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Queen Latifah

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Celebrate Four Years of Debaser With This Exclusive Boyz n the Hood-Themed Mix

    Editor's note: Ahead of the four-year anniversary of beloved '90s party Debaser, we invited party DJs Jamie Jams and Stab Master Arson to make a mix of some of the songs we can expect to hear at Saturday's party. What follows is their mix and commentary. By JAMIE GUZZI Hip-hop historians note that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    The Top 10 Worst Film Performances By Musicians

    By DAVE GIL DE RUBIO Rock star, singer-songwriter, producer, interior designer -- now we should add thespian to the many creative hats sported by Lenny Kravitz, who performs tonight (Feb. 14) at the Fox Theater in Oakland. In keeping with the family business -- his mom was the late Roxie Roker, a.k ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Stretch Armstrong on the Demise of FM Radio and the Inanity of Celebrity DJs

    One half of the Stretch and Bobbito Show on New York's WKCR through the '90s, DJ/producer Stretch Armstrong has played an essential part in the integration of hip-hop into mainstream radio. A fixture in the '90s hip-hop scene, he used media outlets such as mixtapes and radio programs to launch the c ... More >>

  • Film

    January 11, 2012

    "Joyful Noise": Nothing Is Sacred in This Gaudy Mess

    One half of the Stretch and Bobbito Show on New York's WKCR through the '90s, DJ/producer Stretch Armstrong has played an essential part in the integration of hip-hop into mainstream radio. A fixture in the '90s hip-hop scene, he used media outlets such as mixtapes and radio programs to launch the c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Exclusive: '90s R&B Mini-Mix by Debaser's Jamie Jams

    Chris BrennanJamie Jams​One thing I've always greatly respected about Jamie Jams and the other fellas that run the 'SF Weekly Best of 2010' Debaser club is their unending wealth of knowledge about the music they love. Obviously, they know their way around '90s alt-rock hits, but it's a pleasant su ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2010

    Good Rappers Who've Made Terrible Actors

    The trend of rappers shifting into acting is nothing new, and in theory it makes sense. Both roles focus on emotive storytelling, right? Unfortunately, that transition isn't always a smooth one--a point hammered home repeatedly by the new film Just Wright, starring Queen Latifah and Common. It's 100 ... More >>

  • Film

    May 12, 2010

    Flagrant Foul: "Just Wright" is just wrong

    The trend of rappers shifting into acting is nothing new, and in theory it makes sense. Both roles focus on emotive storytelling, right? Unfortunately, that transition isn't always a smooth one--a point hammered home repeatedly by the new film Just Wright, starring Queen Latifah and Common. It's 100 ... More >>

  • Film

    December 24, 2008

    Arthouse movie listings for December 24-30

    The trend of rappers shifting into acting is nothing new, and in theory it makes sense. Both roles focus on emotive storytelling, right? Unfortunately, that transition isn't always a smooth one--a point hammered home repeatedly by the new film Just Wright, starring Queen Latifah and Common. It's 100 ... More >>

  • Film

    October 15, 2008

    Buzz Kill

    The Secret Life of Bees is all honey, no sting.

  • News

    April 2, 2008

    Free Parking for Sale

    Many say homeless guys who help commuters find street parking provide a valuable service. But others complain that they cause trouble.

  • Film

    January 16, 2008

    Chick Flick, Two Ways

    In Keaton vs. Heigl, girl power (Mad Money) trumps bridesmaid fashion (27 Dresses)

  • News

    June 13, 2007

    Coming Soon

    The summer season always brings out the worst in Hollywood, but there are also gems to be found

  • Film

    November 8, 2006

    Anchor Man?

    Playing against type, Will Ferrell can't quite ground this artificially whimsical romantic comedy

  • Music

    April 19, 2006

    All hail the King and the Asian brigade

    Playing against type, Will Ferrell can't quite ground this artificially whimsical romantic comedy

  • Film

    January 11, 2006

    God Save the Queen

    A talented rapper narrowly survives another lousy movie

  • Home Entertainment

    December 21, 2005

    The Impossible Bomb

    A talented rapper narrowly survives another lousy movie

  • Calendar

    September 21, 2005

    Rock, The Boat

    Art and music o'er the waves

  • Culture

    August 17, 2005

    Encore

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Culture

    August 10, 2005

    Los Big Names

    A one-woman show about growing up gay in a Latino showbiz family

  • Calendar

    July 13, 2005

    Riding West Wave

    Dancers get their day in the sun

  • Film

    March 30, 2005

    Cut and Paste

    Beauty Shop is clipped straight from its predecessors

  • Film

    February 23, 2005

    Summary of a Bad Black Movie

    Tyler Perry's Diary will make audiences mad

  • Calendar

    August 4, 2004

    The Women

    Empowerment a go-go

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    OK Then

    How to make Rod Stewart answer real questions: Have mom ask them.

  • Film

    May 26, 2004

    Summer Film Previews

    How to make Rod Stewart answer real questions: Have mom ask them.

  • Film

    February 4, 2004

    Gettin' Windy in the City

    The Chicago clip crew gleefully gabs on in Barbershop 2

  • Music

    January 7, 2004

    House of Tudor

    The godfather of hip hop graces S.F. with his presence, as do some Filthy Thieving Bastards

  • Music

    October 22, 2003

    Prick

    Don't hate me because I'm corporate

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2003

    And All That Jazz

    Don't hate me because I'm corporate

  • Film

    June 25, 2003

    Fallen Angels

    Charlie's high-flying heroines kick ass, but not the sequel syndrome

  • Music

    June 11, 2003

    Booty-Trapped

    The legendary Jungle Brothers have returned. Why doesn't the hip hop world give a damn?

  • Film

    March 5, 2003

    Phat Chance

    Steve Martin almost gets Down with Queen Latifah, but they mostly strike out

  • Calendar

    May 16, 2001

    Rapper's Delight

    The history of hip hop, at Yerba Buena Center

  • News

    November 17, 1999

    South to the Future

    Military to Form PC Corps

  • Calendar

    January 13, 1999

    Night + Day

    Military to Form PC Corps

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