The Queen of Soul celebrated her 72nd birthday in New York City over the weekend. Roland Martin and “NewsOne Now” were on hand to capture some of the best moments and interview Franklin. She says she’s feeling great and working on new music – including, perhaps, a new song with rapper Andre 3000. Be sure to listen to […]
If nothing else, the legendary songstress Aretha Franklin (pictured) could only bring more R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the “American Idol” (AI) show particularly now that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have recently announced that they’re leaving the ABC-TV mega-hit program. Franklin has reportedly expressed an interest in becoming an AI judge and has offered to appear on the show’s […]
The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin will be commanding much more “respect” these days, especially after being given an honorary doctorate from one of this country’s most-prestigious academic institutions, Princeton University, reports the Daily Mail. SEE ALSO: Kim Zolciak Lies About House Eviction Franklin, who dropped out of high school at age 15 to care […]
NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She’s reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. SEE ALSO: Geraldo Rivera Implies Trayvon Matin Caused His Own Death Miami Heat Don Hoodies For Trayvon Martin In an interview at her swanky birthday party […]
Aretha Franklin appeared on the Today Show today for an interview conducted by NBC’s Al Roker. The legendary Queen of Soul covered a range of topics surrounding the life, death and legacy of Whitney Houston. Check out what she had to say on the intimate details and her thoughts on the situation here. Marvin Winans […]
Legendary soul singer, Aretha Franklin will perform at Whitney Houston’s funeral according to a report from NBC news. Franklin is Houston’s Godmother and was very close with the singer. Houston’s funeral will be private and a planned public memorial in Newark, New Jersey has been canceled. The funeral will be closed to press but livestreamed […]
NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin won’t be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She’s called off her engagement. A statement released Monday by her representative said Franklin’s wedding to Willie Wilkerson wasn’t going to happen. “Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of […]
Soul songstress Aretha Franklin has released a wish list of the actors whom, according to the New York Daily News, she would like to see cast in the movie about her life. SEE ALSO: Happiest Celebrity Mugshots The “Queen of Soul” penned her memoir, “Aretha: From the Roots,” along with famed celeb biographer David Ritz back in […]
The “Queen Of Soul” is healthy and in love, CNN reports. The music icon sat down with Soledad O’Brien recently to discuss her love life, health and “her man.” SEE ALSO: Will New Hampshire Have An Impact? Jay-Z, Beyonce’s Miscarriage Watch the video below to hear Aretha get personal. Watch The Video To Hear Aretha […]
NEW YORK— Aretha Franklin says she’s ready to tie the knot with longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson. Franklin told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that the pair was considering a summer wedding, perhaps on Miami Beach. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht. The […]
DETROIT — Detroit’s Queen of Soul knows how to throw a Christmas party, and she welcomed in the holiday with glitter, a jazzy musical backdrop and a finale of “Silent Night” with the Four Tops. SEE ALSO: Nigeria In Chaos After Church Bombings
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin will once again serenade President Obama when she performs before his speech on jobs and the economy on Monday in Detroit. Franklin, a Detroit native, also welcomed Obama to the White house when she sung “Let Freedom Ring” at his inauguration in Jan. 2009. Her performance will be held at […]
