Remember Aretha Franklin's 2009 Inauguration hat? It's not gone. Jan. 18, 2013 — -- Jan. 20, 2009 was an historic day. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. On ...

Actor and former fashion model Cicely Tyson was praised for the church hat at Aretha Franklin's funeral at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit on Friday.

It's a victory for her sons Kecalf Franklin and Edward Franklin, whose lawyers had argued that papers dated 2014 should override a 2010 will.

During Franklin’s performance at President Barack Obama ’s 2009 inauguration, her Swarovski-crystal-studded hat immediately stole the show and became the day’s most popular meme.

Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul” whose booming voice helped define a music genre and provided an inspirational soundtrack for Civil Rights-era struggles, has died.

It was the hat that launched a thousand memes. When Aretha Franklin stole the show at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, the music legend — who died Thursday morning at the age of 76 — wore a ...

After seasons about Einstein and Picasso, the National Geographic series “Genius” brought together Cynthia Erivo and Suzan-Lori Parks to explore Aretha Franklin’s life and art.

The last time Aretha performed a patriotic song at a high-profile event – “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” at President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in January 2009 – Franklin spawned a ...

Aretha Franklin is a household name and known for her amazing voice and vocal talents. She demands respect and we all listen with wide eyes and open ears to just how powerful her voice is. RELATED ...

When Detroit milliner Luke Song made Aretha Franklin's now-iconic 2009 inaugural hat — you know, the one with the big bow? — he had no idea he'd be making thousands more.

Aretha Franklin, who died on August 16th at age 76, recorded more than 40 full-length albums in her six-decade career. It’s a deep catalog, crowded with indisputable classics and hidden gems.

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin's near five-minute rendition of the national anthem for the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving game has gobbled up headlines and conversations across the country.