AP - Aretha Franklin is home from the hospital — and she's already making plans for the holidays. In a statement released Wednesday, the Queen of Soul said she's been home for three days and her family and friends are taking great care of her. Franklin says she also has a private nurse who checks on her every day.

AP - Aretha Franklin is home from the hospital — and she's already making plans for the holidays.

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Family member reveals singer's condition after undergoing surgery

AP - Aretha Franklin's cousin says the ailing legendary singer is "doing better than doctors expected" and expects to be released from the hospital this weekend.