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Aretha Franklin Honors Whitney Houston in Concert
1 year ago
Due to leg spasms and muscle pain, Aretha Franklin was unable to attend Whitney Houston’s funeral on Saturday, canceling not only her appearance but a planned performance in honor of her goddaughter, as well.
But the late legend was very much in Franklin’s thoughts the evening before, as she played a concert for fans at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and honored Houston with a pair of covers.
“Remember the hits and forget the misses,” Aretha told the crowd. “I’ll always look back and remember her singing…”
And, with that, Franklin broke into a rendition of “I Will Always Love.”
More >How Did Aretha Franklin React to Whitney Houston’s Death?
1 year ago
In the wake of Whitney Houston’s death, the public has heard numerous responses from those that knew the legend well (Ray J) to know those speculating wildly in order to increase ratings (Nancy Grace).
But few were closer to Houston than Aretha Franklin, the artist’s godmother. She spoke to The Today Show this morning about actually hearing the tragic news.
“I had just finished watching George Clooney in The Descendants and I flipped back to the regular TV and maybe two minutes after I did that, it came across the screen. I just jumped off the side of the bed [and said] ‘What?’ This could
More >Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Vying for Aretha Franklin’s Role
1 year ago
While Jenifer Hudson and Fantasia are also in frame for playing the role of Aretha Franklin in her biopic, the top contender remains Hollywood actress Halle Berry. This piece of information was leaked by the legendary soul singer herself, who told Macleans magazine that Berry has made herself available for the project.
Unlike Hudson and Fantasia, Berry is not a singer and if selected for the part, some would consider her a strange choice. And that’s not because there is something wrong with Berry’s acting skills, but because Hudson has the Aretha Franklin-like soulful voice, the physique
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Christina Aguilera Receives Standing O at the Grammys, Slips, Falls
2 years ago
Poor Christina Aguilera.
Exactly one week after her notable lyric snafu at Super Bowl XLV, the artist returned to a grand stage at the Grammy Awards. Teaming up with Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams for a tribute to Aretha Franklin, Aguilera remembered every word and received a standing ovation following the performance.
She then slipped and almost crashed off the stage, as seen toward the conclusion of the following video.
Christina Aguilera Grammy Performance, Fall
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Aretha Franklin reportedly battling pancreatic cancer
2 years ago
(HMG Celebrity News) – When Detroit soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent what was called “highly successful” surgery last week, there was no indication what she is being treated for. A couple days before a prayer vigil for Franklin, 68, was held in front of the Spirit of Detroit in downtown Detroit.
The Detroit News is now reporting that the Queen of Soul, is suffering from pancreatic cancer, which not so long ago took the life of Patrick Swayze. Fox 2 in Detroit also posted today that Franklin has cancer, attributing the information to “a close relative.” Unfortunately it is the
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Report: Aretha Franklin Has Pancreatic Cancer
2 years ago
After a mystery illness prompted her to cancel all upcoming events and undergo surgery last week, Aretha Franklin offered very few details to the media.
Now reports say the Queen of Soul is suffering from pancreatic cancer.
A source familiar with the situation told The Detroit News about Franklin’s condition. Detroit’s Fox 2 news also attributing that information to a relative.
Aretha Franklin has not confirmed reports of her diagnosis.
The National Enquirer posted a story on the music legend’s reported illness earlier, prompting some of the speculation regarding the Queen of Soul.
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More >Aretha Franklin thanks fans after successful surgery
2 years ago
(HMG Celebrity News) – Detroit soul singer Aretha Franklin has thanked her fans for their prayers after undergoing “highly successful” surgery. Franklin’s publicist said the medical procedure took place about 5 a.m. today at a Detroit hospital, although she refused to say which one. Fans of the singer, who has not said what she is being treated for, gathered on Wednesday afternoon, for a prayer vigil for Franklin, 68, held in front of the Spirit of Detroit in downtown Detroit.
In a statement released today to the Associated Press, the Queen of Soul says: “God is still in control. I had
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Aretha Franklin undergoes mystery surgery, reps still unclear
2 years ago
[HMG Celebrity News] – In an unbroken career of almost fifty years Aretha Franklin has rightly become a musical icon. But the 68-year old recently canceled six months of concerts due to a ‘medical condition,’ and neither her reps nor her doctors will explain why.
A prayer vigil was held yesterday in Detroit, just one day before Franklin is due to undergo a surgical procedure related to the undisclosed illness. Aretha didn’t attend, but in a statement she thanked the City Council, saying “all prayers are good.”
The singer, known to half the sentient world as the ‘Queen of Soul,’ briefly
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Aretha Franklin Breaks Ribs After Bathtub Fall
2 years ago
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin took a tumble in her bathtub this week, breaking several ribs.
Franklin was scheduled to perform at Wingate Field on August 9th and then at Asser Levy Seaside Park in Cony Island on August 12.
Both performances were part of an initiative started by Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz and both have been canceled.
Aretha’s reps told the Associated Press that the fall has also caused her to experience abdominal pain and that the shows will be rescheduled once she’s feeling better.
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