RESPECT: See Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin In Upcoming Biopic (Official Trailer)
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) requires no formal introduction. Her legacy spans six decades and includes countless chart-topping classics,...
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