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March 21st, 2012

Katy Perry is slamming reports suggesting she dissed Beyonce.

The non-troversy arose after the pop star, discussing her possible collaboration with BFF Rihanna during a recent BBC radio interview, brought up Beyonce’s 2007 duet with Shakira.

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February 20th, 2012

A number of outlets are reporting that Aretha Franklin was “banned” from Whitney Houston’s funeral on Saturday.

According to the original report in the New York Daily News, Franklin “angered” the late singer’s mother, Cissy Houston, with her comments during an interview on the “Today Show.”

Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston

February 18th, 2012

Aretha Franklin will NOT attend Whitney Houston’s funeral due to illness.

Her rep just confirmed that the Queen of Soul, who had been expected to sing at Saturday’s service, will have to miss the proceedings.

Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston

February 17th, 2012

Aretha Franklin, who will sing at Whitney Houston’s funeral, spoke about her goddaughter’s passing on Friday’s “Today Show.”

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February 16th, 2012

Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are set to perform musical tributes to Whitney Houston during her funeral in New Jersey on Saturday, Gossip Cop has confirmed.

We’re also told Oprah Winfrey has been invited to the private service at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, and that Kevin Costner will speak about his co-star from The Bodyguard.

Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston

February 15th, 2012

Aretha Franklin will reportedly perform at Whitney Houston’s funeral.

Multiple outlets report that music mogul and Houston mentor Clive Davis personally asked the soul legend (Houston’s godmother) to sing.

Gossip Cop has reached out for confirmation.

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January 23rd, 2012

It looks like Aretha Franklin won’t be walking down the aisle after all.

The singer and beau William “Willie” Wilkerson have called off their engagement, Gossip Cop can confirm.

Aretha Franklin Willie Wilkerson

January 2nd, 2012

Aretha Franklin is engaged!

The legendary singer and her longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson are set to marry, her rep confirmed on Monday.

“No, I’m not pregnant,” jokes Franklin.