ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin was in fine spirits as she celebrated her 70th birthday among family and friends and chose the occasion to announce that shed be recording once again with old pal Clive Davis on her new album Franklin was joined at the New York bash b... more info

Perez Hilton — Oh no!! We hope this doesn't mean that it's done for!! The plans for the biopic about Aretha Franklin, which would be absolutely fabulous, has been put on hold until she can concentrate on it! That's right — we need Aretha to be fully ready before... more info

ContactMusic — Plans for a biopic about Aretha Franklin have been put on hold until the soul icon can clear her schedule to fully concentrate on the project The Respect hitmaker revealed in January 12 that actors Kerry Washington Nia Long and Blair Underwood were o... more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin is working on a new album The Respect hitmaker - who is often referred to as the Queen of Soul after recording a string of top 40 hits throughout her career - was celebrating her 70th birthday at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New... more info

Topix — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album. more info

USA Today Music — The Queen of Soul celebrated her 70th birthday party in New York, and talked about her biopic, marriage and more. more info

ContactMusic — Aretha Franklin has announced that she plans to record a new album The Queen of Soul was speaking at her 70th birthday party in New York when she revealed the plans A number of stars were in attendance at the birthday bash including Diane Sawyer the ... more info

Detroit Free Press — At her 70th birthday party in New York on Saturday, Aretha Franklin announced she has plans to give fans a new album. "I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I'm recording with Clive again," Detroit's Queen of Soul said about reuniting with ... more info

ContactMusic — Soul icon Aretha Franklin is celebrating her 70th birthday by reuniting with legendary producer Clive Davis for her next album The Respect hitmaker who reached the milestone on Sunday 25Mar12 reveals she is planning on heading back into the studio wi... more info

The Newsroom — The day's top showbiz news and headlines including the Hunger Games' stuns with 155 million dollar opening, James Cameron begins a historic dive, and Elton John and Aretha Franklin celebrate big birthdays. more info