Star (FOX, Wednesdays, 10/9C) – Lee Daniels’ tale of three young women who form a girl group to find musical stardom in Atlanta – has been renewed by FOX. Three episodes remain until the first season finale, Wednesday, March 15th.
Tag: Queen Latifah
Hot Damn! Girls Trip Has a Red Band Trailer!
A few days ago, we posted a trailer for a movie called Girls Trip – the tale of four women going on a vacation trip together and getting into all kinds of mischief. It was an okay trailer – there were a few laughs – but, truth to tell, it felt a little weak. Turns […]
Black Hangover? Trailer: Girls Trip!
Four lifelong friends decide it’s been too long since they spent some time together and plan a trip. The trailer looks more a riff on The Hangover than a black Bridesmaids. The Universal Pictures film will be in theaters on July 17th.
One Ends, Another Begins: Empire Fall Finale Leads Into Star Premiere!
FOX has created at two-hour Les Daniels event – a night of music and drama – with the fall finale of Empire leading into the premiere of his new series, Star. On Wednesday, December 14th, events rise to a crescendo on Empire (8/7C) and a woman whose live in the foster care system gives her […]
Queen Latifah Cast In Key Role In Lee Daniels’ Music Pilot!
Queen Latifah has been cast as Carlotta, a beauty shop owner who becomes a surrogate mom to three girls trying to make it as a trio in the music industry. She joins Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady have been cast as the girls – Star, Alexandra and Simone. The FOX pilot goes into production […]
Yellow Brick Road Teaser: The Wiz Live!
NBC has released a teaser for its event production The Wiz Live! Ease on past the jump for a look. The Wiz Live! will be braodcast on Thursday, December 3rd (8/7C).
Queen Latifah & Mary J. Blige Join NBC’s The Wiz Live!
NBC’s The Wiz Live just gets cooler and cooler with today’s announcement that Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige have joined its cast. Follow the jump to find out who they will be playing. NBC’s The Wiz Live will be broadcast on Thursday, December 3rd.
Queen Latifah Talks About Her Starring Role in BESSIE
Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”) from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois. With a story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith’s transformation from a struggling […]
Steel Magnolias: Producers Craig Zadan, Neil Maron and Queen Latifah Answer The Big Questions: Why Now? Why This Cast? Why Lifetime?
On Monday, October 7, 2012, Lifetime will present a new adaptation of the iconic play, and hit movie, Steel Magnolias (9/8C). The cast includes Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye and Condola Rashad. Producers Queen Latifah, Craig Zadan and Neil Maron – who last worked together on the movie adaptation of […]
Ice Age: Continental Drift Movie Review – Just Seen It
Scrat’s Nutty Pursuit causes a continental cataclysm. Separated from their herd, Manny, Diego and Sid use an iceberg as their sea-fairing ship. But their voyage home is full of surprises. Starring the voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo. Directed by Steve Martino, and Mike Thurmeier. Written by Michael Berg and […]
Joyful Noise Soundtrack is full of spiritual music
The Joyful Noise Soundtrack has got to be one of the most positive and uplifting soundtracks I have heard in a while. This is an album that grabs your attention immediately with the first song, “Not Enough”. Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah sound incredible and make a great duo on this opener but of course […]