E! Online — The Queen of Soul is breaking it to her fans gently. Aretha Franklin has scrapped an upcoming show in her home state of Michigan to focus on the ongoing treatment she's been... more info

Kings of A&R — 25 year old Andria Simone is making a name for herself borrowing from Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, and Adele yet bringing something completely new to the table. more info

Mjsbigblog — Watch this new Vevo video of Phillip Phillips performing his hit song "Home" in London. The 7 plus minute long song includes an extended blues intro and a tag of the Aretha Franklin song, "Respect"! Video after the jump more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Jerry “Swamp Dogg” Williams isn’t one to mince words — see the AD interview with the man for further proof – so when he says that the New Orleans-born Irma Thomas is “just as good or better” as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Alicia Keys, ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Aretha Franklin has axed another trio of concerts on medical grounds. more info

Starpulse — Aretha Franklin has axed another trio of concerts on medical grounds. The Queen of Soul has already scrapped two upcoming shows this week (begs20May13) on the advice of her doctor, and she has now... more info

USA Today Music — Franklin canceled two shows earlier this month to undergo medical treatment. more info

Topix — TMZ spoke with Aretha Franklin, who told them that Kim shouldn't be travelling around because it's not good for the child. more info

411 Mania — It's not good for the baby... more info

Starpulse — Aretha Franklin has canceled a pair of upcoming appearances to undergo treatment for an undisclosed condition. The soul icon was set to perform in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday with members of the ... more info