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Pete Davidson Reveals He Was High on Ketamine at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral, Told Family He’d Like to ‘Pay His R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts’

Pete Davidson recently admitted to being addicted to ketamine on his new Netflix special “Turbo Fonzarelli.”

Pete Davidson recently admitted to being addicted to ketamine on his new Netflix special “Turbo Fonzarelli.” The actor and comedian opened up about being under the influence for “the past two and a half, three years,” including during Aretha Franklin’s funeral. “It’s embarrassing when you’re not on ketamine anymore, though… …

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Detroit Post Office Renamed to Honor the Late Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's 2014 Hand-Written Will Found In Her Couch Ruled Valid By Jury

Detroit is honoring Aretha Franklin by renaming a library after the late Queen of Soul. On Monday, Franklin’s family joined local leadership and postal service officials to celebrate the Aretha Franklin Post Office Building to honor the “Respect” singer. It was formerly known as the Fox Creek Station Post Office. …

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Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” Biopic Welcomes Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans And Mary J. Blige To The Cast List

Aretha Franklin's 2014 Hand-Written Will Found In Her Couch Ruled Valid By Jury

The cast list for the Aretha Franklin biopic titled, “Respect,” is filling up with a star-studded cast including Oscar-winning actor  Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans and two-time Oscar nominee Mary J. Blige. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway stars Audra McDonald, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, and Marc Maron are among others …

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Aretha Franklin Reportedly Died With $1M In Uncashed Checks

Aretha Franklin's 2014 Hand-Written Will Found In Her Couch Ruled Valid By Jury

Written by @saywooord Aretha Franklin had nearly $1 million in uncashed checks at the time of her death, according to newly filed court documents.  Billboard reports the checks were found during an inventory of her possessions, adding a new twist to the battle of her estate.  The inventory following her …

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