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After performing alongside former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last week during a charity event at Philadelphia's Mann Music Center, Aretha Franklin canceled two upcoming shows in Brooklyn due to a recent rib injury. The Queen of Soul made the abrupt decision Aug. 3, stating doctor's wishes to postpone her summer concert series in support of medical exams and a full recovery.
She reportedly broke ribs and has abdominal pain from a fall which occurred on Sunday.
Her longtime spokeswoman Gwendolyn Quinn said that there was no further information available about the cause.
Franklin's management company, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, was working on rescheduling the singer's debut in Brooklyn, tentatively set for the end of this month.
"I was very much looking forward to being in Brooklyn and having a foot-long hot dog at Coney Island," the 20-time Grammy Award winner said. "Hopefully, I will get it before the end of August."In addition to canceling the two Brooklyn dates, which were scheduled to take place at Wingate Field on Aug. 9 and Asser Levy Park on Aug. 12, Franklin, 68, will also miss Congressman Rangel's 80th birthday party Aug. 11.
She added that she "will really miss that nice slice of cake from Congressman Charlie Rangel's birthday party and singing happy birthday to him."
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By: Myron on 8/04/2010 10:33PM
did you say she was eatin ribs?!
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By: wb7ptr on 8/06/2010 4:40PM
Nope. She BROKE her ribs. I like eating ribs too, but really .... ????
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By: Ggeorgio on 8/05/2010 10:21AM
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By: Ggeorgio1 on 8/05/2010 10:38AM
Its truly very, very, SAD, that Areatha's only concern seems to be about the food she will miss eating!! I am amazed, that know one seems to care that she is KILLING HERSELF, but you always hear some one talking about how much they love her!! We seemed to have already forgotten MJ tragic end, and how he did not get the help that he needed.All the world can see that she is dangerouly over weight, and all the world knows that OBEISITY KILLS. We are quick to blog about others, why are we AFRAID to blog about Areatha???? You just might help SAVE her LIFE!!!!!
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By: Ester on 8/05/2010 2:52PM
I have reached Aretha's age and passed it by several years. I want her to live a long and healthy life. Sistah Aretha needs some help with her diet and exercise as so many of us do, Hopefully she will receive our comments with love because we do love her and want her to take good care of herself. I don't know her personally, but love her music, and admire her as a very GOD gifted person. Just want her to know GOD loves her, and so do we. Love your self Aretha and take care of you.
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By: Charon on 8/05/2010 3:07PM
Excellent comment! Aretha we "Love You" please don't do this to yourself. Talk to your baby girl Jennifer and All of those that love you. We lost Michael & Lena along with a few others, I'm not ready to "Loose You"
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By: britt on 8/05/2010 9:41PM
Guess, Miss Franklin have outlived many of the same people that she toured with in the 60's. yes, she is overwight but she is working; something that alot of artist younger and fitter wish they could do...suck her left big old tit. PS, I work out 4-5 days a week and I walk most days so I would never think to judge someone because they are overwight because there are alot things she could be doing to hurt others.
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By: Ann on 8/06/2010 11:20AM
Get a grip Ggeorgio she has been on a diet and has lost 80lbs so far. I dont know where your from but anyone who has been to coney island looks forward to getting one of those famous hotdogs.It doesnt have a damn thing to do with her thinking....its just one of the good things in life dont make a big deal out of it. As for the cake well singing happy birthday to someone and having a slice of birthday afterwards is another good thing in life. It doesnt mean a thing...isnt there a food you like from a place you've visted..or havent you sang happy birthday to a love one or friend and had cake and ice cream? Where have you been under a rock?
Is it a crime for a over weight person to mention food? Get a grip for Gawds sake!!!
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By: blahblah2dm on 8/06/2010 6:30PM
Dude, chill out. Yea, she's grossly overweight. And she's a wealthy woman with plenty of folks around her to advise her of it. I'm sure when she went to the doctor about this accident he more than likely brought it up---that's what doctors do. Relax. This is a decision she has to make in terms of her weight and doing something about it.
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By: BT on 9/21/2010 11:54PM
Hello: I was just reading some of the comments on our sistah here and I just want to mention that food isn't always a issue here. Medicines sometimes blow our bodies out of proportion.
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