-Cute Overload! Meet the uber-adorable starting lineup for the seventh annual Puppy Bowl (It’s only like the Miss America of The Canine Circuit! Try to keep up, yall.) -Nas is broker than skiier’s left leg… -Dr. Conrad Murray pleads “Not Guilty” to manslaughter charges in the Michael Jackson case… -R.I.P. to Kanye’s Fatburger! -A Sacramento [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Queen Latifah’
Jackson Doctor Pleads Not Guilty; Wonder Woman Cosmetics; McDonalds Raises Prices & More Evening Crunch Crumbs
January 26th, 2011 |
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The Roots Jam Session 2011
January 24th, 2011 |
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PRE-GRAMMY CELEBRATION OF LIVE MUSIC HITS 7th YEAR
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Returning on the eve of the Grammy Awards, the 7th annual Roots Jam Session is back on February 12th in Hollywood, CA. Jimmy Fallon will act as this year’s host, following in the footsteps of Don Cheadle, John Legend, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Dave Chappelle. The announcement comes on the heels of The Roots’ 6 Grammy nominations, which are split between their two 2010 releases, Wake Up! (with John Legend) and How I Got Over.
“We’re extremely proud and humbled that what began as a simple night to put the focus back on the music has become an amazing opportunity to unite both major artists and new talent in an impromptu musical collaboration unlike many other experiences in the industry today, while also providing a voice to some extremely worthwhile cause campaigns” said Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson.
With an audience packed full of musicians and talent from every area of the entertainment industry, The Roots Jam Session is a night where unique mash-ups and groundbreaking music is created. Past performers and attendees include Jay-Z, Norah Jones, Cee-Lo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Slash, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Mos Def, Beyoncè, Queen Latifah, Bill Maher, Snoop Dog, Matisyahu, Anita Baker, Queens of the Stone Age, K’naan, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elizabeth Banks, John Mayer, Chelsea Handler, Travis Barker and Prince.
In addition to the performances, however, The Roots Jam Session is annually interwoven with themes of social awareness, partnering with top organizations dedicated to creating global change. The goal is to entertain but also to utilize the power of its high-profile attendees to make an impact and educate audiences outside of the Jam. The Roots Jam Session has previously partnered with organizations from Save Darfur & Green Music Group to Rock the Vote. This year’s cause partner is OpportunityNation . Launching at the 2011 Jam, the organization will focus on the revitalization of the “American Dream” – in short, a campaign, powered by the people, to kick-start a nationwide conversation about opportunity while providing forums for those voices to be heard.
Carrie Fisher Jenny Craig Spokesmodel!
January 12th, 2011 |
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Add Star Wars star Carrie Fisher to the growing list of out-of-shape celebs slimming down with the help of health and wellness company Jenny Craig. Fisher, who rocketed to fame playing Princess Leia in George Lucas’ 1977 sci-fi epic, has set out to lose 30 pounds as the latest celebrity spokeswoman for the weight-management giant. [...]
Are Will Smith’s kids growing up too fast?
December 2nd, 2010 |
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Jaden has already starred in a 25-million-pound movie, and Willow has got a hit single and a tour on the way – but that raises a question. Is Will Smith making his children grow up just a little too fast? 10-year-old Willow has to her credit a catchy song, Whip My Hair, video produced by [...]
‘Twilight’ leads Peopleâ€s Choice awards with 8 nominations
November 11th, 2010 |
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The nominees for the 2011 People”s Choice Awards has been announced and Vampire sequel ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ tops with eight nominations. The film is up for favourite movie and favourite drama, while its stars – Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner – landed acting nods, reports the BBC. Other multiple nominees include the [...]
“The Dilemma†Gay Scene Deleted From Trailer Following Urging From Anderson Cooper, GLAAD
October 9th, 2010 |
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Public objections to the pejorative use of the word “gay” in the trailer for Ron Howard’s upcomg movie The Dilemma from Anderson Cooper and GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has prompted Universal Studios to remove the offensive scene from the trailer. The original preview featured star Vince Vaughn speaking the line: “Ladies [...]
Queen Latifah Returns As Host Of People’s Choice Awards 2011
September 21st, 2010 |
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Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah will return as host of the 37th Annual People’s Choice Awards for the fifth consecutive year.“We are excited to empower the fans to help determine new categories for the 2011 show,” Fred Nelson, president of People’s Choice, said in a statement Monday. “After all, who’s better qualified to identify the best pop [...]
Dolly Parton Queen Latifah Team Up For New Comedy
August 23rd, 2010 |
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Dolly Parton is returning to movies — The legendary country songstress will team up with rapper-turned Academy Award nominee Dana “Queen Latifah” Owens in a new film called Joyful Noise, Variety said Friday.The film will center its story on an unlikely partnership between these two female characters who are forced to work together to save [...]
“The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air†Reunion Special In The Works?
July 27th, 2010 |
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A Fresh Prince Reunion? Dust off your Hammer Pants and start freshening up your “Carlton Dance.” We’re headed back to the ’90s. Word on The Curb has it that the former cast and crew of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are in chats for a one-time reunion special that could make its way to the airwaves as [...]
Lilith Fair Tour 2010 Scraps 10 More Dates
July 2nd, 2010 |
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Lady rockers are the latest victims of a weak concert season in North America.Organizers of the all-female Lilith Fair Festival Tour, co-founded by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan in 1997, cancelled almost one-third of the scheduled shows on Thursday. The lineup will vary as the tour proceeds, with artists such as Emmylou Harris, Carly Simon, Mary [...]
BET Awards Gathers the Best Again
June 29th, 2010 |
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BET Awards will be organized on Sunday night and will be hosted by Queen Latifah. As it is said in mass media this memorable chick occasion will offer more performances than before and will be studded by stars as usual. On this show the audience will see West and T.I. to appear back on TV. [...]
“Hairspray 2″ Scrapped
June 2nd, 2010 |
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Sorry, Musical Fans: Hairspray 2 has been pronounced dead. Choreographer Adam Shankman — who directed the 2007 revival of John Waters’ campy movie musical — has confirmed that plans for a sequel to the warmly-received flick have been dropped by executives at New Line studios. “I’m going to kill that rumor now, that got [...]
Jay-Z and Justin Bieber Are Nominees for BET Awards
May 22nd, 2010 |
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The tenth edition of the Black Entertainment TV awards is to be held on June 27. The nominations for various categories have been announced and Jay-z comes top with five major nominations including the best video and the male hip-hop artist of the year.
Nicki Minaj and Drake have also won five BET nominations. While Beyonce, [...]
Justin Bieber BET Awards 2010 Nomination — “Baby†Crooner Up For Best New Artist Trophy
May 18th, 2010 |
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Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber is being honored among some of music’s most prominent Black performers. On Tuesday, the baby-faced teen idol nabbed a Best New Artist nomination for next month’s BET Awards in Los Angeles, where he’ll compete against fellow Canadian Melanie Fiona and the Drake-assisted hip-hop syndicate Young Money.The annual awards show, sponsored by [...]
Evening Crunch Crumbs: Gabrielle Union Sued By Dwayne Wade’s Estranged Wife; Kim Kardashian’s Ex-Husband Tells All; Top 10 US Cities For Single Women
May 5th, 2010 |
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-Accused adulteress Gabrielle Union is being sued by Dwayne Wade’s estranged wife, Siohvaughn, who accuses the actress of “emotionally abusing” Wade’s sons by heavy petting with their Daddy in front of them. Good Lord. Siohvaughn filed the suit on behalf of the two minor children (ages two and eight), claiming Wade and Union engaged in [...]
Lilith Fair: Full Tour Dates Adds Queen Latifah, Carly Simon
May 5th, 2010 |
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SARAH McLACHLAN HEADS UP A HUGE LINEUP OF FEMALE ARTISTS
Carly Simon and Queen Latifah are the latest additions to the Lilith Fair 2010 lineup. Simon will appear on three dates (Boston, Hartford and New York), and Latifah will appear on two dates (Detroit and Las Vegas). Additionally, the line-ups for the remaining 10 cities set to go on-sale over the next two weeks are now posted on LilithFair.com.
Lilith co-founders Terry McBride and Marty Diamond comment on the latest artist additions. Says McBride, “Carly Simon embodies the entire spirit of Lilith. She is a generational icon who continues to have a tremendous influence on so many women, whether musicians or fans. I can guess that many of the Lilith 2010 artists were impacted by her voice and words at some point. It’s truly an honor that she has come on board.” Adds Diamond, “Queen Latifah’s spirited performances on the original Lilith Fair are still some of the most memorable. She has had a remarkable career over the past 11 years, from music, to acting to now film production. She is a role model and inspiration to many, and we are thrilled that she is taking the time from her hectic schedule to rejoin the tour. “
Tickets are currently on-sale for 26 of the 36 markets. Boston and Hartford are the next to go on-sale this Saturday, May 8. There will be 11 artists on each date, with only two consistencies per show: the Lilith Local Talent Search Ourstage.com winner who starts the day and headliner Sarah McLachlan.
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Lilith Fair 2010 Dates
Sun, Jun 27 Calgary, AB McMahon Stadium
Mon, Jun 28 Edmonton, AB Northlands Spectrum
Thur, Jul 1 Vancouver, BC Pitt Meadows Airport
Fri, Jul 2 Portland, OR Sleep Country Amphitheater
Sat, Jul 3 Seattle, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Mon, Jul 5 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
Wed, Jul 7 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Thur, Jul 8 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Fri, Jul 9 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
Sat, Jul 10 Los Angeles, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Mon, Jul 12 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
Tue, Jul 13 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
Thur, Jul 15 Kansas City, MO Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone
Fri, Jul 16 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St Louis
Sat, Jul 17 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sun, Jul 18 Minneapolis, MN Canterbury Park
Tues, July 20 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
Wed, Jul 21 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
**Fri, Jul 23 Montreal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau
Sat, Jul 24 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Tues, July 27 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Wed, Jul 28 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
Fri, Jul 30 Boston, MA Comcast Center
Sat, Jul 31 New York, NY PNC Bank Arts Center
Sun, Aug 1 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Tues, Aug 3 Washington, DC Merriweather Post Pavilion
Wed, Aug 4 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Fri, Aug 6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Sat, Aug 7 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Sun, Aug 8 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre
Tues, Aug 10 W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Wed, Aug 11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
Thur, Aug 12 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center Birmingham
Sat, Aug 14 Austin, TX Venue TBA
Sun, Aug 15 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Mon, Aug 16 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
Full list of artists announced so far:
A Fine Frenzy, Ali Milner, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles, Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Caitlin Crosby, Cara Salimando, Carly Simon, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida, Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae, Court Yard Hounds, Debi Nova, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Elisapie Isaac, Emmylou Harris, Erin McCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Go’s, Gossip, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Hannah Georgas, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson, Janelle Monae, Jenni Rivera, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott, Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Morgan, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha, Kina, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz, Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda Lee Richards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, Priscilla Renea, Queen Latifah, The Rescues, Rihanna, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Selena Gomez, Serena Ryder, Shel, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega, Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, The Submarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi
Evening Crunch Crumbs: “Bombshell†McGee Didn’t Plan “The Drama;†Selena Gomez Clothing Line Kmart-Bound; Janet Jackson Heads To Essence Music Festival
March 31st, 2010 |
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-In a new chat with New York Magazine, pop sensation Lady Gaga admits she was a bit chubbier in her student days and said she was unfairly victimized by teachers at her NYC performing school who banned her from wearing short skirts and skimpy tops. Did we mention that she can think herself to orgasm?
-Janet [...]
Madonna Casts Daughter Lourdes In “W.E.†Movie
March 27th, 2010 |
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Lourdes Leon’s getting her big break: Madonna has cast her oldest daughter in the period piece she’s directing about Britain’s King Edward VIII and his romance with American divorcee Wallis Simpson, The Sun reported Saturday.
Madonna is set to start shooting the movie, entitled W.E., in London this summer. Scottish actor Ewan Mcgregor has reportedly been [...]
First Lady Michelle Obama To Be Honored During Kids’ Choice Awards 2010
March 25th, 2010 |
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Nickelodeon already had an A-lister roster of performers and presenters lined up for the annual Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, but the biggest star on the program may be First Lady Michelle Obama, who will make a taped appearance on the awards show this Saturday night.
Luckily for Mrs. O, she’ll be too far away [...]