Queen Latifah: “I Don’t Care If People Think I Love To Eat Fur Burgers”
“I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life,” Latifah, 38, told Sunday’s New York Times magazine. “You don’t get that part of me. Sorry,” she added. “We’re not discussing it in our meetings, we’re not discussing it at Cover Girl…nobody gets that. “I don’t feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don’t care if people think I’m gay or n

Queen Latifah: Working With Bees Was “Nerve-Wracking”
The fabulous Queen Latifah stars in The Secret Life Of Bees, which just hit theaters.  She talked to Parade Magazine about what it was like to play a beekeeper. On working with bees: Funny enough, I am a bee lover. I’ve always been fascinated by them. I watch a lot of Discovery Channel and I’ve been reading a lot on bees and this collapsed hive syndrome, which is reducing their numbers. But when I found out I’d have to work with them in the movie, I was like, ‘Oh, my god. I hope t

QUEEN LATIFAH: “I WOULD PROBABLY BE SIX MONTHS PREGNANT…
Queen Latifah a.k.a Dana Owens,38, who currently stars in movie The Secret Life of Bees(due out on October 17th),says that she accepted the movie role because of “Bees” character August Boatwright: “August was just so nurturing and maternal and comfortable in her own skin,” Latifah says. “I felt she would be fun to play, and initially I wasn’t sure - hey, who knows? - I might be pregnant by the time we shoot, and this is the kind of film you could do when you re pregnant

Kid Sister & Estelle Pay Homage To Queen Latifah With 'Ladies First' Remake
Chicago rapper Kid Sister, known for her single "Pro Nails" featuring Kanye West, recently revealed to Rap-Up.com that she has teamed up with British songstress for a remake of Queen Latifah and Monie Love's 1989 classic "Ladies First."Kid Sister and Estelle's version is called "First Ladies," and is revamped with a brand new beat crafted by Curt Cameruci of Chi-Town DJ duo, Flosstradamus." 'Ladies First' was a Queen Latifah song, so ours is 'First Ladies.' We made an updated, cool new beat to it that has a

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"I don't feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don't care if people think I'm gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway." - Total lesbian entertainer Queen Latifah on persistent gay rumors. [ET] Oct 7, 2008 · Link · 6 Responses Related Posts • 10.07.08: Happy Penis?! (Comments: 2) • 10.07.08: Regrettable. (Comments: 5) • 10.07.08: Accusations, Discrimination? (Comments: 0) • 10.07.08: Unity Th

Movie reviews: The Secret Life of Bees, Max Payne, Sex Drive
Opens today at theaters everywhere; rated PG-13 for thematic material and some violence; 110 minutes.     Queen Latifah is quickly supplanting Morgan Freeman as Hollywood's favorite wise old black person, dispensing inspirational aphorisms to the suffering. In this sugary adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's novel, Latifah plays August Boatwright, a South Carolina beekeeper and honey entrepreneur, circa 1964, who takes in Lily (Dakota Fanning), a 14-year-old running away from her abusive father (an

Queen Latifah in 'The Secret Life of Bees'
Queen Latifah is 38, an age when single women give serious thought to their biological blocks. Perhaps because the actress is such a private person, it's a surprise to have her bring up the idea of becoming pregnant. Images View Larger Images It didn't take much prodding, either. Just an offhand question about what made her take the role of the matriarch in a 1964 South Carolina fam

Queen Latifah’s success marred by brother’s death
Queen Latifah successful career has been tainted by the death of her brother, who was killed before she made it big.Lance Owens Jr. died in 1992 in a motorcycle accident, riding a bike the actress/rapper had helped to buy him for his 24th birthday.Latifah was incredibly close to Lance, and found the grief and guilt difficult to handle as she tells the New York Times, "I don't know if I ever recovered completely. I know I don't hurt as bad as I used to hurt. You can't replace a person, especially someone wit

"The Secret Life of Bees" Cast Interview
so, two weeks ago i was given the opportunity to interview part of the "secret life of bees" cast for my campus newspaper at the ritz-carlton georgetown in DC. i interviewed Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds (he's on the new "90210,"; used to be on "the wire"), nate parker (was in "the great debaters" with denzel), and gina prince-bythewood (director and writer of "love & basketball"), as well as the author, Sue Monk Kidd. a couple of people have asked me to post the intervie

Queen Latifah Says Butt-Out!!
Queen Latifah on if she’s gay = It’s nobody’s damn business!! Get it straight: Queen Latifah is not answering your questions about her sexuality. “I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life,” Latifah, 38, told Sunday’s New York Times magazine. “You don’t get that [...]

Queen Latifah Doesn't Care About Lesbian Rumors
Rapper-actress Queen Latifah insisted she does not care much about people's speculation that she is gay.

Queen Latifah Demands Privacy, Avoids Gay Question
Queen Latifah avoids New York Times asking about her personal life, says it doesn't matter to Cover Girl.

Queen Latifah Doesn't Care About Lesbian Rumors
Rapper-actress Queen Latifah insisted she does not care much about people's speculation that she is gay.

Quote Me of The Day: Queen Latifah
“I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life. You don’t get that part of me. Sorry. “We’re not discussing it in our meetings, we’re not discussing it at Cover Girl…nobody gets that. I don’t feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don’t care if people think I’m gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway.” Is it just me, or does this sound like a coming o

What are you laughing about Queen Latifah?
Will Smith and Queen Latifah are at the premiere of The Secret Life of Bees at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills. (source: people)

Spike Lee: “I’m Not Angry, Dammit!”
I just caught up to last week’s New Yorker profile of Spike Lee, who is pictured wearing a T-shirt reading, “Obama is the new black.” The article isn’t available online, but it’s got some great stuff in it. For instance, there is a scene in which Lee and the composer of the incredibly overwrought score for Lee’s latest flop, “Miracle at St. Anna,” seem to egg each other on to make the score even worse (”Was the brass big enough?” asks the composer

SNAPSHOTS: “I AM C.H.A.N.G.E!” PARTY/BLACKBERRY BOLD LAUNCH PARTY
Russell Simmons and Spike Lee for a final call-to-action to encourage every person with influence to mobilize their audiences, communities and constituent bases to GET OUT THE VOTE. Some of attendees included Lil’ Kim, Fabolous, Rosci, Malik Yoba, Bow Wow, Kevin Liles, Ice-T & CoCo, LL Cool J and many more. Big ups to Uncle Russ for his proactive and empowering efforts. Is that the real Lil’ Kim or a wax replica? WTF?! Obama will str8 dunk on McCain come November 4th! In B

LIL’ KIM TO REMY MA- “B*TCH YOU’RE WASHED UP!”
Once again the Queen B is going hard at Remy Ma on wax in her latest song. Poor Remy, shorty can’t even get at the Notorious K.I.M. in the booth even if she wanted to. Anywhoo, the Notorious  K.I.M. calls the “Conceited” rapper “washed up” on the track. WOW! The Queen B spits, “How y’all bum bitch conceited/Washed up careers they pleaded/Face it bitch you’re done there/As far as the bitch getting busy I’m number one here.” WTF is up with Lil Kim’s infatu

EVENTS: “I AM C.H.A.N.G.E!” Get Out The Vote Party
Lil’ Kim and Russell Simmons attend the “I AM C.H.A.N.G.E!” Get Out The Vote party at HOME on Thursday night in New York City. Guests included: Spike Lee and his wife, Bow Wow, LL Cool J and more.. ( Photos: Johnny Nunez ) 25 CommentsCOMMENT? Posted by: ANGEL 25 Comments > 1. Cityboi Cowan Friday, October 31, 2008 /

Is Spike Lee’s ‘Inside Man 2’ Moving Forward Without Jodie Foster?
If you’ve been keeping up on your movie news, you know that Spike Lee is planning to make a sequel to his 2006 hit “Inside Man.” You’ve read articles like this one, this one and this one, or heard that Lee spoke again about the movie just recently, telling reporters: “If the script is not better than the first one, myself, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, Clive Owen– we said we’re not doing it.” So, they’re all in as long as the script is good, right? Well, apparently everybo

Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley Endorses Obama: “We Need a Change”
In a new radio ad running in southwest Virginia, bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley speaks out on behalf of Barack Obama. “I think I know a little something about the families around here,” he says. “We all need a change.” The Grammy winner is so popular in his home state, bumper stickers proclaiming “Ralph Stanley for President” popped up in the 1970s, according to the Wall Street Journal. With his endorsement, Stanley joins a chorus of artists rallying behind the Democratic

More artists sign up for “Yes We Can”.
Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, which has inspired a multitude of songs by stars and amateurs alike, is now getting an official soundtrack. “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement,” which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others. It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama’s campaign starting Friday. Proceeds from the CD ($24.99 for a digital download, $30 for a physical product) wi

Singers for Obama release “Yes We Can” album
 You’ve heard them at the Obama campaign rallies and speeches for months, and now  all those Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer and Los Lonely Boys songs that warm up the Democratic Party Crowds have been put together on one album.  Billed as the first-ever presidential campaign compilation, the 18-song disc “Yes We Can: Voices of [...]

REPORTAGE PHOTOS : Stevie Wonder, la légende revient en France !
Stevie Wonder donnera un concert exceptionnel au Palais Omnisports de Bercy dimanche soir, dans le cadre...

Natalie Cole: '[I Did] Little Stupid Things'
In part one of Mary Hart's interview with Natalie Cole, the R&B singer talked about her recent brush with death in a New York hospital. Now, the Grammy winner is talking about some close calls she's had in the past -- and the incredible turnout of friends who came to her side in her darkest hours. "[There are] so many longtime friends that just say, 'We're pulling for you Nat; we love you and we're pulling for you,'" says Natalie, "And that just means so much to me." Patti LaBell