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*We’ve got some really sad news to report about Queen Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens. After struggling with a serious heart condition for over 10 years, she passed away on Wednesday. The actress announced news in an exclusive statement to People. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed […]

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 […]

Queen Latifah attends the arrivals for “Bessie” New York Sreening at The Museum of Modern Art on April 29, 2015 in New York City *A “Bessie” fan reportedly got an earful of Queen Latifah after running into her on the street and gushing over how great it is that she’s playing a lesbian and […]

Queen Latifah – All Hail the Queen *Ready or not, here comes the Saturday Social Heat. How ‘bout Queen Latifah making history, y’all! Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden says Latifah’s 1989 album ‘All Hail The Queen’ will be included in the National Recording Registry before the year is over She’ll have the distinction of being the first female […]

If you’re a fan of Queen Latifah and her new CBS series “The Equalizer,” you’re in for some good news! CBS announced today that it has renewed television’s #1 entertainment series for a second season. “THE EQUALIZER has proven more than equal to the task of engaging viewers and racking up wins on Sunday night,” […]

[…] about some of the emotional challenges she endured while bringing the story of NBA player Kevin Durant’s mother to the small screen. The project reunites Freeman with Queen Latifah, who is executive producing the pic for her pal, director Nelson George. The two previously teamed on “Life Support,” and Latifah and Cassandra last worked together […]

[…] * The Film Society of Lincoln Center & 20th Century Fox Present a Special Screening of “Ice Age: Collision Course.” The film is voiced by Michael Strahan, Queen Latifah, Ray Romano, Jennifer Lopez and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. It is directed by Michael Thurmeier and co-directed by Galen Tan Chu. “Ice Age: Collision Course”  opens nationwide […]

Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith in HBO’s “Bessie” *HBO has finally set a date for its Bessie Smith biopic starring Queen Latifah. The film, which follows America’s “Empress of the Blues” from her beginning in abject poverty to becoming one of the biggest recording artists of the 1920s, will premiere on May 16, the network […]

Actress Paula Patton (R) and producer Queen Latifah attend the premiere of Lionsgate’s ‘The Perfect Match’ at ArcLight Hollywood on March 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. *Paula Patton’s people had to come out and deny a report from gossip site Media TakeOut that she is romantically involved with Queen Latifah, the executive producer of her […]

[…] Facebook, in partnership with Will Packer Media and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will premiere a one-hour special, “Change Together: From the March on Washington to Today” on Thursday, August 27, 2020 hosted by  Queen Latifah.  “I can’t think of a more important time than now to recognize the powerful changemakers from the 60s and how we can bring the same needed […]

Queen Latifah on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” (Jan 12, 2017 *We may soon see brand new episodes of 90s sitcom “Living Single.” During an appearance Thursday on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” series star Queen Latifah was asked by a caller if there were any plans to bring back “Living Single” in the […]

Queen Latifah in “Star” (FOX) *We caught up with Queen Latifah at Fox’s Upfront presentation in New York this week to get first hand scoop on “Star,” the new Lee Daniels series coming to Fox this fall. As previously reported, the actress stars as Carlotta, the godmother of two siblings who join a third […]

Queen Latifah – PEOPLE Now *Queen Latifah has been talking about her desire to adopt for years, and the rapper-actress may be closer than ever after a recent experience in the airport. “I was at security going through the airport, they had to look through my bag so I had to wait for them […]

[…] premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Focus” at the W Hotel on February 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America) *Will Smith and Queen Latifah are teaming to produce a contemporary musical version of Romeo and Juliet for Netflix, THR reports. Solvan “Slick” Naim has been tapped to direct the untitled […]

Actress Queen Latifah attends “The Wiz Live!” photo opportunity in West Hollywood, California, on June 1, 2016. *As previously reported, VH1 is bringing back its “Hip Hop Honors” this year to celebrate female emcees. Today, Billboard reports that show will pay special  tribute to Queen Latifah, who also happens to serve as the show’s executive producer. This […]