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TV tonight: cracking comedy pilot Perfect is worthy of a full series

It tackles the big issues facing wheelchair users and has some superb gags. Plus: a tribute to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

R&B Hall of Fame headed to Mississippi town

The project is the culmination of a 50-year effort to build a hall of fame for R&B musicians such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin and B.B. King.

Chicago Sun-Times

BBC Proms 2022: Prom 47 Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul review - transcendent

Singer Sheléa’s transformation into the icon Franklin was something to behold

Evening Standard

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Acclaimed doc about ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin mired in legal fight

When “Amazing Grace,” the long-awaited documentary of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 gospel performance premiered to sold-out audiences in November 2018, first in New York and then Los Angeles, the reception was euphoric.

Los Angeles Times

Marilyn Monroe: why are we still obsessed 60 years after her death?

For some, death can be a smart career move. Quite how smart a move depends a lot on who you are and how you die. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, we can learn a few lessons about the art and implications of dying…

The Conversation

Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the BBC Proms - Big sounds kept the crowd happy

The award-winning actor and singer was backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, not always to positive effect

Evening Standard

William Hart, Delfonics lead singer and songwriter, dies aged 77

Hart was the primary songwriter for the Philadelphia sweet-soul group, who recorded with Thom Bell and were covered by Prince and Aretha Franklin

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BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

BBC Proms 2022: this year’s must-see concerts

The world’s biggest classical musical festival returns next week. Michael Church chooses his unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

Elton John stuns fans with dramatic flying finale at his last Bristol show

The 75-year-old singer played 50 years of hits at his second Ashton Gate Stadium gig in a week

Bristol Post

Why are gay men obsessed with powerful women?

Many of us credit a powerful female celeb with giving us the courage to bust out of the closet.

Mic

BBC Proms 2022 highlights: the best concerts to book at the London festival, from the Gaming Prom to Yuja Wang

Our critic picks the best of a bumper crop of Proms gigs to book now

Evening Standard

Norah Jones talks "Come Away With Me"

The musician looks back with Salon at her insanely successful debut record: "No one expected me not to be myself"

Salon

WWE's most surprising celebrity appearances at WrestleMania from including Mike Tyson

WWE's biggest show of the year WrestleMania will take place this weekend at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas - here's a look at some of the guest celebrities who have made appeared at the Show of Shows

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Best podcasts of the week: Elizabeth Day returns with a show for friends in need

The How to Fail host teams up with best friend and therapist Emma Reed-Turrell to dissect their – and our – life challenges. Plus: five of the best podcasts about women

The Independent UK

Katy Perry walks off American Idol after judges turn down Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter

‘Something wrong with your ears! You all are insane’

Tribune News Service

Elton John on Aretha Franklin: 'I love her so much and I still do'

DETROIT — Superstar entertainer Elton John paid tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin during one of two dynamic shows at Little Caesars Arena this week, saying even as she battled cancer, she performed at one of his shows.

The Guardian - UK

‘After seeing Aretha Franklin you’re never the same again’: Elvis Costello’s honest playlist

He could request Frank Sinatra before he could speak, and recites Noël Coward lyrics, but what does the singer-songwriter enjoy behind closed doors?

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