DETROIT (AP) - A month after surgery in Detroit for an
undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is "superb."

Franklin called in to Wednesday's installment of "The Wendy
Williams Show," telling the host she was relaxing at a casino
hotel in her hometown and hopes to begin traveling soon, saying
she'll be "looking for a fabulous beach."

She says she has two more weeks of down time as she continues her recovery.
The legendary singer also vowed to reschedule the concert dates
she missed.

Franklin's voice was strong and steady during the interview, and
she hinted she was dating someone.
 

With the exception of written statements and print interviews
with Jet magazine, this was one of the first times the 68-year-old
Franklin has been heard since the Dec. 2 surgery.