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Barrett Strong, ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ singer, dies at 81

Motown singer-songwriter also worked on the hits ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine,’ ‘War,’ ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for ‘Money,’ dies at 81

Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated on such classics as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and “War,” has died

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr ridiculed as he falls for parody Twitter account calling for Aretha Franklin ban

‘It’s not about equality of existence. It’s whatever they deem to be inappropriate,’ Donald Trump Jr says

The Independent UK

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Rolling Stone hails Aretha Franklin as greatest singer of all time

DETROIT — Rolling Stone ranks Aretha Franklin No. 1 in its list of the "greatest singers of all time" on Sunday.

Tribune News Service

How sweet the sound: new orchestral piece to celebrate 250 years of Amazing Grace

Majority-black orchestra celebrates song first heard on New Year’s Day 1773 when repentant former slave trader declaimed verses in church

The Guardian - UK

Whitewashing or reclaiming? A new Whitney Houston biopic spotlights musical highs over personal lows

The new Whitney Houston biopic climaxes with a detailed reenactment of the pop superstar's show-stopping performance at the 1994 American Music Awards.

Los Angeles Times

The best New Year's Eve events in Manchester to celebrate in style

There's plenty of parties and events to attend and welcome the new year in Manchester

Manchester Evening News

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You grow girl: how Aretha, Nina and Dolly can help save the ash tree

Seeds harvested from disease resistant trees – and named after vintage music divas – could beat dieback

The Guardian - UK

Karla Peterson: A retiring critic remembers tops of the pop after 37 years of watching

My first-ever byline in the San Diego Union was on a 1985 review of Aretha Franklin's "Who's Zoomin' Who" album, which included the Top 10 smash "Freeway of Love." My last byline will be on this very story, as I trade 37 fast-lane years in journalism for the great wide…

Tribune News Service

Monsters of doc: Mark Kermode’s top 20 music documentaries

For our festival-averse film critic, movies about concerts and musicians are essential viewing – and he believes we are living through a golden age for the form

The Guardian - UK

Lanarkshire cultural diversity event hailed as a success

Healthy N Happy hosted a day of events for Black History Month

Daily Record

Here's how Taylor Swift's prolific run of albums stacks up against the all-time greats

Taylor Swift is on a tear.

Los Angeles Times

Bruce Springsteen releasing soul music cover album in November

The Boss is getting a chance to do what he always wanted to do.

Tribune News Service

The Dublin based soul funk group you'll soon be a fan of

Toshín is a six-piece soul-funk group with ultra-talented lead singer Tosin Bankole at the fore

Dublin Live

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Daily Mirror

Stars pick which actors would play them in a biopic - from David Beckham to Emma Bunton

After Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood reveal which actors they'd want to play them in a movie, we take a look at the other big names who also have stars in their sights

WEKU

The FBI monitored Aretha Franklin's role in the civil rights movement for years

The agency surveilled Franklin and those around her to gauge how deeply she was involved in organizations tied to Communism, the civil rights movement and the Black Power movement.

Reason

The FBI Closely Tracked Aretha Franklin's Appearances at Civil Rights Events

The FBI used a network of snitches to spy on entertainers and activists, and the Queen of Soul was no exception.

Reason

In Defense of Not Mourning Queen Elizabeth

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The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: cracking comedy pilot Perfect is worthy of a full series

It tackles the big issues facing wheelchair users and has some superb gags. Plus: a tribute to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Here’s what to watch this evening

Chicago Sun-Times

R&B Hall of Fame headed to Mississippi town

The project is the culmination of a 50-year effort to build a hall of fame for R&B musicians such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.

Evening Standard

BBC Proms 2022: Prom 47 Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul review - transcendent

Singer Sheléa’s transformation into the icon Franklin was something to behold

Los Angeles Times

Acclaimed doc about ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin mired in legal fight

When “Amazing Grace,” the long-awaited documentary of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 gospel performance premiered to sold-out audiences in November 2018, first in New York and then Los Angeles, the reception was euphoric.

The Conversation

Marilyn Monroe: why are we still obsessed 60 years after her death?

For some, death can be a smart career move. Quite how smart a move depends a lot on who you are and how you die. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, we can learn a few lessons about the art and implications of dying…

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the BBC Proms - Big sounds kept the crowd happy

The award-winning actor and singer was backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, not always to positive effect

The Guardian - UK

William Hart, Delfonics lead singer and songwriter, dies aged 77

Hart was the primary songwriter for the Philadelphia sweet-soul group, who recorded with Thom Bell and were covered by Prince and Aretha Franklin

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