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 ...

As a music-minded youngster growing up in the Baptist Church, it was easy for Anthony Parnther to become enchanted with Aretha Franklin. Today, the conductor and musician says the late Detroit singer ...

How to bring the Queen of Soul to the big screen with the right amount of glamour and, well, respect? Enter Clint Ramos, who is behind the costumes for the new film about Aretha Franklin, “Respect,” ...

During Sunday night’s virtual BET Awards, performer Jennifer Hudson gave us a taste — or two — of what we can expect when her long-awaited Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, drops later this year.

I’m here for it. The trailer is promising. Even if the film turns out mediocre, J.Hud could very well secure a nomination….and possibly a win. Especially if RESPECT goes Comesy/Musical at the Globes.

Reba McEntire and Jennifer Hudson may have just given a duet for the ages. The country music star, 68, stopped by "The Jennifer Hudson Show," where she reminisced about covering "Respect" by the Queen ...