Oct 17th, 2008 · The Golden Globe-winning actress talks about racism, her fear of bees and playing the oldest sister on the set of The Secret Life Of Bees. The new film is adapted from Sue Monk Kidd's best-selling novel.
Oct 10th, 2008 · Rapper/actress Queen Latifah says she doesn't care if people think she's gay. Plus, Russell Simmons tells us why so many people are plugged in to what celebrities say about voting. Newsweek national correspondent Allison Samuels explains.
Dec 12th, 2007 · Gabrielle Union plays the role of Nancy, a single mother of three who struggles to find love, in the new holiday film The Perfect Holiday. The movie's cast -- Union, Queen Latifah, Morris Chestnut and Faizon Love -- recently visited NPR to chat about the film.
Sep 27th, 2007 · To build a career as a hip-hop star, singer, actor, producer and cover girl, Queen Latifah followed her mother's simple advice: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. It has served her well. Latifah can now afford to do some of the less commercial things she loves, like singing old jazz and R&B tunes.
Sep 19th, 2007 · Dana Owens, also known as "Queen Latifah," continues to experience tremendous success as an award-winning rapper, actress and songstress. The New Jersey-native talks about her new jazz and soul album Trav'lin Light and what's next on her agenda.
Mar 9th, 2007 · Hip-hop artist and Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah stars in a new film that explores the impact of AIDS on the black community. The movie, Life Support, premieres Saturday night on HBO.
Jan 3rd, 2006 · Roni Zulu is a Los Angeles-based tattoo artist who's done work for stars including Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah and Debra Wilson. But he's not your typical tattoo artist. He sees all his art -- including the celebrity tattoos -- as sacred work.
Sep 1st, 2005 · Born Dana Owens, Grammy-winning Queen Latifah was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film Chicago. Her critically acclaimed 1989 debut album All Hail The Queen is considered one of the best rap albums of all time, and she has starred in many movies. (This interview originally aired March 15, 1999.)