Looks like there's no chain of fools at the National Geographic casting department. The network announced on Thursday that it has chosen celebrated actress, singer, and songwriter Cynthia Erivo (Bad Times at the El Royale) to star as the late, great Aretha Franklin for the next chapter of the ...

NatGeo on Thursday announced that Tony-, Emmy- and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Aretha Franklin in the next installment of its Genius bioseries. Genius: Aretha marks the first-ever authorized retelling of the Queen of Soul’s life story. The production will feature myriad hits

Author: Brian McCollum / Source: Detroit Free Press Finally hitting theaters April 19, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace” film was shot in 1972 in conjunction with her best-selling gospel album. Detroit Free Press Aretha Franklin’s estate is blasting Wendy Williams for “irresponsible” and

Author: Tresa Baldas / Source: USA TODAY The emotional journey of a week in Detroit following the passing of the Queen of Soul. Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press The Bloomfield Township, Michigan, police department is investigating a theft from Aretha Franklin’s estate, which has been embroiled

Source: Good News Network 131 years ago today, inventor Marvin Stone received a U.S. patent for the first ‘artificial drinking straw’, which was made of paper. He used the newfound wealth from his straw business for a variety of philanthropic causes. He furnished lodging for his female employees,