ContactMusic — The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has announced that she has become engaged to her long-term partner William Willie Wilkerson According to a report in the Daily Mail the singer said that they are considering a summer wedding possibly on Miami Beach i... more info

Perez Hilton — Getchu some guurrrrlll!!!! Never too old to walk down the aisle…even if you've been married twice before! Aretha Franklin wants to marry longtime love William Wilkerson. She's thinking a summer wedding, maybe something breezy on Miami Beach with a... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has got engaged The 69-year-old singer and her long-time companion William Willie Wilkerson are to marry in the summer and are considering tying the knot on a yacht in Miami Beach Florida She said in a statement Were look... more info

Topix — In this May 17, 2011 file photo, singer Aretha Franklin appears at a taping of "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular," in Chicago. more info

411 Mania — And in case you were wondering, she's not pregnant… more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Queen of Soul" singer Aretha Franklin has become the latest celebrity to announce an engagement over the holidays, joining a list including "Aerosmith" frontman Steven Tyler and basketball superstar LeBron James. more info

Pop Crunch — Wedding bells are ringing for the Queen of Soul. Like Britney Spears, a newly slimmed down Aretha Franklin is hoping the third time’s a charm. The 69-year-old “Respect” hit-maker got [...] more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Known to some as the queen of soul, and others as the woman who wore the giant bow-hat to Obama's inauguration, Aretha Franklin is jumping on the engagement bandwagon. Aretha plans to marry Willie Wilkerson sometime in June or July, when she'll be a ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Aretha Franklin is to wed longtime friend William Wilkerson this summer. more info

CNN Showbiz — Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin is engaged to her "longtime friend and confidant," William 'Willie' Wilkerson, Franklin's spokeswoman said in a statement. more info