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Diva Aretha Franklin joined by Denzel Washington as she celebrates her 72nd birthday in style
The fellas love Aretha Franklin: Denzel Washington helped the Queen of Soul celebrate her birthday in style, and Andre 3000 and Babyface are working on new music for the icon.
Franklin held an exclusive and small party Saturday in New...
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Bush gives Medal of Freedom to Greenspan, Muhammad Ali
1. Wide shot of President and Mrs. Bush arriving for Medal of Freedom ceremony
2. Mid pan of honorees on stage at Medal of Freedom ceremony
3. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is...
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Fmr. Secy of State Condoleezza Rice joined Aretha Franklin, for a rare music performance in Philadelphia to raise money for charity. Rice, the classically trained pianist performed with Franklin, the soulful voice of a generation on Tuesday.
HEADLINE: Fmr. Secretary of State plays with the Queen of Soul
CAPTION: Fmr. Secy of State Condoleezza Rice joined Aretha Franklin, for a rare music performance in Philadelphia to raise money for charity. Rice, the classically trained...
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Jennifer Hudson gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was just about 10 years ago that Jennifer Hudson was introduced to the world as a contestant on the third season of "American Idol."
She came in seventh place, but used that spotlight to win the role of Effie in the Bill Condon film...
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COLOMBIA: TENNIS PLAYER MARTINA HINGIS VISIT
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Martina Hingis, the world's top ranked women's tennis player, has paid a visit to some of Colombia's most under privileged children.
Hingis joins Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo, blues singer Aretha Franklin and actor Omar...
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Etta James receives star on Hollywood Boulevard
1. Wide shot scene on Hollywood Boulevard
2. Etta James' star being revealed
3. Various: Etta James receiving plaque with star
4. Cutaway fans clapping
5. Wide shot scene
6. SOT: (English) Etta James "I don't know really what to say...
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Popular saxophonist talks about new ablum
1. Music clip - 'Songbird' by Kenny G
2. SOT Kenny G - "I'm excited because it's been about four or five years since I have put out an album of new music. It just took a long time for me to create things that I was proud of, that I felt...
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Jack Nicholson, Sylvester Stallone and other stars tee off at charity golf tournament
1. Wide shot golf course
2. People playing golf
3. Mid shot golf bags with pan to poster with celebrity names
4. Ray Romano arriving
5. Jack Nicholson walking by the press
6. Ron Perlman arriving
7. Chris O'Donnell talking
8. SOUNDBITE...
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David Foster, Kesha and Lisa Loeb attend BMI Icon Award
American singer-songwriter Carole King was named BMI Icon at the 60th Annual Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles Tuesday night (15 MAY 2012).
King has over 400 compositions recorded by more than 1,000 artists. Some of her hit songs include...
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Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Aretha Franklin Stevie Wonder and Kid Rock were among those who turned out for a Detroit gala marking Motown's 50th anniversary. (Nov. 23)
HEADLINE: Detroit gala marks Motown's 50th
CAPTION: Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Kid Rock were among those who turned out for a Detroit gala marking Motown's 50th anniversary. (Nov. 23)
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Billboard honors Women in Music; Beyonce, Taylor Swift attend luncheon
Billboard honored some of the leading women in music Friday (12 DEC. 2014) at their annual luncheon.
Taylor Swift was named Woman of the Year and Aretha Franklin an Icon. Ariana Grande was Rising Star, Iggy Azalea was Chart Topper,...
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NEW Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder among those paying tribute to Don Cornelius
Friends and family gathered Thursday (16 FEBRUARY 2012) for a private memorial service for "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius in Los Angeles.
The service was led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who arrived early and perused blowup...
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NEW The Queen of Soul is engaged to longtime friend
Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida....
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NEW Preparations for funeral of Whitney Houston on Saturday
Whitney Houston fans gathered outside New Hope Baptist Church and the Whigham funeral home in Newark on Friday to pay their respects the day before her funeral.
It was announced on Friday that her final resting place will be next to her...
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CLEAN: Rockefeller Center turns on Christmas lights
Thousands of people turned out on Wednesday to witness the traditional annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. (Footage by AFP/Getty Images)
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Elton John celebrates 25th anniversary of his AIDS foundation at NYC gala
ELTON JOHN HOLDS STAR-STUDDED 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA FOR AIDS FOUNDATION
Elton John says he's optimistic that recent attempts by some conservatives to roll back LBGTQ rights will not happen. But if they do, he's ready for a...
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Jackson: Aretha a queen "with many jewels in her crown"
To the rest of the world, she was the "Queen of Soul" - a woman whose strong and soulful voice could effortlessly jump multiple octaves whether belting out tear-jerking ballads or jump-and-shout gospel.
To residents in her...
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Aretha Franklin's family and friend Smokey Robinson arrive at funeral
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Fans line streets as Aretha Franklin's funeral cortege heads through Detroit, interment
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Bishop Charles Ellis III speaks at start of funeral service for Aretha Franklin
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Fans line streets as Aretha Franklin's funeral cortege heads through Detroit, interment
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Rev. Jesse Jackson pays tribute to Aretha Franklin ahead of her funeral
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson and others paid tribute to Aretha Franklin ahead of her funeral at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit on Friday.