MOVIE PREMIERES: “THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES” LA PREMIERE
The Los Angeles premiere of the highly anticipated movie ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ was held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles on Monday night. A lot of celebrities came out in support of the film, including: Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Will & Jada, Daktoa Fanning, Eva Pigford, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan and more. The movie will be in theaters on October 17th.. (more…) Link to original article here. Back to celebrity gossip

‘SNL’ Numbers Soaring on Political Humor
The political engine continues to churn ratings success for “Saturday Night Live,” as Saturday’s “SNL” topped the previous week’s numbers by 23%. Featuring another appearance from Tina Fey as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, along with a guest appearance from Queen Latifah, the latest “SNL” episode, hosted by Anne Hathaway, drew a 7.4 rating/18 share in overnight metered markets. Saturday’s “SNL” came within one-tenth of a ratings point of the premiere on Sept. 13, which was the show’s hi

“Carrie Prejean fired as Miss California after all” afternoon links
- Carrie Prejean is out of a job at Miss California after all… just when I think Donald Trump sucks the worst, he sort of renews my faith [ Dlisted ] - Posh emerges in some relatively sedate - albeit ugly - footwear [ Lainey Gossip ] - Queen Latifah Reveals Sexual Abuse [ PopEater ] - NY judge adjourns case vs. Lindsay Lohan’s father [ MSN Wonderwall ] - Does a One Time Sexual Encounter with the Same Sex Make You Gay? [ Bossip ] - Michael Jackson Feeling...

Common, Queen Latifah just 'Wright'
Fox Searchlight has tapped rapper-turned-actor Common ("Terminator Salvation") as the lead opposite Queen Latifah in sports romancer "Just Wright," with Sanaa Hamri directing. Paula Patton has also been cast. Latifah, Shakim Compere and Debra Martin Chase are producing. Shooting starts in mid-July in New York for a release next year. Script, penned by Michael Elliot, revolves around a sports trainer who finds herself falling in love with a professional basketball player while rehabilitating him...

Common, Queen Latifah Find Love In 'Just Wright'
Rappers/actors Common and Queen Latifah have signed on to star in a new Fox Searchlight film titled Just Wright.   Queen Latifah plays a sports trainer, who falls in love with a professional basketball player, while attempting to rehabilitate him from a career-threatening injury.   The script was written by Michael Elliot, while Latifah, long time partner Shakim Compere and Debra Martin Chase will produce the movie, with Sanaa Hamri directing.   Common, who is currently shooting...

Queen Latifah - Latifah Proud To Be Body Image Role Model
Rapper/actress Queen Latifah has finally accepted her body after years of struggling with her weight - because she is proud to be a role model to young girls who are worried about their size. The voluptuous star has long been plagued by fears about her bodyshape and recently signed up as a spokeswoman for a U.S. diet program which has seen her shed a few pounds. Although she has retained her curves, Queen Latifah admits she is now happy with her 'plus-size' figure - and credits a chance...

ALL HAIL THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN!!!
Come out and see Queen Latifah live Friday, July 10th in Central Park for her performance on Good Morning America as she performs music off her much anticipated album, PERSONA. Fans should arrive at East 69th and 5th at 6:00 am / Central Park / Rumsey Playfield / for additional information contact the audience coordinator at samantha.l.green@abc.com

Queen Latifah Addresses Rumors, Opens Up About Her Past
Queen Latifah sat down with Essence magazine recently and addressed a number of issues , including rumors about her sexual orientation and a traumatic past. But that doesn't mean she's going to tell you everything.

OMG, I can't read this. Translate into pictograms, plz.
First, gotta say how much I’m lovin’ these cranky-ass comments everybody’s leaving. You all make sinister voice-mailing Alec Baldwin seem like some sort of friggin’ pansy, by comparison. Particularly intrigued by all the Queen Latifah remarks that claim I’m the one who’s ultimately being antigay by writing Blind Vices about closeted celebs, making it seem like their actions are sinister and bad, therefore I’m the one promoting self-hating activities by gay people, and therefore I’m part of t

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

Last Night in Hollyweird…
The Secret Life of Bees had its LA premiere last night, with a portion of Black Hollyweird was in attendance. Even Nia Long and her fine ass crawled out from under a rock to hit it up. More images from the event below: View many more Secret Life of Bees images right now… Images Splash/WENN Comments (46) | | These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. | Send to Phone

ESSENCE Magazine July 2009: Queen Latifah
See what's inside the July 2009 issue » During the two decades since she began her ascent, Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, has reached higher than she could have ever imagined in her wildest dreams. To an onlooker, it might appear that her every move has been carefully orchestrated, but that wasn't the case. "I never envisioned all of the things that I've accomplished," she tells me two days after her party. We're on the roof of West Hollywood's Le Montrose Suite Hotel,...

A Royal Affair: Queen Latifah Unveils Fragrance
Queen Latifah is getting ready to brave the turbulent waters of the celebrity fragrance market. The award-winning rapper, actress and singer has teamed up with Parlux Fragrances Inc. to... Read the full article by SUBSCRIBING today! Subscribe now to WWD.COM , for complete access to breaking news and events that shape the worldwide Beauty Industry. Subscription includes: Click to SUBSCRIBE Sign in to your account...

Queen Latifah: I Was Sexually Abused
Queen Latifah opens up in a new tell-all interview regarding her sexual abuse as a child. <br />

Queen Latifah says she was sexually abused
In the latest issue of Essence magazine, Latifah says the abuse occurred over a period of time, and at the hands of a teenager charged with watching her.

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

Words…
"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

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)

Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Pixar and everything else - them's the breaks when it comes to judging computer-animated fare these days. Although Pixar has rightfully earned themselves the lead among studios, and by a significant margin, it's all too easy to then marginalize the performance of others. DreamWorks has certainly raised their game beyond pure pop-culture recitation with the inventive and entertaining likes of Over the Hedge , Kung Fu Panda , and Monsters vs. Aliens (and Aardman or no, I'd even include the winning...

Queen Latifah Returns to Her Rapping Roots
-- constintina from AfterEllen.com How's this for hip-hop royalty news: None other than Queen Latifah is set to release a new album in December — and she actually raps on it. After focusing on acting (and garnering an Oscar nomination...

Sean Combs - Combs Furious After Rowdy Jackson Tribute
SEAN COMBS was left fuming during a Michael Jackson DJ set at a BET Awards after-party - because famous revellers were having too much fun following the legend's death. The Sunday night (28Jun09) ceremony in Los Angeles was dedicated to the King of Pop and featured tributes from the late star's sister Janet Jackson, as well as Beyonce Knowles and Jamie Foxx. Celebrities including Queen Latifah, Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson, and Wesley Snipes, all flocked to the after-party at L.A. nightspot...

Queen Latifah Debuts Her New Scent
Courtesy Parlux As the spokesperson for Cover Girl's Queen Collection of cosmetics for women of color, Queen Latifah is already beauty royalty. And the Grammy-winner has just announced that she's expanding her empire into the world of fragrance.

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 to Continue as Jenny Craig Spokesperson
After shedding 20 pounds last year, she signs on for another year with the company