Gigwise — For unknown condition... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin says her surgery was "highly successful" and thanks well-wishers for their prayers. In a statement released Thursday to The Associated Press, the Queen of Soul says: "God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were ... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Health Issues The Queen of Soul released a statement Thursday saying her surgery was "highly successful" and thanking her fans for their well wishes, the Associated Press reports. It was not revealed why the singer needed sur... more info

411 Mania — Queen of Soul went under the knife today… more info

People.com — The queen of soul says "God is still in control" and thanks fans for their prayers more info

The Mirror — ARETHA ­Franklin is in hospital after having a medical procedure. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — DETROIT - Soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent a "highly successful" surgery Thursday for an undisclosed health problem, the "Queen of Soul" said in a statement released by her spokeswoman. more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin was in good spirits and resting comfortably following successful surgery today in Detroit, according to her cousin Brenda Corbett. more info

Guardian Music — If Miley Cyrus and today's child demographic-snaring acts have their roots in anything, it's 60s bubblegum pop. Bob Stanley looks back at the genre that took the rage out of rock'n'roll and invited in the totsThere are several classes in the school o... more info

Reuters — DETROIT (Reuters) - Soul singer Aretha Franklin was scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday for an undisclosed reason, a Detroit City Council member who organized a prayer vigil for the "Queen of Soul" said on Thursday. more info