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Aretha Franklin is engaged….
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Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.
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The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.
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The 69-year-old jokes: “No, I’m not pregnant.”
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Franklin and Wilkerson became engaged over the holidays.
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Jan 03 2012
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Alicia Keys was quite possibly the best-dressed star at the BET Awards. The songbird’s embellished cocktail frock, complete with sheer sleeves, and bejeweled strappy sandals were simply stunning.
Chaka Khan always stands out in a crowd! This year, the Grammy-winning singer brought a touch of goth to the BET Awards.
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Jun 29 2009
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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.
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Michael Jackson at Apollo — 40 years after his $1,000 gig
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Jun 27, 2009 4:19 pm PDT
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The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer.
The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eulogies will be delivered under the marquee by its president and others.
Jackson and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week at the Apollo for $1,000.
Inside, DJs will spin Jackson’s music accompanied by video tributes.
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Jun 27 2009
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“Napoleon Dynamite” star Jon Heder has an identical twin named Daniel.
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May 09 2009
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Actress Cicely Tyson wears cornrows on the television drama “East Side/West Side.” Over a decade later, braids and beads cross the color line when actress Bo Derek appears with cornrows in the 1979 movie “10.”
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Apr 16 2009
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Keyshia Cole arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Mar 16 2009