June 3, 2009 - Aretha Franklin has cancelled her June 16 performance in San Antonio, TX, and ticketholders can request a refund at the point of purchase.
April 7, 2009 - Aretha Franklin will play the Hollywood Bowl June 26 for the first time in 35 years, according to a press release. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public April 11 at noon Pacific Time.
December 16, 2008 - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year with a star-studded lineup including Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor and Sugarland.
August 19, 2008 - Aretha Franklin will release her first album of holiday songs Oct. 14. The Queen of Soul is co-producing the upcoming album with DMI Records founder Tena Clark. It will feature classic and contemporary holiday favorites.
January 18, 2006 - Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough"--which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 album chart three weeks ago, but was bumped to No. 2 for the last two weeks by Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable"--returns to the top of the chart this week.
July 8, 2004 - Slayer issues a new concert DVD titled "Reign in Blood Live: Still Reigning" on Sept. 28, which the band plans to shoot during its Sunday (7/11) show in Augusta, ME.
March 24, 2004 - Norah Jones' "Feels Like Home" held off a strong challenge from hip-hop act Cassidy to log its sixth-straight week at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart.
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