Whitney Houston was laid to rest over the weekend, in a 2-part ceremony that included a public wake and a private funeral. Aretha Franklin, her godmother, was supposed to perform at the wake but backed out because of health concerns.
Franklin was included among the many artists due to pay their respect to Whitney t... |
20 February 2012
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All wedding plans are off for Aretha Franklin and William Wickerson. Less than a month after announcing the engagement – and a summer wedding – the 69-year-old singer has had a change of heart. In a brief statement to Us Weekly, the iconic singer breaks the news to the world: she's not getting marrie... |
24 January 2012
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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is keeping busy these days with wedding plans. The singer and her longtime partner and best friend William Wilkerson are engaged, her publicist confirms for People magazine. Rushing to prevent rumors from emerging online, a publicist for Ms. Franklin has confirmed the happy news, even re... |
3 January 2012
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Since coming out of the hospital after a mysterious illness and surgery, Aretha Franklin has lost no less than 85 pounds. In a recent interview, the singer addresses rumors of gastric bypass surgery and pancreatic cancer. Franklin sat down with Access Hollywood to talk about the health scare that put her in hospital ... |
12 March 2011
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Since she was released from hospital in December after a mysterious condition and until the Grammys 2011 in February, Aretha Franklin has lost 25 pounds already – and she’s aiming for more. In a new interview, she reveals her weight loss secret.
As we also noted a while back, the singer is determined ... |
1 March 2011
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The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was not at the Grammy Awards 2011 even though she was honored with a special all-star tribute. She did appear in the broadcast with a live message – and thus unveiled she’d lost a lot of weight. In December last year, the singer was admitted to the hospital, where she und... |
17 February 2011
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This Sunday, at the Grammy Awards 2011, Christina Aguilera will open the show with a song by Aretha Franklin, as part of a tribute to the Queen of Soul herself. She will sing “Ain’t No Way.”While nominees are busily working on their acceptance speeches in anticipation of the big night, details on th... |
12 February 2011
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Though she hasn’t revealed the mysterious condition for which she required emergency surgery a couple of weeks back, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is now out of the hospital – and, according to a statement, feeling “great.”
We also noted on previous occasions that, shortly after the singer ... |
17 December 2010
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Fans can breathe easy: contrary to ongoing reports, the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is not dying of pancreatic cancer, a cousin of hers has stated in a recent interview. Franklin is doing well and will be leaving the hospital soon. People magazine reports that, while Aretha’s rep remains tight-lipped, a membe... |
10 December 2010
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Earlier this week, soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent emergency surgery for an unknown condition. The Internet is now ablaze with rumors that the diva has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and has only 5-10% chances of survival. PopCruch reports that it all started from a piece in the National Enquire... |
9 December 2010
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Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin are to write music history next month thanks to a duet they’re to perform together for charity. Though few may be aware of this, Rice is a very talented pianist who even considered going pro at one point – and a charit... |
2 July 2010
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Buckle up, everyone - the PETA train is coming to town! No, don't laugh - the people who run the famous fur-hating organization have put together their 2008 'Worst-Dressed' List - and believe me, it's not pretty. You know, I always thought that whoever is behind PETA must have a wicked sense of hu... |
22 February 2008
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