A Michigan judge is going to allow a handwriting expert to examine wills discovered in couch cushions after Aretha Franklin‘s death. Oakland (MI) County Probate Judge Jennifer Callaghan also placed administration of Aretha’s estate under court supervision. That means the court will have a role in major decisions about her estate, including the sale of property. A handwritten […]
The movie, “Respect,” is scheduled to be out next year. MGM is accepting online audition submissions for the role of Aretha Franklin in her early years for the film. The Detroit Free Press, says the project is looking for a Black American actress/singer between age 10 to 14. Candidates must sing gospel “with a soaring […]
After controversy among Republicans, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave the okay to dedicate part of the M-10 (Lodge Freeway) in Detroit as “Aretha L. Franklin Memorial Highway.” Republicans who initially opposed the bill feel highway designations should only be reserved for fallen military vets and first responders. Text OS to 24042 to join 95.5 The Lou’s mobile club for […]
Aretha Franklin’s youngest son, Kecalf Franklin filed documents with a judge in Michigan. He wants his cousin, Sabrina Owens out. Sabrina was named the representative of the estate after Aretha passed. Kecalf filed the documents after one of three of Aretha’s wills surfaced in her home in Detroit. While the will has not been verified, […]
If you missed it, three wills were found in Aretha’s home. They were all filed with the court on Monday. In one of the wills, Aretha allegedly made clear who the father is of her oldest son, Clarence. She gave birth to Clarence when she was 12. Clarence Franklin’s father has been reported to have […]
The wills were found in Aretha’s home. Aretha died of pancreatic cancer last August. Two of the wills date back to 2010. They were found inside of a locked cabinet. A third was found that was dated 2014. It was found underneath the cushions in Aretha’s living room. Estate attorney David Bennett said some of […]
Text OS to 24042 to join 95.5 The Lou’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Aretha Franklin’s estate wants the court’s permission to put some of its land for sale in order to raise funds to pay off debt. The amount of the debt Aretha’s estate owes in $5.2 million. The plan is to sell off a […]
Text OS to 24042 to join 95.5 The Lou’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions). Also going in are Stephanie Mills, Guy, Ray Parker, Jr., Keith Washington, H-Town, The Rude Boys and Motown songwriter/producer Henry Cosby. The 2019 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Weekend induction ceremony will at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright Museum of African American […]
Condolences August 16, 2018 Today I join my community, my industry and the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of my dear sister, friend, and ally, Aretha Franklin. I send my love and offer prayers of grace and peace to the members of her family, her friends and colleagues who walked alongside […]
Prayer Warriors get in formation! The “Queen Of Soul” Superstar Aretha Franklin is seriously ill in a Detroit hospital according to a person close to the singer. According to several media reports Aretha, who is 76 years old is ‘gravely ill.’ She is reportedly resting with her friends and family by her side: […]
Calling on ALL the Pray Warriors! Our beloved “Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin, the very FIRST woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely for at least the next two months according to a statement released by […]