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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Nicki Minaj Achieves US Number One With 'Pink Friday'

February 10, 2011
Nicki Minaj Achieves US Number One With 'Pink Friday'Nicki Minaj is celebrating her first US number one album with 'Pink Friday'.

The rapper, who released 'Pink Friday' last year, has finally reached the number one spot in the US after 11 weeks on the Billboard Chart.

Minaj celebrated the news over her Twitter: "PINK FRIDAY is the #1 Album in the United States of America!!!!! *faints* thank u sooooo much for the continued support!"

The album has now sold over 1 million copies and features new single 'Moment 4 Life'.

'Pink Friday' includes a number of collaborations with Eminem, Kanye West and Rihanna.

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has admitted that Lil Wayne is a lot 'nicer' now he has stopped taking drugs and drinking.

(by Holly Frith)



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