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Cynthia Nixon Queen Latifah Queen Latifah and Cynthia Nixon were snapped arriving to the 'Ice Age: Collision Course' New York Screeing at Walter Reade Theater in New York City. Photos By: Diego Corredor/Media Punch

**** THE HAMPTONS **** Queen Latifah “Sing Your Song” is the theme of the 10th Annual African American Film Festival (AAFF), October 1 – 4 at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton NY. Presented by the Southampton African American Museum, this is a seminal year of an event that has brought the richness of diversity to the cultural landscape of the East End. The AAFF will kick-off on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. with the East End premiere of the stage play “Martin, Malcolm and Me” by writer/director J.D. Lawrence, followed by a Q&A. (Adv. $30.00/adults/$20 children-$35 adults/$25/children at the door) For Tickets and Information call Nancy Stevens-Smith (631) 428-1857 or Joanne Humble (631) 764-4792 Friday, October 2 will embody this year’s theme of “Sing Your Song” with spoken word/live jazz performances by R&B singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley, HBO Def and Grammy Award Poet J Ivy, Dynamic 2x Grammy Award singer/songwriter Tarrey Tor...

Betty White Queen Latifah with Dan Lauria, Craig Bierko and Bell Bellamy guest star on Hot In Cleveland. Elka (Betty White) takes on Councilman Powell (Bill Bellamy) in a City Council debate but ends up facing his aunt (Queen Latifah) instead. Meanwhile, things heat up between Victoria (Wendie Malick) and J.J. (Dan Lauria) and Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli) and Donald (Craig Bierko). Queen Latifah guest stars on an all new episode of “Hot in Cleveland” and shares words of wisdom with Elka during her political debate.  Wednesday, August 6th at 10pm ET/PT followed by an all new episode of “Jennifer Falls” at 10:30pm ET/PT  Photo Courtesy Of: TV Land 

Queen Latifah With a hit daytime talk show under her belt and more projects in her back pocket, Queen Latifah is all smiles as she graces the latest cover of JET magazine . This issue of the publication focuses on faith and spirituality, and the former rap star turned media mogul opens up about the time her faith was truly tested while also providing updates on her family and exciting new business ventures. On when her faith was most challenged “The biggest thing to ever test my personal faith was the loss of my brother in a motorcycle accident… I believed it ruined my life. I probably had a five-year interruption in any type of personal growth. There were some things I didn’t learn in my twenties because I was disconnected emotionally. I could only get so close or feel so much.” How she was able to move forward “I fell in love. It was like a circuit breaker had switched off.” On having children “I’ve wanted to adopt sinc...

**** WALTER MCBRIDE ON BROADWAY **** ROSIE'S BROADWAY KIDS BENEFIT **** Rosie O'Donnell Judy Gold Chita Rivera Jonathan Groff Montego Glover Shoshana Bean Nikki Blonsky Linda Dano And Rosie O'Donnell Melinda Doolittle Queen Latifah Queen Latifah along with Melinda Doolittle, Chita Rivera, Judy Gold , Linda Dano, Jonathan Groff, Nikki Blonsky, Montego Glover and Shoshana Bean were snapped backstage at Rosie's Bway Extravaganza at the Palace Theatre in New York City. The Evening benefits Rosie's Broadway Kids with star-studded tribute performances that honored Queen Latifah. Rosie's Broadway Kids is an arts education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts. Using professional teaching artists, Rosie's Broadway Kids provides instruction in dance and music and a professional theater experience for children who might otherwise not have the opportunity. Photos By: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

**** STAR STUDDED BASH AT NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY **** Isaac Mizrahi Samantha Mathis Blake Lewis Lisa Edelstein Cheyenne Jackson Tyson Beckford Mickey Boardman Patricia Field With Anna Sui Charlotte Ronson Sean Lennon With Charlotte Kemp Muhl Amanda Lepore Estelle Queen Latifah Lydia Hearst Lydia Hearst along with Estelle, Queen L atifah, Isaac Mizrahi , Amanda Lepore, Sean Lennon With Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Patricia Field, Anna Sui, Cheyenne Jackson and many other stars attended the PAPER Magazine & HP 25th Anniversary Gala at The New York Public Library in New York City last night. Photos By: RD / Dziekan / Retna Digital

Ne-Yo Queen Latifah Star Jones Magic Johnson And Cookie Johnson Samuel L. Jackson Mary J. Blidge Angela Bassett Beautiful Angela Bassett looked fantastic for the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Mary J. Bilge really stole the night in her long red gown. Samuel L. Jackson was also there dressed to the hill in the cold Washington weather. Magic Johnson and his stunning wife Cookie Johnson also showed up to help celebrate. We were very happy to see former View Host Star Jones. She still looks like a star. Queen Latifah was there and was all smiles. She always smiles. We love that about her. Ne-Yo showed up and looked very dapper in his suit and top hat. Our Retna photographer and friend Walter McBride really out did himself with these great photos. Photos By: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Jennie Garth Teri Hatcher Chandra Wilson Paris Hilton Queen Latifah The Batman sequel The Dark Knight walked away with a handful of prizes to steal the show at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles California last night. The action film claimed Favorite Superhero, Favorite Movie, Favorite Onscreen Match-Up, Favorite Action Movie and Favorite Cast at the climax of the event. Batman's Christian Bale and co-star Aaron Eckhart and director Christopher Nolan were given a lengthy standing ovation as they took to the stage at the Shrine Auditorium, and then Bale remembered his Joker, Heath Ledger, in his brief acceptance speech. He said, "Here’s to Heath," as he raised one of the awards the cast and crew were presented with to the heavens. The Dark Knight was the last film Ledger completed.Carrie Underwood was a triple threat at the prizegiving, claiming a trio of big prizes.The country star claimed the Favorite Country Singer, Favorite Country Song and Favorite ...

Queen Latifah Queen Latifah gets thrown into a car by security, well, at least that is what is kinda looked like as the security from the Hip Night Club Hyde Lounge tries to protect her from the paparazzi after she partied there last night in West Hollywood, California. Queen Latifah was all smiles however as he put her into an arm lock to protect her face from the flashes. Queen Latifah wore a stripped shirt and a fedora hat with sunglasses. The Queen went to see Janet Jackson perform earlier at the Staples Center and later attended the after party at the famed nightclub. Photo By: COP/BuzzFoto

Singer-actress Queen Latifah is the latest nice celebrity to offer out of control Britney Spears a retreat, asking the fallen toxic star to go home with her.The Chicago star has been watching all of Spears’ problems unfold, and she feels compelled to offer the singer her help and mental support.This comes only a day after Spears’ paparazzi arrival outside a very important Los Angeles custody hearing that cost the star all her visitation rights with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James for another month.The Los Angeles Commissioner overseeing Spears’ custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline has ruled the singer will have to wait until the next hearing on February 19th to ask for access to her kids after she failed to actually attend the hearing on Monday. She arrived at the courthouse, posed for pictures and left. And Latifah, real name Dana Owens, isn’t surprised that so many celebrities are offering Spears help, while others appear to be chiding and poking fun. She says, "A ...