Queen Latifah

Move over 'The Voice,' watch out 'X Factor' -- as AOL Music reports, there's a new reality singing competition show in town starring Queen Latifah and Gloria Estefan as judges! Expected to debut this summer on The CW, 'The Star Next Door' will also feature John Rich of country duo Big & Rich on the judges panel and will follow a format similar to that of 'American Idol.' ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The story of late rap pioneer Heavy D will be chronicled in a documentary airing Sunday on Centric TV. "Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D" will feature interviews with the Jamaican-born rapper's family and artists such as Will Smith, Mary J...

Just like her compatriots in Odd Future, Syd the Kyd does not hold back with the press. In a recent interview with LA Weekly, the openly-gay singer-DJ wants three of hip-hop and R&B's biggest female figures to step out of the closet, and reveal their true sexuality. "...

Queen Latifah took some time off from her 'Joyful Noise' promo blitz to engage in the Miami nightlife. While she was likely basking in the sun during the day, it was when the sun went down that the 'U.N.I.T.Y.' rapper rubbed elbows with drag queens at local hotspot Twist...

As the celeb world took to Twitter yesterday to congratulate Beyonce and Jay-Z on the birth of their baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter, one regal well wisher was notably absent. Busy promoting 'Joyful Noise,' her new film with Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah couldn't get to a phone or computer, but she could send her love via Entertainment Tonight's cameras...

Queen Latifah and country singer Dolly Parton join forces on Jan. 13, for 'Joyful Noise,' a film chronicling the journey of an underdog gospel choir from Georgia trying to win big at the National Joyful Noise Competition in Los Angeles. The rapper-turned-actress plays Vi Rose, a conservative Christian raising two kids on her own, while Dolly, the wealthy widow of the former choir director, pushes

Queen Latifah has reportedly signed up to be a contestant on the upcoming season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' The rapper-turned-entertainment mogul, who is the executive producer of the new VH1 series 'Single Ladies,' and recently launched a clothing line with Home Shopping Network, will serve as a cast member on the upcoming 13th season of 'Dancing with the Stars,' according to TMZ...

For years, Queen Latifah's personal life has been scrutinized, especially when it comes to who she has by her side. Whether or not the rapper-turned-thespian is a lesbian -- she has never confirmed the reports despite being photographed sharing a tight embrace with rumored girlfriend and trainer Jeanette Jenkins -- she has no problem sharing her sentiments about her fondness for women...

Dolly Parton is a versatile musician and she showcased her ability to take on a surprising genre recently during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Calif. Over the weekend (July 23), the blonde songstress treated fans to her signature country sounds but also let loose with a rap that could give some female rhymers stiff competition...

From her early days as one of hip-hop's most celebrated female rappers to her critically acclaimed acting career, Queen Latifah has always repped her native New Jersey. On Sunday (June 5), the Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning Latifah, born Dana Owens, was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame...