T.I. added to cast of Aretha Franklin series

season 2 has been building up to this moment, with Lexi’s (Maude Apatow) semi-biographical play taking center stage in the penultimate episode, “The Theater and Its Double,” written and directed by creator Sam Levinson. Austin Abrams, who plays Ethan, talks to ET about his show-stopping, homoerotic dance routine he performs as a version of Nate (Jacob Elordi) and how he feels about where things ended up between Ethan and Kat (Barbie Ferreira) this season. After first appearing in season 1 as Kat’s geek-ish lab partner who takes an interest in her, Ethan has slowly grown into his own over the course of the first two seasons of.

Teen Mom‘ star Jenelle Evans is revealing shocking news to her social media followers concerning her health. For the past several months Jenelle has been staying busy seeing doctor after doctor due to her long list of health issues.Both Jenelle Evans and her husband David Eason have been asking their social media followers and fans for prayers.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Lexi Howard, indisputably one of the most underrated and underutilized characters in Sam Levinson’s glitter-and-grit-infused teenage fever dream “Euphoria,” has finally been given more purpose than being the preppy-in-plaid sidekick to her sister Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and best friend(ish) Rue (Zendaya) in Season 2. Fans of Lexi, portrayed by Maude Apatow, have gotten to see the character not only open up a potential romantic relationship with other fan-favorite Fezco (Angus Cloud) but also work on her high school theater magnum opus, a play about always being the ancillary character and never in the spotlight — not even in your own life.In Episode 7 of the show’s second season, entitled “The Theater and Its Double,” viewers are given a glimpse into Lexi’s complex relationship with the young women around her, her father, her mother and herself.

March 21–April 19This is an excellent week for tackling how you show up and express yourself with friends or a particular social scene. If you've felt that who you are doesn't align with the group motto, you can make yourself understood now, so start the conversation. Someone who needs to hear what you have to share will benefit, so speak from your personal experience.

student lost his legs to sepsis after eating a leftover takeaway that was in the fridge from the night before. The young man, who has only been identified as JC in the New England Journal of Medicine, ate the chicken and noodle dish that his friend had bought from a restaurant the night before and immediately became ill.

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Aretha Franklin’s hit single 'Respect' was released in April 1967 and became her signature song

Kelly Clarkson has fond memories of Aretha Franklin. The 37-year-old artist appeared on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show and recalled the time the late The Queen of Soul brought her to tears by complimenting her performance.

When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.

When Willie Wilkerson Jr. first met Aretha Franklin -- whom she called her "forever friend" -- during the mid-80s, his daughters say he wasn't sure who she was.The two were living at Detroit's Riverfront Apartments and were each outside getting some air, Wilkerson with his leg in a cast.

Lauren Spencer-Smith has earned everyone’s respect.

The third installment of National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series, subtitled “Aretha” for its subject Aretha Franklin, has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus halting production.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

In today’s film news roundup, Jennifer Hudson’s “Respect” is moved back two months, another film festival is postponed and “Lupin the Third: the First” and “Raising Buchanan” find distribution.

Cynthia Erivo radiated star power as Aretha Franklin in a brand new still for the upcoming season of Genius.The image, an onstage shot of Cynthia in character as Aretha, was released Wednesday on what would have been the late singer's 78th birthday.National Geographic's Genius is an anthology series in which each season relates the life story of a different historic figure.

Cynthia Erivo looks so much like Aretha Franklin in this brand new image from the upcoming season of Genius.

By Nellie Andreeva

Genius: Aretha is celebrating the Queen of Soul's birthday. Aretha Franklin would've been 78 years old on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and the upcoming National Geographic Channel series about her made a donation to celebrate the icon's birthday.

In honor of Women's History Month, which runs through the end of March, let's look at records that women have set at awards shows. These aren't simply instances of the first woman to do this or that; these are cases where a woman holds a record that isn't gender-specific.In some cases, women are absolutely crushing it in a particular category.

By Dominic Patten

Kelly Clarkson returned with another incredible “Kellyoke” cover for the latest instalment of “The Kelly Clarkson Show”.