Pop Crunch — Add the Queen of Soul to the growing number of vocalists/entertainers (Think Jerry Lewis and Mariah Carey) reportedly throwing her mic in the ring for a shout at a gig [...] more info

411 Mania — She's interested… more info

Mjsbigblog — Soul great Aretha Franklin says wants to judge “American Idol” – (Reuters) – “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin said on Saturday that she is interested in joining “American Idol” as a judge, just days after Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyl... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin performed the closing set at the 2012 Essence Festival Her typically unpredictable set was one of ups and down punctuated with the weird and the wonderful She had previously performed at the festival in 1995 and 2005 and fans had been... more info

ContactMusic — The Essence Music Festival 2012 made a soulful finale in New Orleans on Sunday July 8th 2012 during the three day event Preceding music royalty the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Queen of Funk Chaka Khan were spectacular performances from contempo... more info

Time — This weekend, some of the biggest names in music played the Superdome. How did the talent stack up? more info

ContactMusic — Soul star Aretha Franklin was honoured for her lengthy career at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans Louisiana on Sunday 08Jul12 The Think singer took to the stage during the RB and soul event to perform a string of her hits but she halted her.... more info

Time — Attendees at the Essence Music Festival, where Franklin is being honored with the Power Award, may be in for a treat more info

Topix — This Jan. 14, 2012 file photo, shows singer Aretha Franklin performing during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. more info

Starpulse — Move over Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Rihanna. Queen of soul Aretha Franklin's "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Loved You" has topped a new poll to find the greatest albums released by female artists. ... more info