Swooping to the rescue complete with red tights and a cape, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has offered to save Aretha Franklin’s home from foreclosure, just as long as she promises to never wear fur again. Read the rest of this entry »
Aretha Franklin could lose her home to the Tax Man. The Queen of Soul says an attorney’s mistake caused her $700,000 1927 brick-mansion in Detroit to slip into foreclosure over $445 in 2005 taxes and late fees. Arethan now owes $19,192 in back taxes on the property between 2005-2007. The legendary songstress also owes $18,746 in back taxes and fees for the 2006 and 2007 tax years, but foreclosure proceedings on those debts wouldn’t begin until next year.
Beyonce daddy has some fightin’ words for The Queen of Soul. Legendary songstress Aretha Franklin issued an egotistical press release on Tuesday blasting Beyonce and Grammy Awards writers after Bey referred to another singing legend, Tina Turner, as “The Queen” during Sunday night’s 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Matthew Knowles wants to know what all the fuss is about, he says:
“As a manager I am not taking something this ridiculous to Beyonce. Beyonce referred to Tina Turner as a ‘queen. Not queen of gospel, queen of soul, queen of blues, Queen of England. I consider my wife a queen and sometimes call her that. Does Aretha have a problem with that?”
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin refused to perform with Alicia Keys or Mary J. Blige during the MusiCares event at the LA Convention Center over the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aretha Franklin with Bebe Winans, The Clark Sisters, Trinity 5:7 and New Breed 2008 Grammy Awards
The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin will release a new duets compilation album entitled “Jewels In The Crown: All-Star Duets With The Queen”on November 13th.
Aretha Franklin to produce a biopic based on her autobiography, starring Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson. Read the rest of this entry »
Sixty-five year old Aretha Franklin is reportedly set to wed for the third time – this time to long-time boyfriend Willie Wilkerson Jr. The pair has been spotted attending wedding dress fittings in New York. The ceremony is reportedly scheduled for June.
