Fantasia Boycotted The GRAMMYS.....But Why?

Well, it appears it had everything to do with Fantasia not performing as part of the Aretha Franklin tribute. Really?

Fanny called in to BET's 106 & Park on Monday and revealed to hosts Rocsi and Terrence how unhappy she was with the award show:

"I'm going to be very honest with you. You know I wasn't at the Grammys last night. I'm kind of going through my own little thing. ... Last night they were honoring someone who is my idol, Aretha Franklin, and there is no way I could have sat there and not got the happy feet and wanting to jump on the mic because she is my favorite so I felt like, you know, at the end of the day I should have been on that stage so, I kind of did my own little thing last night. I watched Cee Lo's performance, I love Cee Lo, love Gaga, watched Gaga, and I love Rihanna's performance, but I kind of cooked and did my own think last night and was in my own world and was hoping that I won. I have this feeling, like every year I go, I feel like they always look over some of the good singers that are still around and I'm not trying to be funny but that's just the way I felt."

When asked about her reaction to winning, finally, this is what Fantasia had to say:
"Actually I scared my daughter because I just bust out and started crying, and she thought something was wrong with me. You know it's been a long time coming... at the end of the day its been a long time coming for me and I have been through a lot of things so when Brian called me (my manager accepted the award for me), I just bust out started crying because I felt like, man, I wasn't gonna stop until I got one and I'm still not going to stop and you know this has just given me motivation to do my own thing. So, I just started crying and just thanking God that finally, eleven times nominated, finally I got one."

I'm happy for Fantasia...I really am!

Do you guys agree with her not coming to the Grammys because of the Aretha tribute?

Aretha Franklin Has Lost A CONSIDERABLE Amount Of Weight!!!

Although not well enough to travel just yet, Aretha Franklin was honored last night at the GRAMMY awards with a chilling tribute from Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Yolanda Adams and Florence Welch. Aretha made a video that viewed after the performance thanking her fans, the aforementioned women, and the Grammys for honoring her. Many folks were completely awe struck when Aretha was shown on the screen because she had lost a considerable amount of weight.....(Aretha's home decor looks FAB, yes? LOL)

Last week she was also spotted at a Pistons basketball game looking GREAT! Is that a Lanvin sneaker The Queen is rocking? YESSSS!!!!

REPORT: Aretha Franklin Has Cancer!

In very sad news, it is being reported that The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has pancreatic cancer!

WJBK FOX 2 News in Detroit confirms that she's doing, "OK," but they ask for the public's prayers. Many news outlets confirmed the news last week that she had undergone surgery for an unknown reason, but today we now know what that reason is. 

According to the National Enquirer, pancreatic survival rate is listed at 5-10%, and even lower for someone of Franklin's age and weight.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.

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Aretha Franklin's Son Viciously Beaten

Aretha's Franklin's son Eddie Franklin, was viciously beaten last night at a gas station in Detroit.

A witness says three suspects, two males and one female may have been responsible for the attack, and Eddie was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery.

Aretha's spokesperson, Gwendolyn Quinn, did not provide any addtional information.

DAMN! Hope all is well.

Aretha Franklin Wants Halle Berry......

.....don't we all! But, not in that way!

Aretha Franklin is currently working on a biopic of her life, and wants Oscar winner Halle Berry to play a younger version of her in the film.

Ummmmmm, Re-Re...can I talk to you for a sec?!?! I've seen pics of you when you were younger, and ummmmmm you are NOT serving any Halle Berry-tease, doll! And I say that with ALL of the respect in the world!

Aretha also wants Denzel Washington – to play her father, the late C.L. Franklin, Terrence Howard and Smokey Robinson. 

Ya know, when your name is Aretha Franklin (and you wear hats with a big Christmas bow on the front of them), your wishes can come true as well!

Aretha Franklin And Condoleeza Rice Duet In Philly!

And unlikely pairing, eh? Not really......

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice took to the stage Tuesday evening at Philadelphia's Mann Music Center for a rare duet, aimed to raise money for urban children and awareness for music and the arts.

KUDOS!

People forget (lawwd knows I did) Rice is a classically trained pianist and of course Franklin is know for her stellar voice and musical longevity. So it was only natural for the two to link up for a wonderful cause.

More pics under the break....