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    Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend

    NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.

    The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Fla. The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.

    The 69-year-old jokes: "No, I'm not pregnant."

    Franklin and Wilkerson became engaged over the holidays.

    She is considering Vera Wang, Valentino and Donna Karan to design her dress.

    Franklin has been married twice before.

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    Mesfin Fekadu covers entertainment for The Associated Press. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/musicmesfin

     
    • deborah  •  Wentzville, Missouri  •  3 mths ago
      im very happy for you be blessed
    • deborah  •  Wentzville, Missouri  •  3 mths ago
      im happy for you
    • itiswhatitis  •  Tampa, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      If Aretha Franklin can get engaged at age 69, then then is still hope for me at age 63!! Just need to make myself available!!! Happy New Year 2012!!!
      • Joe 4 mths ago
        may God be gracious and fulfill your heart's desire.
      • Ellen 4 mths ago
        Beautifully said Joe. I second that....
      • ekene1 4 mths ago
        i'm available for u that says u r available.
    • La  •  4 mths ago
      It's never too late for love....best wishes!
      • MsPhillyG 4 mths ago
        very sweet and very true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      • oyoyoyo oyoyoyo 4 mths ago
        she is fugly and she can't sing for shyt. I bet Willie married for money.
      • harry pie 4 mths ago
        it is for you girl
    • Linda  •  4 mths ago
      Congratulations Aretha, what a talented singer and performer, she has always been such a classy lady, best wishes and a Happy New Year.
      • toml 4 mths ago
        kidding me...classy? she comes out with her mammaoth boobies hanging to her waist and thinks shes hot...she's pathetic
      • PjBB Yahoo 1 4 mths ago
        Attn "Toml", Look In The Mirror Re Who Is Pathetic.
      • Charles 4 mths ago
        You wish you could look that good at 69!
    • Beware I Bite  •  4 mths ago
      Someone very wise once said "The best of friends make the best of lovers". Good for her. All the best.
      • Maria 4 mths ago
        WHO WAS IT !! THAT SAID SUCH A STUPID REMARK ,NOT WISE AT ALL
      • Beware I Bite 4 mths ago
        Maria, Grow up little girl.
      • The Real 420, Mr. 420 4 mths ago
        I married my friend 9 years ago and never regretted it!!!
    • gloria  •  Memphis, Tennessee  •  4 mths ago
      you go girl. congratulation to the both of you.
      • Casey C 4 mths ago
        Is she marrying Mike Vick? Because they have alot in common - she is a animal abusing FUR hag (dogs, baby white seals, fox, mink) - look up peta fur videos and that and uggs sheep skin boots...
    • c.  •  New York, New York  •  4 mths ago
      when you stay young at heart and optimistic good things come your way at any age. She has made alot of people happy with her songs throughout the years. I wish her the best.
    • BluVuDo  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  4 mths ago
      Congrats.......good health, good luck and best wishes !
    • Pamela  •  4 mths ago
      Congrats to the QUEEN!!!
    • Pooh  •  Fall River, Massachusetts  •  4 mths ago
      finally Arretha Wishes for much happiness.......
    • Ms.Robin  •  Jacksonville, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Awesome
    • C JR  •  Dallastown, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      Thank you Miss Queen of soul for being a inspiration to us over 40 that are still single. God Bless You
    • Lilly White  •  4 mths ago
      Congrats!! Well wishes to a wonderful New Year.
    • linda  •  Miami, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      congratultion Aretha such a classy lady. i am next HAPPY New Year .
    • Twisted Toy Lady  •  4 mths ago
      How wonderful!!
    • Anthony  •  Dallastown, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      queen of soul devine.
    • LaughandASmile  •  Livonia, Michigan  •  4 mths ago
      Congratulations and best wishes for a happy, loving life together! God bless both of you.
    • Step  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Congrads!!! to the Queen of Soul, wishing you very much happiness.
    • Tai32  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      YOU GO LADY!!!!!
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