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Giving Thanks To The Cover Song

Andrew Kronfeld | Posted 11.26.2008 | Home

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Andrew Kronfeld

In most forms of art, the idea of copying implies a forgery and a criminal act. But the case is different with pop music, where a cover song is viewed as an homage to one's influences.

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Beyond Thunderdome: Tina Turner's Greatest vs. Nikka Costa's Latest

Mike Ragogna | Posted 10.07.2008 | Home

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Mike Ragogna

Competing for the title "Best Female Pop-R&B Artist Deserving Your Limited CD Dollars" come two fierce competitors, both with new projects worthy of your consideration.

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Aretha May Lose Detroit Mansion To Foreclosure

AP | Posted 03.13.2008 | Home

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DETROIT — Aretha Franklin could lose her home to tax collectors. The singer says an attorney's mistake caused her $700,000 mansion in Detroit to...

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PETA Names "Worst-Dressed" List

AP | Posted 02.20.2008 | Home

Read More: Aretha Franklin, Peta, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Amy Winehouse, Eva Longoria, PETA Worst Dressed, Home News

PETA thinks Aretha Franklin is no queen of soul when it comes to wearing fur. Franklin was crowned this year's worst-dressed celebrity by the animal ...

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Beyonce's Dad Weighs in on 'Queen' Flap

AP | Posted 02.14.2008 | Home

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NEW YORK — Beyonce's father says Aretha Franklin's criticism of his daughter for referring to Tina Turner as "the Queen" at the Grammys is "ridi...

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Franklin Slams Beyonce Grammy Intro

AP | Posted 02.12.2008 | Home

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LOS ANGELES — When Aretha Franklin is unhappy, she does not mince words. On Tuesday, the longtime Queen of Soul slammed Beyonce Knowles' intro t...

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Dog Ears: Grammy Awards 50th Anniversary Edition

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 01.25.2008 | Home

Read More: Aretha Franklin, Songs, Tracy Bonham, Phil Ramone, Danielle Evin, Music, Dog Ears, Grammy Awards, Home News
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin

This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards. With an abundance of moments, it's so hard to choose which one to share. Here, an Aretha Franklin and Luciano Pavarotti story that stands out in our memory.

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