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Rolling Stone Magazine organized a poll recently to discover the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Aretha Franklin took the top honor at the head of the list. Tomorrow, Friday, November 14th, 2008, the special issue hits new stands, with the entire list of winners.

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Soul queen Aretha Franklin has been put on blast by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after her fur wearing appearance at the recent Grammy Awards.

PETA released a statement last week requesting that the Queen of Soul give up her dead animal skins for good.

"Music lovers may think of you as a 'queen,' but to animal lovers, you are a court jester," wrote PETA spokesperson Dan Matthews. "Why not shed the old-fashioned look that adds pounds to your frame and detracts from your beautiful voice? Please consider donating your furs to the homeless as 'queen of compassion,' Mariah Carey, did. You'll get a tax credit for the donation, and we at PETA will all sing your praises."

Last week, Franklin was the target of Beyonce's father/manager Mathew Knowles, who released a statement calling the singer "ridiculous" and "immature" for griping about his daughter calling Tina Turner "the queen" before their Grammy performance.

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I'm sorry Ms. Franklin, I know you may want a little respect, but damn! The lady clearly isn't worried about her health. I mean I am not the one to say everyone needs to be a size 0, but that is not good for her physical health. I mean diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure must be something her doctors are yelling! Either way, Cyndi Lauper looks cute as a button, as always!

Did You Know?

Aretha Franklin was recently asked about a possible biopic and she said: “For television. My autobiography, From These Roots. Hopefully it will happen early spring. I have verbal commitments from Billy Dee [Williams] to play my father, and Terrence Howard to play Smokey Robinson. I’m not sure yet [who will play me]. Jennifer Hudson came to read for me. I also have an interest in Halle Berry possibly doing it. And Fantasia.

Aretha Franklin - 'Put You Up On Game' (featuring Fantasia) MP3