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This is the first look at Jennifer Hudson as the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin!

The 38-year-old singer and actress was seen filming scenes for the upcoming biopic Respect on location in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood on Saturday (November 2) in New York City.

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Jennifer was seen filming with co-star Marlon Wayans, who will play her on-screen husband, Ted White.

The scene reportedly takes place in 1966, when Marlon is seen talking and collecting money from prostitutes while Jennifer looks on from a car. Later on, they share a passionate kiss.

The movie is set to hit theaters in August of 2020, and is being directed by Liesl Tommy.

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Cynthia Erivo has been tapped to star as the late Aretha Franklin in the upcoming season of Genius: Aretha.

“Aretha Franklin has been a source of inspiration for me since I was a little girl. Her strength, passion and soul are evident in her everlasting legacy, not only as a transcendent artist, but as a humanitarian and civil rights icon. To have the opportunity to bring her legacy to life and show the fullness of her being, her humanity and brilliance, is an honor,” Cynthia said in a statement (via Variety). “What I know and have learned about what my voice, as an artist, can do and the power in it has been highly influenced by Franklin. I feel privileged and excited to be a part of the sharing of her genius.”

Past seasons of Genius have focused on Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. The third season is aimed for a Spring of 2020 premiere on National Geographic.

Cynthia is set to portray another hugely influential figure in another work coming soon.

Jennifer Hudson belts out the song “Amazing Grace” during the Pulitzer Prize luncheon event at Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library on Tuesday (May 28) in New York City.

The Oscar-winning singer and actress paid tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, who received a posthumous special citation “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.”

Jennifer, who is set to play Aretha in an upcoming biopic, performed the song in her honor.

At the event, Jennifer revealed that she had to drive 14 hours from Chicago to New York City after flights were canceled due to the weather.

Aretha Franklin was just awarded a Pulitzer Prize!

The late iconic musician was honored with the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for her contribution to American music and culture.

She is the first individual woman to earn the special citation since it was first awarded in 1930.

Others honored with the prize include Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk.

Aretha passed away on August 16th at age 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

She has received numerous other prestigious accolades, including being the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Aretha Franklin is being honored in a major spectacle called Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul on Sunday night (March 10) at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.

The star-studded concert will be hosted by Tyler Perry, and will feature appearances by Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Clive Davis and Smokey Robinson.

The evening will also include performances by superstars like Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Hudson.

The legendary Queen of Soul died at the age of 76 in August of 2018.

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Yolanda Adams, Fantasia Barrino, and Andra Day team up to honor Aretha Franklin at the 2019 Grammy Awards!

The 57-year-old gospel singer, the 34-year-old “Lose to Win” crooner, and the 34-year-old “Stand Up for Something” singer took the stage at the event held on Sunday (February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The trio performed the late Queen of Soul’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” receiving a standing ovation.

Aretha passed away last August at age 76 after a battle with cancer.

Watch a clip from the performance below!

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Aretha Franklin is getting a superstar tribute!

The late Queen of Soul will be honored by CBS, the Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and Clive Davis with Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration for the Queen of Soul.

The special will include performances from Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, BeBe Winans, Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe and SZA.

Tyler Perry will host the night, with more performances to be announced in the coming weeks.

The live concert taping is on January 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. PT at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will be broadcast later in 2019 on CBS. For ticket information, click here.