Posted by Adam

Tuesday March 8, 2011

OPRAH Winfrey is hopping mad that Aretha Franklin refused to give her an interview — sources say.

Aretha — who’s battling cancer — recently sat down for her first interview since her surgery with Oprah rival Wendy Williams.

“Oprah is about as angry as can be,” an insider told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

“This is the final season of her show, and she’s been pushing to land all the big ‘gets’ out there. Oprah is embarrassed that Aretha — a legend — chose Wendy, who is a relative newcomer in the TV talk show world.

“While Oprah gives Wendy credit for snagging the much-coveted sit-down with Aretha, she’s still steaming and has been telling pals that Wendy’s show is a long way from hers, and criticizing it for being silly and gossipy.

“Oprah was not going to keep the whole interview on the illness, which she knows Aretha is reluctant to fully discuss.

“She was going to get Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records, for a touching tribute. But instead, Aretha chose Wendy — and Oprah is NOT happy!”

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