query: what movie queen latifah play 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Elizabeth the Queen (play)

text: 1968 TV movie, "Elizabeth the Queen" directed by George Schaefer and starring Judith Anderson and Charlton Heston. The play revolves around the love affair but also jealousy between the aging Queen Elizabeth I of England and her much younger suitor Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. Multiple roles as Courtiers, Guards, Men-at-arms: Elizabeth the Queen (play) Elizabeth the Queen was a 1930 Broadway three-act play written in blank verse by Maxwell Anderson, produced by the Theatre Guild, directed by Philip Moeller and with scenic and costume design by Lee Simonson. It ran for 147 performances from November 3, 1930, to

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: 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: Life Support (film)

text: Movie or Special. Queen Latifah won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for 2007. Queen Latifah also won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at the 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards held in 2008. Life Support (film) Life Support is a 2007 American drama television film directed by Nelson George and starring Queen Latifah. It is loosely based on the real-life story of Ana Wallace, a HIV-positive woman. The film premiered January 26, 2007 at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and premiered

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: 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: Queen Anne (play)

text: Queen Anne (play) Queen Anne is a 2015 play by the British playwright Helen Edmundson on the life of Anne, Queen of Great Britain. It is set between just before her accession in 1702 and her husband George's death in 1708 and centres on the relationship between Anne and her close friend Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, by whom Anne was heavily influenced in the period before and during her reign. It was premiered at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon by the Royal Shakespeare Company from November 2015 until January 2016, directed by Natalie Abrahami. It made its London premiere from 30

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: What They Play

text: a small editorial staff of seven to play and review games based on their content, but also allowed parents to leave comments and reviews under each game describing their thoughts on the game's content and/or their child's reaction to the game. Parents could also submit an age-appropriateness rating, assigned on a scale from 1-17. What They Play What They Play was a video game-centric website aimed at helping parents learn about content in video games, helping them decide what games their children should play. It was the first of several websites to launch under "What They Like, Inc.", other sites

title: Queen to Play

text: York City and Los Angeles, at the Tribeca Film Festival and the ColCoa Film Festival respectively. The national release in France was on August 5, 2009 and in Germany on January 7, 2010. The film is distributed in the U.S. by Zeitgeist Films and was released there on April 1, 2011. Queen to Play Queen to Play (original title "Joueuse", the feminine form of “player”) is a 2009 French-German film directed by Caroline Bottaro. The film stars Sandrine Bonnaire as a French chambermaid on the island of Corsica. She develops an interest in chess. She has been cleaning the house

title: Queen to Play

text: Queen to Play Queen to Play (original title "Joueuse", the feminine form of “player”) is a 2009 French-German film directed by Caroline Bottaro. The film stars Sandrine Bonnaire as a French chambermaid on the island of Corsica. She develops an interest in chess. She has been cleaning the house of an American doctor (played by Kevin Kline in his first French-speaking role), and he begins helping her practice and improve. She must deal with her growing fascination with the game and with her husband and teenaged daughter. The film had its world premiere on April 25, 2009 in both New

title: The Queen (play)

text: up her vain and selfiish ways to be a fit wife for Velasco. The play's comic relief is supplied by a group of minor characters – two quarrelling followers of Alphonso, the astrologer Pynto and a bluff captain named Bufo; plus Velasco's servant Mopas and the matchmaker/bawd Madame Shaparoon. The Velasco/Salassa subplot derives from Novel 13 in the "Histoires Tragiques" of François de Belleforest. The Queen (play) The Queen, or The Excellency of Her Sex is a Caroline era tragicomedy. Though published anonymously in 1653, The play is now generally attributed to John Ford — making it a significant addition

title: The Indian Queen (play)

text: prologue and epilogue offer not more than vague hints that one could connect the play to Europe's history. The Indian Queen (play) The Indian Queen is a play by Sir Robert Howard, written in collaboration with John Dryden, his sister's husband. It was first performed in 1664 with incidental music by John Banister the elder (1630–1679). In 1695, the play was expanded with additional music to create a new semi-opera of the same name by the composer Henry Purcell. The plot is set at the courts of Peru and Mexico right before the Spanish invasion. It is difficult to follow

title: The Queen (play)

text: The Queen (play) The Queen, or The Excellency of Her Sex is a Caroline era tragicomedy. Though published anonymously in 1653, The play is now generally attributed to John Ford — making it a significant addition to the very limited canon of Ford's works. The date and circumstances of the play's authorship and performance are unknown, though scholars can draw some inferences from the little factual information available. The first quarto edition of 1653 was published by the actor-turned-bookseller Alexander Gough. Gough had earlier been a member of the King's Men, and had been part of the cast of that

title: What They Play

text: What They Play What They Play was a video game-centric website aimed at helping parents learn about content in video games, helping them decide what games their children should play. It was the first of several websites to launch under "What They Like, Inc.", other sites featuring books, movies and music followed. The site was launched in 2007 by two former Ziff Davis members Ira Becker, executive vice-president of the Game Group, and ex-1UP.com writer and Senior vice-president of the Game Group John Davison. Davison announced his departure from Ziff in August 2007, with Becker's announcement soon following. The two

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: The Indian Queen (play)

text: The Indian Queen (play) The Indian Queen is a play by Sir Robert Howard, written in collaboration with John Dryden, his sister's husband. It was first performed in 1664 with incidental music by John Banister the elder (1630–1679). In 1695, the play was expanded with additional music to create a new semi-opera of the same name by the composer Henry Purcell. The plot is set at the courts of Peru and Mexico right before the Spanish invasion. It is difficult to follow due to an information gap which is filled only in the last scenes, and due to changes of

title: Dido, Queen of Carthage (play)

text: Dido, Queen of Carthage (play) Dido, Queen of Carthage (full title: The Tragedie of Dido Queene of Carthage) is a short play written by the English playwright Christopher Marlowe, with possible contributions by Thomas Nashe. The story of the play focuses on the classical figure of Dido, the Queen of Carthage. It tells an intense dramatic tale of Dido and her fanatical love for Aeneas (induced by Cupid), Aeneas' betrayal of her and her eventual suicide on his departure for Italy. The playwrights depended upon Books 1, 2, and 4 of Virgil's "Aeneid" as their main source. "Dido" is based

title: What a Life (play)

text: Aldrich Family", was broadcast for three seasons. What a Life (play) What a Life is a 1938 Broadway play by Clifford Goldsmith. "What a Life" is set in Central High School, with action primarily occurring in the principal's office. The main character, Henry Aldrich, "thinks he is dumb because his father won a Phi Beta Kappa key at college." During the play, Aldrich faces charges that he caused a disturbance in class and that he stole brass instruments from the band. He also has to deal with a student who bullies him. The play was copyrighted on July 7, 1936,

title: What a Life (play)

text: What a Life (play) What a Life is a 1938 Broadway play by Clifford Goldsmith. "What a Life" is set in Central High School, with action primarily occurring in the principal's office. The main character, Henry Aldrich, "thinks he is dumb because his father won a Phi Beta Kappa key at college." During the play, Aldrich faces charges that he caused a disturbance in class and that he stole brass instruments from the band. He also has to deal with a student who bullies him. The play was copyrighted on July 7, 1936, under the title "Enter to Learn". After

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: Elizabeth the Queen (play)

text: Elizabeth the Queen (play) Elizabeth the Queen was a 1930 Broadway three-act play written in blank verse by Maxwell Anderson, produced by the Theatre Guild, directed by Philip Moeller and with scenic and costume design by Lee Simonson. It ran for 147 performances from November 3, 1930, to March 1931 at the Guild Theatre. The starring roles were played by Lynn Fontanne as Elizabeth and Alfred Lunt as Lord Essex. It was adapted into a 1939 film "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex" directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Bette Davis, Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland and a

title: Queen of Hearts (TV play)

text: Queen of Hearts (TV play) Queen of Hearts is a television play, written by Paula Milne, directed by Tim King, and produced by Brenda Reid. It was first shown BBC2 on Sunday 11 August 1985, and on repeated 28 August 1985. "Queen of Hearts" starred Shakespearean actress Lorna Heilbron as Ann Drury, a bored, frustrated, but attractive middle-class housewife living in an area where prostitution had begun to arouse comment. Two factors encouraged Mrs Drury briefly to try out being a prostitute herself: an admission by her husband (Paul Jesson) that he himself had once consorted with a call girl

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: Queen Anne (play)

text: husband, alleging their embezzlement of army funds to build Blenheim Palace. Sarah is then forced to resign her position of Keeper of the Privy Purse but relations sour between her and her husband when he does not resign in support of her. Sarah plans to publish her correspondence with Anne to avenge her dismissal, but this is thwarted and John decides to flee England rather than stay and face a trial. Sarah attempts one final meeting with Anne, but their relationship remains broken as Sarah makes one final defiant monologue to the audience. Queen Anne (play) Queen Anne is a

title: Play What You Feel

text: Play What You Feel Play What You Feel is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan's Big Band which was recorded in New York City in 1990 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997. The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted, "In 1990, tenor-saxophonist Clifford Jordan achieved one of his lifetime goals and formed a big band. They recorded a demo in December, 1990, that helped land them a record deal ... The music on "Play What You Feel", which was originally the demo, was released for the first time in 1997. The 16-piece orchestra, which includes many of

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: What Price Glory? (play)

text: a General Chatelaine. The play's success allowed Anderson to quit teaching and journalism, and start his long and successful career as a professional playwright. It was included in Burns Mantle's "The Best Plays of 1924-1925". The play was filmed in 1926 and 1952. What Price Glory? (play) What Price Glory?, a 1924 comedy-drama written by Maxwell Anderson and critic/veteran Laurence Stallings was Anderson's first commercial success, with a long run on Broadway, starring Louis Wolheim. The play depicted the rivalry between two U.S. Marine Corps officers fighting in France during World War I. The play was notable for its profanity,

title: Elizabeth the Queen (1968 film)

text: before in New York and received poor reviews but insisted the production was faulty rather than the play itself. Charlton Heston agreed to co star. Elizabeth the Queen (1968 film) Elizabeth the Queen is a 1968 TV movie. It is an adaptation of the play "Elizabeth the Queen". In 1964 George Schaefer said he had decided not to do a production of this or another Maxwell Anderson play, "Mary Queen of Scot", because they depended on pageantry, which was hard to do on television. Schaefer changed his mind and Judith Anderson signed to star in a production in May 1967.

title: Elizabeth the Queen (1968 film)

text: Elizabeth the Queen (1968 film) Elizabeth the Queen is a 1968 TV movie. It is an adaptation of the play "Elizabeth the Queen". In 1964 George Schaefer said he had decided not to do a production of this or another Maxwell Anderson play, "Mary Queen of Scot", because they depended on pageantry, which was hard to do on television. Schaefer changed his mind and Judith Anderson signed to star in a production in May 1967. It was her third production for the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" following "Macbeth" and "The Cradle Song". She had performed in the play the year

title: Queen Sized

text: Queen Sized Queen Sized is a Lifetime drama telefilm that premiered on January 12, 2008, starring Nikki Blonsky. The movie was made in Shreveport, LA. Maggie Baker (Blonsky) is an overweight 17-year-old girl in a suburban town in South Carolina who suffers being taunted and ridiculed at school and badgered to lose weight by her overbearing mother (Annie Potts) who is worried she will get diabetes like her late father. Maggie and her mother are estranged and do not get along. The movie starts by showing what Maggie goes through every day at school. We discover that her best friend

title: The Queen (play)

text: Furthermore, "the work's incidence of rhymes and double and triple endings relative to that of Ford's other plays" also favours an early date in Ford's career, which makes sense in terms of the King's Men connection. The assignment of the play to Ford, first made by the German scholar Willy Bang in 1906, is widely accepted. The quarto features Gough's dedication of the play to Catherine Mohun, the wife of Lord Warwick Mohun, Baron of Okehampton; and three sets of prefatory verses. Like "The Lover's Melancholy", "The Queen" shows a strong influence from Robert Burton's "The Anatomy of Melancholy." Alphonso,

title: The Queen Was in the Parlour

text: The Queen Was in the Parlour The Queen Was in the Parlour: a romance in three acts is a play by the English writer Noël Coward. Belonging to the Ruritanian romance genre, its title is drawn from a line in the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence". Although written in 1922, it was not produced until 24 August 1926, when it was premiered at the St Martin's Theatre. It has been adapted for film three times - the first two times under its original title (in 1927 as a silent movie and in 1928 as a talking picture) and

title: Dido, Queen of Carthage (play)

text: is presumed to have been lost in the 1809 Drury Lane Theatre fire, since nothing of it has survived. An adaptation of the play was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 30 May 1993, the 400th anniversary of Marlowe's death, along with "The Massacre at Paris", directed by Alan Drury and Michael Earley and featuring Sally Dexter as Dido, Timothy Walker as Aeneas, Jeremy Blake as Iarbas, Ben Thomas as Achates, Teresa Gallagher as Anna/Juno and Andrew Wincott as Cupid. Dido, Queen of Carthage (play) Dido, Queen of Carthage (full title: The Tragedie of Dido Queene of Carthage) is a

title: Queen of Hearts (TV play)

text: and her trying on some black lingerie belonging to her teenaged daughter (Dominique Barnes) while she was alone in the house. Her experience with a client gave her a fresh sense of her sexuality, though her husband’s rather underwhelmed response when she sought to entice him with lace underwear and stockings had the effect of returning her to her previous rather staid existence. Queen of Hearts (TV play) Queen of Hearts is a television play, written by Paula Milne, directed by Tim King, and produced by Brenda Reid. It was first shown BBC2 on Sunday 11 August 1985, and on

title: What Price Glory? (play)

text: What Price Glory? (play) What Price Glory?, a 1924 comedy-drama written by Maxwell Anderson and critic/veteran Laurence Stallings was Anderson's first commercial success, with a long run on Broadway, starring Louis Wolheim. The play depicted the rivalry between two U.S. Marine Corps officers fighting in France during World War I. The play was notable for its profanity, "toot goddam sweet," etc., and for censorship efforts by military and religious groups. These efforts failed when the primary censorship authority, Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett, was revealed by columnist Heywood Broun to have written a far more vulgar series of letters to

title: Ron Balicki

text: Ron Balicki Ron Balicki (born September 2, 1963) is an American actor and stuntman for various films and television series. He is also a well known martial arts practitioner, teacher and author. He is a student and the son-in-law of Dan Inosanto. Balicki grew up in Chicago, Illinois. In 1987 he became a Deputy Sheriff for Cook County, Illinois. He helped form a "Special Operations Resistance Team" which trained officers in riot control. Around this time he served as bodyguard for Hollywood movie and music stars including Steven Seagal, Public Enemy, Kid 'n Play, Queen Latifah and D.J. Jazzy Jeff

title: Sue Monk Kidd

text: It has been adapted as a play in New York by The American Place Theater. The novel was also adapted as a movie of the same name by Fox Searchlight, starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo. Her second novel, "The Mermaid Chair" (2005), won the 2005 Quill Award for General Fiction. The story concerns a woman who upon coming home to an island off the coast of South Carolina becomes attracted to a Benedictine monk who is just a few months short of taking his final vows. The title refers to a chair in

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: What the Butler Saw (play)

text: stage in 1995. Phyllida Lloyd directed the play. There was a further revival in 2012 at the Vaudeville Theatre, directed by Sean Foley, which ran from 16 May to 25 August. There was a 2017 production directed by Nikolai Foster at the Curve Theatre in Leicester. What the Butler Saw (play) What the Butler Saw is a farce written by the English playwright Joe Orton. It was premièred at the Queen's Theatre in London on 5 March 1969. It was Orton's final play and the second to be performed after his death, following "Funeral Games" in 1968. The play consists

title: What the Butler Saw (play)

text: What the Butler Saw (play) What the Butler Saw is a farce written by the English playwright Joe Orton. It was premièred at the Queen's Theatre in London on 5 March 1969. It was Orton's final play and the second to be performed after his death, following "Funeral Games" in 1968. The play consists of two acts—though the action is continuous—and revolves around a Dr. Prentice, a psychiatrist attempting to seduce his attractive prospective secretary, Geraldine Barclay. The play opens with the doctor examining Geraldine Barclay in a job interview. As part of the interview, he persuades her to undress.

title: Play What You Feel

text: Jordan's friends and longtime associates, was loose but tight, featuring strong solos, spirited ensembles and colorful straight-ahead arrangements ... all of the selections are fun and swinging. This is a highly recommended if little-known gem that makes one happy that Clifford Jordan was able to achieve his goal". Play What You Feel Play What You Feel is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan's Big Band which was recorded in New York City in 1990 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997. The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow noted, "In 1990, tenor-saxophonist Clifford Jordan achieved one of his lifetime

title: What a Life (play)

text: With the Wind" (1939). A 1982 attempted revival of "What a Life" at the Manhattan Punch Line failed. The production was panned in "The New York Times", with reviewer Mel Gussow writing: "The play is piffle. Far funnier efforts can be seen nightly in television reruns of situation comedies. Next to "What a Life," "Leave It to Beaver" is Moliere." The play was initially adapted to radio as comedy segments on Rudy Vallee's program. Next came a separate radio program, "The Aldrich Family". Film adaptation came in the form of 11 motion pictures. Finally, a television series, also called "The

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: They Knew What They Wanted (play)

text: that it would stand out in any season, as one of the best plays ever written by an American author. "They Knew What They Wanted" treats a difficult and delicate theme with rare human insight and even rarer philosophical profundity." The 1976 Broadway revival received nominations: They Knew What They Wanted (play) They Knew What They Wanted is a 1924 play written by Sidney Howard. The play premiered on Broadway in 1924 and had three Broadway revivals, as well as a London production. "They Knew What They Wanted" tells the story of Tony, an aging Italian winegrower in the California

title: What Every Woman Knows (play)

text: What Every Woman Knows (play) What Every Woman Knows is a four-act play written by J. M. Barrie. It was first presented by impresario Charles Frohman at the Duke of York's Theatre in London on 3 September 1908. It ran for 384 performances, transferring to the Hicks Theatre between 21 December 1908 and 15 February 1909. The play was first produced in America, also by Frohman, in 1908 at Atlantic City on 18 October 1908, transferring to Broadway, at the Empire Theatre in New York City in December 1908. The production starred Maude Adams and Richard Bennett. Written before women's

title: Scary Movie 3

text: calls George, CJ and Mahalik for help. CJ says his Aunt Shaneequa might be able to help. Shaneequa (Queen Latifah), the Matrix Oracle, and her husband Orpheus (Eddie Griffin) agree to watch the tape. Shaneequa discovers the hidden image of a lighthouse and gets in a fight with Tabitha's mother. Shaneequa tells Cindy to find the lighthouse to break the curse. When Cindy returns home, she finds Cody watched the tape. At work, Cindy searches through pictures of lighthouses before finding the one from the tape. Desperate to save Cody, Cindy warns everyone by entering a message into the news

title: The Play What I Wrote

text: The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote is a comedy play written by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Eddie Braben, starring Foley and McColl (the double act The Right Size, playing characters named "Sean" and "Hamish"), with Toby Jones, directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced in its original production by David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers. The show is a celebration of the British double act Morecambe and Wise, and an irreverent and farcical exploration of the nature of double acts in general. Its title is drawn from one of Morecambe and Wise's catchphrases, as is "A Tight

title: The Play What I Wrote

text: been familiar with Morecambe and Wise. The show offered tickets for the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth Broadway preview performances for $1, $2, $3, $4, and $5, respectively as a publicity stunt. The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote is a comedy play written by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Eddie Braben, starring Foley and McColl (the double act The Right Size, playing characters named "Sean" and "Hamish"), with Toby Jones, directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced in its original production by David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers. The show is a celebration of the British double

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: They Knew What They Wanted (play)

text: They Knew What They Wanted (play) They Knew What They Wanted is a 1924 play written by Sidney Howard. The play premiered on Broadway in 1924 and had three Broadway revivals, as well as a London production. "They Knew What They Wanted" tells the story of Tony, an aging Italian winegrower in the California Napa Valley, who proposes by letter to Amy, a San Francisco waitress who waited on him once. Fearing that she will find him too old and ugly, Tony sends her a photograph of Joe, his young hired hand, instead of himself. When Amy comes to the

title: What What (In the Butt)

text: singer for Queens Of The Stone Age and guitar player for Kyuss. In 2009, the creators of the video, and Samwell himself, claimed that a feature film called "What What (In the Butt): The Movie" was in the works. On November 12, 2010, Brownmark Films filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against MTV Networks, South Park Studios, and Viacom for their use of "What What in the Butt" in a 2008 "South Park" episode. In July 2011, a federal judge decided that South Park's use of the video fell under the fair use exception to copyright law, and thus the defendants

title: Jungle Queen (serial)

text: "although well produced, it often became bogged down with complicated plot twists, psychological debates and confusion as to who was on whose side, and what was really being accomplished." The Jungle Queen herself is never adequately explained. The serial reuses aircraft footage from "Five Came Back" (1939) as well as volcano and crocodile attack footage from "East of Borneo" (1931). Jungle Queen (serial) Jungle Queen (1945) is a Universal movie serial. Material from this serial was re-edited into the feature film "Jungle Safari" (1956). In 1939, Nazi Germany sends a team of agents to incite revolt and seize British Middle