Movie Review: 'The Longshots' Aug 22, 2008
Yet consider that this is the same actress (13 when the movie was shot) who played Queen Latifah's niece in "Barbershop 2," held her own in an exchange with Cedric the Entertainer in that film, has starred in Medea projects by Tyler Perry, and was the youngest actress ever nominated for best actress by the Screen Actors Guild. That means this is real acting. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Keke Palmer revved up over 'Longshots' role and life in general Aug 21, 2008
" That includes her own sitcom, "True Jackson," coming to Nickelodeon this fall, and a new movie, "The Longshots," opening in theaters Friday. Palmer stars in the film based on the true story of Jasmine Plummer, the first girl to play on a Pop Warner football team and who led her team to the national playoffs. Palmer wasn't familiar with Plummer before the movie came along, even though they were born in the same hospital in Harvey, Ill., a year apart (Plummer is a year older). "I hadn't heard... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Queen Latifah enjoys success on her own terms Jul 17, 2007
After establishing herself in movies with roles in films like Set it Off, Living Out Loud, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Chicago, Stranger Than Fiction; and on television in the long-running sitcom Living Single, Latifah, whose confidence cup overfloweth, has learned how to turn nos into yes, maams. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
Welcome Back, Cube Jun 29, 2007
IGN goes back to the shop with the two stars of Barbershop 2: Back in Business. IGN talks to the rap legend-turned-actor, entrepreneur and president of Cube Vision about Torque, Barbershop 2 and taking the lead role in XXX 2. (IGN FilmForce)
Carl Wright of Barbershop movies dies May 21, 2007
Wrights film credits also include Soul Food, Barbershop 2: Back in Business and The Cookout. . (MSNBC -- Race)
Kenan muses on life as comic Apr 25, 2007
After graduating from Nickelodeon comedy, Thompson said he went on to star in a number of film projects, including "Fat Albert" and "Barbershop 2" before landing a recurring role in NBC's variety show. Born in 1978, he became the first "SNL" cast member born after the series began in 1975, according to the show's Web site. (The Observer, IN)
Made in Maryland Mar 23, 2007
Set in Baltimore, the film was written, directed and produced by Mark Brown ("Barbershop" and "Barbershop 2"), a graduate of Takoma Park Academy. Parts were filmed in Fells Point and City Hall, and Mayor Martin O'Malley makes an appearance as himself. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Latifah Brings Heart to 'Life Support' Feb 26, 2007
"Until now, Latifah has gone mostly the laugh route, with a string of comedies ("Bringing Down the House," "Taxi," "Barbershop 2: Back in Business" and "Last Holiday"), but it was time to shed a tear or two."I've always enjoyed dramatic roles," says Latifah, who turns 37 in March. "I mean, that's what actually made me really want to get into acting, was me playing this role in high school in `Godspell. That director is one of the best directors that I've ever worked with, to this day, and I... (The Morning Star)
Queen Latifah brings heart to Life Support Feb 26, 2007
Until now, Latifah has gone mostly the laugh route, with a string of comedies ("Bringing Down the House," "Taxi," "Barbershop 2: Back in Business" and "Last Holiday"), but it was time to shed a tear or two. "I've always enjoyed dramatic roles," says Latifah, who turns 37 in March. (MSNBC -- Television)
Battlingstroke and bad hair days Feb 8, 2007
Virgil Simons, head of the advocacy group Prostate Net, thought the same thing when he signed up hundreds of barbers to talk to customers about prostate cancer in 2004, to coincide with release of the movie Barbershop 2. Its maker, MGM, helped finance the campaign. (MSNBC -- Health)
