Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Ninth Annual Art For Life East Hampton Benefit Gala
July 20, 2008 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin, Porschla Coleman
The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Ninth Annual Art For Life East Hampton Benefit Gala -Aretha Franklin,Tamia her husband Grant Hill ,Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Diddy, his mom Janice ,Tracey Edmonds,Porschla Coleman were all pictured at The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Ninth Annual Art For Life East Hampton benefit gala held at Russell Simmons’ East Hampton, N.Y., estate on Saturday hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien.According to reports:
The annual event is put on by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which was founded in 1995, by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons. The foundation was established to provide disadvantaged urban youth access to the arts. It also provides selected young people exhibition opportunities for underrepresented artists and artists of color. Last year, the event raised 1.4 million dollars and all of the proceeds from the event benefited over 50 New York City non-profit organizations that offer educational programs in all spectrums of the arts as well as the Foundation’s own visual arts education programs.
Read more
Aretha Franklin PETA Foreclosure Promise
March 30, 2008 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin
PETA Aretha Franklin Foreclosure Promise
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has offered to save Aretha Franklin’s $700,000 Detroit home from foreclosure if she promises to stop wearing fur .Franklin only has until March 31st to pay her debt and reclaim her home, and PETA is willing to help her come up with the dough.
PETA that is offering to pay Aretha’s $19,000 tax bill wrote her to following letter:
Read more
Aretha Franklin Slammed By PETA
February 17, 2008 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin
After the Grammys “queen incident” where Aretha Franklin slammed Beyoncé honoring Tina Turner as the “queen” now she is being attacked by animal rights group PETA thinks she’s not a queen but a joker.
In a letter to Franklin, PETA spokesperson Dan Matthews wrote:
Detroit - “Music lovers may think of you as a ‘queen,’ but to animal lovers, you are a court jester. I’m sorry, Aretha, but your furs make you look like a clown.” So begins a letter sent today to Aretha Franklin by PETA Vice President Dan Mathews in the wake of Franklin’s post-Grammy outburst over Beyoncé’s comment referring to Tina Turner as “the queen.”
“Why not shed the old-fashioned look that adds pounds to your frame and detracts from your beautiful voice?” continues Mathews. “Please consider donating your furs to the homeless as ‘queen of compassion,’ Mariah Carey, did. You’ll get a tax credit for the donation, and we at PETA will all sing your praises.”Sincerely,
Dan Mathews
Vice President
PETA
Furs that are donated to PETA’s program are distributed to the needy at homeless shelters around the country, and the group has also shipped hundreds of furs to women and children in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Mathew Knowles Slams Aretha Franklin “Ridiculous” Comments About Beyonce
February 13, 2008 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé Knowles
Mathew Knowles responded earlier today to Aretha Franklin’s comments about the fact that his daughter Beyoncé referred to Tina Turner as “the queen” during Sunday’s Grammy Awards.Mathew Knowles said:
“As a manager I am not taking something this ridiculous to Beyonce. Beyonce referred to Tina Turner as a ‘queen,’” . “Not queen of gospel, queen of soul, queen of blues, Queen of England. I consider my wife a queen and sometimes call her that. Does Aretha have a problem with that?”
Aretha Franklin Slams Beyonce For Calling Tina Turner ‘The Queen’
February 12, 2008 by B.Honaist
Filed under Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé Knowles
Aretha Franklin,Beyonce Knowles and Tina Turner were all photographed performing at the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angles on Sunday.Aretha Franklin is upset at Beyonce Knowles and the writers of the Grammys for introducing Tina Turner as “the queen” during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards.Franklin, who is long known as the Queen of Soul said in a statement earlier today:
“I am not sure whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce,” “However I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy.“In addition to that, I thank the Grammys and the voting academy for my 20th Grammy and love to Beyonce anyway.”
Franklin won a Grammy for the best gospel performance for “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” her duet with Mary J. Blige.
Read more
Aretha Franklin Lighter Working On New Album
February 7, 2008 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin talked to the Associated Press where she said that she’s feeling much lighter these days thanks to a trainer.The Queen of Soul will be honored Friday as Person of the Year for MusiCares and has plans to release an album under her own label, Aretha’s Records called “A Woman Falling Out of Love”.She told The Associated Press:
“I’ve got a new trainer, and she’s giving me a lot of good things, really educating me about nutrition and weight loss and how to do it, and cooking stuff for you,” “I’m not on a diet. It’s a lifestyle change. I’m going to be doing it for the long run. And eventually I’ll reach my goal.”
She added:
“I feel lighter. I’m not as heavy, what you get with the red meat,” . “You dragging yourself along when you have all that red meat. Much lighter. I feel a lot lighter, and a lot better.”
Aretha Franklin At The Kennedy Center Honors Award Reception
December 3, 2007 by Princess .P.
Filed under Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was photographed at the Kennedy Center Honors Award at the White House last night.Aretha Franklin,recently told the Associated Press that she felt Hollywood never gave her a real chance to act.It appears Franklin is working on her career by signing to International Creative Management (ICM), which is a major talent and literary agency.
Aretha is currently working to develop a film biography, which is where ICM is likely to play an aggressive role.
Read more
Aretha Franklin Sean Jean’s “Unforgivable Woman” Fragrance Launch Party
September 20, 2007 by B.Honaist
Filed under Aretha Franklin
Last night Aretha Franklin was one of the guests at Sean Jean’s “Unforgivable Woman” fragrance launch party.
Diddy has challenged his female counterparts to a smell-off.
He said:
“I am going to challenge my female counterparts, from J.Lo, Mariah (Carey), Sarah Jessica Parker to Gwen Stefani that my fragrance is better than theirs. I am a man, and I know how a woman should smell.”
Knowing Diddy he will beat all of them
Aretha Franklin Wants Halle Berry To Play Her In Biopic
September 15, 2007 by B.Honaist
Filed under Aretha Franklin, Halle Berry
Aretha Franklin has a lot going on right now.
The “Queen of Soul” along with Usher, Stevie Wonder, Ludacris, Garth Brooks, Robin Thicke will be performing in the” Dream Concert” at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall on September 18th.
The legend recently sat down with PEOPLE talked about her weight,upcoming Tv Movie and her music.
The singer revealed that she hopes that Halle Berry will play her role.
Here are the highlights of the interview. Read more
