Aretha Franklin Says She’s Ready To Get Married

Aretha Franklin says she’s ready to tie the knot with longtime friend William “Willie” Wilkerson.

The 69-year-old Queen of Soul became engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson over the holidays. The Grammy-winning singer told the AP in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding. The locale? Perhaps Miami Beach, Florida.

Franklin is also planning a post-ceremony reception on a private yacht. And she's thinking either Vera Wang, Valentino and Donna Karan will design her dress.

This will be the third marriage for Franklin. The 69-year-old jokes: "No, I'm not pregnant."