, penned songs that landed on the top of charts like the ...  

CHRISTINE Anu is set to pay tribute to her idol Aretha Franklin in the new show Rewind — The Aretha Franklin Songbook. Anu, who will bring the show to Mounties on June 2, will offer soulful interpretation of Franklin's most memorable songs and classic melodies.  

The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame ... the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song.  

Whomp, whomp. Looks like the Queen of Soul might not have gotten her way this time! Remember earlier this year when Aretha Franklin was just PINING to have Halle Berry portray her in an upcoming biopic??? Mz. Franklin was SO adamant about Halle playing her — insistent, really — even though Halle herself said she couldn’t even [...]  

In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped engineer her comeback in the 1980s, would be working on new music. ”I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I’m recording with Clive again ...  

Speaking with The New York Times, Jon Landau – the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee – said he regrets that the late Donna Summer was never inducted while she was alive. "There is absolutely no doubt that the extraordinary ...  

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Jack Sherman has criticised the band for apparently not allowing him or fellow ex-guitarist Dave Navarro to attend the group’s recent induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Sherman appeared on the band’s ...  

Aretha Franklin gets ready to cut the cake at Saturday’s party on the eve of her 70th birthday. CHARLES SYKES~AP Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She’s reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for an album.  

In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped engineer her comeback in the 1980s, would be working on new music. “I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I’m recording with Clive again ...  

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman has spoken out after Elton John slammed the organization for not inducting Donna Summer earlier this year. Bing: Listen to Donna Summer's biggest hits In a statement to The New York Times, Hall of Fame boss Jon ...