Aretha Franklin performs after Whitney funeral

Aretha Franklin canceled her scheduled appearance at Whitney Houston's funeral yesterday afternoon, but was still able to perform at Radio City Music Hall just hours later.

Aretha said she was suffering from leg spasms and wanted to rest for her show rather than travel to New Jersey for the funeral.

Franklin released a statement saying in part, "heart goes out to my dear friend Cissy, Dionne, Bobbi Kristina and the rest of the family." Aretha dedicated part of her show later in the evening to Whitney Houston.

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