Perez Hilton — Heartbreaking!! As we all know, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston had been close for a loooong time. And after her death, Aretha publicly praised her for her strengths. But how did she react to the news?? It couldn't have been pretty… Relaxing... more info

E! Online — Whitney Houston's lifelong friend and godmother Aretha Franklin found out about her death the way most of us did: on TV. "I had just finished watching George Clooney in The... more info

E! Online — On the eve of her funeral, those closest to Whitney Houston are overwrought with emotion. In the past few hours, ex-husband Bobby Brown and godmother Aretha Franklin have choked up... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alicia Keys and actor Kevin Costner will take part in the funeral of Whitney Houston along with the pop star's godmother Aretha Franklin, her cousin Dionne Warwick and singer Stevie Wonder, her family spokeswoman said. more info

People.com — The singer was watching a movie when the news broke more info

ContactMusic — Dionne Warwick Alicia Keys Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin are expected to make musical contributions at the funeral of Whitney Houston to be held in New Jersey on Saturday February 18 2012 according to Bbc News Musical performances pencilled in... more info

Guardian Music — Singers join programme that reportedly includes Kevin Costner and label executive Clive DavisAretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform at Whitney Houston's funeral this Saturday. The singers have joined a programme that reportedly includes Kevin... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The likes of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Kevin Costner will pay their final respects to the late great Whitney Houston at her funeral tomorrow (18th February).Aretha's publicist has confirmed... more info

411 Mania — Through all her problems... more info

Sky News — Soul legends Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will be among the stars to perform at the funeral of Whitney Houston in New Jersey. more info