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 ...

The biopic is slated to hit theaters next year. If what you want is a first look at Jennifer Hudson portraying the Queen of Soul in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic "Respect," you got it! A ...

*Jennifer Hudson sat down with “CBS Sunday Morning” and took a trip to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to absorb for the first time the studio where “I’ve Never Loved a Man (The Way That I Love You)” was ...

*It looks like Jennifer Hudson is closer than ever to playing Aretha Franklin on the big screen. According to The Wrap, “Straight Outta Compton” producer Scott Bernstein is developing the film, and ...

The Hollywood icon looks back at his legendary life and career in an upcoming new Netflix documentary. 8 hours ago In addition to the wit and strength Franklin embodied, the trailer also explores how ...

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.

Last June, MGM dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. And since then, it’s practically been crickets. Lucky for us (almost a ...

With bad weather in Chicago on Monday and her flight canceled, Jennifer Hudson fretted at the thought of missing her performance at Tuesday's Pulitzer Prize awards ceremony to pay tribute to honoree ...

Halle Berry may have taken herself out of the running to play Aretha Franklin in a film about the Queen of Soul's life (according to Halle herself, it's because she can't sing), but there's another ...

A private service for Franklin, 76, who died last week, will be held Aug. 31. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill are among the star-studded lineup scheduled to perform at a private funeral ...

Marlon Wayans probably would’ve gotten Oscar buzz for portraying Richard Pryor in the long delayed biopic. He was also VERY good in Requiem. It’s not inconceivable to see him being at least a ...