Core News — “Resident DJ Maribou State and on the show tonight and Nemone celebrates 25 years since Queen Latifah’s Black Reign” Check out other Nemone’s Electric Ladyland shows in the archive and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. Ne... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Melissa McCarthy... more info

Dlisted — Radar (and several other blogs like LoveBScott, Madame Noire, and Ebony) are reporting that Queen Latifah’s supposed longtime partner, choreographer and former LA Lakers cheerleader Eboni Michaels is carrying their baby. Unless Eboni has decided to... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Previous winners include Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. more info

USA Today Music — The "Girls Trip" star and seasoned MC and singer joined iconic female stars Brandy, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, Missy Elliott and more at the annual Essence Festival in New Orleans.             more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Iconic women in music shined at the Essence Festival, where Queen Latifah used her debut performance to celebrate "Ladies First." more info

TMZ — Tiffany Haddish will come face-to-face with the Black Panther himself before taking over hosting duties of the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Production sources tell us Monday night's show will open with a "Black Panther" spoof featuring Queen Latifah,… ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In a statement, the singer and actress says Rita Owens died Wednesday after struggling with a heart condition for many years. more info

Perez Hilton — Queen Latifah's mom Rita Owens passed away on Wednesday after a decade-long battle with a heart condition. Related: NHL Star & Wife Lose Baby 1 Month Before Due Date The starlet spoke to People, confirming the tragic death of her mother in a statemen... more info

TMZ — Queen Latifah's mother has died after battling a heart condition for more than a decade ... according to reports. The rapper and actress revealed to People that her mom, Rita Owens, died Wednesday, saying ... "She had struggled with a heart… more info