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Queen Latifah Gets Completely Nude for ‘Bessie’, Shares Her POV On Gay Rights [Covers Uptown]
Shot by Ari Michelson, Queen Latifah (real name Dana Owens) is literally glowing on the cover UPTOWN. She's snagged the mag's Travel issue and chats…
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Watch Queen Latifah In the ‘Bessie’ Trailer [VIDEO]
The trailer for HBO's Bessie, starring Queen Latifah (real name Dana Elaine Owens) has been released. The film focuses on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith.…