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Kathie Lee Gifford Says Aretha Franklin is Too Old To Judge 'American Idol', Aretha Disagrees

Landon King — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:36:59 +0000

One of the people who's thrown their name in to possibly be a new 'American Idol' judge is Aretha Franklin. On the last hour of the 'Today' show on Monday, Kathie Lee Gifford BASHED that idea.

Aretha Franklin Takes on Otis Redding in a Battle of 'Respect' – Cover Clash

Landon King — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:21:57 +0000

Aretha Franklin made "Respect" her signature song, solidified herself as one of the all-time greats and earned the title "Queen of Soul" in 1967. This song was originally recorded by Otis Redding. He also wrote it! Head to the next page, play "Cover Clash" and cast your vote!

Aretha Franklin Is Putting Out a New Album Next Week

Landon King — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:52:02 +0000

Six months ago, it sounded like Aretha Franklin was dying. Now, she looks amazing and she's putting out a new album next Tuesday, exclusively through Walmart. It's called "Aretha Franklin: A Woman Falling Out of Love". Read more about it and see my rendition of what the album cover should look like on the next page!

Aretha Franklin Denies Having Gastric Bypass Surgery

Landon King — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:08 +0000

Aretha Franklin is still refusing to give up any details about the mysterious surgery she had back in December, but despite being 85 pounds thinner, she denies that it was a gastric bypass procedure. Read more on the next page!

Aretha Franklin's Comeback Performance Is Set for May

Landon King — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:27:23 +0000

Aretha Franklin has scheduled her comeback performance for May 28th. It'll happen at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Buffalo. Read more about the comeback and her new diet on the next page.