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Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty _ the Queen of Disco.
Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty _ the Queen of Disco.
Reaction to the death Thursday of singer Donna Summer, who was 63:
Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty _ the Queen of Disco.

The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Aretha Franklin is one of six people who'll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn.
The queen of soul is taking her place in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

The defense for the man accused of killing relatives of Jennifer Hudson told jurors Wednesday that prosecutors failed to prove their case, while a prosecutor countered that they had "overwhelming circumstantial evidence" linking him to the crime.
The queen of soul is taking her place in the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
D'Angelo is making his comeback: The reclusive singer will give his first U.S. performance in 10 years at the 2012 Essence Music Festival.
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has been added to the main stage lineup for the 2012 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.
Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.
Aretha Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well _ and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context.
Aretha Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well _ and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context.
After all the testimonials from relatives and friends, the songs from legends and pop stars, the preaching and even laughter, the raw emotion of Whitney Houston's funeral came down to just one moment: The sound of her own voice.
"It's in a limbo position," she said. "It's just a lot going on."
Taking Names: Franklin celebrates 70th, plans new album with Davis →
Ms. Franklin said she planned to spend her actual birthday - which was Sunday - relaxing with a paper, her feet up and watching TV.
Taking Names: Franklin celebrates 70th, plans new album with Davis →