QUEEN LATIFAH

Queen Latifah is a seminal hip-hop artist who is also one of music's most respected rappers. Her 1989 debut album, ALL HAIL THE QUEEN, set the standard for female rappers. Her first vocal album, THE DANA OWENS ALBUM, is a collection of classics that includes soul, blues and pop songs, and has earned her a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album this year. She is also an accomplished actress, earning an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination and a SAG Award nomination for her role in the feature film "Chicago." Her other feature film credits include "Taxi," "Barbershop 2: Back in Business," "Set It Off," "The Bone Collector" and the upcoming "Beautyshop." Her television credits include the CBS mini-series "Mama Flora's Family" and "Living with the Dead."