Dlisted — The flame burning from my Saint Bea candle has been sending smoky clouds of good thoughts towards Aretha Franklin ever since I learned that she's down and out in Detroit. Aretha underwent a mystery surgery for a mystery condition last month and ... more info

People.com — The singer shares details of her health scare - but dodges the pancreatic cancer question more info

Detroit Free Press — Although she didn't reveal many details about her recent health scare, Aretha Franklin said the "problem has been resolved." more info

Totally Fuzzy — ROCKTIME said... ROCKTIME - Podcast Edition - n.01/11 --- THIS IS OUR MUSICAL PODCAST --- You can hear 60 years of Rock 'n' Roll in 60 minutes! Enjoy the last episode. With the sound of: 01. IKE TURNER & HIS KINGS OF RHYTHM - Rocket 88 (1951) 02. ... more info

Mjsbigblog — The last little piece is finally in place. American Idol lost it’s bandleader, Rickey Minor when he left the show to head the Tonight Show band shortly after Jay Leno returned to late night. According to The Hollywood Reporter: C... more info

Starpulse — Owen Wilson is the latest star to fall victim to fictional reports about his death, following fellow hoax victims Eddie Murphy, Aretha Franklin and Adam Sandler. The Zoolander star was rumored to... more info

ContactMusic — OWEN WILSON is the latest star to fall victim to fictional reports about his death, following fellow hoax victims EDDIE MURPHY, ARETHA FRANKLIN and ADAM SANDLER.The Zoolander star was rumoured to have passed away after a snowboarding accident in Zerm... more info

Detroit Free Press — The two-hour public vigil will start at 1 p.m. Thursday on the north side of the White House and will include performances by local musicians. more info

E! Online — Nice work, Internet! After Morgan Freeman and Aaron Carter, we knew you had one more celebrity death hoax left in you before saying goodbye to 2010. As it happens, this time around,... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Aretha Franklin's representative has confirmed the legendary singer is alive and well after she became the latest victim of an Internet death hoax. more info