R&B singer Dee Dee Warwick dead at 63
Dee Dee Warwick, a soul singer who won kudos for her solo work and her performances with her big sister Dionne, has died. She was 63. Warwick died Saturday at a New Jersey nursing home after several months of failing health, a family spokesman said. Warwick had several hits on the soul and R&B charts in the 1960s and '70s, including "Foolish Fool," "She Didn't Know (She Kept on Talking)" and a version of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me," a song co-written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and later covered by

Aretha releases first Christmas album
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. queen of soul music Aretha Franklin has released her first Christmas album, "This Christmas Aretha," Borders announced.

Music: The Battle of the Queens
The battle is on between Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, and it all started with Beyonce. Remember when Beyonce called Turner “the queen” at the Grammys?  Franklin went off and called it “a cheap shot for controversy.” Last week, Turner attempted to put out the flames when USA Today asked her about it. She said while Franklin is the queen of soul, she can be the queen of Rock and Roll. But she also added that Franklin’s “ego must be so big to think she was the only one,

Wig Fight! Aretha vs Tina
During the Grammy’s, Beyonce introduced Tina Turner as “The Queen.” When Aretha Franklin heard that she got upset, so upset that she released a statement announcing and reminding everyone that she has always been known as the “Queen of Soul.” Tina took her time responding to that insult … as any QUEEN would do because “She’s Simply The Best” and this is how she cleared up the misunderstanding to USA Today: “Aretha has always been like that. We

Palin helps 'SNL' to best ratings in 14 years
NEW YORK -- The fake Sarah Palin has been doing great things for "Saturday Night Live," but the real one put "SNL" over the top to its highest overnight ratings in 14 years. "SNL" -- with Palin as a guest -- averaged a 10.7 rating/24 share in the 56 metered markets, according to preliminary estimates released Sunday by Nielsen Media Research. It would be the highest-rated "SNL" since March 12, 1994, when Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was the host and Aretha Franklin

Sarah Palin Helps ‘SNL’ to Best Ratings in 14 Years
The fake Sarah Palin has been doing great things for “Saturday Night Live,” but the real one put “SNL” over the top to its highest overnight ratings in 14 years. “SNL” — with Palin as a guest — averaged a 10.7 rating/24 share in the 56 metered markets, according to preliminary estimates released Sunday by Nielsen Media Research. It would be the highest-rated “SNL” since March 12, 1994, when Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was the host and Aretha F

Aretha Franklin -- McLovin' It
Aretha Franklin had a mid-day itchin' for two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions and a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T! The Queen of Soul's ride was spotted under the Golden Arches in D.C. yesterday, and although she didn't go in, our McSpies say someone in her crew made a food run for a Big Mac & fries combo. The details on the drink are sketchy -- she either had an orange drink or an iced coffee. Either way, it was delicious. No word on if Aretha Super Sized the meal.

Catchy Deeds, Sold Dirt Cheap: Angus Young Not As Allergic To Singles As He Lets On [A 100 And Single Special Report]
For all you vinyl fetishists out there, here are a couple of catalog numbers to look up in your collection of vintage 45s: Atlantic 3761, and Atlantic 3787. From what classic, hit-single-producing Atlantic act could those be? Aretha Franklin, you’re thinking? Maybe Crosby, Stills and Nash? Phil Collins? Try AC/DC—those are the U.S. release numbers for the 7-inch singles of “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back in Black.” Both were relased in 1980; both charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Which

Nikki McKibbin goes to ‘Rehab’
Nikki McKibbin, a finalist on the first season of American Idol, appears on the upcoming season of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. The show premieres Thursday on VH1. American Idol finalist Nikki McKibbin is confronting her demons. The Season 1 third-place finisher was the first “resident rocker” on the series, and many were surprised to see her go as far as she did in the competition. She was only beat out by Justin Guarini and inaugural champion Kelly Clarkson. But when McKibbin stood in

News Ticker: Travis Barker, Dee Dee Warwick, Human League
Travis Barker was discharged from a Los Angeles burn center, nearly a month after surviving the South Carolina jet crash that claimed the lives of four people. Barker reportedly received seven skin grafts and multiple surgeries for his injuries. Soul singer Dee Dee Warwick, sister of Dionne Warwick and cousin of Whitney Houston, died this weekend. She was 63. In edition to her solo career, Dee Dee also served as a backup singer for Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett. Soul Train host Don Cornelius was arrest

Dee Dee Warwick dead :(
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Dee Dee Warwick, a noted soul singer who won recognition for both her solo work and her performances with her older sister Dionne Warwick, died Saturday. She was 63. Warwick died at a nursing home in Essex County, said family spokesman Kevin Sasaki. He said she had been in failing health in recent months and that her sister was with her when she died. Warwick had several hits on the soul and R&B charts in the 1960s and 70s, including "Foolish Fool, "She Didn't Know (She Kept on