ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has been forced to pull out of performing at Whitney Houstons funeral in New Jersey due to health issues Longtime family friend Franklin was due to pay her last respects to the late superstar and perform the singers classic The Greate... more info

People.com — The Queen of Soul is reported to have fallen ill and won't perform at the funeral as planned more info

People.com — "Whitney knew how to be a star and she was one of the brightest stars in the universe," Franklin tells PEOPLE more info

Guardian Music — Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Kevin Costner among those scheduled to speak at memorial for singer in New JerseySoul, gospel and pop music greats are to mourn Whitney Houston on Saturday, one week after the sudden death of the singer whose specta... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has paid a musical tribute to WHITNEY HOSUTON calling her one of the finest and greatest singers that ever stood behind a microphone Queen of soul Aretha Franklin performed a collection of Houstons greatest hits at a concert During... more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin found out about goddaughter Whitney Houston's death the way many of her fans did -- on television. The Queen of Soul spoke Friday to Al Roker on NBC's "Today" and revealed that she "jumped off the side of the bed" and said "... more info

Guardian Music — Singer found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel bath will be honoured by Aretha Franklin, Kevin Costner and othersStars from Alicia Keys and Kevin Costner to Houston's cousin Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin will sing and speak at pop star Whitney Houst... more info

411 Mania — After watching The Descendants... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - A star-studded lineup will sing and speak at pop star Whitney Houston's funeral, from Alicia Keys and Kevin Costner to the soul and gospel music royalty from which she hails, including her cousin Dionne Warwick and Aretha Frankli... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — A star-studded lineup will sing and speak at pop star Whitney Houston's funeral, from Alicia Keys and Kevin Costner to the soul and gospel music royalty from which she hails, including her cousin Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin. more info