Michelle Obama Returns to SXSW

Former first lady and her brother will speak on leadership, resilience

"...delivered a powerhouse music keynote alongside Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah, and we can reasonably expect another powerhouse address..."

March 5, 2025 SXSW Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...I’ve only seen muted on bar kitchen screens – Queen Latifah spent a lotta time in the rom-com circuit..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...Bounce queen and burgeoning hotelier Big Freedia is taking a break..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Hustle

Sandler as a basketball scout who finds his shot at redemption

"...Directed by: Jeremiah Zagar. Starring: Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juan Hernangómez, Ben Foster and Kenny Smith...."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review

The Tiger Rising

Feel-good family drama may lose the little ones along the way

"...Starring: Christian Convery, Madalen Mills, Sam Trammell, Dennis Quaid, Queen Latifah, Katharine McPhee and Angela Giarratana...."

Jan. 21, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...2pm:  Inside Genius: Aretha, the Story of the Queen of Soul — Featured Session Star Cynthia Erivo and..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

New TV and Streaming Shows to Catch in February

Plus 2020’s year-end best movies debut on streaming services

"...Washington, The Equalizer revs up again. This time it’s Queen Latifah (who also exec produces) in the lead role..."

Feb. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Girls Like Us Occupy Hotel Free TV

P1nkstar celebrates trans Texan artists on Hotel Vegas' virtual platform and Music Lab closes final location to make way for Tesla

"...Spotify House. Other musical sessions include a conversation between Queen Latifah and LL Cool J, as well as the..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Under Construction

Time to roll up the sleeves and start rebuilding our democracy

"...Other notable names dropped for SXSW 2021: Barry Jenkins, Queen Latifah, Sir Richard Branson, Matthew McConaughey, Samantha Bee, LL..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...Lab director Dr. Michael Watkins), culture (filmmaker Barry Jenkins, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Chiquis, and Samantha Bee) and..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Mad Money (2008), starring Katie Holmes, Diane Keaton, and Queen Latifah The Guardian (2006), starring Kevin Costner and Ashton..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Music: Beastie Boys Talk Ill Communication in Austin Studio

Ad-Rock & Mike D detail the origins of “Sabotage” and “Sure Shot”

"...the comedian) and then a rap song with a Queen Latifah sample as the hook. Later, he reimagined it..."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Comedy 2018:
First Headliners Announced

"Weird Al," Birbiglia, and Haddish inked for joke jamboree

"...Keanu and in the hit comedy Girls Trip, alongside Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett, and Regina Hall; and on cable..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Meet the Women of Austin R&B

Spotlighting five formidable soul vocalists

"...committed to both singing and rapping, including Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, and Missy Elliott...."

Sept. 22, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Girls Trip

A raunchy and empowering time in New Orleans

"...Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee. Starring: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Mike Colter, Larenz..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Playback: Biggest Austin Music Stories of 2016

Looking back on the biggest Music news headlines of the year

"...the first lady sat with female music figures, including Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott, talking international female empowerment and..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Keynote Conversation: First Lady Michelle Obama

"...Queen Latifah..."

March 18, 2016 Photo Gallery

Miracles From Heaven

This Christian-centric film wears its faith on its sleeve

"...Patricia Riggen. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers, Queen Latifah, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, Brighton Sharbino, Bruce..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Music News: Wednesday/Thursday

Dignitaries, cancellations, surprise pop-ups, and Thursday picks

"...keynote conversation with First Lady Michelle Obama, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Diane Warren, and Sophia Bush about girl’s education..."

March 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Keynote: First Lady Michelle Obama

“It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday”

"...on “This Is for My Girls.” Wednesday’s panel moderator Queen Latifah has dominated music and acting for decades now,..."

March 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Playback – SXSW 2016: FOMO

Fear of Missing Out at SXSW Music 2016? Best pack it in now.

"...Josh Homme's new project? The leather-lunged punk forefather and Queens of the Stone Age alpha leader taped an Austin..."

March 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music News: Tuesday/Wednesday

First night climaxes and 5 Next Big Things

"...Obama with Missy Elliott, Diane Warren, Sophia Bush, and Queen Latifah, and Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant making his..."

March 16, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

After Words

Marcia Gay Harden stars as a lonely woman on vacation in an exotic locale

"...a few weeks to live? (Forget the schmaltzy 2006 Queen Latifah remake.) In many ways, the equally lovely After..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Waxing Queer

Performance artist Silky Shoemaker opens the doors to queer culture's lost past with her gay wax museum

"...could silkscreen queer figures such as Divine, Cookie Mueller, Queen Latifah, and E.T. in drag (yes, that E.T.) onto..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

Summer Fun: Jean Grae on the San Marcos River

Femcee summer floats of days gone by

"...real. Scanning the names, I became acquainted with the queens of Nineties rap: Lil Kim, Rah Digga, Foxy Brown,..."

May 14, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

The AggreGAYtor: May 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Queen Latifah drops another hint, OITNB isn't just on the..."

May 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

SXSW Friday Interviews

Spotlighting Texas at SXSW TGIF

"...success culminated in a transcendent Grammy performance complete with Queen Latifah presiding over a mass wedding and Lambert singing..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Preview: Mary Lambert

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Same Love’ diva gets her shot

"...she was – flanked by Madonna on one side, Queen Latifah on the other – belting out the chorus..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Gary Clark Jr. Nabs a Grammy

Sarah Jarosz loses, while Macklemore wins everything else

"...First Dance to a 33-couple wedding ceremony officiated by Queen Latifah and highlighted by Madonna, because sometimes the Grammys..."

Jan. 27, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: January 27

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Queen Latifah. Maclemore. Madonna (allegedly). Gay weddings. At the Grammys...."

Jan. 27, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

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