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Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Justin Bieber Beats Michael Jackson's Box-Office Record

March 21, 2011
Justin Bieber Beats Michael Jackson's Box-Office RecordJustin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' has become the most successful concert-themed film domestically.

The 3D documentary film, released in February, has already grossed an estimated $72.2 million compared to the $72.1 million brought in by 'This Is It' in 2009, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' tells the story of the teenage singer's rise to fame, with home video footage of the 17-year-old and clips from his 2010 'My World' tour.

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' is, however still took a total of $189.1 million worldwide, while 'Never Say Never' currently stands at only $10.8 million internationally.

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber fans prompted police to close a road in Liverpool last week (March 10) as they tried to catch a glimpse of the star.

(by Holly Frith)



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