ContactMusic — Singer Aretha Franklin wants a little-known Broadway star to portray her in an upcoming biopic, after Halle Berry passed on the role. The legendary singer has got her eye on Patina Miller, the star of Whoopi Goldberg's musical Sister Act, for the ... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin is set to sizzle like fellow stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Eva Longoria by releasing a new cookbook. The soul legend, who recently shed 85 pounds (38. 5 kilograms) during a massive health overhaul, reveals she's negotiating a deal t... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin, the legendary American soul singer, says she broke an exercise bike after becoming "too heavy", reports Usa Today. Aretha Franklin, who struggled with weight issues for several years, says she vowed to become healthier after one..... more info

The Telegraph — The Queen of Soul's masterworks, from Respect to Spanish Harlem more info

The Telegraph — Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love set for May release more info

Guardian Music — Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love will hit Walmart stores next week, as the singer claims her health issues are now 'resolved'Aretha Franklin has announced her first album in eight years. With her mystery illness "resolved", the 63-year-old reveale... more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin is promoting a new album, showing off a trimmer figure and working on a big-screen telling of her life. more info

Detroit Free Press — Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Monday through Ticketmaster and the Palace of Auburn Hills box office. Seats are $15-$75, with lawn four-pack specials at $44. more info

NME — New effort set for release on May 2 more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin is searching for the perfect Broadway role so she can fulfil one of her lifelong dreams before it's too late. The Queen of Soul has spent the past few months recovering from a mystery illness which forced her to cancel a string... more info