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 […]
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 […]
NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson. SEE ALSO: Fans Slam Cee Lo For New Year’s Eve Performance The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Fla. The Queen of Soul wants to […]
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 […]
Aretha Franklin was honored with a star-studded tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland over the weekend. Lauryn Hill, Dennis Edwards of the Temptations and Chaka Khan were among those who serenaded the Queen of Soul. The 69-year-old soul singer was not scheduled to perform, but toward the end of the […]
Lauryn Hill was one of the celebrities to honor soul legend Aretha Franklin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland with a music tribute. The event was the 16th American Music Masters Tribute at PlayhouseSquare’s State Theatre and here’s a look at L Boogie onstage. RELATED POSTS: ?uestlove Wants Black Thought To […]
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? […]
Aretha Franklin was hospitalized and suffered a fractured toe after tripping over a spiked Jimmy Choo shoe recently. Aretha says her toe “hurt like heck for a minute but seemed to subside.” After recently over-coming a serious illness I think Aretha will pull through just fine! Spotted @UsMagazine.com BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #50: Aretha Franklin Born […]
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.
Fantasia Barrino boycotted the Grammy‘s this year because she wasn’t asked to participate in the tribute to Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul has responded to Fantasia’s boycott.
