The Smithsonian wants Aretha Franklin’s Inauguration Day hat. Read the rest of this entry »

Lots of folks have fallen head over heels in love with Ms. Aretha’s over-the-top inauguration hat.

The Detriot-based hatmaker who made the headwear soul legend Aretha Franklin wore to the inauguration of President Barack Obama has been inundated with orders for the the grey hat with a Swarovski rhinestone-bordered bow. Read the rest of this entry »

Aretha Franklin, also known as “I’m The Queen of Soul-And Don’t You Ever Forget It,” created a big stir at Tuesday’s historic inauguration of President Barack Obama when she appeared on the West Front of the Capitol for an over-the-top performance of “My Country, Tis of Thee” wearing a flamboyant church hat.

She did a helluva of job with the song, but that hat is fug. Sorry, Queen.

Let us know what you thought of Ms. Aretha’s performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Aretha Franklin will lend her legendary vocals to next month’s historic presidential inauguration.

The powerhouse songstress will perform at President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration in the Nation’s Capital on January 20, congressional leaders announced Wednesday.

The program line-up will also include a prayer by Pastor Rick Warren and a cello performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

Thoughts on this?

Aretha Franklin, Ms. “I’m The Only Queen And Don’t You Forget It!,” herself was in the Big Apple for a chat with the ladies of The View on Monday.