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LATIFAH SUES PRODUCERS OF 'PERFECT HOLIDAY': Actress says she hasn't seen a paycheck; plus Jenny Craig spokeswoman pleased with weight loss.
*Queen Latifah's cameo in "The Perfect Holiday" may have been small, but not so insignificant that she shouldn’t get her promised paycheck.
Reuters is reporting that the artist filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against Perfect Christmas Productions claiming they breached her contract and owe her $275,000 for her appearance in the movie.
The Oscar-nominated star, who produced and helped to finance the film starring Terrence Howard and Gabrielle Union, says she has yet to see one penny of her promised money.
The lawsuit said Perfect Christmas Productions was believed to have been paid several million dollars by third parties for "The Perfect Holiday," which was originally known as "Perfect Christmas."
Meanwhile, Latifah says she is pleased with the amount of weight she's lost in her current gig as spokeswoman for Jenny Craig. Since signing on in January, the rapper-turned-actress – known for embracing her curves – has dropped some pounds and stepped up her commitment to lead a healthy lifestyle.
It's not "about getting skinny," Latifah told People magazine. "My intention was to lose five to 10 percent of my body weight because it makes a difference with health related issues, and I achieved that goal in a couple of months. I'm excited about this weight loss."
Her presence on the treadmill in a current Jenny Craig commercial isn't just for show. The music and film star spends five to seven days a week in the gym - switching between the treadmill or the elliptical machine for an hour.
"My jeans are looser, I feel more energetic," she said of shedding the weight. "People dig it. They come up to me and say 'I'm glad you're talking about the health side of it.' People get that message, which is important too."
"They see that I'm doing this for the health reasons but also say, 'She's still representing for the big girls. She hasn't abandoned us!'" Latifah added. "This is me doing something for me, but if I am going to be a role model I hope people can catch on."
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