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As appropriately stated by Freshalina:
After being dropped from VH1, Queen Latifah?s Flavor Unit is developing all-new episodes for Centric. You know, the network that isn?t apart of anybody?s cable package.
Details + press release below… Continue Reading…
Queen Latifah was photographed above as she ‘chucks the deuce’ make-up free outside of The Trump Hotel Soho Hotel in New York (August 25, 2013).
The Grammy Award winning, Academy Award nominee, and overall respected TV talent brand has a new talk show on the horizon and is looking to a few of her Hollywood besties, to pull in big ratings.
Word on the curb is that Will Smith is amongst the big names leading the pack her opening week (but being that he and wife Jada-Pinkett-Smith are Executive producing the show, those two as guests are a no brainer).
Other “A” listers expected to grace Latifah’s couch included John Travolta, Sharon Stone, Jake Gyllenhaal, and even pal Jamie Foxx are planned in hopes to boost ratings for the new daytime talk show, which airs September 16th.
?I cannot think of a more talented and fun group of people to share the stage with in celebration of the launch of my new show,? Latifah said.
“I am honored to have the support of so many long-time friends and colleagues as I begin this journey, and I look forward to sharing this experience with all of them and with the many new friends I will make along the way.?
But wait… Jay-Z may also be added to the list of Latifah’s talk show wish list!
Details below… Continue Reading…
Mary J. Blige and her hubby Kendu Isaacs were picture perfect as they posed on the red carpet of VIBE’s 1st annual Impact Awards held during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards weekend (February 8, 2013).
Blige was honored at the event, which was held at Los Angeles’ Sunset Tower Hotel and several of her famous music industry friends and supporters came out to toast the queen of hip-hop soul at the pre-Grammy awards show.
[WATCH: Mary J. Blige & Angela Bassett Play Betty & Corretta + Why Daughters Say They Got It Wrong… (VIDEO)]
Attendees included, Sean “Diddy” Combs, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Babyface Edmonds, Jermaine Dupri, Too $hort, Andrea Kelly, Swizz Beatz, Big Sean, Kurruche Tran and more.
Bu Thiam and his boo Tracey Ellis-Ross breezed through, as well as new couple Ciara and Future…
So @ciara and @1future just walked in all late. I’m about to walk out…
? Michelle Brown (@ATLien) February 9, 2013
Nick Cannon was even on hand to supply the evening’s entertainment as he played DJ for the afterparty for the event.
Photos from VIBE’s Impact Awards event & after party below… Continue Reading…
Keri Hilson & Jill Scott joined the cast and crew of Lifetime’s Steel Magnolia’s for a special screening of the film last Wednesday (October 3, 2012).
The movie, which features an all Black version of the cast, premiered on the network last night (October 8, 2012) to historic numbers. 
According to Rodney Ho of the AJC, the remake of the classic film accumulated over 6.5 million viewers, making it the third most popular original telecast in the network?s history.
Overall 25-54 numbers were the best for Lifetime in 17 years since ?Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story.?
Its female 25-54 numbers were the highest in Lifetime?s history in the film category and a basic cable best at least since 2004, according to Nielsen Research.
Steel Magnolia’s was directed by local playwright and producer Kenny Leon and and stars Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad and Alfre Woodard. It was shot in Atlanta earlier this year, and features several local actors in smaller roles.
More photos from the premiere party below… Continue Reading…
Common was in town last week promoting the upcoming release of his new feature film “Just Wright” with Queen Latifah.? The movie is a romantic comedy that marks Common’s leading man debut.
In his first starring role, he plays an NBA All-Star (Scott McKnight) who gets torn between true love with Queen Latifah’s character and groupie love from her friend who aspires to be an NBA trophy wife.
On preparing for his role in ?Just Wright?:
One of my friends that plays in the NBA, Barron Davis, I just went and talk to him not only about the NBA but also what made him start playing basketball. Then I would just be around him and look at his lifestyle and talk to him about all of the thoughts and experiences he had. Then I got to talk to D. Wade and a couple of other cats that play in the league.
Everyday, I would train with the assistant coach from the New Jersey Nets and at the time I was filming the movie ?Date Night?. So during the day, I would do whatever physical training and whatever preparation for my character. Just staying focus and trying to eat healthy? It was like a training camp, a boot camp but I loved it though.
CLICK HERE to watch “Just Wright” trailer.
Yeah… I could definitely tell Common’s been working out! He was a lean, mean love machine!
Video ~ Common Shouts out StraightFromTheA.com
Common sat down with StraightFromTheA.com and also shared a bit of information about his life lessons, his relationship with tennis star Serena Williams and revealed that he’s been dodging a crazed stalker! Continue Reading…
Super Bowl XLIV has come and gone. The Saints have taken the trophy and most of us were left this morning with a hangover. As y’all reminisce about the game over the watercooler this morning, let’s not forget about the performances and the commercials.
Queen Latifah may be responsible for leading New Orleans to the win with her rendition of “America the Beautiful” during pregame or on the flip side… maybe she’s responsible for the Colt’s losing. Whatever the case, Dana Owens was happy to be a part of it all!
I’m amazingly proud to be an American. I’ve watched how we’ve shown up around the world. It’s a great time to be an American and to be at the Super Bowl.
Watch video Queen Latifah’s performance of “America the Beautiful” below: Continue Reading…
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