Hudson's family buried Nov 5, 2008
Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce Knowles, Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah attended the memorial service for Jennifer Hudsons mother, brother and nephew yesterday. Hudson looked "upset but managed to keep herself together" as she joined 450 mourners at Chicagos Apostolic Church of God to bid a final farewell to her mom Darnell Donerson, brother Jason Hudson and seven-year-old nephew Julian King, who were fatally shot last month. (iAfrica.com)
An Open Letter To Lorne Michaels: Why Obama's Win Means You Have To Hire A Black Woman Nov 5, 2008
Since the departure of Maya Rudolph, you've either brought her back on a character-by-character basis, had another guest, like getting Queen Latifah to play Gwen Ifill during the debates, or having Keenan Thompson put on a wig and a dress. (And we're not tolerating that dude-in-a-dress mess anymore. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fanning is a big girl and a big star now Nov 4, 2008
"I had gloves on and everything. But Tristan Wilds and Queen Latifah, they were gloveless because they were supposed to be more experienced. They had it tougher than I did. But we had an amazing beekeeper, Julian Wooten, and we went to his farm and worked with his bees." ... As her Bees castmate Queen Latifah notes: "Dakota is very grounded. She's nonplussed by Hollywood. And she has a very solid family.". (USA Today -- Life)
V-103's Mike and Carol Nov 4, 2008
He played Queen Latifah s son in the recent film Mad Money. Roberts, in the meantime, spent years building four Macon radio stations: one hip-hop, one Res and two gospel ones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
There's pleasure in ‘The Secret Life of Bees' Nov 1, 2008
The Secret Life of Bees is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Civil Rights movement and stars Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning ... I adore Queen Latifah and in this she is Oscar-worthy. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Critic's Corner Oct 30, 2008
Lily, whose unantcipated arrival and baffling background, are at first mysterious, is seeking out a lady named August Boatwright, played by Queen Latifah. August, who feels an initially inexplicable closeness to Lily, allows the 14-year old runaway to be her assistant beekeeper. (The University Echo, TN)
Scoop: Lindsays dad says hes done talking to press Oct 28, 2008
Sightings Mario Lopez and Queen Latifah both bowled at the Lucky Strike Lanes Luxe Lounge in NYC Oct. 23. In Las Vegas, Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, celebrated Furnishs birthday Oct. 25 at the Hard Rocks pool at the Palapa hut. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
'Bees' flies to great heights Oct 26, 2008
She packs a few essentials, finds Rosaleen, and together the two make the journey to Tiburon, S.C. to -- unbeknownst to Lily -- meet the Boatwright sisters: August (Queen Latifah), May (Sophie Okonedo) and June (Alicia Keys). This movie pulls you through the entire spectrum of human emotions, from fear to joy to grief and finally peace. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Jennifer Hudson's Sister Pleads For Son's Return Oct 26, 2008
She was also featured in the "Sex and the City" movie and stars in the current film "The Secret Life of Bees," also featuring Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning. Her recently released, self-tiled debut album has also been a top seller. (Click2Houston, TX)
Olson: Fall film lineup seems to offer more than usual Oct 25, 2008
After nearly a decade working in television, Prince-Bythewood is finally back on the big screen with this fall s The Secret Life of Bees, based on the bestselling novel about a young white girl (Dakota Fanning) who s taken in by an African-American family of beekeepers (led by Queen Latifah in the film). If Bees is anywhere near as good as Love and Basketball, I certainly hope Prince-Bythewood won t stay away for so long again. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Olson: SNL boosts its image with political content Oct 25, 2008
This year Cameron Diaz, Queen Latifah, Demi Moore, and iconic SNL veteran Bill Murray have all appeared on the show without actually hosting, not to mention presidential candidate Barack Obama. In the last few weeks alone, the most exciting special guest in years has actually turned out to be former Saturday Night Live head writer Tina Fey, doing a shockingly spot-on impression of Governor Sarah Palin. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jennifer Hudson'smom, brother killed Oct 25, 2008
She had been scheduled to appear Monday in Los Angeles to collect an ensemble cast honor at the Hollywood Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees" with co-stars including Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Will Ferrells Bush meets Feys Palin on SNL Oct 24, 2008
Fey has become a virtual cast member again, thanks to the popularity of her Palin impression, while other surprise guests have included Chris Parnell, Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and Queen Latifah. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ferrell, Fey meet as Bush, Palin on 'SNL' Oct 24, 2008
Fey has become a virtual cast member again, thanks to the popularity of her Palin impression, while other surprise guests have included Chris Parnell, Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and Queen Latifah. Ferrell, a regular on "SNL" from 1995-2006, will in January begin a solo show on Broadway titled "You're Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Charlie Sheen Expecting Twins Oct 23, 2008
Listen in as Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Dakota Fanning rave about their female-driven flick ... Listen in as Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Dakota Fanning rave about their female-driven flick. (E! Online)
'Max Payne' beats out 'W.' at box office Oct 23, 2008
"The Secret Life of Bees" stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo in a drama about a troubled teen learning life lessons through the beekeeping operations of three Southern sisters. "Max Payne" had a predominantly male audience, "The Secret Life of Bees" played to women, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" continued to grab family crowds and "W." was the choice for politically minded adults. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The double life of Alicia Keys Oct 21, 2008
Let's put it this way, the hours are way better on film, chuckles the 28-year-old, who co-stars in The Secret Life of Bees (which opened Friday) alongside Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Dakota Fanning ... On set (they shot in North Carolina), Keys says Queen Latifah (or La as she calls her) kept everyone in stitches ... During a separate interview, Queen Latifah, who has a hip-hop album coming out in December, says she jumped at the chance to play the part of August Boatwright, a successful... (Globe and Mail)
'Max Payne' Takes Aim At 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' For Box-Office #1 Oct 21, 2008
Instead, the period drama about a 14-year-old girl who escapes her father's abuse by fleeing to South Carolina and finding a new family among honey-farming sisters stars Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and the suddenly back-on-the-scene Dakota Fanning. Fool me twice and we won't get fooled again, but Stone's couldn't fool enough people into caring again about the outgoing administration, and so the controversial biopic opened softly in fourth place. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Other W Wahlberg is box-office winner Oct 20, 2008
"The Secret Life of Bees" stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo in a drama about a troubled teen learning life lessons through the beekeeping operations of three Southern sisters. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Olson: Fall film lineup seems to offer more than usual Oct 20, 2008
After nearly a decade working in television, Prince-Bythewood is finally back on the big screen with this fall s The Secret Life of Bees, based on the bestselling novel about a young white girl (Dakota Fanning) who s taken in by an African-American family of beekeepers (led by Queen Latifah in the film). If Bees is anywhere near as good as Love and Basketball, I certainly hope Prince-Bythewood won t stay away for so long again. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'Max Payne' outguns box-office competition Oct 20, 2008
The PG-13-rated adaptation of the novel of the same name stars Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo. Its weekend sales appear to validate the distributor's view that the film's appeal would reach beyond African Americans. (Los Angeles Times)
Sue Monk Kidd frets no more about movie of 'Secret Life of Bees' Oct 19, 2008
The film, starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and Alicia Keys, has received mixed reviews and B+ in The Dallas Morning News ... When Ms. Prince-Bythewood asked who she envisioned starring in the film, the first name that popped into Ms. Kidd's head was Queen Latifah. (Dallas Morning News)
Cookbook features recipes from 'Life of Bees' stars Oct 19, 2008
The cookbook features recipes from the main cast members Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, and Sophie Okonedo ... August Boatwright, played by Queen Latifah, is the family matriarch who operates a successful bee farm and honey-making business. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Sweet Honey of 'Bees' Oct 19, 2008
Each of the four black female characters is equally compelling in their own right: Family matriarch August Boatwright (Queen Latifah) is undeterred by the harsh realities of Deep South life as she manages a successful business and provides unyielding love to her family. Sophie Okonedo sets the screen ablaze with warmth and humanity as the tragic sister May, whose fragility and purity of heart touches every corner of the film. (Slate)
The seventies are looking back at you Oct 18, 2008
In The Secret Life of Bees, which opened yesterday, five women (Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson and the astonishing Dakota Fanning) confront racial discrimination in 1964 South Carolina. Featured prominently is a broadcast made by then-U.S. President Lyndon Johnson announcing the Civil Rights Act. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
10 Questions for Queen Latifah Oct 18, 2008
Queen Latifah Scott McDermott / Corbis Outline. Where did the name Queen Latifah come from ... TIME's Gilbert Cruz sits down with performer Queen Latifah, nee Dana Owens, to talk about her career choices, being a role model, and American politics. (Time.com)
Jada Pinkett-Smith Sweet On New Film Oct 17, 2008
Pinkett-Smith poured her heart into the film, as did the star-studded cast, made up of Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo ... The story takes place in South Carolina during the turbulent Civil Rights era, where the intelligent and successful honey-making Boatwright sisters (Queen Latifah, Keys and Okonedo) live. (CBS News)
'Max Payne' should soothe studio's box-office aches Oct 17, 2008
"The Secret Life of Bees," starring Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys, was produced for a reported $11 million. It will benefit from a dearth of movies in the market aimed at females. (Los Angeles Times)
Feel-good Life of Bees leaves a gooey sweet aftertaste Oct 17, 2008
Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys star in "The Secret Life of Bees." (TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PHOTO) ~ADVERTISEMENET~ Feel-good Life of Bees leaves a gooey sweet aftertaste By ROGER MOORE, The Orlando Sentinel The thing about honey is that it s not just sweet, but awfully gooey ... August (Queen Latifah) is the queen bee, June (Alicia Keys, more an exotic presence than an actress) is her testy cellist sister, and May (Sophie Okonedo of Hotel Rwanda ) is the damaged sibling, a... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Secret Life of Bees Oct 17, 2008
Starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo ... Oh, there's some bad medicine for certain, yet nothing that the matriarchy's queen bee (Queen Latifah) can't handle. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mini movie reviews Oct 17, 2008
Queen Latifah, left, Jennifer Hudson, center, and Alicia Keys are shown in a scene from ;The Secret Life of Bees ... Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys are the women who help her on her quest. (Athens Banner-Herald)
This Honey's Saccharine Oct 17, 2008
The oldest, the wise, aphorism-spouting August (Queen Latifah), runs the thriving honey business; June (Alicia Keys) is a civil rights activist initially resistant to Lily's charms; and May (Sophie Okonedo of "Hotel Rwanda") is a little slow and inevitably headed for a tragic ending. Price-Bythewood has encouraged fairly broad performances from these formidable actresses for characters who aren't terribly well developed in her script, which is based on a best seller by Sue Monk Kidd. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review: The buzz on 'Secret Life of Bees' Oct 17, 2008
Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning in The Secret Life of Bees ... Cast: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Sophie Okonedo ... Presiding over the clan is the chief beekeeper, Miss August (Queen Latifah), who has a thing for strays. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Life of Bees: Not So Secret Anymore Oct 17, 2008
The all-star cast includes Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys who portray the fiercely independent August, May and June Boatwright. Along side this trioand rounding out the film's powerful female circleare Dakota Fanning as Lily Owens and Jennifer Hudson as headstrong Rosaleen Daise. (Slate)
The Secret Life of Bees: A Honey of a Film Oct 17, 2008
" So Bees is another entry in the long tradition of books and movies about whites being nurtured and schooled by the example of the black underling. (You've heard of Huckleberry Finn? Gone With the Wind?) The novel is set in rural South Carolina in 1964, which is just about the time it would have automatically been turned into an Oscar-nominated movie. The obvious reference point is To Kill a Mockingbird, whose girl narrator, Scout Finch, is 6 to Lily's 14, and whose fictional setting is... (Time.com)
"The Secret Life of Bees" Oct 17, 2008
Dakota Fanning (left) and Queen Latifah in "The Secret Life of Bees." ... They meet August Boatwright (Queen Latifah), a self-made woman who, with the help of her sisters May (Sophie Okonedo) and June (Alicia Keys), runs her own successful honey-making business. (Salon)
'The Secret Life of Bees' lets Sophie Okonedo take wing in a new ... Oct 16, 2008
In the story, three idiosyncratic African American sisters (played in the film by Queen Latifah, Okonedo and Alicia Keys) in 1964 South Carolina take in a young white girl (Dakota Fanning) and her black caretaker (Jennifer Hudson) on the run from the girl's abusive father and the racist establishment in their hometown. A year ago, she heard that director Gina Prince-Bythewood wanted her to play the kind-hearted but uncontrollably emotional sister May, "which was good, because when I read the... (Los Angeles Times)
Bees actresses buzz about sweet roles Oct 15, 2008
The Secret Life of Bees, the 11 million film adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd s best-selling novel, opens Friday and stars Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys ... Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys star in The Secret Life of Bees. (Boston Herald)
Powerful Bees women have strong buzz Oct 15, 2008
Donners' CompanyQueen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys star together in "The Secret Life of Bees." Could this be a sign that black women are gaining power in Hollywood ... It stars Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo and has a black director and a black executive producer in Jada Pinkett Smith ... 13: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Hudson talk about their new film. (MSNBC -- News)
Video: Britney's comeback Oct 15, 2008
It stars Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo and has a black director and a black executive producer. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- News)
Sisterly bond is no secret for 'Life of Bees' co-stars Oct 15, 2008
"We really laugh a lot": That's how Secret Life of Bees' Sophie Okonedo, right, describes her relationship with co-stars Queen Latifah, left, and Alicia Keys ... Thunder claps of raucous laughter erupt as Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys discuss The Secret Life of Bees, a coming-of-age drama opening Friday. (USA Today -- Life)
Secret Life of Bees thrives on sap Oct 15, 2008
Starring: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Jennifer HudsonDirector: Gina Prince-BythewoodRun time: 1 hour, 50 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... That iconography is also featured on the jars of honey produced by August Boatwright (Queen Latifah), whom Lily and Rosaleen turn to for sanctuary once they arrive ... 13: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Hudson talk about their new film. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"Secret Life of Bees" explores the power of love Oct 15, 2008
Lily knows her mother had some connection to Tiburon, S.C., so they head there and find refuge with the Boatwright sisters, August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo). The sisters have a gracious home and thriving honey business; cellist June teaches music at a school. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Stone shows surprising restraint with 'W.' Oct 14, 2008
13: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Hudson talk about their new film. which is causing quite a buzz. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gina Prince-Bythewood Interview Oct 14, 2008
Starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo, a powerhouse ensemble of women from the world of music and film, The Secret Life of Bees is the touching story about the need for love, sisterhood and redemption that explores the undeniable desire for a sense of belonging and the often daunting journeys that we must navigate to achieve it. Set in South Carolina, the home of the intelligent and independent honeymaking Boatwright sisters (Latifah, Keys and... (MoviesOnline)
The Queen Bee Speaks Oct 13, 2008
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Best bets: Oliver Stone's W. hits theaters Oct 13, 2008
" (Out on DVD Oct. 14)MoviesNo matter where you stand politically, how can you not be a little intrigued by W., Oliver Stones riches to more riches look at our current president? The trailer presents the film as a dark comedy about a naughty young man, growing up in the shadow of his powerful pop, who manages to find religion and the right woman on his path to the presidency. (Opens Oct. 17) An all-star cast that includes Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia... (MSNBC -- News)
Artists usher us into their world Oct 13, 2008
Queen Latifah reigns over Screens this week in Ruthe Stein's story about the multitalented singer-actress' latest drama, "The Secret Life of Bees," set in '60s South Carolina (Page 24). Mick LaSalle reports back from the Venice Film Festival about the films he most hopes will make it to America (Page 26), and Stein interviews young Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan about "City of Ember," her new film with Bill Murray (Page 28). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Will 'The Starter Wife' get a new start at the Emmys as a TV series? Oct 12, 2008
She lost the Emmy to Helen Mirren for the final "Prime Suspect" and the Globe to Queen Latifah for "Life Support." Messing was the last of the quartet on "Will & Grace" to take home an Emmy, winning on nod No. 4 in 2003. Supporting players Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally won in 2000 (Mullally also won for the show's final season in 2006) while lead Eric McCormack won in 2001. (Los Angeles Times)
Nolte House Fire: What the Hell Happened? Oct 8, 2008
Nolte House Fire: What the Hell Happened. Nolte House Fire: What the Hell Happened. (E! Online)
SNL And Tina Feys Palin: You Cant Have One Without The Other Oct 8, 2008
Saturdays Weekend Update sketch saw Tina Fey in her well-known Palin shoes, of course, SNL usual cast member Jason Sudeikis as Barack Obamas running mate Joseph R. Biden and the amazing Queen Latifah as the moderator of the much talked about debate, Gwen Ifill. None of them escaped the spoof. (eFluxMedia)
TV Talk: SNL needs more color Oct 7, 2008
On Saturday's show, Queen Latifah was tapped to play Gwen Ifill, the PBS political pundit who moderated Friday's vice presidential debate despite suffering from a broken ankle. The Queen, who sure has come a long way from her Ladies First rap days, filled in nicely and proved she hasn't lost any of her Living Single comedic timing. (The Palm Beach Post)
'SNL's' take Oct 6, 2008
SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah ... SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah ... Queen Latifah dropped by to portray Thursday's debate moderator, PBS's Gwen Ifill, and cast member Jason Sudeikis stepped into the role of Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
SNL To Broadcast Prime Time Weekend... Oct 6, 2008
Queen Latifah has even shared the spotlight, with her tongue in cheek take on VP debate moderator Gwen Ifil, while SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis played a jaded Senator Joe Biden ... " I mean, let's be frank, John McCain -- and again, this is a man I would take a bullet for -- is bad at his job and mentally unstable. SNL Skits Go Where Mainstream Media Fear to Tread Fey continued her dead on portrayal of Sarah Palin in the clever routine, which addressed aspects of both candidates that the... (Suite101.com)
Tina strikes again Oct 6, 2008
This one also takes a shot a moderator Gwen Ifill (Queen Latifah) and her forthcoming Obama book ... All of them were good, including Queen Latifah as Gwen Ifill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bruce Springsteen, Anna Nicole Smith, B.B. King Oct 6, 2008
In a sketch sending up the vice presidential debate last week between Palin and Senator Joseph Biden, the Delaware Democrat, Queen Latifah played the moderator, Gwen Ifill, and Jason Sudeikis impersonated Biden. "We would like to remind our audience that due to the historically low expectations for Governor Palin, were she simply to do an adequate job tonight, and at no point cry, faint, run out of the building or vomit, you should consider the debate a tie," Queen Latifah's moderator said in... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Entertainment Buzz Oct 6, 2008
Queen Latifah dropped by to portray Thursday's debate moderator, PBS's Gwen Ifill, and cast member Jason Sudeikis stepped into the role of Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden. The SNL take on the week's political events has become a dependable part of the news cycle this fall. (London Free Press)
Live, from New York, Sarah Palin! Oct 5, 2008
Also, I want to preference my remarks by saying that those Saturday Night Live folks, they re a team of maverick cutups, doncha know, and Gwen Ifill will be playing Queen Latifah, and they told me what country of which she was queen but I forget because they re telling me so much stuff ... I ve heard that Queen Latifah is supposed to play Gwen Ifill in tonite s SNL Debate skit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Today on the presidential campaign trail Oct 5, 2008
Saturday Night Live' parodies VP debate with guest appearances from Tina Fey, Queen Latifah ... SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah ... Queen Latifah dropped by to portray Thursday's debate moderator, PBS's Gwen Ifill, and cast member Jason Sudeikis stepped into the role of Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
`SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah Oct 5, 2008
SNL' sends up VP debate with Fey, Queen Latifah ... Queen Latifah dropped by to portray Thursday's debate moderator, PBS's Gwen Ifill, and cast member Jason Sudeikis stepped into the role of Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden ... Winking and giving answers not always directly related to Queen Latifah's questions, Fey's Palin said that if she was elected, her decisions would be guided by considering "what would a maverick do?". (New York Post)
Fey, Queen Latifah Redo VP Debate On 'SNL' Oct 5, 2008
Fey, Queen Latifah Redo VP Debate On 'SNL ... Winking and giving answers not always directly related to Queen Latifah's questions, Fey's Palin said that if she was elected, she'd make her decisions by asking "what would a maverick do?". (WNBC.com, NY)
Dakota Fanning's a runaway hit at Mill Valley Oct 5, 2008
Eventually, the cast would grow to include Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo and Jennifer Hudson as the women who become Lily's surrogate mothers ... Prince-Bythewood adds that the only way the $11 million production could go forward was that Fanning and Queen Latifah agreed to cut their usual fees, which encouraged others in the production to work for a reduced rate. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Olson: Fall film lineup seems to offer more than usual Oct 3, 2008
After nearly a decade working in television, Prince-Bythewood is finally back on the big screen with this fall s The Secret Life of Bees, based on the bestselling novel about a young white girl (Dakota Fanning) who s taken in by an African-American family of beekeepers (led by Queen Latifah in the film). If Bees is anywhere near as good as Love and Basketball, I certainly hope Prince-Bythewood won t stay away for so long again. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Weekend concerts Oct 3, 2008
All for a good cause Queen Latifah, Akon and more play at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Jennifer Hudson Sep 25, 2008
September 24, 2008 Ann Donahue, L.A. doesn't drink coffee. Doesn't like it, she says. (Billboard.com)
