HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- In the new movie "Respect," Jennifer Hudson takes on the monumental role of the late, great Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. "Respect" tells the story of Franklin's ...

"Respect," also starring Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans, is in theaters now. Jennifer Hudson is still feeling the emotional effects of playing the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in the new ...

Hudson also recalled her son, David, bonding with the music icon over cooking. Jennifer Hudson's portrayal of Aretha Franklin in "Respect," a biopic of the late Queen of Soul, has been a long time ...

*Jennifer Hudson says she hopes to make Aretha Franklin “proud” with her portrayal of the late music icon in an upcoming biopic. “I just hope I make her proud [and] do her justice,” Hudson said about ...

Assata Shakur’s daughter confirmed the news of her mother’s passing, who had been living as a fugitive in Cuba after her 1979 prison escape. 57 minutes ago The first trailer for the Aretha Franklin ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Aretha Franklin was already grooming Jennifer Hudson to play her on the big screen well before her death three years ago. "Respect" finally opens in theaters Thursday night. Hosea ...

Our worlds are colliding with the release of the long-awaited biopic “Respect,” which features the former queen of “American Idol” Jennifer Hudson as the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. We paid ...

Based in Philadelphia, Dope Shows has become some of the most prolific independent show promoters in the nation. 5 days ago In addition to the wit and strength Franklin embodied, the trailer also ...