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more about #arethafranklin more comments → SouthernSatine: I don't consider myself religious anymore, but this is one of my favorite songs ever ever ever. Hymns are about the only thing that make me miss churc... more » LBB: Crying. Actual tears. At my desk. Aretha is more awesome than everyone ever. more » throwdetta: I was in Lee's Art Shop yesterday and they were playing some Taylor Swift Christmas song, one of the lyrics of which I could have sworn was "Put Areth... more » winner: Too bad there wasn't an associates link to the album on Amazon - I just bought four copies for my mother and aunts. The whole album is awesome. more » thecameralovesyou: Goosebumps. Everywhere. I always wanted to be a backup singer. I'm jealous of those 4. more » SidheDragon: I love it when someone with obvious and deep talent takes artistic license and delivers something so warm and wonderful. Aretha, you fill me up. more » nyc-caribbean-ragazza: THIS is singing. more » nicnack74: This so reminds me of how I grew up. A child of the 70's and 80's it was all about the old school black artists and labels: Stax, Atlantic, and Motow... more » Dodgergirl: Aww man. That is my favorite christmas song by one of my favorite singers. Awesome. more » BeckySharper: Wow indeed. Sang it, Aretha! more » cinematheques: My friend made his own version of the infamous hat! more » Mary McCarthyite: This list is null and void because there is no SASHA or MALIA in it. more » frankie22: My favourite thing about this photo is that the Queen is carrying around her handbag in her own house. more » Lymed: Lubna al-Hussein wins for me. Clothing not only as a statement, but as a demand for freedom. more » I_b_meh: Sorry but, I hated that hat on Aretha or anyone else. I know everyone said oooh lala and whatever else but, it sucked. more » -
#listicles
Listicle Reveals Top 10 Political-Sartorial Moments Of The Year
Michelle Obama's royal cardigan incident, Sarah Palin's glasses, Aretha Franklin's hat, and Sonia Sotomayor's judicial collar — "Oliver Cromwell meets Whistler's Mother," in the New Yorker's inimitable parlance — all make this list of 2009's memorable fashion statements. [New Yorker] -
#dirtbag
Victoria Beckham Visits Underprivileged Kids; Oprah Gets Her Facts Wrong
- Victoria Beckham put away her Hermes bags and Louboutins and wore shredded jeans and combat boots as she joined son Brooklyn and spent 2 days with impoverished children in Kentucky.
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#ragtrade
Emma Conjures Clothes, Versace Tweets, Jackass Kickboxes
- "It has been the most incredible gap-year project," says Emma Watson on her new ethical fashion line. What happened to Habitat for Humanity? [WWD]
- "It has been the most incredible gap-year project," says Emma Watson on her new ethical fashion line. What happened to Habitat for Humanity? [WWD]
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#dirtbag
Kristen Stewart Pregnancy Rumors; Michael's Star-Studded Memorial
- Oy (Oi?): An Australian tabloid is claiming that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are "in turmoil" because Kristen is pregnant with the sparkle vamp's spawn.
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#comeallyefaithful
Order Now For A Christmas Full Of Respect!
Aretha's hat. As a Christmas ornament. To be sold, of course, by our favorite, Bronner's. [ABC Action News Detroit] -
#doovers
Queen Of Soul Talks January 20; Hats
Aretha Franklin on her new version of "My Country 'Tis Of Thee": "Everyone else pre-recorded… That's what I should have done!" More » -
#ragtrade
Big For Spring: Aretha Franklin's Hat; Katie Holmes' Stirrups
- Detroit milliner Luke Song has received more than 5,000 orders for the spring (pink! cream!) versions of the Aretha Franklin Presidential Inauguration Hat. The original's going to the Smithsonian. [IHT]
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#ragtrade
Olivier's Unemployment Outrages Anna's Sense Of What's Right
- Like everyone, Anna Wintour heard that rumor Nina Ricci was firing Olivier Theyskens. Her reaction? "How could you do this to me!" It's nice to know her concern rests with the possibly unemployed guy. [Blackbook]
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#dirtbagafterdark
Chris Brown Deserves More Than A Poke For Posting On Facebook; Adnan Ghalib Under Investigation For Assault
- Chris Brown has apparently spoken out on Rihanna in the stupidest way possible, updating his Facebook page to say: "You'll begin to see her true colors. Believe it!" and changing his status to "single." [NYPost]
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#ragtrade
Anna Wintour Is Not Unfavorably Disposed To Change And Hope
- Two days after the fact, Vogue's Anna Wintour has come up with two paragraphs on Michelle Obama's inaugural style. She approves. [Vogue.com]
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#dirtbag
Everyone's Getting More Sex, Whether We Want It Or Not
- More Manolos and man-drama: The Sex And The City sequel is on. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are all on board… and getting more cash. [Us]
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#ragtrade
The Case Of Aretha's Pillbox, And All Other Things Sarto-Inaugural
- Good morning! Obama is president, did you hear? The hat Aretha Franklin wore to sing "My Country, Tis Of Thee" was hand-molded and embellished with Swarovski crystals by Detroit milliner Luke Song. [WWD]
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#thehatladysings
Aretha Sings "My Country Tis Of Thee"
We're usually overwhelmed by Aretha's awesome voice, but, watching her at today's presidential inauguration we were a little underwhelmed. Was it the cold? Nerves? Bad sound system? Your thoughts — and Aretha love — in the comments. -
#dirtbag
J. Lo States The Obvious
- Jennifer Lopez attended the Latino Inaugural Gala on Sunday and said of Barack Obama: "He is the biggest star here, even though it's chock-full of celebrities." Well, yeah. [People]
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#dirtbag
Jeremy Piven Poisoned? Sounds Fishy, Say Experts
- None other than the National Fisheries Institute has responded to Entourage actor Jeremy "Thermometer" Piven's claims that he has suffered from mercury poisoning.
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#potpsychology
"Can You Get An STD From Sharing Nasal Spray?"
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. -
#newsroundup
All The Appointment Gossip You Can Handle, Including Aretha Franklin
- Batty conservative Michael Savage thinks Caroline Kennedy ought to watch her back since Hillary Clinton killed her brother John. We think she should watch out for batshit crazy conservatives. [Media Matters]






