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Nickname:	The Queen of Soul
Known for:	High Fidelity / Forrest Gump / Goodfellas
Birth name:	Aretha Louise Franklin
Birthday:	25 March 1942, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Height:	5' 5" (1.65 m)
Available Photos	3

Aretha Franklin is one of those artists that epitomizes a particular style of music. Her skillful blend of gospel, rhythm and blues, and pop stylings established her as the "Queen of Soul." She has recorded so many great songs over the past four decades, that it's impossible to single any one out as a favorite; "Chain of Fools," "Rock Steady" and "Day Dreaming" are just three that immediately come to mind. Her '60s recordings for Atlantic gained her the title "Lady Soul." Her version of "Respect" (1967) became an anthem during the time of black activism and women's liberation. She's had countless hit records since that time, including a full-fledged comeback in the 1980s, and is still regarded as the diva's Diva.

Aretha Franklin Faces Foreclosure?

Picture Inside. photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.comAretha Franklin is reportedly facing foreclosure as she owes a little more than $19,000 in property taxes for her Detroit, Michigan home. Aretha blames her lawyer for the mistake and claims she will pay up by the deadline to prevent the house from slipping into fore... Read More » Aretha Franklin Faces Foreclosure?

Naacp Awards Show Aretha Franklin Some R-e-s-p-e-c...

Picture Inside. photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.comAretha Franklin had the opportunity to get some real R-E-S-P-E-C-T at tonight's 39th NAACP Image Awards.As mentioned earlier, she felt snubbed when Beyoncé introduced Tina Turner as "the Queen" at Sunday's Grammy Awards because everyone knows that title belongs to A... Read More » Naacp Awards Show Aretha Franklin Some R-e-s-p-e-c...

It's About Time!

Picture Inside. Soul great Aretha Franklin is on a crash diet in a bid to lose weight before her wedding next month. The singer has signed up with Jenny Craig Diet and is limiting herself to 1,750 calories-a-day in an effort to slim down.Aretha Franklin says, "I'm at 1,750 calories a day and I'm starving. You just have to ge... Read More » It's About Time!

Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion

After sparking a fashion frenzy with her big-bowed Inauguration headgear, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin rocked another fabulous chapeau while walking on her own power near Central Park on Monday.The 67-year-old knows hat's entertainment.More ...

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Soul legend Aretha Franklin is giving fans the chance to win private singing lessons with the star in a new charity auction.


Soul legend Aretha Franklin is giving fans the chance to win private singing lessons with the star in a new charity auction.


Filed under: American Idol

Once again, our TMZ mole has successfully infiltrated the set of "American Idol", where the first twelve contestants were rehearsing for tonight's live performance. The big scoop: Two wannabes are busting out Aretha Franklin jams -- it's on!!! No...

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Soul legend ARETHA FRANKLIN has re-recorded the song she performed at U.S. President BARACK OBAMA’s inauguration ceremony - because the cold weather on the historic day meant she could not give her "very best".Franklin sang My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee live at Obama’s 20 January (09) inauguration in Washington, D.C.But the rendition in the extreme
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has become the latest celebrity to have her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame defaced by anti-fur protesters.


Soul legend ARETHA FRANKLIN has become the latest celebrity to have their star on Hollywood Walk of Fame defaced by anti-fur protesters.The shared star belonging to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, unveiled in April 2004, was recently vandalised with the words "Fur Hags!", while Sharon Stone’s marker on the Hollywood Boulevard, which she received in November
AP - Aretha Franklin did more than sing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inauguration. She also came bearing gifts.
ARETHA FRANKLIN has gifted America’s new President, BARACK OBAMA, with a bound collection of her civil rights leader father’s most inspiring sermons.The soul singer, who performed My Country ‘Tis of Thee during Obama’s inauguration on Tuesday (20Jan09), felt the President would enjoy reading through Rev. Dr. C.L. Franklin’s greatest moments addressing his congregation at Detroit,
AP - The calls began to flood Luke Song's hat shop not long after Aretha Franklin finished belting out "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inauguration.
Music legend Aretha Franklin is pitching for a new job, as one of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's top advisors.


Filed under: We're Just Sayin'

Here's 47-year-old convicted man-whore beater Boy George (left) performing in London on Tuesday -- and comedian Dame Edna Everage (right) in L.A. on Monday.Neither of them are Long Island yentas.We're just sayin'.See Also Aretha Franklin' -- Oh,...

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NEW YORK (AP) - Aretha Franklin gave a holiday benefit concert for members of the military Sunday night.


Filed under: Hot Bodies, We're Just Sayin'

Here's 66-year-old Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (left) at a concert in NYC this weekend -- and the infamous Kool-Aid Man (right).One of them is known for bursting through walls.See Also Paula Abdul Declares War...

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AP - For those hard-to-please people on your holiday gift list this year, consider some unusual presents: the chance to hang out with Bill O'Reilly, sing with Aretha Franklin or tour the Capitol with Nancy Pelosi.
Aretha Franklin and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are launching a new American Idol-style talent show to find talented R&B and hip-hop stars. But, unlike the hit talent show, the winner of Franklin and Diddy's


ARETHA FRANKLIN is campaigning to land TERRENCE HOWARD the part of SMOKEY ROBINSON in an upcoming biopic about the Queen of Soul - and the Motown legend approves of her choice.Franklin is still not set on who will play her in the movie, but is convinced she’s found her Smokey.The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. singer says, "I was
ARETHA FRANKLIN and SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS are launching a new AMERICAN IDOL-style talent show to find talented R&B and hip-hop stars.But, unlike the hit talent show, the winner of Franklin and Diddy’s new venture will be decided by the stars themselves - not the public.Soul queen Franklin says, "The country will not vote. It will
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars, Food Glorious Food

Rolling with an entourage of six large gentlemen last night at The Ivy, it's easy to see how some people would consider Aretha Franklin a diva -- and by "some people," we mean the staff at "Dancing with the Stars."The Queen of Soul is set to perform...

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Singing legend ARETHA FRANKLIN has been named the greatest singer of the rock era in a new poll.The 20-time Grammy winner topped the survey and saw off competition from music legends including Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Mick Jagger who limped in at numbers 11 and 16 respectively.Ray Charles came in second place, followed by

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