Queen of Soul to perform for John

Elton John announced Tuesday that Aretha Franklin, who recently said she plans to retire, will perform at his annual AIDS charity event on Nov. 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. This year marks the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 25th year.

Former President Clinton, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sharon Stone will pay tribute to John’s work as a philanthropist and humanitarian.

And Neil Patrick Harris will host the charity event.