The film will cover Aretha Franklin's life, with the lead role played by Jennifer Hudson, from her early years to her emergence as The Queen of Soul.

Respect: Watch the new trailer for Aretha Franklin movie starring Jennifer Hudson

Music

Upcoming Bee Gees movie to be directed by Kenneth Branagh

Upcoming Bee Gees movie to be directed by Kenneth Branagh

Bee Gees

Louis Armstrong

A Louis Armstrong movie biopic is in the works starring Coming to America actor

Music

Elton John and Michael Caine urge public to get coronavirus vaccine in new NHS advert

Elton John and Michael Caine urge public to get coronavirus vaccine in new NHS advert

Elton John

Des O'Connor

TV legend Des O'Connor has died, aged 88

Sean Connery

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery has died, aged 90

Johnny Flynn as David Bowie

Watch the trailer for the new David Bowie biopic Stardust

David Bowie

Cilla Black and Ken Dodd's gravestones have been vandalised.

Cilla Black and Ken Dodd's graves vandalised with offensive graffiti in Liverpool

RJ Gibb thinks Rami Malek is a good candidate for the role of his dad in upcoming Bee Gees biopic

Robin Gibb's son RJ wants Rami Malek to play his dad in upcoming Bee Gees biopic

Bee Gees

Ian Holm

Lord of the Rings and Alien actor Sir Ian Holm has died, aged 88

Mick Jagger stars in hilarious ‘How to Quarantine’ sketch

Mick Jagger stars in hilarious ‘How to Quarantine’ sketch - watch the video here

The Rolling Stones

Van Der Valk

Van Der Valk viewers aren't impressed with drama remake's new theme tune

Johnny Flynn as David Bowie in Stardust

David Bowie biopic trailer unveiled - watch the first ‘Stardust’ clip here

David Bowie

Tim Brooke-Taylor with his OBE in 2011

The Goodies star Tim Brooke-Taylor has died aged 79 from coronavirus

Honor Blackman in 2002

Honor Blackman, James Bond's Pussy Galore actress, has died aged 94

Syd Little (left) and Eddie Large (right) in 1980

Comedian Eddie Large has died aged 78 of suspected coronavirus

Roy Hudd in 1966

Comedian and TV star Roy Hudd has died, aged 83

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ film set for 2020 cinematic release

Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary film ‘Get Back’ gets 2020 cinema release date

The Beatles