Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah Returns as the Newest COVERGIRL

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Monday, May 9, 2022

COVERGIRL today announced the return of Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, label president, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah as the brands newest COVERGIRL.

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  • COVERGIRL today announced the return of Grammy award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist, producer, label president, author, and entrepreneur Queen Latifah as the brands newest COVERGIRL.
  • It feels like a full circle moment to be back with my COVERGIRL family, said Queen Latifah.
  • Bringing back Queen Latifah to the COVERGIRL family was a no-brainer for us.
  • The future is big for COVERGIRL and Queen Latifah, says Stefano Curti, Chief Brands Officer, Consumer Beauty, at Coty, home to COVERGIRL.

Newark Symphony Hall and Newark Alliance Host 'Production Assistant' Training Program for Young Adults Aspiring to Work in TV, Film

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.
  • The program exclusive to Newark residents is part of NSH's new Training Academy to help people build careers in arts and entertainment.
  • NSH Training Academy participants will receive a stipend funded by the Newark Alliance's Newark 2020 | Hire Newark program.
  • Della Walker, Jr., Director of Newark 2020 | Hire Newark at the Newark Alliance, added: "Black and Latinx individuals are historically underrepresented in this industry, especially off-screen.

Taraji P. Henson to Host 2021 “BET AWARDS” Broadcast Set to Air Live on BET, Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT

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Monday, June 14, 2021

The BET AWARDS airs LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT.

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  • The BET AWARDS airs LIVE on BET on Sunday, June 27 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005785/en/
    For more than 20 years, the BET Awards have been a celebration of Black creativity, art and excellence, said Taraji P. Henson.
  • Additionally, the BET AWARDS will be honoring Queen Latifah with this years Lifetime Achievement BET Award.
  • Most recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards.

The Jim Henson Company And Flavor Unit Entertainment Option Nicole Glover's Newly Released The Conductors for Feature Film

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Now that the Civil War is over, Hetty and her husband, Benjy, solve murders and mysteries that the white authorities won\'t touch.\nLisa Henson and Blanca Lista from The Jim Henson Company and Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere from Flavor Unit Entertainment will shepherd the project.

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  • Now that the Civil War is over, Hetty and her husband, Benjy, solve murders and mysteries that the white authorities won\'t touch.\nLisa Henson and Blanca Lista from The Jim Henson Company and Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere from Flavor Unit Entertainment will shepherd the project.
  • United Talent Agency and the Donald Maass Literary Agency represent the author.\n"We are so excited to partner with Lisa, Blanca and the whole Jim Henson Company on bringing Nicole Glover\'s story to life," said Queen Latifah.
  • "Partnering with Flavor Unit Entertainment is an amazing opportunity to strengthen our commitment to telling culturally and ethnically diverse stories.
  • "\nThe Jim Henson Company has remained a leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation.

BYUtv Announces New, Returning Unscripted Spring Premieres

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The 10-episode unscripted series was executive produced by Wayne Brady, Mandie Taketa, Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, Mechelle Collins and Kevin Dill ofIntuitive Entertainment (Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker," Lifetime's"The Rap Game") and BYUtv.

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  • The 10-episode unscripted series was executive produced by Wayne Brady, Mandie Taketa, Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, Mechelle Collins and Kevin Dill ofIntuitive Entertainment (Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker," Lifetime's"The Rap Game") and BYUtv.
  • "The Wizard of Paws" is a partnership between BYUtv and The Dodo, the most engaged with media brand on mobile and no.
  • The 10-episode series was co-produced by BYUtv and World View Productions, whose credits include A&E, FX, PBS, Showtime and more.
  • Based inProvo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned byBrigham Young University.

Choice Hotels Celebrates Major Milestones and 80 Years of 'Stand-Out' Success at 65th Annual Convention

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

"We measure success by how well we empower our franchisees to grow their businesses, build better lives for their families, and invest in their communities.

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  • "We measure success by how well we empower our franchisees to grow their businesses, build better lives for their families, and invest in their communities.
  • Convention is the perfect opportunity to thank our owners for their business and chart a course together for the future."
  • Last year, Choice Hotels:
    Surpassed 7,000 open hotels in its global system.
  • Queen Latifah, critically acclaimed musician, actress and entrepreneur, will share her success story as the opening keynote speaker.