The Queen of Soul talks briefly about her engagement and the highly anticipated wedding plans she's already confirmed.
New York, NY -- Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
Society Of Singers has selected music icon Smokey Robinson as the 20th ELLA Award recipient. The announcement was made today by Erica Farber, the president of SOS. The honor will be presented to Robinson during a special ceremony on September 19 in Beverly Hills. The invite-only event will feature a star-studded musical tribute and special […]
We all know how celebs love their summer vacation from the royals to the wannabe’s. While the world followed Harry and Kate on their recent US coastal vacation this summer, our very own Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, a/k/a The Duchess of Detroit, is now taking over the east coast: New York City and the […]
John Legend took a break from his tour with Sade to surprise the congregation at Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia. Backed up by a choir John belted out a soulful cover of Aretha Franklin’s “How I Got Over” Check out the video below! from: praisecleveland.com
Aretha Franklin will return to her roots of gospel with her newest album “Aretha A Woman Falling Out Of Love”. According to a press release, Aretha Franklin’s new CD, will be available exclusively at Walmart on May 3rd. It can be pre-ordered now. The digital version is scheduled to be available on iTunes and Amazon […]
Oprah Winfrey is feeling like she was disrespected by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for granting Wendy Williams the first interview since her surgery. Sources say while Oprah, 57, gives Wendy, 46, credits for snagging the much-coveted sit-down with Aretha, she’s still “steaming,” and feels that Wendy’s show is “a long way” from hers, […]
Wendy Williams’ interview with Aretha Franklin will air Wednesday, March 2. The two ladies sat down at The Townsend Hotel outside of Detroit, Michigan last Friday and talked about everything, including marriage, her health and her Grammys tribute. from: http://theboxhouston.com Wendy Williams To Do “Dancing With The Stars” Trey Songz Serenades Wendy Williams [VIDEO]
Aretha Franklin’s health has recently been cause for concern to many friends and family. But, lately the legendary singer has been showing up at different outings and sporting events looking much healthier. It was rumored that she was battling pancreatic cancer, but she denied all rumors. One thing we all know is that pictures don’t […]
Daytime talk-show host Wendy Williams announced today, she has landed the exclusive first in-person interview with Aretha Franklin since the singer’s recent surgery. Wendy told her audience: The legendary Aretha Franklin has invited me to do an exclusive, in-person intimate conversation with her in Detroit, that’s where she lives,” Williams said on the “The Wendy […]
Aretha Franklin surprised audiences when she appeared on the 2011 Grammy Awards thinner and healthier looking. The Queen Of Soul was rumored to have had pancreatic cancer that was effectively removed during surger. While Aretha denies being gravely ill she admits to changing her eating habits and kicking her old favorites(soul food) to the curb […]
Because she felt slighted over not being asked to take part in the Aretha Franklin tribute, Fantasia boycotted the Grammy Awards last weekend. The singer has been nominated 11 times and finally won “Best Female Vocal Performance” for her single “Bittersweet,” but was not there to accept her award personally. Fantasia called into to 106 […]
