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Aretha Franklin Denies Gastric Bypass Rumors
Aretha Franklin Denies Gastric Bypass Rumors
Aretha Franklin Denies Gastric Bypass Rumors
Aretha Franklin has denied reports that her drastic weight loss is due to gastric bypass surgery. The legendary soul singer, who was recently honored at the Grammy Awards, underwent surgery for a mystery illness back in December, amidst rumors that she was battling pancreatic cancer, and returned to the spotlight a reported 80 lbs...
Aretha Franklin Feels ‘Right on the Money,’ Plots Return
Aretha Franklin Feels ‘Right on the Money,’ Plots Return
Aretha Franklin Feels ‘Right on the Money,’ Plots Return
Just days after she was honored at the Grammys for, you know, just being herself, Aretha Franklin has announced that she is ready to take back her crown as the Queen of Soul. Following emergency surgery and hospital visits last December, Franklin cleared her schedule, prompting widespread media reports that her health was deteriorating fast...
Aretha Franklin Returns Home From Hospital
Aretha Franklin Returns Home From Hospital
Aretha Franklin Returns Home From Hospital
Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has returned home for the holidays, where she will recover from her recent surgery. "I've been at home for almost three days now," Aretha said in a statement. "My family and friends who brought me home are taking great care of me...
Aretha Franklin Diagnosed With Cancer
Aretha Franklin Diagnosed With Cancer
Aretha Franklin Diagnosed With Cancer
A week after undergoing surgery for an unknown illness, it has been reported that legendary singer Aretha Franklin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and may have less than a year to live. While her surgery was dubbed "highly successful," FOX 2 News in Detroit has confirmed the Queen of Soul's diagnosis, and it appears there is very little likelihood of recovery...
Aretha Franklin Responds to Son’s Beating
Aretha Franklin Responds to Son’s Beating
Aretha Franklin Responds to Son’s Beating
In an effort to clear up several inaccuracies regarding the incident, revered soul singer Aretha Franklin has finally made a public statement regarding the brutal beating of her 52-year old son, Eddie Franklin. The eighteen-time Grammy-winning singer disclosed that her son was assaulted by two men and a woman at a Detroit area gas station, all of whom were in their late teens, on the night of Mond
Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin to Be Crowned Apollo Legends
Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin to Be Crowned Apollo Legends
Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin to Be Crowned Apollo Legends
Almost a year after his death from acute Propofol intoxication, Michael Jackson will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame during the Harlem theater's Annual Spring Benefit on June 14. Jackson will be honored along with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, during a ceremony that will be hosted by musician and actor Jamie Foxx...
Keri Hilson Butchers National Anthem at Hawks Game
Keri Hilson Butchers National Anthem at Hawks Game
Keri Hilson Butchers National Anthem at Hawks Game
Americans have watched many a singer struggle to deliver the National Anthem live, and Keri Hilson is just the latest victim to the tricky song. Hilson was enlisted to perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game on Wednesday, March 31, but the R&B singer had some trouble getting the lyrics straight. De...
Black Music Milestones
Black Music Milestones
Black Music Milestones
Music plays an integral role in our lives, but, at times we take for granted the moments that uniquely changed the game. From the first time Michael Jackson moonwalked for the American public to the day five guys from Compton, Calif. got together to form the world's most dangerous group, here are our top 20 black music milestones...

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