Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin is ready to cast the movie based on her life story, but the Queen of Soul still isn't ready to reveal the actress she'd like to see in the lead role. more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has revealed her wish list of actors for a biopic about her life - she wants Nia Long Kerry Washington and Blair Underwood to sign up for roles The Queen of Soul has previously stated that Halle Berry would be her top choice to play h... more info

Topix — Newly engaged queen of soul Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Stephanie Mills and Charlie Wilson are among entertainers set to perform at this summer's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aretha Franklin to headline the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. more info

ContactMusic — Newly-engaged soul queen Aretha Franklin is to make her third appearance at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans Louisiana this summer Jul12 The singer will be honoured with the events Power Award before she takes the stage at the 18th annual RB... more info

USA Today Music — See who else is expected to perform at the 3-day music fest this summer in New Orleans. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — R&B legend Aretha Franklin has opened up about her mystery health crisis of 2010, revealing a tumour landed her in hospital. more info

ContactMusic — RB legend Aretha Franklin has opened up about her mystery health crisis of 2010 revealing a tumour landed her in hospital The Respect singer has refused to divulge details of the illness that forced her to axe a series of concerts in 2010 although sh... more info

Detroit Free Press — Willie Wilkerson, a 64-year-old Detroit native, is described as friendly, funny, personable, outgoing. But the retired firefighter, who successfully proposed to Franklin over the holidays, is also something of a mystery man, more info

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