Friends and strangers across the country gathered on the streets and in schools, churches, bars and auditoriums to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the first African-American president of ...

A celebration Friday for outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder brought tears to President Obama’s eyes during a performance by Aretha Franklin, who “literally” sang his praises, CNN reports.

*CBS on Tuesday aired the “Kennedy Center Honors” special, which was capped by a soul-stirring performance by Aretha Franklin that energized the entire room and had everyone on their feet, visibly ...

DETROIT -- Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" has died at age 76. After hearing the news of her passing, everyone from music industry icons like Paul McCartney and Carol King to Hollywood stars took ...

Aretha Franklin, revered for decades by adoring fans and fellow artists, died Thursday at the age of 76. As the news spread, other musicians, celebrities and leaders in politics and business took time ...