"Respect," also starring Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans, is in theaters now. Jennifer Hudson is still feeling the emotional effects of playing the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the new ...

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- In the new movie "Respect," Jennifer Hudson takes on the monumental role of the late, great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. "Respect" tells the story of Franklin's ...

A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill are among the star-studded lineup scheduled to perform at a private funeral ...

The Hollywood icon looks back at his legendary life and career in an upcoming new Netflix documentary. 8 hours ago In addition to the wit and strength Franklin embodied, the trailer also explores how ...

*Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter Grace Franklin joined Jennifer Hudson at the “Respect” premiere Wednesday — where they hopped on the mic and sang a duet. Hudson, who is playing the ...

During Make Space For The Happy Place, Jennifer Hudson reacts to the spirit tunnels from her show going viral, recalls the most surreal moment from the night she won her Oscar, and discusses how she ...

Last June, MGM dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. And since then, it’s practically been crickets. Lucky for us (almost a ...

I’m here for it. The trailer is promising. Even if the film turns out mediocre, J.Hud could very well secure a nomination….and possibly a win. Especially if RESPECT goes Comesy/Musical at the Globes.

DETROIT -- Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness. Clinton described himself as an "Aretha groupie" and said ...

I don’t understand this casting decision at all. That was just Jennifer Hudson singing Respect. Nothing else. We’ll see… She was Aretha’s personal choice. I hope it goes well for JHud. I would have ...