Somebody say it ain’t so. After the big announcement and weeks of congratulatory statements live on the air from fans, friends and supporters abroad, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin has reportedly called off the wedding we all were waiting to see this summer to longtime friend and partner William “Willie” Wilkerson. Just that quick, […]
Aretha Franklin is giving hope to single seniors, now that the 69-year-old soul legend is engaged to be married to her “forever friend” William “Willie” Wilkerson. According to People, the Queen of Soul plans on becoming a Mrs. this summer on Miami Beach. She says, “We’re looking at June or July for our date and […]
Black music icons of the 1960s look the most different from how they do now. In the 1960s there was Motown, miniskirts, beehive wigs and sharp suits. Take a look at what some of the decade’s biggest stars looked like then…and what they look like now: Are These BP Artists Good Enough to Get Signed? […]
Black music icons of the 1960s look the most different from how they do now. In the 1960s there was Motown, miniskirts, beehive wigs and sharp suits. Take a look at what some of the decade’s biggest stars looked like then…and what they look like now: Are These BP Artists Good Enough to Get Signed? […]
Rumors have spread that Aretha Franklin underwent gastric bypass surgery but the Queen of Soul denying that she didn’t have surgery. As previously reported, the soul singer underwent surgery for a mystery illness and suddenly appeared 80 pounds thinner. According to Aretha however, rumors of gastric bypass surgery are completely untrue and she’s simply been using […]
Aretha Franklin‘s recent shedding of 80-plus pounds after a recent health scare have led to rumors that the still-reigning Queen of Soul underwent gastric bypass surgery. However, Franklin is denying these rumors, but won’t say how she lost the weight.
Here’s footage of Wendy Williams entire interview with The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Wendy landed Aretha’s first interview post-op and Areatha discussed many things such as her Grammy’s tribute, her health/weight loss and more. Check out the interview after the cut…
During last week’s tribute to the Queen of Soul at the 53rd Grammy Awards, many may have been wondering why Fantasia Barrino wasn’t in attendance.
Wendy Williams announced that she has landed the first interview with Aretha Franklin post her operation saying:
While everyone was wondering why Fantasia Barrino wasn’t included in The Grammy’s tribute to Aretha Franklin this past Sunday, including Fantasia herself, another group of people were wondering why UK sensation Adele had been left out.
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards kicked off with a tribute to Aretha Franklin. LL Cool J hit the stage to introduce Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Yolanda Adams in an unprecedented performance of “Natural Woman.” Christina Aguilera redeemed herself from her mishap during the singing of the national anthem at the 2011 Superbowl with the best […]
Jennifer Hudson will help open the 2011 Grammys this year with a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Get the deets on the tribute inside…
