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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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Aretha Franklin's Surgery 'Successful'

Published: 12/03/2010
Aretha Franklin underwent a successful surgery recently -- but no one really knows what for. Franklin released a statement yesterday saying the surgery was "highly successful," but gave no other details. About a month ago, she canceled a string of concerts and personal appearances at the advice of…
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Condoleezza & Aretha Make Beautiful Music Together

Published: 07/28/2010
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has a new tour of duty ... performing with Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Condi -- who is a classically trained pianist -- tickled the ivories as Aretha belted out her hits at a children's charity event in Philadelphia last night. A diva is born.
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Aretha Franklin -- 2 Days, 2 Weaves, 1 Dress

Published: 06/15/2010
After wearing this sparkling copper gown with a dyed-to-match polyester wig to the Tony Awards on Sunday (left), Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin wore it again on Monday -- but this time with a frizzy 'do -- to perform at the Apollo Theater with her pocketbook (right). The 68-year-old diva can do…
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Aretha Franklin -- Blondes Have More Fun

Published: 05/27/2010
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin pulled a Lindsay Lohan and showed off her highlighted blonder new hairdo in NYC on Wednesday. Wearing a pearl necklace, bright sunny top, short shorts and vacation flats, the 68-year-old is ready for summer. What a beach diva!
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Aretha Franklin Doesn't Give a Chuck

Published: 12/03/2009
It's hard to look at this photo of Aretha Franklin without immediately noticing her ... sneakers. The Queen of Soul showed up to the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony with her Converse Chuck Taylors on last night. Hopefully they give her the support she needs. Aretha Franklin -- The…
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Aretha Franklin -- The Queen's Latest Crown

Published: 09/15/2009
After sparking a fashion frenzy with her big-bowed Inauguration headgear, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin rocked another fabulous chapeau while walking on her own power near Central Park on Monday. The 67-year-old knows hat's entertainment. Aretha Takes Twins for WalkAretha Looks Corny
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Aretha Takes Twins for Walk

Published: 06/25/2009
Looking delicious as ever, Aretha Franklin went to Jimmy Choo for shoes yesterday -- and when she took off, she showed off her lovely pair.
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Aretha Franklin Looks Corny

Published: 04/29/2009
Looking like your aunt from Massapequa, Long Island getting ready to board the Greyhound to Atlantic City, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin -- and her toe growth -- checked out of a NYC hotel on Tuesday. The 67-year-old living legend was headed down to the Kentucky Derby. Aretha Franklin -- Oh, Yeaah
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Aretha Franklin -- Oh, Yeaahh!

Published: 12/15/2008
Here's 66-year-old Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (left) at a concert in NYC this weekend -- and the infamous Kool-Aid Man (right). One of them is known for bursting through walls.
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Aretha Franklin -- Dancing with the Diva?

Published: 11/18/2008
Rolling with an entourage of six large gentlemen last night at The Ivy, it's easy to see how some people would consider Aretha Franklin a diva -- and by "some people," we mean the staff at "Dancing with the Stars." The Queen of Soul is set to perform on the show tonight, but sources there tell TMZ…
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Beyonce Not the Apple of Aretha's Eye

Published: 10/24/2008
Aretha Franklin must have seen . She ditched the Big Mac for a Mac-intosh...as in apple. Ms. Aretha also made it clear....the feud with Beyonce is on baby! You'll recall Beyonce has called Tina Turner "The Queen" of music and not Aretha. Yesterday in DC, Aretha had some choice words back for…
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