Franklin considers summer wedding

Aretha Franklin is making plans to tie the knot with longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2012 - 10:16

Aretha Franklin is making plans to tie the knot with longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.

The 69-year-old Queen of Soul has issued a statement saying they are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, with a reception on a private yacht.

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