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Queen Latifah – Getty *Queen Latifah wants obese people to receive medical care that is inclusive and judgment-free. The actress and hip-hop icon partnered with “It’s Bigger Than Me” to change the stigma surrounding obesity. Sponsored by Novo Nordisk, the Inclusive Obesity Care Initiative calls on healthcare professionals to show their support by posting […]

via Twitter.com * Queen Latifah is reportedly expecting a child with her rumored girlfriend Eboni Nichols. According to Radar Online, Eboni and Latifah are engaged, and the gossip site posted photos of Eboni flaunting her growing baby bump. “Friends are saying Latifah and Eboni are finally engaged,” said an insider. And a source added: “This […]

*With “Bessie” finally airing on HBO, fans of the Dee Rees-directed biopic are now waiting on the June 2 release of the soundtrack, featuring the film’s star Queen Latifah performing Bessie Smith’s material. The CD will include Latifah’s rendition of “Young Woman Blues,” “Preachin’ The Blues,” “Long Old Road,” “Down Hearted Blues,” “Work House Blues” […]

*CBS is preparing a potential reboot of the TV series “The Equalizer” with Queen Latifah set to star and executive produce. According to Variety, the new series is described as a reimagining of the classic TV show in which Latifah portrays a mysterious but highly skilled figure who helps those with nowhere else to turn. […]

Queen Latifah & Chris Noth (Getty) *Queen Latifah has finally spoken out about the dismissal of Chris Noth from The Equalizer after a couple of sexual assault allegations came into the limelight last month. Days after these allegations came to the surface, CBS released a public statement to confirm that North, 67, will no […]

Queen Latifah (L) and Toni Braxton at the 2018 A+E Upfront on March 15, 2018 in New York City (Getty Images) *Lifetime has inked major production deals with both Queen Latifah and Toni Braxton, the network announced Thursday as part of its upfront presentation. Actress Queen Latifah speaks at the 2018 A+E Upfront on […]

 *Condolences go out to rapper/singer/actress/entrepreneur  Queen latifah. We’ve just leared of the passing of her mother, Rita Owens. Here’s the story via People: Queen Latifah made her first public appearance since sharing the news in March that her mother Rita Owens died from complications of a heart condition at the Essence Fest in New […]

[…] “The Dog Whisperer,” is hearing from the legal system loud and clear because his pit bull allegedly attacked Lidia Matiss, a former “star gymnast” as well as Queen Latifah‘s pooch. As far as the gymnast, the attack left her unable to compete, according to a lawsuit that we’re just becoming aware of. Matiss, also claims […]

Queen Latifah attends the FOX All-Star Party during the 2017 Winter TCA Tour at Langham Hotel on January 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California. *Queen Latifah wasn’t on set the day Paris Jackson filmed her top secret guest role on “Star,” (…or so she says) but was pretty confident that executive producer and creator Lee […]

Queen Latifah – Getty *Actor/rapper/Jazz singer Queen Latifah opened up about her upbringing at TheGrio Awards this past week. She detailed how her life has taught her to be unapologetically herself. “It all starts with the family for me,” Latifah shared with the audience. “My parents raised me with the idea that Black is […]

*Hip-hop icon Queen Latifah is putting on her developer hat and returning to her hometown of Newark to build a new affordable housing complex. According to published reports, the $14 million project is expected to break ground this summer along Springfield Avenue and South 17th, NJ.com reports. The outlet notes that the property will “include […]

Actress/Executive Producer Queen Latifah speaks onstage during the ‘Bessie’ panel at the HBO portion of the 2015 Winter Television Critics Association press tour at the Langham Hotel on January 8, 2015 in Pasadena, California *Journalists on Thursday got a first look at Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith in director Dee Rees’ HBO biopic, and based on the […]

[…] (NJPAC). “I have been in music since I was a young girl. I grew up in Mt. Zion, Sara Vaughn’s church. I joined First Baptist Church, where Queen Latifah was at. He (the Pastor) allowed me to direct the adult choir.” And as they say, ‘The rest is history.” Minatee earned a Bachelor Degree in […]

*The buzz on Queen Latifah’s performance in HBO’s upcoming original movie “Bessie” is strong as critics are praising the entertainer for delivering a strong piece of work. Chatting with BET’s Clay Kane, Latifah detailed how she was able to fully capture the essence of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith for the biopic. “I had to […]

Queen Latifah attends the arrivals for “Bessie” New York Sreening at The Museum of Modern Art on April 29, 2015 in New York City *Emmy and Grammy winner Queen Latifah has joined forces with the American Heart Association for its “Red Steps Challenge.” The Queen told ABC News the effort is personal, as her […]