The FBI kept a careful eye on the Queen of Soul and her activism, nothing unusual during the civil rights era when the bureau was monitoring a host of the movement's luminaries.
Aretha Franklin's funeral will be limited to family and friends, but there will be public viewings Aug. 28-29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and a star-studded tribute on Thursday.
Jennifer Lopez's 10-minute powerhouse performance was among the most memorable moments during Monday night's award show.
Take a look back at Aretha Franklin songs that are still popular today like ''Respect'' and ''Chain of Fools.''
Icons like Carol King and Smokey Robinson, as well as those beyond the music industry, shared memories of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul.
Actor Glynn Turman, who was married to Aretha Franklin for six years, is recalling life with the legendary singer.
