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Beyonce's Father Rips 'Childish' Aretha

Beyonce and Mathew Knowles
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Beyonce's dad lashes out at Aretha Franklin, calling the Queen of Soul's critical take on his daughter's Grammy intro "childish" and "unprofessional." The younger diva famously referred to Tina Tina as "the queen" during the show. "I consider my wife a queen and sometimes call her that. Does Aretha have a problem with that?" Mathew Knowles asks.



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No Respect? 'Queen' Slams Grammy Intro

Aretha Franklin calls Beyonce's Fosse-infused introduction of Tina Turner at the Grammys "a cheap shot." Why is the Queen of Soul peeved? Oh, maybe because the 'Bootylicious' diva called Turner, and not Franklin, "the queen." Watch:


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Natalie Cole Slams Amy Winehouse Wins

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"I don't think she should have won. I think it sends a bad message to our young people who are trying to get into this business, the ones who are trying to do it right and really trying to keep themselves together," Cole says of Winehouse's Grammys triumph.

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Winehouse and West Win Big at Grammys

Kevork Djansezian, AP

Despite being an ocean away, Amy Winehouse makes her presence felt at the Grammys, winning five awards, while rapper Kanye West wins four. But it's jazz legend Herbie Hancock who comes out of nowhere to win Album of the Year.

· Cole Slams Winehouse's Wins
· Richards' Harsh Words for Amy

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Timbaland Rips Pre-Grammy Party

The rapper and producer launches into an obscenity-laced tirade against PEOPLE, blaming the magazine for security problems at the party they hosted together.

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Aretha Tribute Starts Grammy Weekend

Aretha Franklin is shown some respect by her peers, who recognize her contributions as a musician and humanitarian, at the annual MusiCares dinner,

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West to Honor Mother at Grammys

Though he hasn't actually been announced as a performer yet, word is Kanye West is planning to honor his mother who died three months ago with a medley of songs at the Grammy Awards.

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Winehouse Visa Too Late for Grammys

The U.S. Embassy grants Amy Winehouse's appeal, issuing the singer a visa at the last minute, but she still won't attend the Grammy Awards.

Amy Winehouse
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