A week ago, Britain celebrated its Queen as she enjoyed her Golden Jubilee of 60 years on the throne. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/music/down-queen

The Queen, Aretha Franklin called the TJMS this morning to talk about her doctorate degree from Princeton University, so we can now call her Dr. Franklin. (or Dr. Queen).  She’s on tour and traveling throughout the country and she’ll even appear at the Essence Music Festival on July 5th-8th.  Click on the audio to find […]

According to the AP, all hail to the Queen, Aretha Franklin as she celebrates her 70th birthday. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/38382

Singer Aretha Franklin is a legend not just because of her peerless voice, but because of the passion with which she sings. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/28416

*Fox411 has sought a health expert to weigh in on Aretha Franklin’s 85 pound weight loss, and he says that given her age and the amount of weight she’s lost — simple diet and exercise alone are not enough to have brought on such drastic results. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=88872

*The public still doesn’t know what’s ailing Aretha Franklin, but she’s “recovering and her spirits are high” after surgery for the undisclosed health issue, according to her friend, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=69366