<p>In today's episode, Donnie speaks with singer-songwriter Regina Belle, a wonderful friend since 1989. They talk at length about Aretha Franklin and what her music meant to them, as well as the changes in the music industry Regina experienced since starting her career back in the late 1980s. They also explore Belle's personal life, including her triumphant battle with a brain tumor, her experience of winning a Grammy, and the enormous rise of her fanbase as a result of "A Whole New World" (one of, if not, the most successful Disney song of all time).</p>

In today's episode, Donnie speaks with singer-songwriter Regina Belle, a wonderful friend since 1989. They talk at length about Aretha Franklin and what her music meant to them, as well as the changes in the music industry Regina experienced since starting her career back in the late 1980s. They also explore Belle's personal life, including her triumphant battle with a brain tumor, her experience of winning a Grammy, and the enormous rise of her fanbase as a result of "A Whole New World" (one of, if not, the most successful Disney song of all time).

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Donnie Simpson has been called an icon, trailblazer and a media legend. He is a hall of fame radio personality, and is recognized internationally for his work in television and film. Over his 50+ year career, he has entertained listeners from WJLB in Detroit to WKYS and WMMJ in Washington, and on television as host of "Donnie After Dark" and "Video Soul" where he was one of the nation's first video jockeys.

In each episode of the "Donnie Simpson Show", titans of music, film, and comedy open up to Donnie for authentic and in-depth conversations. These long-format interviews give listeners a front-row seat to the conversations Donnie has been having for the last 50+ years.

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Donnie Simpson has been called an icon, trailblazer and a media legend. He is a hall of fame radio personality, and is recognized internationally for his work in television and film. Over his 50+ year career, he has entertained listeners from WJLB in Detroit to WKYS and WMMJ in Washington, and on television as host of "Donnie After Dark" and "Video Soul" where he was one of the nation's first video jockeys. In each episode of the "Donnie Simpson Show", titans of music, film, and comedy open up to Donnie for authentic and in-depth conversations. These long-format interviews give listeners a front-row seat to the conversations Donnie has been having for the last 50+ years.

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