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Aretha Franklin Considers Vera Wang To Design Wedding Gown
Aretha Franklin will choose between three heavyweights of the fashion world to design her all-important wedding dress for her planned nuptials later this year. The Queen of Soul, 69, announced her engagement to long-time close...
By WENN on 04 January 2012
Aretha Franklin, 69, Confirms Engagement, Denies Pregnancy
Aretha Franklin has become engaged to long time friend William 'Willie' Wilkerson, The Queen Of Soul having found love later in her life aged 69, and in a short statement the veteran star revealed that...
By WENN on 03 January 2012
Aretha Franklin To Marry Longtime Pal This Summer
Aretha Franklin is to wed longtime friend William Wilkerson this summer (12).The Respect hitmaker released a statement to the Associated Press on Monday (02Jan12) announcing the news, revealing the couple is planning to exchange vows...
By WENN on 02 January 2012
Amelia Lily Fears 'X Factor UK' May Affect Her Health
Amelia Lily has found herself thrust back into the 'X Factor UK' reckoning after replacing Frankie Cocozza - who was ejected from the show following what was believed to be a cocaine binge - but...
By Lew Irwin on 20 November 2011
Aretha Franklin Sings At Gay Wedding
Aretha Franklin came out to sing at the wedding of a high-profile gay couple in New York on Sunday night (23Oct11), four months after the state legalised same-sex marriages.The music veteran was the star guest...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
Tony Bennett Thrills New York With Birthday Gig
Veteran superstar Tony Bennett celebrated his 85th birthday by playing a star-studded gig in New York City on Sunday night (18Sep11) with Sir Elton John and Aretha Franklin.The singer reached the milestone age last month...
By WENN on 19 September 2011
Aretha Franklin's Songwriter Sues
Aretha Franklin's longtime songwriting partner has launched a legal battle over royalty payments.Norman West, who has worked with the singer since the 1980s, is suing executives at Franklin's publishing company Springtime Publishing Inc., alleging they...
By WENN on 18 July 2011
Halle Berry To Star In Tv Drama
Halle Berry is set to play a college professor in a new TV series.The Academy Award-winning actress has been linked to a show entitled 'Higher Learning' which was written by veteran TV movie actress Lee...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 June 2011
Aretha Franklin "Broke Exercise Bike"
Aretha Franklin, the legendary American soul singer, says she broke an exercise bike after becoming "too heavy", reports Usa Today. Aretha Franklin, who struggled with weight issues for several years, says she vowed to become...
By WENN on 28 April 2011
Aretha Franklin Books Birthday Broadway Tickets
Aretha Franklin is planning to celebrate her 69th birthday by watching 'Driving Miss Daisy' on Broadway,Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul', turns 69-years-old today (25th March 2011) and she is planning to celebrate by attending...
By WENN on 25 March 2011
Aretha Franklin Reveals Dramatic Weight Loss
Aretha Franklin has lost a staggering 85lbs in weight.Aretha Franklin, the legendary American singer who underwent an undisclosed surgical procedure last year, has shed 85lbs in weight and looked fit and healthy at Madison Square...
By WENN on 24 March 2011
Justin Bieber Advises Dionne Bromfield
Dionne Bromfield got career advice from Justin Bieber. The 'Yeah Right' singer met the Canadian heartthrob at her record company offices, and was surprised he knew who she was, but glad of his words of...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 March 2011
Aretha Franklin Scoffs At Gastric Bypass Speculation
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has laughed off reports she underwent gastric bypass surgery in December (10), insisting the rumours about her mystery operation are "crazy".The Queen of Soul has refused to divulge details about the...
By WENN on 11 March 2011
Aretha Franklin Still In Touch With Ex-husband Glynn Turman
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin cherishes the close relationship she's maintained with her ex-husband Glynn Turman, praising the actor as a "beautiful man".The Respect star wed Turman, her second husband, in 1978, but the marriage didn't...
By WENN on 03 March 2011
Aretha Franklin Thanks Teary Wendy Williams For Prompting Houston Intervention
Aretha Franklin reduced TV presenter Wendy Williams to tears during a recent interview after praising the outspoken media personality for urging the singer's goddaughter Whitney Houston to face up to her drug troubles.The Queen of...
By WENN on 02 March 2011
Aretha Franklin Was 'Brought To Knees' By Excruciating Pain
Aretha Franklin knew something was seriously wrong with her health after suffering a pain so bad, it almost brought her to her knees.The Queen of Soul sparked fears for her wellbeing when a mystery illness...
By WENN on 01 March 2011
Franklin Scraps Junk Food Diet To Slim Down
ARETHA FRANKLIN has been forced to give up her beloved junk food in a bid to get healthy following her minor surgery in December (10), and she is determined to keep her new slimmed-down figure.The...
By WENN on 17 February 2011
Barrino Boycotted Grammys Over Franklin Snub
Singer FANTASIA BARRINO boycotted the Grammy Awards on Sunday (13Feb11) because she wasn't asked to be part of the ARETHA FRANKLIN tribute that opened the show.The former American Idol winner won her first Grammy for...
By WENN on 15 February 2011
Aretha Franklin Praises Grammy Tribute
Aretha Franklin "loved" her tribute at the Grammy Awards.The legendary soul singer - who has been rumoured to be suffering from pancreatic cancer - was not present at last night's (13.02.11) ceremony, but enjoyed watching...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 February 2011
Aretha To Return To The Stage In May
ARETHA FRANKLIN will return to the stage in May (11) for a still-to-be announced tribute show.The Queen of Soul worried fans when a health issue prompted her to scrap a series of end-of-year shows in...
By WENN on 10 February 2011
Wilson's Rep Denies Death Reports
OWEN WILSON is the latest star to fall victim to fictional reports about his death, following fellow hoax victims EDDIE MURPHY, ARETHA FRANKLIN and ADAM SANDLER.The Zoolander star was rumoured to have passed away after...
By WENN on 30 December 2010
Annie Lennox Names Aretha Greatest Singer
Annie Lennox thinks Aretha Franklin is the world's greatest singer.The 'Universal Child' hitmaker says there are many impressive female vocalists working at the moment but none can compare with US soul legend Aretha -who has...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 December 2010
Aretha Franklin Out Of Hospital
Aretha Franklin is being cared for by a private nurse after being discharged from hospital.The legendary singer was allowed home earlier this week after undergoing "highly successful" surgery for pancreatic cancer and she has revealed...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2010
Aretha Franklin Battling Cancer
Aretha Franklin is reportedly fighting pancreatic cancer.The 'Respect' singer - who recently underwent "serious" surgery for an undisclosed condition - is said to have been told she has less than a year to live after...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 December 2010
Franklin Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer - Report
Legendary superstar ARETHA FRANKLIN has been fighting a secret battle with pancreatic cancer, according to reports.The Queen of Soul's health has been under scrutiny since she revealed last week (ends05Dec10) she had undergone "successful" surgery...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
Cops Want Franklin's Son To Report Beating
Police officials in Detroit, Michigan have appealed to ARETHA FRANKLIN's son to get in touch with them and report his gas station assault following the brutal beating on Monday night (20Sep10).The Queen of Soul's 52-year-old...
By WENN on 21 September 2010
Franklin Axes Second Gig
Veteran soul singer ARETHA FRANKLIN has disappointed fans after axing a concert in Canada - her second cancellation in as many months.The Respect hitmaker was due to perform at the John Labatt Centre in London,...
By WENN on 19 May 2010
'Worst Dressed Celebrity' Catherine Zeta-jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones has been named Worst Dressed Celebrity.The actress topped an annual list compiled by animal welfare organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) because of her "fetish for wearing anything that once...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2010
Fussy Franklin Threatened To Pull Out Of Hall Of Fame Show Over Air Issue
Soul diva ARETHA FRANKLIN threatened to pull out of her planned performance at the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary tribute - if organisers couldn't promise to shut off all ventilation at...
By WENN on 14 November 2009
Franklin Avoids Air Conditioning At All Costs
Soul queen ARETHA FRANKLIN has joined MADONNA and ALANIS MORISSETTE in forcing fans to break a sweat at her concerts - because of her gripping fear of air conditioning. The Respect singer left a legion...
By WENN on 01 September 2008
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