patti labelle here live. you >>> he will rock you. rob riggle here live skiing right into times square. and they're here to say -- >> both: good morning, america. >>> of course, we asked miss patti where are the pies. we want one of those sweet potato pies. >> hope you're well. >> great to have you with us and this crowd with us here in the studio. where are you from? >> all: mississippi. >> every week we have about 300 people from mississippi. >> robin runs buses. >> anybody left in mississippi. i don't understand it. >> wonderful having y'all here. >> thank you. >> thank you guys for joining us. >>> first we'll get to the latest on this morning's top headlines. we're going to start with that shooting in jacksonville, florida at a video game competition. three dead including the gunman and nearly a dozen wounded. let's go back to amy robach in jacksonville. good morning again, amy. >> reporter: hey, good morning again to you, michael. this morning we are learning more about that gunman, david katz. he was a

franklin's sister in song patti labelle also paid her respects my roof. oh my. for her fans it was a final sendoff for their queen of soul. i think she added something. in her life she brought something in her death she brought something she brought us together she gives me feelings it is a soul she lists me know when i'm down reza are serious to. franklin civil rights work and uplifting anthem. made her a symbol for african-americans. her absence will be felt but her legacy will be kept alive here in detroit. right a. schedule reminder now of our top stories this hour farai demonstrators have again taken to the streets of the eastern german city of come as police say the protest was tense but passed off peacefully earlier in the week twenty people were injured when thousands of protesters including from the far right clashed with left wing demonstrators after a fatal stabbing in that city. i'm brian thomas for the entire news team thanks so much for joining us terry martin will be with you again at the top of the hour have a great weekend. what we were. when we

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patty labelle with an incredibly moving performance remembering the queen of soul showcasing what arethaed most. ♪ gospel music and prayer. her friends saying it is the tribute she would have wanted. >> she gives me feeling, gives he soul. >> she was nominated for 44 grammies taking home 18 of the awards. she passed away august 16th at the age of 76. the ceremony is expected to last five hours. an incredible send yuf from someone who never forgot where she was from. abc news, detroit. >>> wild fires are a growing concern in california and now the fight against them is getting stronger, possibly to the tune of more than a million dollars, the key vote tonight. we may have the at at&t, we believe in access. the opportunity for everyone to explore a digital world. connecting with the things that matter most. and because nothing keeps us more connected than the internet, we've created access from at&t. california households with at least one resident who receives snap or ssi benefits may qualify for home internet at a discounted rate of $10 a month. no commitment, deposit, or installation fe

patty labelle said her music was the sound track to the aretha.ll be sorely missed.deoit's home town gone, her songs ever lasting. before word of her passing spread around detroit, that shrine continues to grow as people come to pay their respects to the queen of soul. funeral pending. >>> this one of president trump pfsz daughter in hraurbgs offering her a high-paying job after she was fired from the administration. >> i think we can work something out where we keep you right along those lines, specifically let me see. ivent even added up the numbers. but we're talking 15 k a month. >> reporter: in an interview, newman thdz job offer was an attempt to buy her silence. for more in washington. good morning. >> lara trump also saying thing i couldn't see have in your back pocket. we can't have that all positive. omarosa telling craig melvin she took that to mean she could not say anything against the president. just a note omarosa shaurd four clip tpruplz a recording that was a longer conversation. nbc has heard the full recording. she of course is

the guests will include jessie jackson and stevie wonder. 14 music am acts including patty labelle performedncert for the queen of soul. ♪ though you are young ♪ hear my prayer ♪ i never knew it to bear whew. >> franklin died august 16th of pancreatic cancer. she was 76-years-old. >>> coming up on the can the morning news" colin caper next's crucian case moves forward. a judge gets involved after a homeless man claims a couple took a large amount of the money they raised for him. this is the cbc "morning news." plus - take $10 off when you spend $25 or more! and get kohl's cash! this weekend - at kohl's. can make you feel unstoppable. ♪ kaepernick comblvrnlts activity or energy levels, can leave you on shaky ground. help take control by talking to your doctor. ask about vraylar. vraylar is approved for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar i disorder in adults. clinical studies showed that vraylar reduced overall manic symptoms. vraylar should not be used in elderly patients with dementia due to increased risk of death or stroke. call your doctor about fever, stiff muscle

twitter, countless celebrities, singers, and political figures sent well wishes like this one from patti labelle, and my prayers are with aretha franklin, the greatest singer of all time. just last year aretha franklin was honored with aretha frach y -- frankly w ll lly -- franklin this city. it's where she found her soul with the spirit of gospel at new bethel baptist church. photos of the franklins still lines the walls. >> when she walks in, you know, the whole atmosphere changes. >> reporter: pastor smith says despite her worldwide fame, the singer never forgot her roots in the motor city. >> she sang for presidents and most notably she moved president obama to tears. >> when she sits at that piano and starts singing with the piano, she connects with her music so well. it will drive anybody to tears. >> reporter: smith last spoke to franklin two months ago. >> she just said i'm not to worry about and the church is not to worry about. i knew it meant she's recognizing this long struggle might soon be over. >> reporter: all day long people have been coming to bethel baptist church neighborhood

ououring ov tributes from barbra streisand, elton john, paul mccartney, diana ross calling her a patti labelle in heaven, and you will be sorely missed. >> reporter: detroit's hometown queen gone, her songs everlasting. before word of her passing spread around detroit today, there was just a single bouquet of balloons back there. that shrine continues to grow, as do the crowds tonight. we saw some tears, some hugs, but a whole lot of smiles and dancing as that powerful voice wafts in the air. funeral arrangements are pending tonight. lester? >> what a scene out there tonight. ron, thank you. >>> she meant so much to so many people. though aretha franklin is gone, she will live on through the incredible and timeless body of work she leaves us. we want to take a moment to listen to aretha sing. ♪ ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me ♪ ♪ r-e-s-p-e-c-t, take out t-c-p ♪ ♪ oh, a little respect ♪ ♪ does he love me, i wanna know, how can i tell if he loves me so ♪ ♪ is it in his eyes ♪ no, no, you'll be deceived ♪ ♪ is it in his eyes ♪ no girls, he'll make believe ♪ ♪ if you want to know if

other celebrities like elton john, patti labelle, lin-manuel miranda writing tributes on social mediaonight. >>> still ahead, a scary site. coyotes in the stow. what's attracting them to the streets of san francisco and why it keeps happening. > sentimentbout a sign and the bay area landmark that just disappeared and why there's growing support to find a new home for it. >> cool fog is back in san francisco. it's not good enough to stop the heat. i'll let you know where we'll reach clothes close toe 100 tomorrow. my update in eight minutes. on t territory. wildlife experts say young coy new at 11:00, on the lookout for their own territory. wildlife experts say young coyotes are venturing out in san francisco. that could lead to close encounters. jean elle i is live in the city where an effort is under way to help people ease fears about seeing them and tips what you should do if you do see a coyote, jeanne. >>> jessica, experts tell us there are dozens of coyotes here in san francisco and many of them live in parks and there are warning signs posted like this one urging park goers to

franklin's sister in song patti labelle also paid her respects my roof. her. vote. for her fans it was a final sendoff for their queen of soul. i think she added something. in her life she brought something and in her death she brought something she brought us together she was we feeling citizen stole she lifts me up when i'm down reza a serious story. franklin civil rights work and uplifting anthems made her a symbol for african americans. her absence will be felt that her legacy will be kept alive here in detroit. right. from you know many. ugandan pop star turned opposition politician bobby wine has reportedly been stopped from leaving the country after being detained and today international airport his lawyer says one was heading abroad to seek treatment for torture injuries he reportedly sustained after he was arrested by local police allegations that one who was tortured during an earlier detention prompted widespread protests wine has been a prominent critic of long time president yoweri seventy. well for more now we're joined by julie is. following this stor

franklin's sister in song patti labelle also paid her respects my roof. oh my. for her fans it was a final sendoff for their queen of soul. i think she added something. in her life she brought something in her death she brought something she brought us together she gives me billings it is waste soul she lifts me up when i'm down reza a serious three. franklin civil rights were. and uplifting anthems made her a symbol for black america. her absence will be felt that her legacy will be kept alive here in detroit. right. now. and we'll have more from detroit later today is over to christophe now and you saw the dispute was over between the u.s. and europe on tariffs well it's not looking that way is known to years in europe or quarrelling over terrorists again u.s. president donald trump has slammed the brakes on an e.u. offer to eliminate tariffs on cars one of the main issues dogging relations between the united states and europe trump has frequently criticized you terrorism on u.s. cars saying they're too high on thursday the trade commissioner reportedly offere

franklin's sister in song patti labelle also paid her respects my roof. her. oh my. for her fans it was a final sendoff for the queen of soul. i think she added something. in her life she brought something in her death she brought something she brought us together she knew as we were dealing seniors waste soul she listen you know what i'm down reza a series to. franklin civil rights work and uplifting anthems made her a symbol for african-americans. her absence will be felt that her legacy will be kept alive here in detroit. right. from. the u.s. and europe are squabbling over trade again crystal was right terry your president donald trump has slammed the brakes on an e.u. offer to eliminate terrorism cars one of the main issues dogging relations between the united states and europe mr trump has frequently criticized the tariffs on u.s. cars saying they are too high on thursday that use trade commissioner reportedly offered to do away with terrorists completely but only if the u.s. did the same the two sides agreed to a terrorist cease fire last month prompting promi

legend patti labelle was one of the stars who took to the stage at the tribute concert one of the last chances of fans to say goodbye to the queen of soul before a private funeral on friday the casket has been taken to the new bethel baptist church where she worshipped a life of john hendren is the tribute concert in detroit. the house of a wreath at franklin is rocking thirty and you got it together for the people tribute to read and you can see how they're celebrating it this is day four days of celebration of the queen of soul she has been playing in repose here at the museum of african-american history for two days after she lay in state at the new bethel baptist church that's where she began singing in the choir became the standout solo singer of the church her father was a preacher and it will end with jesse jackson and bill clinton. speaking at a. different. tribute to. the end of the week which is really strong local time in a time of celebration. part of a quick check of the headlines here this hour the u.n. special envoy for syria is warning of what he calls a perfect storm i

right now patti labelle is singing she's on tape so we're just seeing her on the video streaming benches one of thirty acts almost all of them here live because in detroit and they're all paying tribute to the queen of soul we heard at the jazz tribute to start on the show then there was a last exhibit in the house was a rock and they really opened up a church here in detroit and then now we're in the r. and b. section after they do an r. and b. tribute and it's going to be the stars of all of those genres getting together and singing songs for and about aretha franklin probably i'm guessing ending in the best thanks. thanks thanks thanks thanks even the african-american history and then to. that think about. she began her father. each of those three days she's been laying in repose she's had a wardrobe change she was the queen of soul but she was also the style in her family wanted to keep her in that style so she wore all red on monday. before. she will be tomorrow at this star studded funeral that will be held for bill clinton will be speaking there smokey robinson will be speaking th

twitter, countless celebrities, singers, and political singers sent well wishes, like this one from patti labelleapplause ) just last year, franklin was honored with aretha franklin way in this city. it's where she'd find her soul. ♪ ♪ with the spirit of gospel at new bethel baptist church, where her father was pastor. elbert smith jr. is the new eastor of new bethel where photos of franklin still line the walls. >> when she walked in, you know, the whole atmosphere changes. >> reporter: pastor smith says despite her worldwide fame, the singer never forgot her roots in the motor city. ♪ when i knew >> she sang for presidents and most notably, she moved president obama to tears. >> when she sits at that piano and starts in with the piano, she connects with the music so well, it will drive anybody to tears. ♪ you make me feel id reporter: smith last spoke to franklin just two months ago. >> she just said, "i'm not-- not to be worried about and the church is not to be worried about." i knew that meant she's recognizing that this long struggle might soon be over. qu reporter: all day long, we've oflk

twitter countless celebrities, singers, and political figures sent well wishes, like this one from patti labelle "my thoughts, my heart and my prayers are with aretha franklin, the greatest singer of all time." just last year franklin was honored with aretha franklin way in this city. it's where she'd find her soul. ♪ with the spirit of gospel at her father was pastor. >> i call it the lifeblood. >> reporter: robert smith jr. is the current pastor at new bethel where photos of the franklins still line the walls. >> when she walked in, you know, the whole atmosphere changes. >> reporter: pastor smith says despite her worldwide fame the singer never forgot her roots in the motor city. ♪ when i knew >> she sang for presidents and most notably she moved president obama to tears. >> when she sits at that piano and starts in with that piano she connects with the music so well it will drive anybody to tears. ♪ you make me feel >> reporter: smith last spoke to franklin just two months ago. >> she just said, "i'm not to be worried about and the church is not to be worried about." i knew that meant she's

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fox news did a tribute, but threw up a photo of patti labelle. she is very much alive, by the way.nothing like aretha franklin. this is aretha franklin, put some r-e-s-p-e-c-t on her legacy. eu6789 >> if i am not mistaken, you've made an aretha franklin birdman reference. >> i'm glad you caught that. i appreciate that. we're here, ari. >> we're all here, all in it together. my thanks to baratunde, hendrik and somya. now there's political news. i am going to show you our one-on-one interview in our back-and-forth next. blades on the market. precision machinery and high-quality materials from around the world. nobody else even comes close. it's about delivering a more comfortable shave every time. invented in boston, made and sold around the world. order now at gilletteondemand.com. gillette. the best a man can get. everything was so fresh in the beginning... but that plug quickly faded. luckily there's new febreze plug. it cleans away odors and freshens for 1200 hours. breathe happy with new febreze plug. the doctor just for a shot. with neulasta onpro patients get their day back...

. ♪ feel like a natural woman >> reporter: patti labelle and ring the iconic singer.t during the day,reparations were under way at detroit's greater grace temple. chairs adorned with entertainment's biggest names could be seen throughout the massive congregation. >> this is church. we're going to send her out just like she came in. >> reporter: bishop charles iii is officiating the funeral. he still feels her impact. >> she was your friend. she was your mother. she was your aunt. she was always a detroiter. and never, never shied away from it. >> reporter: will we see anyone else like her do you think? >> we will never see another aretha, never. >> reporter: the legendary clark sisters were going to rehearsal when we caught up with them. >> she just had an original sound that nobody could really duplicate. >> reporter: the gospel group is set to perform at the funeral and consider franklin a friend and an inspiration. what will you miss about the queen of soul? >> we will never forget the imprint that she has given to the world. >> absolutely. >> i mean, it does not matter what race.

. >> reporter: patti labelle with an incredibly moving performance remembering the queen of soul. ♪ ♪ing with you >> reporter: the four tops and johnny gill also taking the stage. ♪ y'all sound so good and you sound so sweet ♪ >> reporter: showcasing what aretha loved most, gospel music and prayer. her friends saying it's the tribute she would have wanted. despite humble beginnings, aretha was bound for glory. the seeds of her musical greatness planted in her father's church. thousands of mourners their respects to the queen. >> she gives me feelings. she gives me soul. she lifts me up when i'm down. >> reporter: more than 130 pink cadillacs will lineup in a procession for aretha, a to her 1986 hit "freeway of love." cecilia, the last ride will be inside the same vintage hearse that carried civil rights icon rosa parks. cecelia. >> the send-off she deserves. thank you, zachary. whit. >> cecelia, thank you. >>> now to an unusual scene at the u.s. open raising a lot of questions this morning. australia's nick kyrgios getting what some critics describe as a pep talk from the umpire in th

speaking of amazing singers we have a music legend for you on monday morning, patti labelle will be here which i love. we are looking forward to that. >> and she can cook. >> so fun when she comes on the show. >> you know what else we have to buckle up for, "pop news." >> music is in the ether, i guess because we'll begin with cher and another taste of her alba -- of her alba,alba,alba,a, cover. she released "sos." not a distress signal. here is your first listen. ♪ so when you are near me can't you hear me sos ♪ >> abba. not alba. it's really abba. who better to sing abba than cher? album "dancing queen" features some of their hits plus a mystery track inspired by her role in the "mamma mia" sequel. the album is available september 28th and if you want more, book your tickets. she's about to launch her tour in new zealand and australia. >> so good in "mamma mi "mamma a >> that is a great feel good movie. >>> also in "pop news" this morning, speaking of feel good, more a-list stars bringing great acting chops to the high-profile project. "mad men's" jon hamm has joined the cast. no word

. ♪ the thought of you >> reporter: patti labelle paying tribute in a erecorded rformance.y people the queen of soul touched. >> it's artwarming to see all the love and all the support that you guys give us. >> reporter: earlier, a viewing at her father's church where she grew up singing gospel. titans of entertainment and beyond descending on the motor city today for her funeral,rom evie wonder, jennifer hudson, and ariana grande to cicely tyson and tyler perry, to former president bill clinton, to name just a handful. ♪ >> reporter: while he certainly lived among the movers and the shakers, fans sayfr aretha klin always stayed true to them. >> i feel her spirit here in the city, and i'm with her, with hen d her family and all her fans.♪ ♪e're going riding on the freeway, love in a pink cadillac ♪ >> reporter: as many as 100 pink callacs are expected to line up outside greater grace temple today, a high-octansalute. ♪ aretha franklin's powerful voice stayed strong and relevant for nearly six decades. she brought former president barack obama to teaonce. he and the former f

patty davis said her father would never stand for what's going on. would not want to label as enemy of the people. he realized the press had a certain role and there was a compromise they had to reach when it came to his personal life and personal space. as far as what happened, policy wise at the white house, and beyond and the briefing room, that wasn't personal. that was the press's business. that's what the press did. not the enemy of the people. i can't wait to talk to her. she wrote a really fascinating article, as you know, for the washington post. >> give me one little more taste because i don't want to ruin it for people. >> one little more taste of this or what else we have coming up? >> you have something better than that? >> i want to talk to you about anthony scare -- scaramucci. if you want to really get under trump's skin then cut off his oxygen giving him so much attention. i disagree where he said omarosa helped this president with garnering voting from the african-american community. that's not true. she has no credibility when it comes to the african-amer