The Mirror — Aretha Franklin's new album was inspired by a broken relationship, she has revealed. more info

Detroit Free Press — Friends and family of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, got a taste of her upcoming CD during a listening party Friday afternoon at the Detroit Fish Market. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — DETROIT (AP): The Queen of Soul says she's taking control of her newest collection. Aretha Franklin offered a preview Friday of several songs from her forthcoming album, "Aretha: A Woman Falling out of Love," in a downtown Detroit restaurant. more info

Detroit Free Press — Friends and family of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, got an early taste of her upcoming CD during a listening party today at the Detroit Fish Market. more info

MTV.com News — After a rocky start to the semifinals, we take a look back at this stage of the competition last year.By Eric Ditzian Anoop Desai performs on season eight of "American Idol" Photo: Michael Becker/Getty Images/ Fox After two nights of middl... more info

MTV.com News — Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens, Janell Wheeler, John Park and other early front-runners make the cut.By Katie Byrne Janell Wheeler on "American Idol" Wednesday Photo: Fox In an "American Idol" first, seven contenders for the season-nine top ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Detroit's own Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is appearing in a funny new commercial from Snickers. more info

ContactMusic — Catherine Zeta-Jones has been named Worst Dressed Celebrity.The actress topped an annual list compiled by animal welfare organisation PETA (People for the... more info

Pop Crunch — Singing divas Aretha Franklin and Liza Minnelli give our beloved Betty White a bit of healthy competition Snickers’ recently-unveiled “Road Trip” ad. more info

MTV.com News — After group night, Katie Stevens, Didi Benami, Haeley Vaughn are also drawing attention.By Gil Kaufman, with additional reporting by Jim Cantiello Andrew Garcia on "American Idol" Photo: Fox Yes, the first two rounds of Hollywood week have... more info