Aretha Franklin

Without introduction we all know about Aretha Franklin, her divine voice and talent into singing soul and not only but blues, R&B too. At her 69 years old but not showing them success doesn’t stop to come. With over 40 hits in Billboard along the years, with the flattering title of first woman in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and many others tittles gained Aretha came with quite surprising news: the wedding planned. Source Aretha Franklin wedding plans In January this year we found that she...Read Full Story

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is headed to Las Vegas for One Night Only!  With all of the other people in town who adore Aretha, like CeeLo Green and Elton John, you better believe something unexpected will be going down during THAT show. Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” and one of the most influential and important voices in the history of pop music is bringing her distinctive, soulful voice to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. She will be...Read Full Story

1. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: Will they marry in 2012? Will this be THE wedding of the freakin’ century? Um, YEAH! Come on, these two have been living in sin for seven years and finally after being watched like hawks by the media, Brad has finally put a ring on it. Don’t be surprised if it is another seven years before they actually have a wedding. 2. Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry: I’m not sure if Halle has shown Olivier the cray cray yet, but maybe she won’t? I just wonder how his...Read Full Story

*Lady Soul, Aretha Franklin, is letting it be known that she has picked what she calls a “strong contender” to play her in an upcoming biopic. Yep, you read it here. The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner is eyeing actress Audra McDonald (below), who was spotted my Franklin when she attended “Porgy and Bess” on Broadway. It was the Queen of Soul’s first time seeing McDonald in a play. She was very impressed with her performance and expressed an interest in her for the role. RELATED: Aretha...Read Full Story

*Sista Re, Aretha Franklin, is headed to the Gospel hall of Fame It was announced today that Franklin is one of six people who’ll be inducted into the Hall on Aug. 14 in Hendersonville, Tenn. She’ll be joined by bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, family group The Hoppers, contemporary Christian singer Dallas Holm, the late TV evangelist Rex Humbard and Christian rock band Love Song. Franklin’s gospel roots run deep, starting with her father Rev. C.L. Franklin, who was a prominent Baptist...Read Full Story

Aretha Franklin has had a legendary, iconic career, and the Queen of Soul will soon take her rightful spot in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted on Aug. 14 alongside Ricky Skaggs, The Hoppers, Dallas Holm and Love Song. Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley are fellow inductees. Franklin’s ties to gospel began with her father, a Baptist minister, and became most prominent with her 1972 album Amazing Grace — one of the all-time best-selling gospel albums, according to Yahoo. The Gospel...Read Full Story

And a Good Friday to you!  Aretha Franklin was spotted leaving her Easter Service splendor in New York City on Wednesday (April 4) with her boo thang William “Willie” Wilkerson. But she was also wearing a furr coat. I'm wondering what PETA will have to say now??HMMM. Check out the pics below................ Just three weeks after announcing that she intended to get married to Willie, Franklin put the breaks on the engagement back in January. “Will and I have decided we were moving a...Read Full Story

Aretha Franklin blows out candles on her birthday cake (Photo by Bill Pierce) *Aretha Franklin arrived at her 70th birthday bash on the arm of her handsome longtime companion Willie Wilkerson at the breathtakingly stunning Helmsley Park Lane Hotel on Central Park West in New York City on Saturday evening, March 24, 2012.  The party took place in one of the hotel’s swanky private party rooms where lovely tables of 10 were adorned with beautiful flowers replete with formal table settings. (Are...Read Full Story

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Over the weekend, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, celebrated her 70th birthday. The party, which included less than 100 people, was held at NYC’s The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, with guests like Al Sharpton, Diane Sawyer, Clive Davis, Michael Eric Dyson and BET’s Debra Lee. Franklin’s long-time boyfriend/ex-fiance, Willie Wilkerson attended as well. Party guests were entertained by a set from a jazz combo featuring pianist Kris Bowers. P.S. During her shin-dig, Franklin did an interview...Read Full Story