The Backstreet Boys are planning to honour Aretha Franklin.

A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson of the boy band will all be at the "VH1 Divas Live" tribute to Franklin on April 10 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, MTV reports.

Other artists who have signed on for the event include Marc Anthony, Janet Jackson, and Canada's Nelly Furtado.

Kid Rock is planning to duet with Franklin, as is Anthony. The Backstreet Boys will introduce the performers, with Janet Jackson.

-- AllPop