With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. By Jon Pareles Listen to how Tina Turner, Al Green, ...

Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-2027 Season. The 37th season features six musicals and two plays, including a world ...

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Her widescreen, acrobatic songs have dominated radios, karaoke nights and — most likely — a big portion of your memory.

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If you learned how to spell "respect" thanks to the legendary Aretha Franklin, you're not alone. Franklin's seminal 1967 ...

In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of ...

On this day in music history, “Respect” hit the airwaves — and the world listened 🎤🔥 ...

To have a song rated the No. 1 best on an expansive list of 500 is a feat only a legend of Aretha Franklin's stature could achieve. The iconic hit? None other than the empowerment anthem, "Respect." ...

Additionally, the track marks a major personal record for Franklin after it became her No. 1best-selling song of all time. It was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987, and in 2002, the ...