She's been on a mission to lose weight -- and Queen Latifah has done it! The formerly plus-sized singer/actress is sharing her weight loss secrets in a series of webisodes for Jenny Craig that reveal her post-diet bod. Click here to see the amazing transformation!

In June, Queen told us she'd already lost 5% of her body fat since following the program -- but she's doing it to be healthy, not skinny. Then in January, she told "Extra," "I would never have made it this far if I tried to be like everybody else. If I worry about trying to fit in someone else's mold, you are not going to like the person I become."

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Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett, 19, is preggers and due to deliver a girl this fall, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune, making five generations in her musical family.

The baby daddy is choosing to "not to be in the public eye" and has not been named, but they plan to marry. Queen Latifah may attend the August baby shower. Miss Bennett will name the girl Egypt, according to her MySpace page.

The big-voiced Princess P will be 20 when the baby arrives -- and her mother, Jamecia Bennett, is overjoyed, saying, "I'm proud of how she did it. I was 16 when I got pregnant... she has a ring!"

Paris' grandmother is R&B/Gospel star Ann Nesby.

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"Jenny Craig" spokeswomen Valerie Bertinelli and Queen Latifah have been showing off their new bodies -- after each slimmed down on their weight loss plans!

The former child star has lost the most weight so far, shedding 40 pounds from her frame. The "Mad Money" star is catching up to Bertinelli though -- the Queen has already lost 5% of her body fat since enrolling in the program.

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Denzel Washington won big at the 39th annual NAACP Image Awards last night, taking top acting honors for "The Great Debaters" and celebrating the film's win as outstounding motion picture.

The period drama, which Denzel directed, also scored acting wins for Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker.

"I'm happy for everybody up here," Denzel said on stage at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. "I'm very grateful for this one, but in particular, just happy that some of these young people are recognized for their work."

Janet Jackson was also a big winner last night, taking the supporting actress trophy for Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" Perry's "House of Payne" television series also won outstanding comedy series.

Other major winners in TV were "Life Support," "Ugly Betty" and "Grey's Anatomy," with a win for Chandra Wilson for outstanding supporting actress.

Alicia Keys took home four awards, including outstanding music video, song, album and the oustanding female artist award.

Stevie Wonder was inducted in to the Awards' Hall of Fame and Aretha Franklin received the Vanguard Award.

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Daniel Day-Lewis beat out George Clooney and took home Best Actor in a star-studded SAG awards ceremony that gave a serious boost to a sagging awards season.

With a waiver from the WGA, the stars brought the glitz and glamour back to the red carpet despite a downpour outside the Shrine Auditorium in L.A.

Acting legend Julie Christie beat out Angelina Jolie for Best Actress, while "No Country For Old Men" took the Best Picture honors.

As for "The Sopranos," the hits just keep on coming for America's favorite mobsters.

The HBO mob drama scored acting wins for both James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, as well as Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama.

The full list of winners:

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: "No Country For Old Men"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Julie Christie, "Away From Her"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Queen Latifah for "Life Support"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Ruby Dee, "American Gangster"

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"Extra" has learned that the Academy Awards will not receive a waiver from the WGA. That means the Oscars will be picketed - and stars will likely not pass the picket lines.

"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli went one-on-one with the WGA-West President, Patric M. Verrone, and discussed the status of negotiations. If the Oscars do take place, Verrone said it seems "likely" that there will be picketing at the event, although it hasn't been "decided affirmatively."

The WGA is hoping to make an agreement with ABC before the show. Same goes for CBS with the the Grammy Awards.

Verrone told "Extra" that the fate of the Grammys is still undecided. "That decision hasn't been made [to grant a waiver]. Anything is possible. What's most likely to get the Grammys and Oscars on the air is a contract," he said.

When asked where the negotiations are in this strike, Verrone responded, "The conglomerates aren't talking to us. We're talking to dozens of independent companies. We're hoping that we get a call sooner, rather than later, from some of the majors. Until we do, we're just going to continue making some of these independent agreements that are putting people back to work."

George Clooney has mentioned setting up a mediation panel to help settle the strike - so will he be helping Verrone?

"I'm certainly a fan of his work. We're able to do this [negotiate]. We have been doing this with the independent companies without a mediator," he said. "I think what's needed is the resolve and determination of the conglomerates to bargain seriously and fairly...if Mr. Clooney can help us with that, we'd very much appreciate that."

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Queen Latifah may have won a Golden Globe for her performance in "Life Support," but there's one thing she's still missing: the pomp and circumstance sacrificed due to the writers strike.

"To me, the Golden Globes are like one of those fun awards shows to go to," Latifah told "Extra." "There are people like Meryl [Streep] and Jack [Nicholson] and Diane [Keaton] there. I'll miss it. I'll definitely miss it."

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Katie Holmes is opening up about how she lives life under the intense spotlight of the paparazzi.

"What is normal for us is normal for us, and everybody has a good day and a bad day," Katie said. "I mean, we all have our days."

The 29-year-old wife and mother sat down with "Extra" and her "Mad Money" co-stars Diane Keaton and Queen Latifah to talk about their crime caper comedy. For Diane, filming the heist scenes weren't too much of a stretch!

"Long time ago, I went into Bloomingdales and I stole two belts. I felt so guilty," the legendary actress admitted. "Because then I realized the belts weren't worth it, so I mailed them back to Bloomingdales anonymously."

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