Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson expertly embodies many aspects of the young Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” but she drew the line when it came to smoking cigarettes in director’s Liesl Tommy’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The full trailer for Respect is here! Jennifer Hudson's long-awaited Aretha Franklin biopic is offering fans a fresh glimpse at ...

Jennifer Hudson is becoming something of an expert at bringing 1960s musical superstars to the big screen. The singer and actress scored a breakout role in 2006's Dreamgirls as the fictional Effie ...

“Respect” opens in theaters Aug. 13. Now that “Dreamgirls” Oscar winner and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson has realized her 15-year dream of playing soul giant Aretha Franklin, who’s next on her wish ...

When veteran Broadway costume designer Clint Ramos was tapped to work on the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect,” he soon found himself studying the late singer’s roles as both a cultural and sartorial ...

The glow that comes to Cynthia Erivo’s face as she discusses her new project, “Genius: Aretha,” is evidence of how she feels about stepping into the shoes — and voice — of music legend Aretha Franklin ...

The Central Florida arts season is kicking into high gear now. Here are just four events — music, visual art and theater — to help you get in touch with your cultural side in the coming days. That ...