Aretha Franklin talks album, biopic, Lady Gaga on 'The View'

A slimmed-down Aretha Franklin stopped by "The View" on Thursday to talk about her latest album, "A Woman Falling Out of Love," a possible biopic in the works and, of course, her health.

Franklin canceled all concert and personal appearances in November 2010 after an unnamed health scare. She was hospitalized and, it was rumored in December that she'd been treated for pancreatic cancer. Franklin later denied having cancer, although she still hasn't disclosed exactly what happened.

Franklin talked about her new diet regimen, which she said involved a lot of shopping at Whole Foods. She also said she's considering penning a cookbook.

Franklin also dished on the in-the-works biopic about her life.

"Finally we've got financing," said Franklin. "The right producer -- and I'm waiting for the script. And there's a new girl in the game now. Whoopi's girl."

Franklin was referring to Patina Miller, the lead of the "Sister Act" Broadway production, a role Whoopi Goldberg initiated on film. Franklin added that Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino were being considered for the role, too.

The Queen of Soul also had advice for Lady Gaga: "Don't get up on the piano."
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