Queen Latifah Talks 'Idol' Opportunity, Weight Loss

Access Hollywood - August 27, 2009 12:02 PM PDT
Story photo: Queen Latifah Talks 'Idol' Opportunity, Weight LossQueen Latifah rocks some shades as she performs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' in New York City on July 10, 2009 WireImageAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Queen Latifah is slimming down -- and expanding her career.

Her latest CD, "Persona," hit stores yesterday, and she has been asked to be a guest judge on "American Idol" following Paula Abdul's exit.

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"I don't know if I'll come on the show or not, but it would be an honor," Latifah told Access Hollywood.

While she is still considering the opportunity, should Latifah accept, she made it clear, she wouldn't be filling Paula's shoes.

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"I don't want to replace Paula Abdul," Latifah said. "I feel like she is irreplaceable."

In addition to her CD and the "Idol" opportunity, Latifah also opened up about her recent weight loss, revealing that she's lost 20 lbs over the past year with Jenny Craig, where she is also a spokesperson.

"It's not about losing weight or what you look like," Latifah said. "If it's losing it for the purposes of being more healthy, when you do lose a certain amount of weight, your body responds to it."

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  • Rox
    that's great! losing weight and gaining health! you should go to the show... you might inspire people in the show and those at home too.
    report abuseposted January 2, 2010 3:28 AM PST
  • Rox
    that's great! losing weight and gaining health! you should go to the show... you might inspire people in the show and those at home too.
    report abuseposted January 2, 2010 3:28 AM PST
  • M3k@
    LOVE U QUEEN LATIFA U R MY ROLE MODEL.. I THINK YOU SHULD GO ON THE SHOW U WOULD BE GREAT!!!
    report abuseposted August 29, 2009 8:41 PM PDT
  • D-rock
    the world needs more positive people like her props for losing 20lbs- it aint easy
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 11:30 PM PDT
  • bro man
    LUV YA QUEEN LATIFA
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 11:15 PM PDT
  • markeithp
    cool
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 11:11 PM PDT
  • sharon c
    I LOVE HER!!!!! She is just so amazing : )
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 10:50 PM PDT
  • Aliyah
    one word ; WoW
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 10:25 PM PDT
  • Aliyah
    one word ; WoW
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 10:25 PM PDT
  • Blue Dog
    the correct comparative is "healthier," but that's another story. besides the article being a shameless plug for queen latifah's new album, she and paula abdul weren't really pop sensations. paula abdul sold some records and queen latifah had some hits, but musically speaking they're not 'idol' worthy. they should have a musician
    report abuseposted August 28, 2009 10:18 PM PDT
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