Any mention of weddings these days make us at UPTOWN very excited! The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has announced her engagement to”forever friend” William “Willie” Wilkerson.
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“No, I’m not pregnant,” the singer jokes. Franklin told The Associated Press Monday the couple is considering a summer wedding in Miami Beach, Fla. with a reception on a private yacht. AP reports the 69-year-old singer is deciding between Vera Wang, Valentino or Donna Karan to design her dress.
The couple got engaged over the holidays.
Franklin has been married twice, including to actor Glynn Turman.
Congratulations to the couple!