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  1. Is Aretha Franklin Sick Again?Read the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | WTLC-AM Indianapolis

    A spokesperson for the legendary Queen of Soul, 71, announced that she is taking a break from performing during the month of June.

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  2. Carole King collects Gerswin honorsRead the original story

    Friday | SouthCoastToday.com

    ... by "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" for the Shirelles in 1960 and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" for Aretha Franklin in 1967. King transitioned to performer in a way many "hired gun" songwriters of that era did not. Her breakthrough was the ...

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  3. Aretha Franklin Taking a Break from Touring Until July; Plans to Reschedule Canceled ShowsRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday | WMGL-FM North Charleston

    After canceling a pair of concerts this month because of unspecified medical issues, Aretha Franklin apparently is now set to take a break from touring until July.

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  4. President Barack Obama Delivers Remarks Presenting Carole King the...Read the original story

    Friday | Hispanic Business

    ... born -- was destined for similar heights. Whether it was Little Eva telling us to do the "Loco-Motion" or Aretha Franklin belting out the anthem of "A Natural Woman" or James Taylor reminding us that even here in Washington, "You've got a friend" -- ...

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  5. Candice Glover's "I Am Beautiful" Single ReviewRead the original story

    Friday | Breathe Cast

    ... year's American Idol, Glover shows she is one of the most versatile artists ever. She's equally at home on Aretha Franklin's R&B vintage "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" as well as when she struts along Paula Abdul's bubblegum "Straight ...

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  6. WWJ Weekend Box Office - Aretha FranklinRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday | CBS Local

    Listen to WWJ Newsradio 950 Thursday for your chance win tickets to see Aretha Franklin coming to DTE Energy Music Theatre on July 27th! The "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre on July 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets $75, $55 and $35 in the pavilion and $10 on the lawn go on sale at 10 a.m., May 11 at Palacenet.com, The ... (more)

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  7. Aretha Franklin reschedules Detroit-area showRead the original story

    Thursday May 23 | WJRT

    DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston announced Thursday that refunds will be available if needed and June 22 tickets will be honored at the July show.

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  8. Aretha postpones 3 more concertsRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday | Daily Times

    Soul music legend Aretha Franklin postponed three June concerts, the singer's spokesman said on Wednesday, a week after health issues caused her to cancel two shows in May.

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  9. Top 10 Best Lip Syncs on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'Read the original story

    Thursday May 23 | TheCelebrityCafe

    ... 4. "Natural Woman" by Latrice Royale and Kenya Michaels Who better to lip sync to the great queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, than Latrice Royale? Kenya should just have hid in fear. View the lip sync here . Two words: eye boggling. Manila Luzon used ...

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  10. King receives honour from ObamaRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | The Nation

    ... popular music, at the White House in Washington. King, 71, who is best known for penning hit songs such as Aretha Franklin's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, was called a "living legend" by Obama. Several stars performed in her honour, ...

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  11. Aretha Franklin Postpones Detroit Show, Health Woes ContinueRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | CBS Local

    DETROIT DTE Energy Music Theatre announced Thursday morning that Aretha Franklin's show, planned for June 22, was rescheduled to 8 p.m. July 27 at DTE Energy Music Theatre "due to a minor medical situation." The venue said the postponement was at the advice of her physician, who told her to postpone all appearances in June.

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  12. Aretha Franklin reschedules DTE Energy Music Theatre concertRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | Detroit Free Press

    DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston announced Thursday that refunds will be available if needed, and June 22 tickets will be honored at the July show.

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  13. Queen of Soul has new DTE dateRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | ClickOnDetroit

    Aretha Franklin has rescheduled her June 22 performance at DTE Energy Music Theatre to July 27 at 8 p.m. Refunds are available at point of purchase and tickets for the June 22 date will be honored at the venue on July 27.

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  14. Queen of Soul holds court on the First CoastRead the original story

    Mar 19, 2010 | Examiner.com

    ... world for heads of state, modern-day monarchs, and sell-out crowds. This week, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Aretha Franklin brings her soulful blend of rhythm and blues to St. Augustine. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Franklin began singing at home, and ...

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  15. Singer Aretha Franklin postpones three more concertsRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | The Daily Star

    LOS ANGELES: Soul music legend Aretha Franklin postponed three June concerts, the singer's spokesman said on Wednesday, a week after health issues caused her to cancel two shows in May.

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  16. Gershwin-winner Carole King feted by Barack ObamaRead the original story

    Thursday May 23 | CBC News

    ... 00 artists have recorded hundreds of King's songs, including The Beatles, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and many others.

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  17. Aretha Franklin Taking June Off, Expected to Resume Shows in JulyRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | Billboard

    A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July.

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  18. Remarks by the President Presenting Carole King the Gershwin PrizeRead the original story

    Thursday May 23 | The White House

    ... born -- was destined for similar heights. Whether it was Little Eva telling us to do the "Loco-Motion" or Aretha Franklin belting out the anthem of "A Natural Woman" or James Taylor reminding us that even here in Washington, "You've got a friend" -- ...

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  19. Aretha Franklin cancels Canadian showsRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday May 22 | CBC News

    Aretha Franklin performed via satellite with American Idol finalists during the season finale episode on May 16.

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  20. Aretha Franklin scraps...Read the original story w/Photo

    Thursday May 23 | Daily Star

    Rock icon DAVID BOWIE has paid tribute to his former bandmate TREVOR BOLDER after the bassist lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday .

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