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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.

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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.

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Music legend Aretha Franklin wants a new job, advisor in the government of US President Barack Obama. The singer claims to be a huge supporter of the new leader and that goes for large number of the American population. She also performed in Washington, D.C. as part of his inauguration ceremony.

But Aretha now wants to be part of the new administration that has changed America forever. Aretha Franklin has written an open letter to Obama wherein she has said: “You should put me on your advisory team. But I am serious if you are interested.”

You that’s what a good person can do to a country, it can galvanize people to perform and give their best, it can stir up a whole nation in the matter of a couple of months to feel that there is hope for the better and they too can contribute.

This is the magic that Obama has brought with his victory as the 1st African American to be elected as US President. People know they have a tough task ahead but they also know they have chosen the right person to lead them.

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Here’s another case of music royalty about to lose their castle. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin’s Detroit mansion may be lost to the taxman. The said property is worth $700,000 for which Aretha owes a total of $19,192 in back taxes through 2007. The Queen says that she will pay up by the March 31 deadline. Tsk. If she paid on time, it wouldn’t have gotten this big. It was a $445 outstanding bill from the 2005 tax season that pushed for the foreclosure proceedings. The Queen can’t lose her castle! Oh well, if things go bad for Aretha, maybe Tina Turner would let her crash in her castle in Europe.

Category : Aretha Franklin, Divas, Money, Music Legends, Soul Music

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Aretha Franklin really got pissed when Beyonce deemed her Grammy’s duet partner Tina Turner as ‘The Queen’ but Beyonce’s father Matthew decided to come to the defense of his daughter by releasing a statement to People on Thursday. He says “Something this ridiculous — it’s childish, it’s unprofessional. And it’s a sad day when egos get bruised because somebody used the word king, queen, prince or princess.”

So not only is Aretha not a queen but she’s also a child. The Queen of Soul should really be pissed now! Watch out Matthew, Aretha might unleash the girls on you and have her chest crush your head.

Category : Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Divas, Duets, Grammy Awards, Singers, Soul Music, Tina Turner

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Aretha Franklin has an upcoming biopic in the works and the diva has revealed that there are three women she’s considering to cast to play her in the movie. And apparently, Halle Berry is one of them!

The ‘Respect’ signer says “I’m still thinking of several people, and that would be Halle Berry, possibly Fantasia, she’ll be through on Broadway in January, and it could be Jennifer Hudson — you never know. There’s no final on that yet. I’m still observing them and their projects. ‘Dreamgirls’ I’ve watched a couple of times lately, and I’m still just trying to arrive at the right decision.”

Category : Aretha Franklin, Divas, Halle Berry, Movies, Music, Music Artist, Music Legends, Oldies music, Singers, Soul Music

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