Soul legend Aretha Franklin strategically covered herself with a towel after a performance in Toronto today. The singer belted out five of her hits to celebrate the unveiling of Holt Renfrew department store's Holiday window display. If that don't deserve some Respect, I don't know what does.

The opening night of the 2007 US Open proved to be a star studded event as celebs like Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Christie Brinkley all showed up to give their support.  Jackson looked lean in a full white ensemble as she cheered on the popular American sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams (who both won their singles matches last night).  More pictures below.