• Madonna Opens Up About Being a Female Entertainer in Her Billboard's Women in Music Speech

    This past Friday night (Dec. 9) Madonna gave a powerful speech about being a female entertainer in the music industry while accepting Billboard’s Women in Music 'Woman of the Year' award. In her speech, Madonna talked about the hardships that women face in the music industry, and spoke out against “blatant sexism and misogyny.” The ceremony occurred at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

  • Obama Brought to Tears By Aretha Franklin's 'Natural Woman' Performance [WATCH]

    We all know Aretha Franklin can sing. She has always had a beautiful voice and her performances have always been amazing. But it seems that President Barack Obama wasn't quite hip to the type of performance Franklin could put on. During the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, Franklin came to the stage to perform a rare piano rendition of her song, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." The performance brought Obama to tears.

  • Aretha Franklin Court Injunction Stops 'Amazing Grace' Telluride Premiere

    The premiere of 'Amazing Grace' was supposed to be last night at the Telluride Film Festival and then it was to be released at the Toronto Film Festival next week (Sept. 10). However, thanks to producer Alan Elliot's failure to obtain explicit permission from Aretha Franklin to use her likeness in the film, the premiere has been cancelled. A notice was sent out to alert attendees that a "a Colorado judge has granted the injunction to block the screening of 'Amazing Grace' at the Telluride Film Festival."

  • Music Times Talks to Peter Wolf about New Solo Work, the J. Geils Band and More

    Peter Wolf made a name for himself as the vocalist of the J. Geils Band but he'll be releasing a new solo album in 2016. We caught up with him prior to his more famous band's tour stop at New York's Beacon Theatre, He talked about his music, his art work, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the beauty of a good harmonica player.

  • White House Gospel Celebration: Aretha Franklin, Michelle Williams "Say Yes" With Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland

    Last night, April 14, the White House kicked off a celebration of gospel music as part of the "In Performance at the White House" series. The celebration included performances by Aretha Franklin and Michelle Williams, who performed her song "Say Yes" that featured Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have expressed their excitement for the gospel event.

  • 7 Great Frank Sinatra Covers from Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Sex Pistols and More

    A source indicated today that Bob Dylan might be considering a second album of Frank Sinatra to accompany this year's Shadows In The Night. Sinatra was himself a master of the cover, often taking popular songs and immortalizing them with his own iconic voice, so it's sensible that plenty of others would cover Old Blue Eyes in turn. Music Times chose a brief set of our favorite tributes to one of the greatest vocalists of all time.

  • Longest Yearly Streaks with A Grammy Win: Jay Z, Bruce Springsteen, and A Surprising Decade-Long Winner

    Bruce Springsteen won his first Grammy on this day 30 years ago, a Best Rock Vocal Performance (Male) for "Dancing in The Dark." The Boss has gone on to gather quite a few more, totaling 20 wins over these last three decades. His most successful period came between 2003 and 2010, a stretch that left him in elite company: One of only five performers to win a Grammy in at least seven consecutive years. Check out the members, including Jay Z and Aretha Franklin, and prepare to be surprised for the record holder.

  • 'Billboard' Women in Music: Ariana Grande Wins Rising Star Award, Brother Frankie Ruins It [WINNERS]

    Some of the music industry's most powerful women gathered last week for "Billboard's" Women in Music Awards. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Aretha Franklin attended the ceremony while some of 2014's standout ladies took home awards. Ariana Grande's speech for her Rising Star Award was a talking point from the night, but mostly due to her brother Frankie. The most confusing part of the speech was Frankie's involvement. Why wouldn't a female artist present the award to her? And if there is going to be a family member involved, why not ask two of the women Grande mentions in her speech: her mother and grandmother? It was nice that Frankie was excited about the win, but tone it down a bit. Your sister can handle this by herself. Check out the awkward moment below and head to the 2:25 mark to see the Queen of Soul's reaction.

  • Aretha Franklin Threatens To Sue Author Of Unauthorized Biography 'Respect' Over Statements About Her Sexual Promiscuity

    Aretha Franklin is threatening to sue her former ghostwriter David Ritz over his new unauthorized biography about her called Respect. The book makes claims that she was sexually promiscuous while working the 1950s gospel circuit as a young teen. According to sources for Page Six, Franklin is "enormously upset by the book," which was just released by Little, Brown and Company.

  • Aretha Franklin Throws Shade At Nicki Minaj And David Ritz [WATCH]

    Aretha Franklin has been receiving all types of praises following the release of her Sings The Great Diva Classics album and she recently discussed her latest release with The Wall Street Journal. The Queen of Soul also discussed upcoming divas and threw some shade at Nicki Minaj and David Ritz.

  • Aretha Franklin Holds a Round of Awkward Satellite Interviews

    Aretha Franklin recently did a round of interviews to promote her latest release "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics." Things got a little awkward as Franklin joined various outlets via satellite. Looks like she may have lost the chance to redeem herself after Whitney Houston's mother forgot the lyrics while singing backup at a performance for the "Late Show."

  • Aretha Franklin On New Diva Covers Album: "I Like The Whole CD, From Cut To Cut"

    Aretha Franklin latest album, Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics, was released Tuesday on vinyl and will be available digitally and in stores on Oct. 21. In a new interview with Billboard, she says the cover project, which features tracks such as "Midnight Train To Georgia" and "Rolling In The Deep," has given her an excitement she hasn't felt since 1982.
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