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Singer-songwriter Carole King to be honored at White House by President Obama

President Barack Obama is showing singer-songwriter Carole King that she has friends at the White House.In the East Room on Wednesday night, Obama is presenting the 71-year-old singer-songwriter with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. She is the first woman to receive the award given by the Library of Congress.King made famous such hits as "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "You've Got a Friend."Several friends from her five decades in the music business will be on hand to perform in King's honor, including Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Jesse McCartney, Emeli Sande, James Taylor and Trisha Yearwood.King is expected to perform, too.She told The Associated Press that it's a tremendous honor to be recognized with a place in history she never would have expected, and to have it happen at such a historic venue.Past recipients of the prize include Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon."It is yet another of the many important messages to young women that women matter, women ...

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  1. Aretha Franklin Cancels Appearances Following Brief Hospitalization

    Aretha Franklin is canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May.A spokeswoman for the legendary singer told The Associated Press on Thursday that...

  2. Doctor: Aretha Franklin's Rapid Weight Loss Nearly 'Impossible' Without Surgery

    In an appearance on the Wendy Williams show Wednesday, music legend Aretha Franklin revealed that she has shed a remarkable 85 pounds after deciding that she was “en...

  3. Aretha Franklin Injures Foot in Designer Shoe Fiasco

    The Queen of Soul is performing in a hospital boot after stumbling over a designer shoe and fracturing a toe on her left foot.Spokeswoman Tracey Jordan told The Asso...

  4. Aretha Franklin Says Medical Problems Resolved

    Aretha Franklin says the ailment that lead to her recent surgery has been resolved.In an interview with Jet magazine , the Grammy winning Queen of Soul says she firs...

  5. Music Icon Aretha Franklin Has Cancer

    URGENT: Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has been diagnosed with cancer, MyFoxDetroit.com confirmed Wednesday.Sources close to Franklin, 68, tell reporter Al Al...

  6. Aretha Franklin Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer

    'Queen of Soul' fighting incurable pancreatic cancer

  7. Clive Davis on His Career, Future of Music Business

    “The Soundtrack of My Life” author Clive Davis on his career in the music business.

  8. Aretha Franklin to Sing at Obama's Inauguration

    Aretha Franklin will sing, Pastor Rick Warren will pray and Yo-Yo Ma will play the cello during President-elect Barack Obama's Inauguration.Congressional leaders on ...

  9. PETA: Aretha Franklin Worst-Dressed Star; Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan Also Cited

    PETA thinks Aretha Franklin is no queen of soul when it comes to wearing fur.Franklin was crowned this year's worst-dressed celebrity by the animal rights organizati...

  10. Requests Pour in for Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Hat

    DETROIT - The calls began to flood Luke Song's hat shop not long after Aretha Franklin finished belting out "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's in...

  11. Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone dies at 79

    Phil Ramone, the masterful Grammy Award-winning engineer, arranger and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Ray Charles, Billy Joel and Paul Simon,...

  12. R-E-S-P-E-C-T at the NYSE

    Aretha Franklin stops by the NYSE to ring the closing bell.

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    Longtime "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson bid farewell to the Fox talent competition during Thursday's 12th season finale, a showdown between vocal powerhouse Can...

  2. Aretha Franklin Gets Engaged to Longtime Friend

    Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin got engaged over the holidays to her longtime friend William 'Willie' Wilkerson."We're looking at June or July for our date and no, I'm...

  3. Aretha Franklin Avoids Ticket After Charming NYC Cop, Report Says

    Aretha Franklin commanded R.E.S.P.E.C.T. during a restaurant meal in Manhattan, avoiding a parking ticket and leaving the eatery's owners smitten, the New York Post ...

  4. Aretha Franklin to Give Free Concert in New York City

    Aretha Franklin will perform at a free concert in New York City's Coney Island.The Daily News reports that the Queen of Soul will appear at the Brooklyn seaside venu...

  5. Aretha Franklin calls off wedding after 'moving too fast'

    Aretha Franklin won't be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She's called off her engagement.In a statement released Monday, her representative said her wed...

  6. On 70th birthday, Aretha Franklin's gift to fans: Reuniting with Clive Davis for new album

    Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis , for a new album.In an interview at...

  7. Aretha Franklin Reveals 85-Pound Weight Loss

    Aretha Franklin says she's lost 85 pounds as part of an ongoing effort to drop weight.The legendary singer said in a taped interview that aired Wednesday on "The Wen...

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