The pair first met when they both performed at the White House at a 'Women of Soul' concert in 2014, and Ariana said Aretha was "so sweet".

Her "30 Greatest Hits" album hit the No. 1 spot, replacing Nicki Minaj's new album, while "Respect" topped the songs' charts.

It’s no secret that Aretha Franklin has meant a lot to the music industry the world over. So much so that it’s been hard for a lot of people to stay away from covering her songs.

Selena Gomez has revealed she is "done" with her album and teased that it could be released imminently.