Celebrity Birthdays: Aretha Franklin Celebrates!

Chaka Khan and Diana Ross are also blowing out candles?

Aretha Franklin: March 25 - The Queen of Soul celebrates her 73rd birthday this week.(Photo: Michael Stewart/WireImage)

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Aretha Franklin: March 25 - The Queen of Soul celebrates her 73rd birthday this week.(Photo: Michael Stewart/WireImage)

Mohamed Farah: March 23 - The Somalian-British long-distance runner turns 32.(Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Mohamed Farah: March 23 - The Somalian-British long-distance runner turns 32.(Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Chaka Khan: March 23 - This 62-year-old legend is, without a doubt, every woman.(Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

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Chaka Khan: March 23 - This 62-year-old legend is, without a doubt, every woman.(Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

Jason Kidd: March 23 - The retired NBA star is now coaching the Milwaukee Bucks at 42.(Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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Jason Kidd: March 23 - The retired NBA star is now coaching the Milwaukee Bucks at 42.(Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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Mike Will Made It: March 23 - From Miley Cyrus to Juicy J, this 26-year-old producer/rapper knows how to make a hit.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Mike Will Made It: March 23 - From Miley Cyrus to Juicy J, this 26-year-old producer/rapper knows how to make a hit.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Moses Malone: March 23 - This retired NBA Hall of Famer hit the big 6-0 mark this week.(Photo: Tiffany Rose/WireImage)

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Moses Malone: March 23 - This retired NBA Hall of Famer hit the big 6-0 mark this week.(Photo: Tiffany Rose/WireImage)

Reggie Watts: March 23 - Comedy is where this 43-year-old shines.(Photo: Richard Mcblane/Getty Images for SXSW)

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Reggie Watts: March 23 - Comedy is where this 43-year-old shines.(Photo: Richard Mcblane/Getty Images for SXSW)

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Chris Bosh: March 24 - Miami Heat's power forward celebrates his 31st birthday.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for GQ)

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Chris Bosh: March 24 - Miami Heat's power forward celebrates his 31st birthday.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for GQ)

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Star Jones: March 24 - The former co-host of The View maintains that gorgeous smile at 53.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz USA)

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Star Jones: March 24 - The former co-host of The View maintains that gorgeous smile at 53.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz USA)

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Nivea: March 24 - Lil' Wayne's former flame turns 33.(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Nivea: March 24 - Lil' Wayne's former flame turns 33.(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Keisha Castle-Hughes: March 24 - The Game of Thrones actress celebrates her 25th birthday this week. (Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for InList)

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Keisha Castle-Hughes: March 24 - The Game of Thrones actress celebrates her 25th birthday this week. (Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for InList)

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Big Sean: March 25 - The "I Don't F**k With You" rapper is now 27.(Photo: Rahav Segev/MTV1415/Getty Images)

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Big Sean: March 25 - The "I Don't F**k With You" rapper is now 27.(Photo: Rahav Segev/MTV1415/Getty Images)

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Lark Voorhies: March 25 - This 41-year-old actress has grown a lot since her days on Saved by the Bell.(Photo: Paul Redmond/WireImage)

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Lark Voorhies: March 25 - This 41-year-old actress has grown a lot since her days on Saved by the Bell.(Photo: Paul Redmond/WireImage)

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Juvenile: March 25 - From "Slow Motion" to "Rodeo," this 40-year-old Louisiana emcee is a vet in the game.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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Juvenile: March 25 - From "Slow Motion" to "Rodeo," this 40-year-old Louisiana emcee is a vet in the game.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

Laz Alonso: March 25 - Jumping the Broom's leading man celebrates his 41st birthday.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

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Laz Alonso: March 25 - Jumping the Broom's leading man celebrates his 41st birthday.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

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Haywood Nelson: March 25 - At 55, this former What's Happening star is keeping a low profile in the Hollywood circuit.(Photo: Derek Storm / Splash News / Corbis)

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Haywood Nelson: March 25 - At 55, this former What's Happening star is keeping a low profile in the Hollywood circuit.(Photo: Derek Storm / Splash News / Corbis)

Avery Johnson: March 25 - The retired NBA star hits the big 5-0!(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Avery Johnson: March 25 - The retired NBA star hits the big 5-0!(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Diana Ross: March 26 - Miss Ross still epitimizes all things glamorous at 71.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Diana Ross: March 26 - Miss Ross still epitimizes all things glamorous at 71.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Von Miller: March 26 - The Denver Broncos linebacker is only 26, but handles the field like a champ.(Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Von Miller: March 26 - The Denver Broncos linebacker is only 26, but handles the field like a champ.(Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Marcus Allen: March 26 - This 6-foot-2 former running back turns 55.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for DirecTV)

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Marcus Allen: March 26 - This 6-foot-2 former running back turns 55.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for DirecTV)

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Ellia English: March 26 - "Aunt Helen" from The Jamie Foxx Show still has that infectious glow at 55.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Ellia English: March 26 - "Aunt Helen" from The Jamie Foxx Show still has that infectious glow at 55.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Jessie J: March 27 - "Bang Bang" is only the tip of the iceberg for this 27-year-old beauty.(Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

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Jessie J: March 27 - "Bang Bang" is only the tip of the iceberg for this 27-year-old beauty.(Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Mariah Carey: March 27 - MiMi's as iconic as ever at 45.(Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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Mariah Carey: March 27 - MiMi's as iconic as ever at 45.(Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Brenda Song: March 27 - The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress is 27 and all grown up.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

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Brenda Song: March 27 - The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actress is 27 and all grown up.(Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Fergie: March 27 - The "L.A. Love" songstress proves that 40 is the new 30.(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Fergie: March 27 - The "L.A. Love" songstress proves that 40 is the new 30.(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Art Evans: March 27 - Die Hard 2, A Soldier's Story and Fright Night are just three films this 73-year-old has starred in.(Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)

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Art Evans: March 27 - Die Hard 2, A Soldier's Story and Fright Night are just three films this 73-year-old has starred in.(Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)

Lady Gaga: March 28 - 29-year-old mother monster is set to be a wife soon.(Photo: Kristin Murphy/Getty Images for Operation Smile)

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Lady Gaga: March 28 - 29-year-old mother monster is set to be a wife soon.(Photo: Kristin Murphy/Getty Images for Operation Smile)

Young Scooter: March 28 - The Atlanta rapper celebrates his 29th birthday this week.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Young Scooter: March 28 - The Atlanta rapper celebrates his 29th birthday this week.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Cheryl 'Salt' James: March 28 - As one half of Salt-N-Pepa, this 49-year-old holds an iconic place in hip hop.(Photo: Teresa Kroeger/WireImage)

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Cheryl 'Salt' James: March 28 - As one half of Salt-N-Pepa, this 49-year-old holds an iconic place in hip hop.(Photo: Teresa Kroeger/WireImage)

Byron Scott: March 28 - As the current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, this 54-year-old holds a major place in the sporting world.(Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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Byron Scott: March 28 - As the current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, this 54-year-old holds a major place in the sporting world.(Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

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PJ Morton: March 29 - This R&B crooner turns 34 this week.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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PJ Morton: March 29 - This R&B crooner turns 34 this week.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Earl Campbell: March 29 - The Tyler Rose hits the big 6-0.(Photo: Paul Redmond/WireImage)

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Earl Campbell: March 29 - The Tyler Rose hits the big 6-0.(Photo: Paul Redmond/WireImage)

Walt Frazier: March 29 - The former NBA athlete is the true definition of a vet at 70.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)

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Walt Frazier: March 29 - The former NBA athlete is the true definition of a vet at 70.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images)