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Aretha Franklin P-I-S-S-E-D at Johnny Rockets

Published: 07/27/2014

Aretha Franklin had a malt-down at a Johnny Rockets in Niagara Falls ... after one of it servers screamed at her for trying to eat her takeout order inside the restaurant. Franklin ordered a burger to go from the popular chain after her sold out show Tuesday ... then sat down to eat ... and that's…

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Aretha Franklin -- Hey Music Execs ... Do Me a Solid!

Published: 03/24/2014

Aretha Franklin got everything for her birthday she could possibly want except for one thing. Okay, two ... sorry -- THREE things. Not often you hear a queen begging, but that's exactly what 'retha is doing ... all for her talented spawn.

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Aretha Franklin -- My Family Members Need Record Deals

Published: 03/23/2014

It's Aretha Franklin's birthday, and if you wanna make the Queen of Soul happy all you gotta do is sign her son to a record deal ... and her grandson ... and her granddaughter. The now 72-year old diva was on her way out of her private party in NYC at the Ritz ... and Aretha knew exactly what she…

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Obama Has Nothing But R-S-P-E-C-T For Aretha Franklin

Published: 03/07/2014

President Obama blew one of the most iconic signature lines in the history of music Thursday night ... as he paid homage to Aretha Franklin at The White House. Obama touted Aretha's iconic song "RESPECT" by calling it "a rallying cry for African-Americans, women, and then everyone who felt…

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Aretha Franklin to Kim Kardashian -- Babies Belong at Home, NOT ON TOUR!!!

Published: 05/17/2013

Kim Kardashian should think twice about taking her newborn baby on tour with Kanye West ... so says Aretha Franklin. Aretha was out in NYC today when we told her about Kim's plans to join Kanye on his upcoming tour in October ... newborn baby and all ... and Aretha had some stern words of warning…

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Aretha Franklin -- Singing In The Shower ... The Movie!

Published: 12/12/2012

Aretha Franklin 'fessed up to us that she sings in the shower -- like millions of other people -- yet Harvey is so astounded ... he sees the plot of a hit movie! The eyes are often first to go. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

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Aretha Franklin -- I Want to Be the Next 'American Idol' Judge!

Published: 07/15/2012

Dry your tears, "Idol" fans -- Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are out, but something even better might be in store for you ... Aretha Franklin is officially putting her hat in the ring to be the next judge. The Queen of Soul herself sent out an email Saturday saying, "Yes, I am interested as a…

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Aretha Franklin -- The $40,000 Eat-and-Run

Published: 06/15/2012

Aretha Franklin just left Sarah Jessica Parker's $40,000 a-plate dinner party ... after spending just 20 MINUTES INSIDE ... that's $2,000-per minute!!!!! Aretha -- who was the first to arrive to the Barack Obama fundraiser -- was also the first to the leave. On her way out, Ms. Franklin told us…

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Aretha Franklin -- Calls in Sick to Whitney Houston's Funeral, But Performs in NYC That Night

Published: 02/19/2012

Aretha Franklin canceled her scheduled appearance at Whitney Houston's funeral service in New Jersey yesterday afternoon ... but was well enough to perform at Radio City Music Hall that night. Aretha said she had been suffering from leg spasms and wanted to rest up for her show, rather than travel…

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Aretha Franklin Lawyers Up to Shut Down Movie Release

Published: 08/24/2011

Aretha Franklin is throwing her significantly reduced weight around ... trying to stop the release of a never-before-seen film documenting the making of her 1972 live album "Amazing Grace." The film was shot by the late director Sydney Pollack ... but according to Aretha's people film composer…

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Aretha Franklin -- Black Is Slimming

Published: 05/04/2011

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin proved she's half the singer she used to be ... by looking fab in a black gown at a charity gala in NYC last night. Fortunately, there's one thing the slimmed down 69-year-old diva hasn't lost -- her big voice.

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Aretha Franklin Attends NBA Game

Published: 02/12/2011

Aretha Franklin made her first public appearance in 2011, hitting up the MiamiHeat/Detroit Pistons game with Jesse Jackson in Detroit last night. Franklin underwent surgery for an undisclosed ailment back in December.

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