'Tony Soprano' Ties the Knot

Singer worried relationship was moving too fast

(AP) - Aretha Franklin won't be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She's called off her engagement . A statement released yesterday by her rep said Franklin's wedding to Willie Wilkerson wasn't going to happen. "Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly. There will be no wedding at this time," Franklin said. "We will not comment on it any further because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it. We appreciate all of the many well wishes from friends." More»

Singer says she's ready to marry longtime boyfriend Willie Wilkerson

(NEWSER) - The Queen of Soul says she's ready to be an honest woman. Aretha Franklin tells the AP in a statement today that she's getting married to longtime beau Willie Wilkerson. And stop the speculation right now: "No, I'm not pregnant," the 69-year-old jokes. The marriage, which would be Franklin's third, will likely take place this summer in Miami. Click for all things Aretha. More»

Maybe she does want to remain Mrs. Terminator...

(NEWSER) - It appears there may be a tiny chance that Arnold Schwarzenegger will ultimately get the big thing he asked Santa for ... at least, according to TMZ . The gossip site claims that Maria Shriver is reconsidering her decision to divorce Arnie, and has gone so far as to share her uncertainty with friends. Shriver, who filed for divorce on June 1, is having a tough time reconciling her choice with her religion, reports TMZ. Arnold really wants her back, and has reportedly been sending her presents, it notes. More»

Bids to occupy parks don't go over so well

(NEWSER) - Occupy protesters were arrested from sea to shining sea late yesterday. In both Atlanta and Honolulu, decisions to occupy parks led to fiery confrontations. Occupy Honolulu announced plans yesterday to strike an encampment in the city's Thomas Square; about 40 people were there when police arrived after the park's 10pm closing time, and about half a dozen were ultimately arrested. The Star-Advertiser indicates that the group knew that might be the outcome: In a release sent to the media yesterday, they urged supporters to call the Honolulu PD and "ask for our release and request vegan meals for those who need them" in the event of arrests. More»

(NEWSER) - For Paul McCartney, hopefully the third time is at least more charming than the last: The former Beatle wed his girlfriend of four years, American heiress Nancy Shevell, today at the Westminster Registry Office in London, reports the BBC . Unlike his disastrous marriage to Heather Mills, all signs bode well: The Registry Office is the same place where he married Linda McCartney in 1969, and daughter Stella McCartney—who rather famously hated Mills—designed the bride's dress. More»