ContactMusic — Singer Nadine Coyle is bouncing back from her flop solo album by writing songs for superstars Celine Dion and Aretha Franklin The Girls Aloud stars first solo single Insatiable failed to make an impact in the U K charts last year Nov10 and her albu..... more info

Detroit Free Press — Have you been classically trained in music? Aretha Franklin wants to hear from you. The Queen of Soul put out the call today for "new, unsigned classically trained talent," whom she hopes to personally mentor and sign to her Aretha's Records labe... more info

Guardian Music — Hip-hop duo featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli to release first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha FranklinBlack Star are back. One of the most respected duos in hip-hop have announced their first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha... more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin won a small victory earlier this week when a federal judge ruled that the court should hear the Queen of Soul's case as to why she wants to block the release of a never-before-seen documentary about the making of her 1972 album "... more info

Guardian Music — Soul singer Bobby Womack reveals how a phone call from Gorillaz helped him rekindle his career, and TV presenter Jonathan Ross hails the unlikely cartoon groupThe roll-call of Gorillaz collaborators over the last decade includes Danger Mouse, Ibrahim... more info

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Perez Hilton — This was fab too!! Having a spa day with Kelly Rowland clearly helps! Amelia Lily did Aretha Franklin's Think last night on X Factor UK and we really enjoyed it! Watch above. more info

Topix — Hats owned by Aretha Franklin are shown for sale with other belongings on Saturday, Nov. more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin says she's curious about exactly what former belongings of hers might be sold in Livonia today. more info

Guardian Music — Here's some relationship advice – Southern soul-style – for those who take their lover for granted …It's hard to conceive of all the great music that can come out of one place until you see a vast selection of it gathered together. Of course, I... more info