Queen Latifah News

Voting has begun at www.PeoplesChoice.com to determine the nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011, the only major awards show where fans - not industry insiders - completely determine the nominees and winners across categories of music, movies and television. Starting today, fans can vote on 40 categories, including Favorite Country Artist, Favorite Action Movie and Favorite TV Comedy. The top five nominees in each category will be announced on Nov. 9, 2010 at The London West Hollywood Hotel during the annual People's Choice Awards press conference. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011 will be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

TRAILS, starring Nick Dalton (Legally Blonde National Tour, Hairspray Las Vegas), Matt Lutz (Bringing Down the Housestarring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah, A Walk to Remember starring Mandy Moore), and Broadway's Vanessa Ray (the recentTony-Award winning revival of HAIR) begins its 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival run at the Barrow Group Theatretoday and will run thru October 16th .

'You can't stop the beat', the laughs, nor the energy of Theatre Under the Stars' (TUTS) production of Hairspray now playing at the Houston Hobby Center. With one punch line after another, Hairspray is a show about big dreams, big hair and not being afraid to be yourself.

TRAILS, starring Nick Dalton (Legally Blonde National Tour, Hairspray Las Vegas), Matt Lutz (Bringing Down the House starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah, A Walk to Remember starring Mandy Moore), and Broadway's Vanessa Ray (the recent Tony-Award winning revival of HAIR) begins its 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival run at the Barrow Group Theatre today and will run thru October 16th.

Nick Dalton (Legally Blonde National Tour, Hairspray Las Vegas), Matt Lutz (Bringing Down the House starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah, A Walk to Remember starring Mandy Moore), and Broadway's Vanessa Ray (the recent Tony-Award winning revival of HAIR) are set to star in the 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival production of TRAILS - A New Musical, which will run at the Barrow Group Theatre from October 8th thru October 16th.

The PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, in which fans honor their favorites in movies, music and television, will be broadcast Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Hollywood funnymen Vince Vaughn and Kevin James are set to embark on a 14 city national tour of the 'Vince Vaughn and Kevin James Comedy Roadshow,' featuring live sketch comedy by Kevin James, Vince Vaughn and surprise special guests, as well as, stand up comedy performances by national recognized comedians Richie Minervini, Owen Benjamin and Steve Byrne. The 'Vince Vaughn and Kevin James Comedy Roadshow' is presented by Wild West Picture Show Productions and promoted by Live Nation.

An uplifting comedy set against the exciting world of championship basketball, Just Wright scores on Blu-ray and DVD September 14 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Next month's Stand Up to Cancer TV special will feature several celebrity guests, including cancer survivors Christina Applegate and Maura Tierney, according to a report by TVGuide.com.

Nick Dalton (Legally Blonde National Tour, Hairspray Las Vegas), Matt Lutz (Bringing Down the House starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah, A Walk to Remember starring Mandy Moore), and Broadway's Vanessa Ray (the recent Tony-Award winning revival of HAIR) are set to star in the 2010 New York Musical Theatre Festival production of TRAILS - A New Musical, which will run at the Barrow Group Theatre from October 8th thru October 16th.

As reported previously, next month's Stand Up to Cancer TV special will feature several celebrity guests, including cancer survivors Christina Applegate and Maura Tierney. Accordig to Variety, an array of other Hollywood stars have signed on for the fundraiser, including: George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Billy Joe Armstrong, and Renee Zellweger.

Talk Show Listings for Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

According to reports from the Hollywood Reporter, Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah are set to co-star in the upcoming film 'Joyful Noise.' The film tells the story of two women who band together to stop a small-town gospel choir from shutting down.

The Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay will present Lilith Fair on Friday, July 9. It has been nearly 11 years since the last tour and Lilith is back. The tour will feature a rotating list of more than 80 eclectic and notable female acts. Much like the original Lilith Fair, there will be 11 artists on each date with only two consistencies per show - the Lilith Local Talent Search ourstage.com winner, who will kick off the show, and headliner Sarah McLachlan. Additional artists scheduled to perform include Elizaveta, Miranda Lambert, Susan Justice, Queen Latifah, The Bangles, A Fine Frenzy, Emmylou Harris and Marina & the Diamonds.

Next month's Stand Up to Cancer TV special will feature several celebrity guests, including cancer survivors Christina Applegate and Maura Tierney, according to a report by TVGuide.com.

Elaine Paige, the renowned British musical stage star, recording artist and actress who recently celebrated her 40th anniversary on stage, is in New York City recording a new "Duets" album for Warner Bros Records that is being produced by the legendary Phil Ramone. Among the internationally renowned recording artists participating in the venture are (in alphabetical order): Paul Anka, John Barryman, Michael Bolton, Kenny G, Olivia Newton John, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis, Billy Ocean, Le Ann Rimes, Jon Secada, Neil Sedaka and Dionne Warwick.

BET Networks takes an in-depth look at the role of female rappers in the hip-hop industry in the premiere of its first original music documentary special, MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN AND HIP HOP. The documentary will premiere on August 30th at 10:00 PM EDT on BET.

The Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay will present Lilith Fair on Friday, July 9. It has been nearly 11 years since the last tour and Lilith is back. The tour will feature a rotating list of more than 80 eclectic and notable female acts. Much like the original Lilith Fair, there will be 11 artists on each date with only two consistencies per show - the Lilith Local Talent Search ourstage.com winner, who will kick off the show, and headliner Sarah McLachlan. Additional artists scheduled to perform include Elizaveta, Miranda Lambert, Susan Justice, Queen Latifah, The Bangles, A Fine Frenzy, Emmylou Harris and Marina & the Diamonds.

Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York's best storytellers! TONIGHT Ryan Paulson--I'm Uncomfortable: How I Stopped Speaking In Tongues

Based on legends that may (or may not) be true, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street School Edition serves up tasty feast of diabolical fun. Tickets to Sondheim's thrilling musical masterpiece are on sale now.