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Rapper-turned-Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah discusses her role in the new film, The Secret Life of Bees, and how she handles the role of matriarch in her career and life. NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning discusses how faith will help him through the disappointment if he's not able to return to basketball.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Multi-talented star discusses how one can remain true to themselves and at the same time not forget their roots. (2:08)
Full interview. (11:57)
Queen Latifah has made a name for herself in music, film and TV. The Grammy-winning artist has earned several acting awards, including an Oscar nod—the first female rapper to be so honored. Born Dana Owens in Newark, NJ, Latifah led her high school basketball team to two state championships. Now an industry mogul, she's celebrity spokesperson for several products, has a line of cosmetics and an artist management company. She's also the first hip-hop artist with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Mourning
NBA all-star explains why he is determined to return to the game of basketball. (2:29)
Full interview. (12:18)
Seven-time NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning is known for his toughness. The same year he won an Olympic gold medal, he was diagnosed with a rare degenerative kidney disease. Though he sat out most of the '00-'01 season, he came back the next. However, battling the disease plus the fatigue brought on by anemia, he took his doctors' advice and retired. In '03, he underwent a successful kidney transplant. Mourning is a national spokesman for the National Kidney Foundation and dedicated to his community involvement.