Dlisted — My morning time drunk idol is at it again. Angry whores threw "Do Not Pass Go, Report Directly To Rehab" cards at Kathie Lee Gifford a couple of months ago when she hiccuped out a chardonnay-laced oops by asking Martin Short how his wife was without ... more info

Perez Hilton — While Mariah Carey may be TOO exquisitely expensive to park her delightful derriere on an American Idol judges seat, the QUEEN of soul is alll about searching for America's next serenading sensation! The iconic Aretha Franklin has expressed interest ... more info

Dlisted — After two bland seasons of Steven Tyler licking his inner tube lips at lady contestants and JLo covering up her true diva bitch ways by acting like she genuinely cares about other people, American Idol has the chance to get double slapped back to lif... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has tossed her name into the ring as a candidate to replace the departing Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez on American Idol The legendary singer -- she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- sent an e... more info

ContactMusic — Could Aretha Franklin really be the next American Idol judge According to Cnn the Queen of Soul sent them an email that suggested shed be keen on filling the seat vacated by Jennifer Lopez Both Lopez and her co-judge Steven Tyler have expressed their... more info

Guardian Music — Queen of Soul would 'love to be a mentor' on reality TV showAretha Franklin has expressed an interest to be a judge on American Idol. Following last week's announcement that Britney Spears and Steven Tyler will be leaving the show, the Queen of Soul ... more info

Pop Crunch — Add the Queen of Soul to the growing number of vocalists/entertainers (Think Jerry Lewis and Mariah Carey) reportedly throwing her mic in the ring for a shout at a gig [...] more info

411 Mania — She's interested… more info

Mjsbigblog — Soul great Aretha Franklin says wants to judge “American Idol” – (Reuters) – “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin said on Saturday that she is interested in joining “American Idol” as a judge, just days after Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyl... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin performed the closing set at the 2012 Essence Festival Her typically unpredictable set was one of ups and down punctuated with the weird and the wonderful She had previously performed at the festival in 1995 and 2005 and fans had been... more info