query: what movies have queen latifah played in?

title: Queen Latifah

text: in the film "Bringing Down the House", which was a major success at the box office. She also recorded a song "Do Your Thing" for the soundtrack. Since then, she has had both leading and supporting roles in a multitude of films that received varied critical and box office receptions, including films such as "Scary Movie 3", "", "Taxi", "Kung Faux", "Beauty Shop", and "Hairspray". In early 2006, Latifah appeared in a romantic comedy/drama entitled "Last Holiday". Film critic Richard Roeper stated that "this is the Queen Latifah performance I've been waiting for ever since she broke into movies". Also

title: Queen Latifah

text: performed its theme music. Her mother Rita played her mother on-screen. She began her film career in supporting roles in the 1991 and 1992 films "House Party 2", "Juice" and "Jungle Fever". She had her own talk show, "The Queen Latifah Show", from 1999 to 2001 and revamped in 2013. On January 6, 2014, "The Queen Latifah Show" was renewed for a second season. However, on November 21, 2014, Sony Pictures Television canceled Latifah's show due to declining ratings. Production of the series closed down, taking effect on December 18, 2014, leaving new episodes that were broadcast until March 6,

title: Queen Latifah

text: was successful on the "Billboard" Hot 100. She then starred in the lead role of "Set It Off" (1996) and released her fourth album, "Order in the Court", in 1998, with Motown Records. Latifah gained mainstream success and acclaim with her performance in the film "Chicago" (2002), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Latifah released her fifth album "The Dana Owens Album" in 2004. In 2007 and 2009, she released two more studio albums – "Trav'lin' Light" and "Persona". She created the daytime talk show "The Queen Latifah Show", which ran from late 2013 to early 2015

title: Queen Latifah

text: on CBS. She has appeared in a number of films, such as "Bringing Down the House" (2003), "Taxi" (2004), "" (2005), "Beauty Shop" (2005), "Last Holiday" (2006), "Hairspray" (2007), "Joyful Noise" (2012), "22 Jump Street" (2014) and "Girls Trip" (2017). Latifah received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO film "Bessie" (2015), which she co-produced, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. Since 2016, she has starred as Carlotta Brown in the musical drama series "Star". She has long been considered one of hip-hop's pioneer feminists. Queen Latifah received a star on

title: Queen Latifah

text: 2015. She also guest starred in 2 episodes during the second season (1991–1992) of the NBC hit "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". She made a guest role as herself on "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" in 1993. Latifah appeared in the 1996 box-office hit, "Set It Off", and had a supporting role in the Holly Hunter film "Living Out Loud" (1998). She played the role of Thelma in the 1999 movie "The Bone Collector", alongside Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Although Latifah had previously received some critical acclaim, she gained mainstream success after being cast as Matron "Mama" Morton in "Chicago",

title: Queen Latifah

text: a prime target in Latifah's diss record "Name Callin'", which was featured in the movie soundtrack "Set It Off". In response, Brown made allegations of Latifah "checking her out" at musical events and had even gone further to question Latifah's sexuality in various public radio interviews. In 1998, Brown released a diss record titled "10% Dis", where she continually questioned Latifah's sexuality and accused her of being jealous. By late spring of 1998, Latifah responded to Brown through another diss record titled, "Name Callin' Part II". In the record, Latifah disses Brown about her heavy reliance on sex-appeal, in which

title: Queen Latifah

text: in 2006, Latifah voiced Ellie, a friendly mammoth, in the animated film, "" (her first voice appearance in an animated film), and appeared in the drama "Stranger Than Fiction". The summer of 2007 brought Latifah triple success in the big-screen version of the Broadway smash hit "Hairspray", in which she acted, sang, and danced. The film rated highly with critics. It starred, among others, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Allison Janney, James Marsden, Christopher Walken, and Zac Efron. Also in 2007, she portrayed an HIV-positive woman in the film "Life Support", a role for which she garnered her first Golden Globe

title: Last Holiday (2006 film)

text: B- and commented, "Strong performances by Latifah, LL Cool J and Depardieu, who is strangely but perfectly cast, save "Last Holiday" from irrelevance. Latifah is more than the funny girl with attitude we've seen in "Bringing Down the House", "Taxi" and "Beauty Shop". She's got the goods to play the leading lady, and a sexy one at that. Latifah's performance here isn't as good as her Oscar-nominated turn in "Chicago", but it shows off more range and a subtler touch than subsequent movies." Last Holiday (2006 film) Last Holiday is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Queen Latifah and

title: Vivica A. Fox

text: "Independence Day", directed by Roland Emmerich. The film grossed over $800 million worldwide. Fox received an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Smith, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later that year, she played Francesca 'Frankie' Sutton in the crime action film "Set It Off" opposite Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah and Kimberly Elise. Directed by F. Gary Gray, "Set It Off" became a critical and box office success, grossing over $41 million against a budget of $9 million. In 1997, Fox starred in three movies: "Booty Call", a Columbia Pictures' comedy opposite Jamie

title: Queen Latifah

text: single, "Ladies First". In 2000, Brown and Latifah reconciled; to show truce, Brown performed her song "Na Na Be Like" on "The Queen Latifah Show". In her music career, she sold nearly 2 million records worldwide. Queen Latifah has been dubbed as the "Queen of Jazz-Rap". She became the first female hip-hop recording artist to get nominated for an Oscar. "The Root" ranked her at number 35 on "The Root" 100 list. Latifah was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 and the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2011. She is a recipient of a Grammy Award,

title: Queen Latifah

text: are EPMD, KRS-One, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Run–D.M.C. She also cites Bessie Smith as one of her influences. Latifah is a celebrity spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics, Curvation ladies underwear, Pizza Hut, and Jenny Craig. She represents her own line of cosmetics for women of color called the CoverGirl Queen Collection. Latifah has also launched a perfume line called "Queen" and "Queen of Hearts". On May 23, 2018, Latifah was named the godmother of Carnival Cruise Lines' vessel Carnival Horizon. Raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Latifah has been a resident of Colts Neck, New Jersey; Rumson, New Jersey;

title: The Queen Latifah Show

text: The Queen Latifah Show The Queen Latifah Show is the title of two American television talk show programs hosted by the actress, singer and entertainer Queen Latifah. The original "The Queen Latifah Show" ran from September 13, 1999 to August 31, 2001. The revamped "The Queen Latifah Show" debuted September 16, 2013, and was renewed for a second season in January 2014. On November 21, 2014, Sony Pictures Television cancelled "The Queen Latifah Show" after two seasons due to low ratings. Production ceased on December 18, 2014 and the final episode aired on March 6, 2015, with reruns that continued

title: Queen Latifah

text: music duo Floetry in 2005 and singer Kelis in 2006 as opening acts. Comedian/actress Mo'Nique served as host for the 2006 Sugar Water Tour. Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, and producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album "All Hail the Queen" the same year, featuring the hit single "Ladies First". "Nature of a Sista" (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records. Latifah starred as Khadijah James on the

title: Queen Latifah

text: Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, songwriter, singer, actress, and producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album "All Hail the Queen" the same year, featuring the hit single "Ladies First". "Nature of a Sista" (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records. Latifah starred as Khadijah James on the FOX sitcom "Living Single", from 1993 to 1998. Her third album "Black Reign" (1993), spawned the single "U.N.I.T.Y.", which won a Grammy Award and

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: the Love of Money" and Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City" was recorded by Troop, LeVert, and Queen Latifah. The medley was featured prominently in Mario Van Peebles' 1991 film "New Jack City". In 2009, Latifah, along with the Jubilation Choir, recorded the title track on the album , covering the song the Edwin Hawkins Singers made popular in 1969. Queen Latifah discography These are the discography and certification of American rapper and jazz/blues singer Dana Owens, better known by her stage name Queen Latifah. Latifah's first album, "All Hail the Queen" was released on November 7, 1989 by Tommy

title: Queen Latifah

text: Parton in "Joyful Noise" (2012). In June 2011, Latifah received an honorary doctorate degree in Humane Letters from Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware. On September 16, 2013, Latifah premiered her own syndicated daytime television show titled "The Queen Latifah Show". On January 26, 2014, Latifah officiated the weddings of 33 same-sex and opposite-sex couples during a performance of "Same Love" by Macklemore at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2015, Latifah received a Best Actress Emmy nomination for her lead role as Bessie Smith in "Bessie", an HBO film which received a total of 12 Emmy nominations. On April

title: Persona (Queen Latifah album)

text: Rhymes and Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman. On her Twitter page, Latifah revealed that the second single from the album would be "Fast Car". iTunes Store bonus tracks Persona (Queen Latifah album) Persona is the seventh studio album by American rapper Queen Latifah. It was released on August 25, 2009, by Flavor Unit Entertainment. The album marks Queen Latifah's return to hip hop music since 2002. In 2008, Latifah was asked if she would make another hip-hop album. She was quoted saying the album was "already done" and it would be called "All Hail the Queen II". It had previously

title: Queen Latifah

text: soul music and jazz standards, which she had used sparingly in her previous hip-hop-oriented records. In 2004, she released the soul/jazz standards "The Dana Owens Album". On July 11, 2007, Latifah sang at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as the headlining act in a live jazz concert. Before a crowd of more than 12,400, she was backed by a 10-piece live orchestra and three backup vocalists, which was billed as the Queen Latifah Orchestra. Latifah performed new arrangements of standards including "California Dreaming", first made popular by 1960s icons the Mamas & the Papas. Later in 2007, Latifah

title: Queen Latifah

text: Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and an Emmy nomination. For her work, Queen Latifah received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on January 4, 2006, located at 6915 Hollywood Blvd. Latifah produced the 2007 film "The Perfect Holiday". In addition to producing the film, Latifah starred alongside Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Charles Q. Murphy, Jill Marie Jones, and Faizon Love. In 2008, Latifah appeared in the crime comedy "Mad Money" opposite Academy Award–winner Diane Keaton as well as Katie Holmes and Ted Danson. She appeared on "Saturday Night Live" on October 4, 2008, as moderator Gwen

title: Queen Latifah

text: 2009, she released her album "Persona". The song "Cue the Rain" was released as the album's lead single. She also has a song with Missy Elliott. 2011 saw Queen Latifah sing "Who Can I Turn To" in a duet with Tony Bennett for his album "Duets II". In January 2012, while appearing on "106 & Park" with Dolly Parton, to promote "Joyful Noise", Latifah stated that she had been working on a new album. From 1993 to 1998, Latifah had a starring role on "Living Single", the FOX sitcom, which gained high ratings among black audiences; she also wrote and

title: Queen Latifah

text: which, at that time, was a crew of MCs grouped around producer DJ King Gemini, who made a demo recording of Queen Latifah's rap Princess of the Posse. He gave the recording to Fab 5 Freddy, the host of "Yo! MTV Raps". The song got the attention of Tommy Boy Music employee Dante Ross, who signed Latifah and in 1988 issued her first single, "Wrath of My Madness". Latifah made her mark in hip-hop by rapping about issues of black women. Her songs covered topics including domestic violence, harassment on the streets, and relationship problems. Freddy helped Latifah sign with

title: The Queen Latifah Show

text: its average lead-in. In daytime's key demographic of women 25–54, the series surged 80% from last year and 29% from its lead-ins to a 0.9/5. On January 6, 2014, "The Queen Latifah Show" was renewed for a second season. However, on November 21, 2014, Sony Pictures Television canceled Queen Latifah's show due to declining ratings. Production of the series closed down, taking effect on December 18, 2014, leaving new episodes that were broadcast until March 6, 2015. At the 40th People's Choice Awards in 2014, Queen Latifah won the Favorite New Talk Show Host award. The Queen Latifah Show The

title: Queen Latifah

text: with six nominations, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, with two nominations, two NAACP Image Awards, including thirteen nominations, one Emmy Award, with three nominations and an Academy Award nomination. Queen Latifah became an influence to R&B, soul, and hip-hop artists, such as Eve, Da Brat, Lil' Kim, Fugees, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Remy Ma, Ivy Queen, Foxy Brown, Ms. Dynamite, and Naughty by Nature. Studio albums Latifah, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu joined together to create and own the rights to the Sugar Water Festival Tour, LLC. All three singers toured together, while inviting

title: Persona (Queen Latifah album)

text: Persona (Queen Latifah album) Persona is the seventh studio album by American rapper Queen Latifah. It was released on August 25, 2009, by Flavor Unit Entertainment. The album marks Queen Latifah's return to hip hop music since 2002. In 2008, Latifah was asked if she would make another hip-hop album. She was quoted saying the album was "already done" and it would be called "All Hail the Queen II". It had previously been stated that her return-to-hip-hop album would be titled "Negativity" and "Star". It was rumored that the album would be named "The 'L' Word". When asked about the

title: Queen Latifah

text: she implies that Brown has to rely on skimpy outfits to hide her "half-assed flow". Foxy Brown retaliated via a response-diss record titled "Talk to Me", in which Brown made fun of the ratings of Latifah's television talk show and went on to make various homophobic remarks to both Latifah and then-newcomer Queen Pen. A significant part of media dubbed Latifah as "the winner" of the feud. Hip-hop magazine "ego trip" stated that Latifah won the feud with her diss record "Name Callin' Part II" and added that she showed that "the lady's still first", in reference to Latifah's 1990

title: The Queen Latifah Show

text: airing until the end of the television season. This syndicated series aired from September 13, 1999, until August 31, 2001. It was described as the "Dear Abby for the Hip-Hop Generation", with the series covering various topics and including interviews with celebrities and non-celebrities alike. The second show premiered on September 16, 2013. "The Queen Latifah Show" features celebrity interviews, human interest stories, musical performances, and Queen Latifah's take on pop culture news. Latifah also ventures into communities across the country to share compelling stories, celebrates individuals who give back to their communities, and delivers life-changing surprises. "The Queen Latifah

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: Queen Latifah discography These are the discography and certification of American rapper and jazz/blues singer Dana Owens, better known by her stage name Queen Latifah. Latifah's first album, "All Hail the Queen" was released on November 7, 1989 by Tommy Boy Records. The album was a moderate success in the United States, eventually selling 150,000 copies, and 700,000 Worldwide. The album charted at #124 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #6 on the U.S. R&B Chart. Latifah's second album, "Nature of a Sista" was released on September 3, 1991 by Tommy Boy Records. The album saw less success, selling

title: Paper (Queen Latifah song)

text: Paper (Queen Latifah song) "Paper" is the second song of a double-A sided single from Queen Latifah's 1998 album "Order in the Court". One of the first Queen Latifah songs that is all singing and no rap, it is essentially a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" with significantly altered lyrics. The song was produced by Pras of The Fugees. Queen Latifah's first single from "Order In The Court" is "Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)". A video was made for that. In one edition of the video, It's a double video which also features "Paper". In one version,

title: Paper (Queen Latifah song)

text: "Paper". This version is the one that usually airs on Television. Paper (Queen Latifah song) "Paper" is the second song of a double-A sided single from Queen Latifah's 1998 album "Order in the Court". One of the first Queen Latifah songs that is all singing and no rap, it is essentially a cover of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" with significantly altered lyrics. The song was produced by Pras of The Fugees. Queen Latifah's first single from "Order In The Court" is "Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)". A video was made for that. In one edition of the video,

title: Queen Latifah

text: released an album titled "Trav'lin' Light". Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Joe Sample, George Duke, Christian McBride, and Stevie Wonder made guest appearances. It was nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album" category. In 2009, Latifah, along with the NJPAC Jubilation Choir, recorded the title track on the album "", covering the song that the Edwin Hawkins Singers made popular in 1969. In 2008, Latifah was asked if she would make another hip-hop album. She was quoted saying the album was done already and it would be called "All Hail the Queen II". The following year, in

title: Queen Latifah

text: 26, 2017, MTV announced that Latifah will be an executive producer for the third season of the slasher television series "Scream". The show will undergo a reboot with a new cast and Brett Matthews serving as show runner. In addition, Shakim Compere and Yaneley Arty will also be credited as executive producers for the series under Flavor Unit Entertainment. Latifah's music usually contains hip-hop, jazz and gospel and has the elements of R&B, soul, and dance. She possesses a two-octave vocal range. Queen Latifah is a contralto, and she has the ability to rap and sing. Her biggest musical influences

title: Queen Latifah

text: Tommy Boy Records, which released Latifah's first album "All Hail the Queen" in 1989, when she was nineteen. That year, she appeared as Referee on the UK label Music of Life album "1989—The Hustlers Convention (live)". She received a Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in 1992. In 1998, co-produced by Ro Smith, now CEO of Def Ro Inc., she released her fourth hip-hop album "Order in the Court", which was released by Motown Records. Latifah was also a member of the hip-hop collective Native Tongues. After "Order in the Court", Latifah shifted primarily to singing

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: in the United States and 1,500,000 Worldwide. After a five year hiatus from the industry due to the death of her brother Lance Owens, Latifah released her much anticipated fourth album, "Order in the Court" on June 16, 1998 from Motown Records. The album showed the same treatment as her second record, selling only 100,000 copies in the United States and 500,000 copies Worldwide. The album fared lower on the charts, reaching #95 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #16 on the R&B Chart. In 2002, Latifah released her first greatest hits compilation titled, "She's the Queen: A Collection

title: Trav'lin' Light (Queen Latifah album)

text: was also Grammy nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. "Every Woman Is a Queen" can also be heard in her CoverGirl commercials. Trav'lin' Light (Queen Latifah album) Trav'lin' Light is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Queen Latifah, released in the United States on September 25, 2007 by Verve Records. The album rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Following 2004's "The Dana Owens Album", this is Latifah's second all-singing album containing cover versions of jazz standards. The album also spent three weeks atop the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album cut "I'm Gonna

title: Trav'lin' Light (Queen Latifah album)

text: Trav'lin' Light (Queen Latifah album) Trav'lin' Light is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Queen Latifah, released in the United States on September 25, 2007 by Verve Records. The album rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Following 2004's "The Dana Owens Album", this is Latifah's second all-singing album containing cover versions of jazz standards. The album also spent three weeks atop the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album cut "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s), presented to its arranger, John Clayton. "Trav'lin' Light"

title: Queen Latifah

text: and Beverly Hills, California. Latifah's older brother, Lancelot Jr., was killed in 1992 in an accident involving a motorcycle that Latifah had previously purchased for him. A 2006 interview revealed that Latifah still wears the key to the motorcycle around her neck, visible throughout her performance in her sitcom "Living Single". She also dedicated "Black Reign" to him. In her 1999 autobiography, "Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman", Latifah discussed how her brother's death had led to a bout of depression and drug abuse, from which she later recovered. In 1995, Latifah was the victim of a carjacking, which

title: Queen Latifah

text: graduated from Irvington High School. Her parents divorced when Latifah was ten. Latifah was raised in the Baptist faith and attended Catholic school in Newark, New Jersey. She found her stage name, "Latifah" ( "laţīfa"), meaning "delicate" and "very kind" in Arabic, in a book of Arabic names when she was eight. Always tall, the Latifah was a power forward on her high school basketball team. She performed the number "Home" from the musical "The Wiz" in a grammar school play. She started beat boxing for the hip-hop group Ladies Fresh and was an original member of the Flavor Unit,

title: Queen Latifah

text: Ifill in a comedic sketch depicting the vice-presidential debate between then-Senator Joe Biden and then-Governor Sarah Palin. In 2009, Latifah was a presenter at the 81st Academy Awards, presenting the segment honoring film professionals who had died during 2008 and singing "I'll Be Seeing You" during the montage. Latifah spoke at Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles. She also hosted the 2010 People's Choice Awards. Latifah sang "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XLIV hosted in Miami, Florida, on February 7, 2010, with Carrie Underwood. Latifah hosted the 2010 BET Awards on June 27, 2010. She starred with Dolly

title: Queen Latifah

text: also resulted in the shooting of her boyfriend, Sean Moon. In 1996, she was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a loaded handgun. In 2002, she was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles County. She was placed on three years' probation after being convicted. She also works out with a trainer for kickboxing. On March 21, 2018, her mother actress Rita Owens passed away due to heart failure, an issue she had been battling since 2004. Disagreements between Foxy Brown and Queen Latifah began in mid-1996, where media reports indicated that Brown was

title: Paper (Queen Latifah song)

text: the whole song for "Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)" is in the video. Latifah and a male friend are playing a video game called "Bananas". Latifah loses the game. This edition has officially been posted on YouTube by Universal Music Group. Various clips from the second edition were used where Latifah was not filmed lip syncing. In the other version, only part of the song is in the video. After part of verse one, Latifah is shown losing and she tells her male friend that she will get him in "Paper". The song "Paper" finishes the video. Latifah wins in

title: Queen Latifah

text: a musical film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Latifah herself received the nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role, but lost to co-star Catherine Zeta-Jones. Latifah is one of five hip-hop/R&B artists to receive an Academy Award nomination in an acting category. The others are Will Smith (Best Actor, "Ali", 2001, and "The Pursuit of Happyness", 2006), Jennifer Hudson (Best Supporting Actress, "Dreamgirls", 2007), Jamie Foxx, (Best Actor, "Ray", and Best Supporting Actor "Collateral", both in 2004, also winning the first) and Mary J. Blige, (Best Supporting Actress, Mudbound. In 2003, she starred with Steve Martin

title: It's Alright (Queen Latifah song)

text: "Order in the Court" with slight changes. The original version of the song that appears on the soundtrack to "Nothing To Lose" features the remix background vocals by Faith Evans, who co-wrote the song. The version on her album "Order in the Court" contains background vocals from Lil' Mo, as well as Evans herself. It's Alright (Queen Latifah song) "It's Alright" is a single by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah's and from her 1998 album "Order in the Court" and the soundtrack to "Nothing to Lose". The single was released in 1997. Like Latifah's 1994 song "Weekend Love," this

title: It's Alright (Queen Latifah song)

text: It's Alright (Queen Latifah song) "It's Alright" is a single by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah's and from her 1998 album "Order in the Court" and the soundtrack to "Nothing to Lose". The single was released in 1997. Like Latifah's 1994 song "Weekend Love," this was one of Latifah's singles to feature only her singing, with no rap vocals. The song is anchored by a sample of Alicia Myers' 1981 proto-disco hit "I Want To Thank You." The song originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 1997 film "Nothing to Lose". The song was included on Latifah's 1998 album

title: Persona (Queen Latifah album)

text: rumor, she stated it was her attempt to "mess with people's heads" referring to the rumors that she is lesbian. On September 12, 2008, "Rolling Stone" reported that Queen Latifah was working on a new album titled "Persona". The song "Cue the Rain" was released as the album's lead single. The album debuted at number 25 on the "Billboard" 200, selling 18,000 copies in its first week. Dre from production duo Cool & Dre teamed up with her in a song called "My Couch". He once again lent his vocal in another track titled "Hard to Love Ya" alongside Busta

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: album in the United States. The album remains her biggest selling effort to date. In 2007, Latifah released her sixth studio album, "Trav'lin' Light" through Flavor Unit/Verve Records. The album fared extremely well in the United States, selling 700,000 copies and 2,500,000 copies Worldwide. The album Charted well, making it to #11 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #6 On the R&B Chart. The album also earned her her third gold certified album in the United States. In 2009, Latifah released her seventh album, "Persona" through Flavor Unit/Universal Records. The album saw respectable success, making it to #25 on

title: Queen Latifah

text: the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. Latifah's work in music, film and television has earned her a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, an Academy Award nomination and sales of over two million records. Latifah was born in Newark, New Jersey, on March 18, 1970, and lived primarily in East Orange, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Rita (née Bray), a teacher at Irvington High School (Latifah's alma mater), and Lancelot Owens Sr., a police officer. Owens attended Essex Catholic Girls' High School in Irvington, but

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: of Hits" through Motown Records. The album sold respectively, selling 50,000 copies in the United States and 100,000 Worldwide. The album charted well, making it to #95 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #29 on the R&B Chart. In 2004, Latifah released her fifth studio album, "The Dana Owens Album" through A & M Records/Creative Battery/AEG Live. The album was a large success, selling 2,000,000 Worldwide, and 730,000 copies in the United States. The album charted at #16 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #11 on the R&B Chart. The album also earned her her second gold certified

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: 100,000 copies in the United States, and 500,000 copies Worldwide. The album charted at #117 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart and a lower position on the R&B Chart of #32. Latifah signed a new record deal in 1992 to Motown Records and released her third album, "Black Reign" on November 16, 1993. The album fared much better than her previous releases, becoming her first album to earn a Gold certification in the United States. The album charted well, reaching #60 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and #15 on the U.S. R&B Chart. The album has sold 500,000 copies

title: Queen Latifah discography

text: the Billboard 200 albums chart, and #3 on the U.S. R&B Chart, making it her highest charting effort. The album sold 1,000,000 copies Worldwide and 300,000 copies in the United States. In 2012, it was confirmed Latifah was recording a new album, set to be released in 2013. Throughout her career she has released a total of eight studio albums, (including a Greatest hits compilation); six Hip-Hop/R&B influenced and two all-singing jazz influenced. She has released a total of twenty three singles as well. In the US, she has three RIAA certified gold albums. A medley of the O'Jays' "For

title: She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits

text: word is played backwards. She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits is the first greatest hits album (fifth overall) by American rapper Queen Latifah, released on September 17, 2002 (see 2002 in music) in the United States. Although the album was released on Motown Records, a few of her songs from her Tommy Boy Records days were included on it. Furthermore, Latifah recorded two new songs for the album, "Go Head" and "She's a Queen". Each song on the album that contains profanity is edited. Instead of having the profane word removed completely

title: Queen Pen

text: to both Pen and former rival Queen Latifah via her diss record, "10% Dis." In response, Pen had reportedly stepped to Brown barefoot in the lobby of Nevada's Reno Hilton during the Impact Music Convention and tried to slap and chase her down an elevator. The fight would later be broken up by Producer Derek "DC" Clark & Brown's associates Noreaga and Cam'ron. However, when Foxy Brown was accompanied by ex-lover Kurupt, Queen Pen coincidentally bumped into her again; the conflict was yet again subdued before any further physical contact played into effect. In late 1998, Brown would release another

title: ReAction! Chemistry in the Movies

text: by the benevolent Dr. Jekyll on one hand and the evil Mr. Hyde on the other to describe how chemists and chemistry are portrayed in the movies. There are 10 chapters, the first five of which have dark chemical themes and the second five of which have bright chemical themes. The chapter titles are: According to several reviews, the book's strength is when it explores what might be the real chemicals that inspired the fictional compounds found in certain movies. ReAction! Chemistry in the Movies ReAction! Chemistry in the Movies (2009, ) is a nonfiction book about movies, chemistry, and

title: What Do I Have to Do

text: Amazon.co.uk, "Her most outrageous but greatest video moment is where she parodies certain movie stars in the chic video for "What Do I Have to Do?", and because of her heavy eye make-up almost earns herself the title drag-queen Kylie (watch out for sister Dannii who briefly stars in the video, wearing a blonde wig)." These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "What Do I Have to Do". Minogue performed the song on the following concert tours: The song was also performed on: What Do I Have to Do "What Do I Have to Do"

title: She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits

text: She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits She's a Queen: A Collection of Hits is the first greatest hits album (fifth overall) by American rapper Queen Latifah, released on September 17, 2002 (see 2002 in music) in the United States. Although the album was released on Motown Records, a few of her songs from her Tommy Boy Records days were included on it. Furthermore, Latifah recorded two new songs for the album, "Go Head" and "She's a Queen". Each song on the album that contains profanity is edited. Instead of having the profane word removed completely from the song, the

title: What Might Have Been

text: turns out to be his long, lost love, Clarice. As they reunite, the video flashes back to the younger Clarice and Nathan sharing a kiss. This version has been played on CMT, TNN and GAC, as well as CMT's sister channel, Pure Country. "What Might Have Been" debuted at number 72 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of May 29, 1993. What Might Have Been "What Might Have Been" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Texas. It was released in May 1993 as the lead-off single from their second (and

title: Ivy Queen

text: but sadly she never got to enjoy it," she said. According to Allmusic, she takes influences from Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Salt-N-Pepa. Queen cites American rapper Missy Elliot as an influence as well. Reggaetón duo Jowell & Randy cite Queen as one of their musical influences. Queen is also a musical influence for Colombian singer Farina Dominican singer Natti Natasha, and American rappers Bia and Cardi B. According to Jon Pareles of the "New York Times", Queen is the "only significant female reggaeton rapper". She is known as the "Queen of Reggaeton" in the traditionally male-dominated

title: Feminist activism in hip hop

text: hip-hop feminism, women are the catalyst. In 1992, R&B singer Mary J. Blige released "What's the 411?" on Uptown/MCA Records and was considered the pioneer of hip-hop feminism. Female MC's and singers would base tracks based on the advancement of women. One such example is "Ladies First", a track by Queen Latifah and Monie Love on Latifah's debut album, "All Hail the Queen". Women such as MC Missy Elliot and Queen Latifah followed suit. In 1995, Queen Latifah broke the glass ceiling of black women in hip-hop by winning a Grammy for her song "U.N.I.T.Y.," which revolutionized hip-hop feminism's ideal

title: Queen Pen

text: diss track titled "Talk to Me", which contained more homophobic remarks to Pen and Latifah. In 2001, Pen subliminally responded to the diss track via her record "I Got Cha", in which Pen rechristened Brown as a "bum bitch", and later went on to make remarks about her being funny and fake "like a drag queen." Although Pen insisted the song was not about Brown, she hinted: "...You make a record about me, I make a record about you. Sooner or later I'm going to have to punch you in your face." Shortly after the track's release, the feud began

title: What the Hell Have I

text: who would later direct the music video for "Grind". In the music video, singer Layne Staley's face is projected on him with different expressions, while guitarist Jerry Cantrell is seen with the same contact lenses with a smiley face that was worn by Mr. Benedict (played by Charles Dance) in "Last Action Hero". The video is available on the home video release "". What the Hell Have I "What the Hell Have I" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It was originally featured on the soundtrack to the 1993 John McTiernan film "Last Action Hero"

title: All Hail the Queen

text: All Hail the Queen All Hail the Queen is the debut album by hip hop artist Queen Latifah, released on November 28, 1989, under Tommy Boy Records. The album was unusually successful for a hip hop record at the time, buoyed by the single "Wrath of My Madness", and was certified gold in July 1990. The feminist anthem "Ladies First" (with Monie Love) remains one of Latifah's signature songs. "All Hail the Queen" peaked at #6 and #124 on the "Billboard" Top Hip Hop/R&B Albums and "Billboard" 200 charts, respectively. "Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children" peaked at #14

title: Last Holiday (2006 film)

text: earning a 55% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 115 reviews. Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun-Times" said the film "takes advantage of the great good nature and warmth of Queen Latifah, and uses it to transform a creaky old formula into a comedy that is just plain lovable. To describe the plot is to miss the point, because this plot could have been made into countless movies not as funny and charming as this one ... All depends on the Queen, who has been known to go over the top on occasion, but in this film finds all the

title: Cult Movies (book)

text: Cult Movies (book) Cult Movies is a 1981 book by Danny Peary, consisting of a series of essays regarding what Peary described as the 100 most representative examples of the cult film phenomenon. The films are presented in alphabetical order, with each chapter featuring a story synopsis for the covered title, Peary’s response to the film, production and release details, and a brief selection of contemporary critical reviews. In the book’s foreword, Peary notes that out of the thousands of movies that have been made, “only an extremely small number have elicited a fiery passion in moviegoers that exists long

title: All Hail the Queen

text: in the UK. In 1998, the album was selected as one of "The Source"s 100 Best Rap Albums. It was also featured in Robert Dimery's "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die". In 2008, the single "Ladies First" was ranked number 35 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs Of Hip Hop. All Hail the Queen All Hail the Queen is the debut album by hip hop artist Queen Latifah, released on November 28, 1989, under Tommy Boy Records. The album was unusually successful for a hip hop record at the time, buoyed by the single "Wrath of My Madness", and

title: Cult Movies (book)

text: in particular that the average moviegoer and critic have missed – the something that makes the pictures extraordinary.” The book has been reprinted several times, most recently in 1998 by Gramercy Books (). Two sequels were published, "Cult Movies 2" (1983, Dell, ) and "Cult Movies 3" (1988, Fireside, ), with each book reviewing fifty additional cult films. Cult Movies (book) Cult Movies is a 1981 book by Danny Peary, consisting of a series of essays regarding what Peary described as the 100 most representative examples of the cult film phenomenon. The films are presented in alphabetical order, with each

title: You're in the Movies

text: the actions. Trowers said that they "wanted people to be able to share movies" and "give people the freedom to do what they wanted." All of the movie themes and mini-games were conceived by the creative-design team, which they decided the movie themes would have an old B-movie feel. Trowers notes the making of the mini-games to be "quite an organic process": "Sometimes we'd have a movie and we'd say OK, we want the player to do this in the scene, which is the action we want, so try to think of a game idea for this. But other times

title: I Might Have Been Queen

text: fields in Nutbush, Tennessee. They also discussed Turner's interest in Egypt and her belief in previous lives, including her apparent belief that in a prior life she was Hatshepsut, a Pharaoh who took the throne from her brother. "I Might Have Been Queen" was performed on the 1984 Private Dancer Tour and during the performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City (July 17, 1993.) I Might Have Been Queen "I Might Have Been Queen" is a song written for Tina Turner as the first track on her highly successful "Private Dancer" album, and later included as a

title: What Have You Done

text: Adel sings Caputo's parts as well. On the live album "An Acoustic Night at the Theatre", "What Have You Done" appears as a duet with Caputo once again, although Caputo's vocals were not recorded live. This song is available as a downloadable song in the games "Guitar Hero World Tour", "Guitar Hero 5", and "". In 2008, Dutch TV program "Koefnoen" made a parody on this song titled "What Am I Doing Here". These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "What Have You Done". What Have You Done "What Have You Done" is the first

title: What Have We Become?

text: playlist in April 2014. The cover painting is by David Storey. "What Have We Become?" received generally positive reviews from music critics. The album received an average score of 76/100 from 14 reviews on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In his review for AllMusic, David Jeffries wrote that, "Anyone who enjoys their pop with extra wry and some sobering awareness should love What Have We Become?, but it's the Beautiful South faithful who will rightfully gush over the release, as these antiheroes have lost none of their touch or fatalistic flair." What Have We Become? What Have We Become? is

title: In the Movies

text: in Laugh Now, Cry Later. In the Movies In the Movies is a 2007 album by Ice Cube. It is a compilation of tracks that have appeared in movies from 1991 with Boyz n the Hood to 2005 with . It was released on September 4, 2007 and in Australia on September 24, 2007. The album was confused for a studio album prior to the release of the track listing. This album has guest appearances from Mack 10, Ms. Toi, Dr. Dre, Master P, Mr. Short Khop and Ice-T. The album's artwork is cinema-reel themed and actual images of Ice

title: In the Movies

text: In the Movies In the Movies is a 2007 album by Ice Cube. It is a compilation of tracks that have appeared in movies from 1991 with Boyz n the Hood to 2005 with . It was released on September 4, 2007 and in Australia on September 24, 2007. The album was confused for a studio album prior to the release of the track listing. This album has guest appearances from Mack 10, Ms. Toi, Dr. Dre, Master P, Mr. Short Khop and Ice-T. The album's artwork is cinema-reel themed and actual images of Ice Cube are similar to those

title: What We Have

text: Maurice, in turn triggering Maurice's own repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse. The film had its theatrical premiere in 2014 at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, but wider release was delayed until 2015 due to producer Damon D'Oliveira's commitments to the promotion of the television miniseries "The Book of Negroes". What We Have What We Have () is a Canadian drama film, written and directed by Maxime Desmons. It was the first feature film ever made under Telefilm Canada's new microbudget funding program. The film stars Desmons as Maurice Lesmers, a gay French expatriate living in North Bay, Ontario

title: What We Have

text: What We Have What We Have () is a Canadian drama film, written and directed by Maxime Desmons. It was the first feature film ever made under Telefilm Canada's new microbudget funding program. The film stars Desmons as Maurice Lesmers, a gay French expatriate living in North Bay, Ontario who takes a job tutoring Allan, a high school student, in French while auditioning for a stage production of Molière's "The Miser". Drawn to protect and defend Allan from the bullying that he faces at school for being gay, their student-teacher relationship is soon complicated when Allan falls in love with

title: What You Have Left

text: one since the pilot." Teresa L. of TV Fanatic rated the episode 4 out of 5 stars and stated, "Slow and somber, 'What You Have Left' was gently moving and highly intriguing. The episode matched others in its pacing, but the cliffhanger ending was a good change for the show." The episode was watched by 1.81 million viewers, marking the series lowest ratings to date. What You Have Left "What You Have Left" is the sixth episode of the American television drama series "The Killing", which aired on May 1, 2011 on AMC in the United States. The episode was

title: Queen (slang)

text: Queen (slang) In gay slang, queen is a term used to refer to a flamboyant or effeminate gay man. The term can either be pejorative or celebrated as a type of self-identification. "Fruit salad" refers to gay men who don't have a racial preference in their sex partners. A drag queen is a person, usually a man, who dresses, and usually acts, like a woman often for the purpose of entertaining or performing. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly from professionals who have starred in movies to people who just try it a few times.

title: You're in the Movies

text: we'd be thinking, "Oh, you know what, we got this great idea for a game and these are the essential actions we can get out of it, how are we going to use it in movies?" So it was really a three-way process, trying to figure out what we could get people to do, what would be fun, how it would fit in the movie—it wasn't just one process of doing it, it had to go both ways." There had also been a few more movie ideas, but they were left out of the game. The developers originally thought the

title: American Idol (season 8)

text: show itself. Included is a list of those songs with their "Billboard" Hot 100 and Hot Digital Songs reactions. The finale took place at the Nokia Theatre on May 20, 2009. Musical Performances: "So What" (Pink) - Top 13 "Permanent" (David Cook) - David Cook "Cue the Rain" (Queen Latifah) - Queen Latifah & Lil Rounds "I'm Yours" (Jason Mraz) - Jason Mraz, Anoop Desai & Alexis Grace (the rest of the top 13 minus Kris & Adam joined at the end of the song) "Kiss a Girl"(Keith Urban) - Keith Urban & Kris Allen "Glamorous" (Fergie) - Top 13

title: Queen Taramis

text: claimed Marcios new Captain of the Guards. The story was adapted by Roy Thomas and John Buscema in "Savage Sword of Conan" #5. The only difference is unlike the Howard novella, Queen Taramis is blond and not brunette. In the second Conan movies, Conan the Destroyer Queen Taramis, played by British actress Sarah Douglas, who asks that Conan perform two tasks for her: obtain a special gem — which may only be touched by her niece, Jehnna — and retrieve the magic horn that can awaken the Dreaming God, Dagoth. In exchange, she offers to resurrect Conan's dead lover, Valeria.

title: Lil Rounds

text: "Cue the Rain" with Queen Latifah. After Lil's elimination, she made guest appearances on "Live with Regis and Kelly", "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", "Larry King Live", some local FOX television affiliates and numerous radio stations across the country. She performed on the Grand Finale of American Idol season 8, including a group medley of So What and a duet of Cue the Rain with original artist Queen Latifah. On the tour, Rounds sang "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige, "No One" by Alicia Keys, and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies." Rounds has said in numerous interviews that during the American Idols

title: Now Singing In 12 Great Movies

text: autopilot...Billy Eckstine's vocal abilities are never in question, but jazz fans need to know what to expect prior to purchasing this reissue." "Now Singing In 12 Great Movies" was chosen as a "Four Star Album" at the time of its release from "Billboard" magazine in February 1964. Now Singing In 12 Great Movies Now Singing In 12 Great Movies is a 1963 studio album by the American singer Billy Eckstine. It was arranged by Billy Byers, conducted by Bobby Tucker, and produced by Quincy Jones. The 2002 reissue of the album was reviewed by Ken Dryden at Allmusic who critiqued

title: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

text: What a Friend We Have in Jesus "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a Christian hymn originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada. Scriven originally published the poem anonymously, and only received full credit for it in the 1880s. The tune to the hymn was composed by Charles Crozat Converse in 1868. William Bolcom composed a setting of the hymn. The hymn also has many versions with different lyrics in multiple languages. The "Handbook to the Lutheran Hymnal" notes,

title: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

text: the 1973 film "O Lucky Man!" and later became a hit when used in the 1987 Volkswagen Golf television commercial. The tune was in the labor protest movement due to its wide popularity. "Dump the Bosses Off Your Backs" (words by John Brill) was published in the IWW "Little Red Songbook" and has been recorded by dozens of artists including Utah Phillips, Anne Feeney, and Joe Glazer. A Norwegian version was used in the film "Trollhunter". It was sung in the 1984 film "Footloose". What a Friend We Have in Jesus "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a

title: What We Have Sown

text: You" are outtakes from Little Man. What We Have Sown What We Have Sown (2007) is the sixth album by The Pineapple Thief, recorded over the span of eight weeks during the development of Tightly Unwound (compare with 8 Days and 8 Days Later). The record was released through Cyclops Records as a "thank you" to the label for supporting the band before their departure for Kscope. Most of the album's songs are holdovers from earlier albums; "All You Need to Know" was written for 10 Stories Down, and "Well, I Think That's What You Said?" (formerly titled "Blood on

title: What We Have Sown

text: What We Have Sown What We Have Sown (2007) is the sixth album by The Pineapple Thief, recorded over the span of eight weeks during the development of Tightly Unwound (compare with 8 Days and 8 Days Later). The record was released through Cyclops Records as a "thank you" to the label for supporting the band before their departure for Kscope. Most of the album's songs are holdovers from earlier albums; "All You Need to Know" was written for 10 Stories Down, and "Well, I Think That's What You Said?" (formerly titled "Blood on Your Hands") and "Take Me with

title: I Might Have Been Queen

text: I Might Have Been Queen "I Might Have Been Queen" is a song written for Tina Turner as the first track on her highly successful "Private Dancer" album, and later included as a re-mixed version, with an additional lyric added to the bridge, on her "What's Love Got to Do With It" soundtrack album. The song was written by Jeanette Obstoj, Rupert Hine, and Jamie West-Oram for the "Private Dancer" album. The lyrics are meant to be autobiographical, telling Turner's story. Following a discussion with Rupert Hine, co-writer Jeannette Obstoj spoke with Turner about her life, starting with the cotton

title: Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival

text: it is now held. Previous seasons have been held at the old Technical High School field, in a vacant lot at the corner of Bank and Slater and on Sparks Street. Based on a survey conducted by Centretown Movies in January 2012, Centretown residents feel that the festival makes Dundonald Park a safe and welcoming place to be after sunset. The festival also promotes community awareness and engagement. Schedule for the 2012 Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival is an open-air, pay-what-you-can community film festival held annually in Ottawa during late

title: Flavor Unit Entertainment

text: Flavor Unit Entertainment Flavor Unit Entertainment is an American entertainment company originally launched in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is now based in Miami, Florida, United States. The company was founded by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere in 1995. The company produces films and television shows. In February 2013, Netflix signed an exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Flavor Unit Entertainment. Netflix will have its pick of movies produced by Flavor Unit Entertainment to debut on its internet streaming service. In April 2014, Flavor Unit Entertainment entered into an exclusive programming partnership with Centric which will re-brand the cable television channel

title: Rooftop Movies

text: special events. In 2012, Rooftop Movies featured a special event screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" followed by a DJ set by Efren Ramirez who played Pedro Sanchez in the film. In 2013, Rooftop Movies hosted the Miss Universe Australia WA State Final. The space was also used as a venue for Fringe World Festival 2013. Rooftop Movies regularly features on the list of the best outdoor cinemas in the world. Rooftop Movies Rooftop Movies is Perth’s first rooftop cinema, located atop a multi-story carpark in Northbridge, Western Australia. It is open during Perth’s summer months and screens a variety of films

title: Somebody to Love (Queen song)

text: Queen played "Somebody to Love" live from 1977–85, and a live performance of the song is recorded on the album "Queen Rock Montreal". In addition to these live performances, there were collaboration tributes to "Somebody to Love" after Mercury's death in 1991. The song was played live on 20 April 1992, during The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, with George Michael on lead vocals. Since its release in 1976, the song has appeared in a number of television shows, such as "American Idol", "The X Factor", and "Glee", as well as movies, including "Happy Feet" and "Ella Enchanted". Additionally, it has

title: Let's Stay Together (30 Rock)

text: that actress and singer Queen Latifah would guest star on the show as a Congresswoman named Regina Bookman who demands from Alec Baldwin's character, Jack Donaghy, more diversity in its NBC programming lineup. Latifah is a fan of the show and big fan of Baldwin and series creator, executive producer and lead actress Tina Fey. She said in an interview she was "out of my mind" excited to guest-star. Latifah is due to appear in a future episode of "30 Rock". It was also confirmed that actor-director Rob Reiner would appear as himself, and in "Let's Stay Together" he played

title: Movies in Fifteen Minutes

text: Movies in Fifteen Minutes Movies in Fifteen Minutes (known as m15m for short) is primarily the name of a set of Internet-based movie parodies by Cleolinda Jones (a pen name). The parodies first appeared in 2004 on Jones' LiveJournal, but have now been moved to a LiveJournal community of their own. There have been no new entries since 2012. Jones wrote the first parody, "Van Helsing in Fifteen Minutes", for fun; it appeared on her personal blog on 9 May 2004. "Van Helsing in Fifteen Minutes" proved surprisingly popular with readers on the internet. Jones' blog became so popular because

title: The White Queen (TV series)

text: the documents from the War of the Roses. They wanted "my" take on it, so that's what they got." Aneurin Barnard (who played Richard) stated, with regard to inaccuracies, "...the truth can be pretty boring. You have to up the stakes and make something up or twist it to make it a little bit more exciting." The White Queen (TV series) The White Queen is a British television drama series in ten parts, based on Philippa Gregory's historical novel series "The Cousins' War" ("The White Queen", "The Red Queen", and "The Kingmaker's Daughter"). The first episode was premiered on BBC

title: Super Bowl XLIV

text: along with WLHK, WFNI and WWL, with the teams' other network radio affiliates instead airing the Westwood One feed. Barenaked Ladies played the Super Bowl Saturday Night event with O.A.R. and Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Chris Daughtry, Steve Winwood and Queen Latifah performed during the Super Bowl pre-game tailgate party, which started at 2 p.m. Carrie Underwood sang the National Anthem and Queen Latifah sang "America the Beautiful." Underwood's selection marks the third straight year that an alumnus of "American Idol" has been chosen to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner", joining Jordin Sparks at Super Bowl XLII and Jennifer

title: What Have You Done

text: What Have You Done "What Have You Done" is the first single from Dutch symphonic metal and rock band Within Temptation's fourth studio album "The Heart of Everything" (2007). The song features guest vocals from Life of Agony's lead singer Mina Caputo (then known as Keith Caputo) and it was released as the album's first single in early 2007 (see 2007 in music). It became their first charting single in Canada and in the United States. A new edit and version of the song was released in the US through iTunes on 26 June 2007. There are two music videos

title: What You Have Left

text: What You Have Left "What You Have Left" is the sixth episode of the American television drama series "The Killing", which aired on May 1, 2011 on AMC in the United States. The episode was written by Nic Pizzolatto and was directed by Agnieszka Holland. In the episode, the police further investigate Bennet Ahmed, which leads the Larsens to believe that he is a prime suspect. The mayoral candidates hold their televised debate, allowing the current mayor to bring up Richmond’s attachment to a murder suspect. Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) investigates links between Rosie Larsen's case and those of other

title: What Might Have Been

text: What Might Have Been "What Might Have Been" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Texas. It was released in May 1993 as the lead-off single from their second (and breakthrough) album, "Big Time". It was written by the band's lead guitarist Porter Howell, rhythm guitarist Dwayne O'Brien, and keyboardist and vocalist Brady Seals. The song reached number 2 on the "Billboard"s Hot Country Songs chart and number 11 on the Canadian "RPM" country Tracks chart in 1993. It is one of their best known songs, peaking at number 16 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.

title: What Have We Become?

text: What Have We Become? What Have We Become? is a studio album released by the former The Beautiful South collaborators Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, which was released on 19 May 2014 through Virgin EMI Records. It has charted at number three in the UK Albums Chart, just behind Michael Jackson's posthumous album "Xscape" and Coldplay's "Ghost Stories" at number one. The album was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry on 30 October 2015 for sales over 100,000 copies. The album's first single, "D.I.Y", reached number 75 on the UK Singles Chart, and was added to BBC Radio 2's

title: The Perfect Holiday

text: a very attractive woman (granting her wish), and leaves. Eventually, the two start to date and end up falling in love—without Ben realizing that Nancy's ex-husband is J-Jizzy. Things take a turn for the worse, however, because Nancy's oldest son, John-John (Malik Hammond) is jealous of Benjamin going out with his mother and plots to break up the relationship. What follows is a series of funny and touching scenes that show viewers what "family" is really about. Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard play omniscient roles in the movie. Howard is a mischievous and sly angel named "Bah Humbug", while Latifah

title: Enjoy Movies

text: Enjoy Movies Enjoy Movies is Russian production company, founded in 2010 by an Armenian director Sarik Andreasyan, his brother the producer Gevond Andreasyan and producer Georgy Malkov. The company is based in Moscow, Russia. The company's first movie release was in September 2011. In 2012, Enjoy Movies released extremely successful 5 feature films, what allowed the company to gain about 25% market share and gained $27.9M which was 10 times more than it spent on movie production and became No. 1 in Top 10 list of the most successful production companies in 2012 in Russia. On 20 May, during the

title: Shout About Movies

text: games. The game consists of 8 rounds. Snippets of dialogue from movies are played, and the teams try to name the films they are from. Stills from movie comes together piece by piece; as in Round One, the object is to name the movie they are from. Clips from five movies are shown. Teams must match the films to their corresponding trivia facts. Teams try to guess several words or phrases, pertaining to movies, that all fall into the same category (e.g. "Hotels in the movies"). Clips from movies are shown, and the teams try to name the movies. A

title: I Lost It at the Movies

text: Macdonald's book, "Dwight Macdonald On Movies" (1969). When an interviewer asked her in later years as to what she had "lost", as indicated in the title, Kael averred: "There are so many kinds of innocence to be lost at the movies." It is the first in a series of titles of books that would have a deliberately erotic connotation, typifying the sensual relation Kael perceived herself as having with the movies, as opposed to the theoretical bent that some among her colleagues had. The book is divided into an introduction, and four sections. These sections are entitled as such: I)