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The Queen of Soul says

Aretha Franklin Reacts to Criticism Over Missing Whitney Houston’s Funeral

By Brooklyne Gipson The Queen of Soul has had enough. Aretha Franklin has responded to reports that she wasn't in attendance at Whitney Houston's funeral because Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, uninvited her at the last minute. "Extra TV, the New York Post and Newsday (New York) should stop the BS," Franklin said in a statement. "Cissy Houston and I have been longtime friends for almost 50 years. I have four invitations and parking passes that were sent to me for the funeral.