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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.
Aretha Franklin Plans a Cookbook
April 29, 2011 01:04:01Aretha Franklin is set to sizzle like fellow stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria by releasing a new cookbook.
Aretha Franklin Wants Role on Broadway
April 21, 2011 01:04:00Aretha Franklin is searching for the perfect Broadway role so she can fulfil one of her lifelong dreams before it's too late.
Aretha Franklin Laughs Off Gastric Surgery Rumor
March 12, 2011 12:03:35Rumored doing a gastric bypass surgery in December 2010, the Queen of Soul claims the rumor is 'crazy', saying 'It's really not necessary to talk about one's personal medical [health].'
Aretha Franklin Lost 85 Pounds After Taking Strict Diet
March 03, 2011 01:03:14Franklin admits she decided to lose weight after realizing her ballooning figure made her 'too fat for words'.
Aretha Franklin: An Excruciating Pain Brought Me to Knees
March 02, 2011 01:03:51'The pain was so hard it nearly brought me to my knees,' she explained about her disease on Thursday's episode of Wendy Williams' talk show, revealing she had to cancel her tour due to that reason.
Aretha Franklin Gives First Post-Surgery Interview to Wendy Williams
February 22, 2011 12:02:17The singer who is recovering from a mystery illness has invited the bubbly talk show host for a high tea in her Detroit home and a taped chat.
