ATLANTA (Aug. 28, 2018) - The Bounce television network and the Brown Sugar streaming service are teaming up to carry Aretha Franklin's farewell memorial service live this Friday, Aug. 31 . The funeral will take place at the Greater Grace Temple in Franklin's beloved hometown of Detroit. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Ronald Isley, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters and Marvin Sapp are among the 19 artists scheduled to perform at the family-and-friends-only service. Smokey Robinson , the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Former President Bill Clinton will be among the high-profile speakers. Bounce and Brown Sugar will partner with Bounce's local Detroit affiliate, WXYZ-TV ,for the special event, airing and streaming WXYZ's hometown coverage and commentary nationwide. "Celebrating the Queen of...
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