Aretha Franklin Is Engaged!
Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 2:00pm PDT By X17 Staff
Here comes the bride!
Aretha Franklin is planning to walk down the aisle with her longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
The 69-year-old Grammy-winning singer, who turns 70 in March, got engaged over the holidays.
In a statement, Franklin says she would like a summer wedding ... possibly in Miami Beach and followed by a reception on a private yacht.
For her wedding gown, the R&B diva says she'll be considering Valentino, Vera Wang and Donna Karan.
This will be the third marriage for the "Respect" singer.
Congrats!
Aretha Franklin is planning to walk down the aisle with her longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
The 69-year-old Grammy-winning singer, who turns 70 in March, got engaged over the holidays.
In a statement, Franklin says she would like a summer wedding ... possibly in Miami Beach and followed by a reception on a private yacht.
For her wedding gown, the R&B diva says she'll be considering Valentino, Vera Wang and Donna Karan.
This will be the third marriage for the "Respect" singer.