The Hit Farm

NEWARK, N.J. — Aretha Franklin says she can't attend Whitney Houston's funeral because of her health. Franklin had been expected to sing at the service Saturday in Newark, N.J. She tells The Associated Press she has Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will be among the mourners to sing at the funeral for Whitney Houston on [...]

By Radar Staff The queen of soul is taking a king. Aretha Franklin is engaged to marry Willie Wilkerson, her rep announced Monday. The couple is planning to take their walk down the aisle in June or July in Miami. NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. The Grammy-winning [...]