Aretha Franklin was royally miffed when Beyonce referred to Tina Turner as "The queen" during Sunday's Grammy Awards. The young star recited an homage to music's great female singers, with Franklin's name second on a starry list that ended with the exultation "Give it up for the queen!" as Turner descended a staircase. The pair performed a sizzling Proud Mary. Ref. Source
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Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul’ who transformed American music, dies at 76, AP reports. One of the transcendent cultural figures of the 20th century, Franklin died Monday, leaving a sprawling legacy of classic songs including “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Chain of Fools.” Ref. USAToday.