ContactMusic — Legendary singer Aretha Franklin was so disgusted with her weight gain she took on a strict diet in 2010 and lost 85 pounds (38. 5 kilograms). The Respect hitmaker showed off a noticeably slimmer figure when she appeared via video link at last ... more info

People.com — The Queen of Soul cut foods "that will hurt you eventually" to achieve her stunning weight loss more info

Detroit Free Press — Detroit's Queen of Soul looked great during her first televised interview since her December health issues, but didn't reveal much more about what ailments she had battled. more info

Detroit Free Press — Wendy Williams is calling her metro Detroit tea-time date with Aretha Franklin an awesome experience, but in an interview Tuesday with Names & Faces, she wouldn't reveal what she learned regarding the Queen of Soul's health. She said fans s... more info

USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin fans will be able to see her first televised interview since her December medical scare on Wednesday's Wendy Williams Show. more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin knew she was seriously ill when she felt a crippling pain in her side. The 68-year-old singer - who underwent surgery in December for an undisclosed complaint - revealed the pain she felt was so severe she could barely stand and im... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin knew something was seriously wrong with her health after suffering a pain so bad, it almost brought her to her knees. The Queen of Soul sparked fears for her wellbeing when a mystery illness prompted her to scrap a series of end-of... more info

People.com — "It nearly brought me to my knees," she tells Wendy Williams. "So I said, 'The concerts are over'" more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin fans will be able to see her first televised interview since her medical scare last year Wednesday on "The Wendy Williams Show." more info

Topix — To help celebrate the many contributions Black musicians have made throughout the years, Billboard.com's The Juice is rolling out a list of 28 milestones in black music history. more info