HALLE BERRY Confirmed To Play ARETHA FRANKLIN In Biopic

Aretha Franklin's wish has been granted: Halle Berry, after all, will play the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" songstress in a near-future biopic. In recent months, this thing was not developed yet and was deemed 'laughable" since people were joking about Franklin's current size and Halle Berry's curves and talking about "how could this be?" Remember that Ms. Franklin wasn't always the size she is now (she has since lost weight since surgery and better care of herself).

Ms. Franklin announced the news on The Wendy Williams Show on Thursday saying that in the past, there were numerous offers made that were not good, but the correct financing was put together and it finally came to fruition.

I believe this should be a good film, and thank God that Aretha is much better since having surgery for her past illness; my prayers are definitely with her. GET STRONGER 'QUEEN OF SOUL!!'

JAIDEN'S Pick: Beautiful Black Women Of The Year

Beautiful black women grace this nation from coast to coast and the rest of the world. If I only knew them all, this post would run on forever and ever. You may happen to be a reader who's a beautiful black woman too; that means I'm talking to you too, sweetie.

These are women that I've watched throughout 2010. They have portrayed beauty, confidence, consistent style, some WACKINESS, and humanitarian services (giving back to the community), and more.

There are so many more beautiful black women to list. The following pics that I have posted do not come in ranking order. So take in the beauty of these BEAUTIFUL BLACK WOMEN OF THE YEAR:

Halle Berry

Zoe Saldana

Rihanna

Beyonce Knowles

Alicia Keys

Gabrielle Union

Meghan Good

Chanel Iman

Garcelle Beauvais

Vivica Fox - It may not be natural beauty, but it's beauty..

Do you agree that these are some beautiful black women? Hey my beautiful princesses of color... you belong here, too...

HALLE BERRY! HALLE BERRY! HOTT IN BALMAIN!!

(See Halle's pic below)

OMG, Halle Berry really defies age!! She is so.... the stuff she wears, her hair looks so good cut short... her physique and posture is just right....SO GRACEFUL.

Berry was at a Hollywood movie premiere wearing a BALMAIN number: Gold and black BALMAIN double breasted brocade jacket (Fall 2010) for $3,500+, and matching pants for almost $2,000!!

Oh boy... calm down Jaiden, calm down...

"ISN'T SHE LOOOVELY?"