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A bevy of stars is lining up to help with this year’s Rockefeller Center tree-lighting ceremony in the heart of New York City on Wednesday.

They include Rod Stewart, Rob Thomas and The Muppets, said NBC.

Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Jose Feliciano, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira and The Radio City Rockettes will all perform at the highly popular annual event.

Their selections will represent a “mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center”, said NBC.

Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez and Miss Teen USA Stormi Bree Henley are also slated to join the 12th annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center special.

Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi will be hosts of the ceremony.

Category : Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow, Michael Buble, Rod Stewart

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Aretha Franklin’s Respect has been named the greatest female song of all time.

The Hummingbird 100 poll, conducted by an alcohol company with young consumers, netted 62,000 votes and spanned five decades and many female artists, including Etta James, Nancy Sinatra, Dolly Parton and Pink.

Rolling Stone editor-in-chief Mathew Coyte said: ”We’re excited to see an all-female top 100.

It doesn’t make sense that female artists are under-represented on music lists.”

The poll’s results were as follows:

Women’s Top Ten

1. Aretha Franklin – Respect

2. Pink – So What

3. Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

4. ABBA – Dancing Queen

5. Madonna – Like a Prayer

6. Lady Gaga – Poker Face

7. Bangles – Eternal Flame

8. Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry

9. Blondie – Heart of Glass

10. Madonna – Like a Virgin

Category : Abba, Aretha Franklin, Madonna

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Aretha Franklin is a diva and she isn’t afraid to show it! The legendary singer allegedly pulled some diva shit before her performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary. The soul siren demanded that the air conditioning be shut off hours before she was supposed to take the stage at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Aretha left a string of angry voicemails to the promoters, threatening to cancel if her demands weren’t met. In one message, Aretha is heard saying “I am sorry that it is going down this way, but that’s the way it’s going down.” Of course, her demands were met and the show went on according to plan.

Category : Aretha Franklin, Soul Music

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Ticketless fans have been warned to stay away from Michael Jackson’s star-studded memorial service amid fears of riots.

Los Angeles police have urged people not to head to the Staples Center in the city’s downtown area for tomorrow’s event unless they are guaranteed entry.

Authorities fear that up to one million fans will descend on the city.

More than 1.6 million people entered a lottery to get tickets, but only 17,500 were successful.

Some tickets were being offered for sale on eBay for as much as $20,000 today.

British Airways said it had a “huge influx” of reservations over the past few days from British people hoping to make their way to the event – at an arena that can accommodate only 20,000.

Local police have been building barriers around the Staples Center.

Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said: “Anybody who does not hold proper credentials, tickets to get in to the event, will not be allowed inside the security zone.”

Among the celebrities expected to pay tribute to the so-called King of Pop at the event include Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.

Longtime Jacko pal Elizabeth Taylor will reportedly read the eulogy, while other guests may include Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lionel Richie, Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin.

Before the tribute, there will be a private ceremony for family at Forest Lawn cemetery.

Source: Splash News

Category : Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tickets Sale

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The Smithsonian in DC has asked Aretha Franklin if she would be alright with having to say goodbye to her Luke Song hat to be part of President Obama’s Inaugural display. The Queen of Soul was pretty hesitant about it though saying “I am considering it. It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history. I would like to smile every time I look back at it and remember what a great moment it was in American and African-American history.” I know I’ll always remember what took place when I see that hat.

Category : Aretha Franklin, Barack Obama

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