During a celebration for her 70th birthday on Saturday, Aretha Franklin announced she’s working on a new album with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis. Davis helped Aretha orchestrate her during a successful 1980s run will be working on new music. Next month, Franklin and Davis will sit together and decide what they are […]

This morning, the Queen of Soul remembered her old friend in a statement. “It’s so shocking and stunning,” she wrote. “[Don Cornelius] created a solid and broad foundation for young adults and adults alike to socialize, dance and have good clean fun. He united the young adult community single-handedly and globally.” Franklin also credited Cornelius […]

Music legends and fans are mourning the loss of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin released the following statement: “It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking and a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large. Don Cornelius single handedly brought about […]

So who had the cold feet? You may recall a few weeks ago, fans were excited for Aretha when she announced she was getting married. Well, let’s just back it up a bit. The Queen has called off the wedding to her longtime friend William “Willie” Willkerson. They were planning to tie the knot in […]

This holiday season saw a bevy of celebs pop the question including LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and John Legend. Now, PEOPLE.com is reporting that the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has accepted the proposal of her longtime partner William “Willie” Wilkerson and the two are now engaged! MORE

When President Barack Obama last headlined a Labor Day event in Detroit (2008), he wowed the crowd by humming a few bars of Aretha Franklin’s hit “Chain of Fools,” while the Queen of Soul looked on. This year, the President will be the one who is serenaded when Aretha Franklin performs at the Labor Day Rally […]

Society Of Singers has selected music icon Smokey Robinson as the 20th ELLA Award recipient.  The announcement was made today by Erica Farber, the president of SOS.  The honor will be presented to Robinson during a special ceremony on September 19 in Beverly Hills.  The invite-only event will feature a star-studded musical tribute and special […]

We all know how celebs love their summer vacation from the royals to the wannabe’s. While the world followed Harry and Kate on their recent  US coastal vacation this summer, our very own Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, a/k/a The Duchess of Detroit, is now taking over the east coast: New York City and the […]

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 will return to her roots of gospel with her newest album “Aretha A Woman Falling Out Of Love”. According to a press release, Aretha Franklin’s new CD, will be available exclusively at Walmart on May 3rd. It can be pre-ordered now. The digital version is scheduled to be available on iTunes and Amazon […]

Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith and Aretha Franklin are featured in Elle magazine’s “Women In Music” issue (May 2011). The mag labeled them the “Gold Dust Women.” Check out their hot shots and interview excerpts below: Nicki Minaj On being a rapper: “I always wanted to play with the boys. I didn’t want to […]

Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis were spotted at Le Bernardin on March 24, 2011 in New York City. The Queen of Soul is in NYC to celebrate her 69th birthday. Bikini-Clad Woman Raises Hell At Florida Burger King Aretha Franklin Reveals How She Lost 85 Pounds Aretha Franklin Talks Halle Berry, Grammy Tribute & Love […]