Pin ItemailprintThe R-E-S-P-E-C-T singer is E-N-G-A-G-E-D! Aretha Franklin is engaged to her “longtime friend and confidant,” William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson, according to the legendary soul singer’s spokeswoman. The “forever friends” are contemplating a wedding in Miami Beach, Florida, with a reception afterward aboard a luxury yacht. The 69-year-old icon is said to be considering Donna Karan, [...]
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Here are your famous & celebrity birthdays for today: Never miss a celebrity birthday again with the Celebrity Birthday Directory 1984 Katharine McPhee (American Idol: Season 5 winner) 1965 Sarah Jessica Parker (actress) 1948 Kelly Garrett (actress, singer) 1947 Elton John (Reginald Kenneth Dwight) (musician, singer songwriter) 1946 Bonnie Bedelia (Culkin) (actress) 1943 Paul Michael [...]
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Less than 24 hours after rumors of Adam Sandler‘s death sent the internet community into a frenzy, Global Associated News is at it again, this time claiming that it was Owen Wilson who was killed in a snowboarding accident. The verbiage in this latest story is practically identical to the Adam Sandler story, this time [...]
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It looks like the mystery ailment that sidelined Aretha Franklin is much more serious that anyone thought, as the legendary singer has incurable pancreatic cancer. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the “Queen of Soul” had emergency surgery due to a mystery ailment. Now, it’s been revealed that cancer was that mystery ailment. Given [...]
Aretha Franklin says she is recovering from a “highly successful” surgery for an undisclosed ailment. “God is still in control,” the Queen of Soul said in a statement. “I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!” UPDATE: [...]
Eddie Franklin, son of singer Aretha Franklin, was severely beaten at gas station in Detroit on Monday night and is undergoing emergency surgery. Detroit police still aren’t exactly sure what happened, and when they went to a local hospital to talk to Eddie today, he had already checked out. “We’re waiting for him to file [...]
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Here are your famous & celebrity birthdays for today: Contact any celebrity right now with the Celebrity Black Book 1984 Katharine McPhee (American Idol: Season 5 winner) 1965 Sarah Jessica Parker (actress) 1948 Kelly Garrett (actress, singer) 1947 Elton John (Reginald Kenneth Dwight) (musician, singer songwriter) 1946 Bonnie Bedelia (Culkin) (actress) 1943 Paul Michael Glaser [...]
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The American Idol Season 9 top 10 girls took the stage on Wednesday night. Siobhan Magnus sang her heart out with “Think” by Aretha Franklin. She picked a big song with some big shoes to fill. It didn’t even get interesting until Siobhan went for that high note at the end. That pretty much saved [...]
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Get ready for a concert of epic proportions. Music’s biggest legends will appear together on one stage on October 29th and 30th, 2009 at Madison Square Garden for two “super concerts” marking the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The two shows will feature guest stars and unique performances meant to [...]
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