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Aretha Franklin Doesn't Like the Idea of Kim Kardashian's Baby Joining Tour
May 18, 2013 11:05:57Franklin says that she 'can't speak for anyone else,' but she does not like the idea of bringing a very young baby to an album promotion tour.
Aretha Franklin Calls Off Chicago and Connecticut Shows Under Doctor's Orders
May 14, 2013 09:05:41The legendary singer will need to undergo treatment during the period of her Chicago and Connecticut shows.
Anderson Cooper and Aretha Franklin Defend Beyonce's Lip-Sync at Obama Inauguration
January 24, 2013 01:01:00As the controversy about Beyonce's lip-synced performance at the presidential inauguration grows, a credible news anchorman and a certified diva are among those who came to her defense.
Comic-Con 2012: First Promo for 'Da Vinci's Demons' Says History Is a Lie
July 16, 2012 03:07:44The upcoming Starz series centers on Leonardo da Vinci who fights to set knowledge free in a world where thought and faith are controlled.
Aretha Franklin Wants to Judge 'American Idol' With Patti LaBelle
July 16, 2012 02:07:30Responding to a question whether or not she's interested to join the FOX singing competition, the Queen of Soul gives an affirmative answer via an email.
Aretha Franklin Headlines Last Day of Essence Music Festival 2012
July 09, 2012 02:07:27The Queen of Soul sings 'I Will Always Love You' in memory of Whitney Houston during the closing day of this year's Essence Music Festival.
Aretha Franklin Announces New Album With Clive Davis
March 26, 2012 12:03:53The music executive who signed Franklin back in the '80s will reunite with the diva on a new project.
Aretha Franklin NOT Axing Her Gig at Whitney Houston's Funeral Due to Feud With Cissy
February 23, 2012 11:02:05The 'Spanish Harlem' singer insists neither Whitney's mother nor any other members of the Houstons banned her from coming to the February 18 funeral.
Aretha Franklin Pulls Out of Whitney Houston's Funeral Last Minute
February 19, 2012 12:02:35After a concert in NYC, Franklin was too exhausted to travel to New Jersey where Houston is being remembered by family and friends.
Godmother Aretha Franklin to Perform at Whitney Houston's Funeral
February 16, 2012 11:02:24The 'Respect' hitmaker reportedly has been asked by Clive Davis to do the tribute performance at the ceremony this coming Saturday, February 18.
Melanie Amaro Samples Aretha Franklin in New Song 'Respect'
February 03, 2012 02:02:36The winner of 'The X Factor (US)' turns up the beat of the Aretha Franklin soulful ballad and makes it into a club-ready anthem.
Aretha Franklin Calls Off Summer Wedding After Just Three Weeks of Engagement
January 24, 2012 08:01:04Aside from saying they 'were moving too fast', the Queen of Soul and fiance William 'Willie' Wilkerson refuse to offer further details 'because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it.'
Aretha Franklin, Beyonce Knowles and Many More Mourn the Loss of Etta James
January 21, 2012 08:01:54Among those who are also reflecting on the life and legacy of the 'At Last' hitmaker are Christina Aguilera, Pink, 'Glee' star Amber Riley, and 'American Idol' executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.
Engaged Aretha Franklin Looks to Having Summer Wedding
January 03, 2012 08:01:52The Queen of Soul confirms that she is indeed engaged to longtime friend William Wilkerson, but quick to clarify the reason she's getting married as saying, 'No, I'm not pregnant, LOL!'
Aretha Franklin Taps Little Known Star to Play in Her Biopic
April 29, 2011 04:04:00Singer Aretha Franklin wants a little-known Broadway star to portray her in an upcoming biopic, after Halle Berry passed on the role.
