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Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, singer, model and actress. Latifah's work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination. Latifah was born and raised in the projects(Ghetto) of Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Rita, a schoolteacher who worked at Irvington High School, and Lancelot Owens, a policeman. |
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Latest News in english
about Queen Latifah
Kid Sister already among Chicago's hottest acts Date: 20 Nov 2009
Chicago Sun-Times -
Jim DeRogatis: Born in Chicago Heights, Melissa Young didn't think a lotabout the role of women in hip-hop. So while the 29-year-old artist -- now better known to the music world asKid Sister -- is one of the most exciting voices to emerge on the scenesince the heyday of Queen Latifah , MC Lyte and Yo-Yo, she'd prefer tobe known as a great rapper, period, instead of as a great female rapper.
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Rumson's wealth won it the Dad Vail Regatta Date: 19 Nov 2009
The Philadelphia Inquirer -
The Dad Vail Regatta, one of Philadelphia's most storied events, is moving to the New Jersey hometown of Bruce Springsteen and Queen Latifah. Why? Money. Rumson has it. Philly doesn't.
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Talk show host not an easy gig Date: 19 Nov 2009
Chicago Tribune -
-- Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, Martin Short, John McEnroe, Megan Mullally, Whoopi Goldberg and Tony Danza all have a common talking point: When it came to hosting a television talk show, they walked the walk but could not talk the talk.
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Talk is cheap: DeGeneres' job is harder than it looks Date: 18 Nov 2009
The Toledo Blade -
By GREG BRAXTON LOS ANGELES TIMES Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, Martin Short, John McEnroe, Megan Mullally, Whoopi Goldberg, and Tony Danza have a common talking point. When it came to hosting a television talk show, they walked the walk, but could not talk the talk. A crew of top comedians - George Lopez, Wanda Sykes, and Mo'Nique - have just launched talk shows, venturing into a near-saturated ...
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Playlist: Maggart and Mercer, Bee Gees' 'Guilty' pleasure Date: 17 Nov 2009
USA Today -
Johnny Mercer's lyrics are the foundation of Maude Maggart's 'Skylark.' Mercer also penned 'Trav'lin Light,' an intriguing track from Queen Latifah.
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Celebs still yearn to be the talk of the town Date: 14 Nov 2009
Los Angeles Times -
The TV landscape is littered with the wreckages of failed late-night talk shows (remember Chevy Chase and Magic Johnson?), but it hasn't slowed the rush of stars seeking their own shot. Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, Martin Short, John McEnroe, Megan Mullally, Whoopi Goldberg and Tony Danza all have a common talking point. When it came to hosting a television talk show, they walked the walk, but ...
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Queen Latifah: Returning as Host of 'People's Choice Awards' Date: 14 Nov 2009
Black Voices -
Queen Latifah will return as host of the '2010 People's Choice Awards' ij January, and a few people of color and their respective projects will battle it out for the title of 'People's Choice.' Emmy Award-winning supermodel-turned-talk show host Tyra Banks' daily talk show is nominated for favorite TV talk show, but she will have to beat 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' as well as 'Chelsea Lately ...
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Lawyer charged with murder due in court today for bail hearing Date: 12 Nov 2009
Asbury Park Press -
NEWARK — A New Jersey lawyer who represented Queen Latifah, Lil' Kim and other rap artists wants to be removed from solitary confinement.
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