I just read at another board that Aretha will have her first interview (out of JET) to Wendy Williams via the phone, she'll apparently talk of how well she's been doing after surgery (obviously). But I figured if any of y'all watched Wendy, y'all be interested.

What surgery did she have?

Spinlight said:

What surgery did she have?

It's still unclear with Aretha's last statements from what. I think she said something about having a "hard pain" in her chest or something... Of course, it's been leaked that she had the Whipple surgery from her bout with pancreatic cancer. She hasn't yet confirmed or deny that the surgery was for that.

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Of all people Wendell? Really Ree?

musicjunky318 said:

Of all people Wendell? Really Ree?

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

Timmy84 said:

musicjunky318 said:

Of all people Wendell? Really Ree?

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

I can't stand this nosy heffa.

musicjunky318 said:

Timmy84 said:

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

I can't stand this nosy heffa.

That's why I hope Aretha gives it to her STRAIGHT!

I'm sure Wendy would probably play nice since she can't do that foolish shit in her presence lol

When we asked her for a reaction to the news of Aretha Franklin's diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, Patti gave the Queen of Soul a moving tribute, saying: "I called her two weeks before it was publicized, so I knew for a long time that she had pancreatic cancer. And I knew for a long time that she had lost 50 lbs. So, people are going around with bad rumors that she had liposuction - that's not nice. You know, the lady is suffering. I've talked to her manager to see when I should send flowers to her, and all of that kind of stuff. I'm going to go to Detroit just to see her. She's our Queen - you'll never, ever find another one like her. Ever. She's the best! And a lot of people are in pain. I went and lit a candle for her at a cathedral, and you pray for Aretha Franklin now. She will be back. Love you ReRe!"

source: http://globalgrind.com/ch...-franklin/

RnBAmbassador said:

When we asked her for a reaction to the news of Aretha Franklin's diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, Patti gave the Queen of Soul a moving tribute, saying: "I called her two weeks before it was publicized, so I knew for a long time that she had pancreatic cancer. And I knew for a long time that she had lost 50 lbs. So, people are going around with bad rumors that she had liposuction - that's not nice. You know, the lady is suffering. I've talked to her manager to see when I should send flowers to her, and all of that kind of stuff. I'm going to go to Detroit just to see her. She's our Queen - you'll never, ever find another one like her. Ever. She's the best! And a lot of people are in pain. I went and lit a candle for her at a cathedral, and you pray for Aretha Franklin now. She will be back. Love you ReRe!"

source: http://globalgrind.com/ch...-franklin/

That's sweet. I love Patti.

I remembered hearing rumors about the liposuction and gastric bypass, I knew that was bullshit.

Timmy84 said:

I remembered hearing rumors about the liposuction and gastric bypass, I knew that was bullshit.

Prayer vigils are not held for lipo or gastric bypass procedures

RnBAmbassador said:

Timmy84 said:

I remembered hearing rumors about the liposuction and gastric bypass, I knew that was bullshit.

Prayer vigils are not held for lipo or gastric bypass procedures

I think it's obvious Aretha knows people ain't lying when they say she has pancreatic cancer. She's just choosing to not discuss it. So no doubt I'm still worrying about her. Like I said earlier if it wasn't true, her people would've deny it from jump street and her statements haven't really done much.

Timmy84 said:

musicjunky318 said:

Of all people Wendell? Really Ree?

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

When I heard that it will be with Wendy I said the same thing also, but I think that Wendy will be on her best behavior since she is dealing with the Queen of Soul. If not I'll fly down there and kick her ass!

debbiedean2 said:

Timmy84 said:

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

When I heard that it will be with Wendy I said the same thing also, but I think that Wendy will be on her best behavior since she is dealing with the Queen of Soul. If not I'll fly down there and kick her ass!

Timmy84 said:

musicjunky318 said:

Of all people Wendell? Really Ree?

You think she talk to Diane and Barbara? Get out of here!

It seems like the older Aretha is, the more ghetto she gets.

Timmy84 said:

I just read at another board that Aretha will have her first interview (out of JET) to Wendy Williams via the phone, she'll apparently talk of how well she's been doing after surgery (obviously). But I figured if any of y'all watched Wendy, y'all be interested.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

I just read at another board that Aretha will have her first interview (out of JET) to Wendy Williams via the phone, she'll apparently talk of how well she's been doing after surgery (obviously). But I figured if any of y'all watched Wendy, y'all be interested.

I hope no shit pops off.

What time does Wendell come on?

A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is "superb."

Franklin called in to Wednesday's installment of "The Wendy Williams Show," telling the host she was relaxing at a casino hotel in her hometown and hopes to begin traveling soon, saying she'll be "looking for a fabulous beach." She says she has two more weeks of down time as she continues her recovery.

The legendary singer also vowed to reschedule the concert dates she missed.

Franklin's voice was strong and steady during the interview, and she hinted she was dating someone.

With the exception of written statements and print interviews with Jet magazine, this was one of the first times the 68-year-old Franklin has been heard since the Dec. 2 surgery.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Timmy84 said:

Aretha Franklin Says Her Health Is 'Superb'

Aretha Franklin on talk show says her health's 'superb,' she'll reschedule canceled tour dates

DETROIT January 12, 2011 (AP)

A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is "superb."

Franklin called in to Wednesday's installment of "The Wendy Williams Show," telling the host she was relaxing at a casino hotel in her hometown and hopes to begin traveling soon, saying she'll be "looking for a fabulous beach." She says she has two more weeks of down time as she continues her recovery.

The legendary singer also vowed to reschedule the concert dates she missed.

Franklin's voice was strong and steady during the interview, and she hinted she was dating someone.

With the exception of written statements and print interviews with Jet magazine, this was one of the first times the 68-year-old Franklin has been heard since the Dec. 2 surgery.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Well she also stated in this interview that if R. Kelly keeps singing like he did on "When A Woman Loves" she may have to become a cougar.

Is it possible that this has been a great hoax and indeed it was for weight loss?

Conspiracy Theory 1

Next thing is when will the public see Aretha Franklin?

RnBAmbassador said:

Timmy84 said:

Aretha Franklin Says Her Health Is 'Superb'

Aretha Franklin on talk show says her health's 'superb,' she'll reschedule canceled tour dates

DETROIT January 12, 2011 (AP)

A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is "superb."

Franklin called in to Wednesday's installment of "The Wendy Williams Show," telling the host she was relaxing at a casino hotel in her hometown and hopes to begin traveling soon, saying she'll be "looking for a fabulous beach." She says she has two more weeks of down time as she continues her recovery.

The legendary singer also vowed to reschedule the concert dates she missed.

Franklin's voice was strong and steady during the interview, and she hinted she was dating someone.

With the exception of written statements and print interviews with Jet magazine, this was one of the first times the 68-year-old Franklin has been heard since the Dec. 2 surgery.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Well she also stated in this interview that if R. Kelly keeps singing like he did on "When A Woman Loves" she may have to become a cougar.

Is it possible that this has been a great hoax and indeed it was for weight loss?

Conspiracy Theory 1

Next thing is when will the public see Aretha Franklin?

Didn't she say she was going to some play about Sam Cooke later this month? And she still can't perform until May.

Timmy84 said:

RnBAmbassador said:

Well she also stated in this interview that if R. Kelly keeps singing like he did on "When A Woman Loves" she may have to become a cougar.

Is it possible that this has been a great hoax and indeed it was for weight loss?

Conspiracy Theory 1

Next thing is when will the public see Aretha Franklin?

Didn't she say she was going to some play about Sam Cooke later this month? And she still can't perform until May.

yeap, yeap...this while thing is taking on a typical Franklin turn of weird indeed.

I still wonder about that new album...

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RnBAmbassador said:

Timmy84 said:

Didn't she say she was going to some play about Sam Cooke later this month? And she still can't perform until May.

yeap, yeap...this while thing is taking on a typical Franklin turn of weird indeed.

I expected it to be like this. This is Aretha after all. She'll turn anything negative into a positive lol

Anybody got a clip of the interview?

RnBAmbassador said:

Timmy84 said:

Aretha Franklin Says Her Health Is 'Superb'

Aretha Franklin on talk show says her health's 'superb,' she'll reschedule canceled tour dates

DETROIT January 12, 2011 (AP)

A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is "superb."

Franklin called in to Wednesday's installment of "The Wendy Williams Show," telling the host she was relaxing at a casino hotel in her hometown and hopes to begin traveling soon, saying she'll be "looking for a fabulous beach." She says she has two more weeks of down time as she continues her recovery.

The legendary singer also vowed to reschedule the concert dates she missed.

Franklin's voice was strong and steady during the interview, and she hinted she was dating someone.

With the exception of written statements and print interviews with Jet magazine, this was one of the first times the 68-year-old Franklin has been heard since the Dec. 2 surgery.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Well she also stated in this interview that if R. Kelly keeps singing like he did on "When A Woman Loves" she may have to become a cougar.

Is it possible that this has been a great hoax and indeed it was for weight loss?

Conspiracy Theory 1

Next thing is when will the public see Aretha Franklin?

I'm thinking it was a weight loss surgery also, because she's lost a few pounds and the weight that she was at most surgeons want you to lose weight first to see if your are serious then they will perform the surgery. I hope it is some type of gastric bypass because it's a helluva lot better then cancer.

debbiedean2 said:

RnBAmbassador said:

Well she also stated in this interview that if R. Kelly keeps singing like he did on "When A Woman Loves" she may have to become a cougar.

Is it possible that this has been a great hoax and indeed it was for weight loss?

Conspiracy Theory 1

Next thing is when will the public see Aretha Franklin?

I'm thinking it was a weight loss surgery also, because she's lost a few pounds and the weight that she was at most surgeons want you to lose weight first to see if your are serious then they will perform the surgery. I hope it is some type of gastric bypass because it's a helluva lot better then cancer.

As cagey as Aretha is, I doubt she'll reveal the actual cause. Her publicist hasn't stopped any health "rumors" and of course the pancreatic cancer stories are now of PUBLIC RECORD. No denials from the Franklin camp about that at all.

That said, I'm glad Aretha's at least trying to continue her legendary career.

Aretha did reveal something of having a hard pain while touring in Toronto:

I think if it was simply gastric bypass, she wouldn't have said this.