Pop Crunch — Daytime diva Wendy Williams has landed the first sit-down interview with Aretha Franklin since the Queen of Soul scrapped all concert dates and underwent treatment for an alleged pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year. Williams — whose interview cou... more info

Detroit Free Press — Daytime talk-show queen Wendy Williams said on her show Monday that she's heading to Motown to interview one of her all-time favorites, Aretha Franklin. more info

ContactMusic — ARETHA FRANKLIN is set to open up about the health troubles that led to her hospitalisation in an exclusive interview with U.S. TV presenter WENDY WILLIAMS.The Queen of Soul sparked fears for her health when a mystery illness prompted her to scrap a ... more info

Detroit Free Press — >"The legendary Aretha Franklin has invited me to do an exclusive, in-person, intimate conversation with her in Detroit," Williams said. "... I'm going to go to Detroit where Aretha lives and where she reigns supreme and this is like the big sit-... more info

ContactMusic — FANTASIA BARRINO says she was overlooked for the ARETHA FRANKLIN tribute at the 53rd GRAMMY AWARDS and therefore decided not to attend the ceremony. FANTASIA BARRINO, who picked up the prize for 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance' at Sundays (13th Fe... more info

ContactMusic — FANTASIA BARRINO says she did not attend the 53rd GRAMMY AWARDS because she was not asked to take part in a tribute performance honouring ARETHA FRANKLIN.FANTASIA BARRINO, the AMERICAN IDOL winner, says she did not attend Sundays (13th February 2011)... more info

Topix — Sometimes, winning a Best Female R&B Vocal Grammy is cold comfort. At least it was to Fantasia Barrino , who refused to attend the awards show because she was left out of the Aretha Franklin tribute. more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin, who says she's back at "150%," is planning to return to the stage in May for her first post-surgery performance. The Grammy Award-winning singer will also release an album that month with Wal-Mart Stores. more info

NME — Soul legend had been recovering from an undisclosed ailment more info

ContactMusic — ARETHA FRANKLIN has been forced to give up her beloved junk food in a bid to get healthy following her minor surgery in December (10), and she is determined to keep her new slimmed-down figure.The Queen of Soul worried fans when she scrapped a series... more info