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Can't She Afford A Better Wig?

6085 days ago

Perez Hilton — What the EFF is that poodle on her head? Well, she is Aretha Franklin so we guess she can wear what she wants! The Queen of Soul performed at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida wearing a stunning gown and a HEINOUS wig. Bring back the hat! [Image... more info

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The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Called New Times to Chat

6086 days ago

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Aretha Franklin called New Times before her gig at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood this past Tuesday to discuss her forthcoming album, A Woman Falling Out of Love, to tell us to call her "professor," and a little bit about that hat. Yes, that one. New ... more info

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Siobhan Magnus Profile: Is She Too Quirky To Win 'American Idol'?

6091 days ago

MTV.com News — Our 'American Idol' top 12 cheat sheet looks at Magnus' strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Siobhan Magnus at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its top 12 final... more info

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Dear Mattel, I'll Take Your Entire Stock Of Anderson Cooper Dolls

6092 days ago

Dlisted — Technically, it's a Mad Men Roger Sterling doll, but it looks more like a Mah Boo action (don't ask what kind of action) figure to my partial eyes. That pucker is unmistakable. For just $75, the price of 2 martinis in Manhattan, you can own... more info

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Aretha Franklin Unleashes Night of Soul at Hard Rock Live

6093 days ago

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Becoming the Queen of Soul was hard work for Aretha Franklin. Pregnancy derailed her gospel career before she reached her midteens, and a six-year stint in jazz-pop followed with little fanfare. Then, with the help of producer Jerry Wexler and Atlant... more info

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American Idol 9 Top 8 Girls Power List

6093 days ago

Mjsbigblog — My “power-list” for tonight’s upcoming American Idol 9 Top 8 Performance episode. I think Didi and Lacey will be going home this week if they don’t manage to find a way to break from the pack. This field of girls share some similarities–... more info

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'American Idol' Top Eight Women: What They Need To Do

6094 days ago

MTV.com News — Paige Miles and Didi Benami need to step it up, while Crystal Bowersox and Lilly Scott should keep doing their thing.By Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" last week Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images This is the week we've a... more info

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Watch: Trailer For Long Lost Sydney Pollack Documentary On Aretha Franklin

6097 days ago

The Playlist — In 1972, Aretha Franklin (whose gestating biopic seems to have made no progress) recorded her best selling album (and arguably best selling gospel album of all time) "Amazing Grace" at the New Temple Missionary Church in Los Angeles. Director Sydney ... more info

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Today In ‘Idol’: Simon Cowell Is “Absolutely Appalled” At How Rude He Is

6098 days ago

Idolator — :: Still canâ€™t believe â€œstrange little thingâ€ Siobhan Magnus could belt out a power note that would make Aretha Franklin proud? Re-watch her performance in our recap of the Top 10 Girls. [Idolator] :: Simon Cowell admits that he ma... more info

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‘American Idol’: The Top 10 Girls Perk Up When Siobhan Magnus Hits A High Note

6098 days ago

Idolator — You’ll have to excuse usâ€”our ears are still ringing with the sound of Siobhan Magnus literally channeling the Queen Of Soul herself by hitting a mind-blowing note while performing Aretha Franklin’s “Think” last night on American Idol. ... more info

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