Rapper-turned-movie star Queen Latifah wants to have children.

The 38-year-old insists her biological clock has begun ticking, but admits she’s not quite ready to become a mother just yet.

Latifah says, “There’s the intention. I don’t know when, but it’s gonna happen eventually.”

The Chicago star has always remained tight-lipped about her personal life, despite repeated claims she is dating her female personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins.

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Queen Latifah is suing the production company behind her The Perfect Holiday film, claiming she is yet to be paid for her appearance.

The rapper-turned-actress’ lawyers have filed a lawsuit on her behalf in Manhattan, New York, claiming bosses at Perfect Christmas Productions breached her contract and owe her $275,000 for a cameo role in the comedy.

Latifah, real name Dana Owens, co-produced the 2007 movie, which starred Terrence Howard and Gabrielle Union.

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After signing on to be a Jenny Craig spokeswoman in January, Queen Latifah has shed a few pounds and is continuing her mission of encouraging others to lead a healthy lifestyle.

The Mad Money star, 38, who is known for embracing her curves, said her weight loss goal wasn’t “about getting skinny.”

“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,” she told People at the first annual National Awards & Recognition Luncheon for The League recently. “I’m excited about this weight loss.”

In addition to following the Jenny Craig program, the singer-actress hit the gym five to seven days a week, switching between the treadmill or 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.”

Even though she’s slimmer, Latifah said her fans know she’s still one of them.

“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 said. “This is me doing something for me, but if I am going to be a role model I hope people can catch on.”

Giving Back to the Community
Queen Latifah isn’t just serving as a role model for healthy living, but she’s also inspiring others to contribute to their communities by teaming up with The League, a youth service organization that empowers students to give back.

“I’ve been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toys drives for Christmas. It’s very important to give back as a youth,” Latifah, who hosted the luncheon, said. “It’s as simple as helping an old lady across the street or giving up your seat on the bus for someone who is pregnant. Those things are about respecting other people and taking care of them even if you don’t know them.”

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Queen Latifah has become the latest celebrity to launch her own perfume.

The star is set to release her fragrance next year.

She says, “For me, beauty really does start on the inside. It’s like a state of mind - a state of love, if you will. So, I see fragrance as just a natural expression of this state of love: Scent expresses a woman’s confidence and sensuality. It’s how she embraces her body, her mind and her strength.”

Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez have all launched their own fragrances.

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Queen Latifah pays for her parking after visiting the Apple Store at The Grove in L.A., yesterday.

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Moviegoers didn’t flock to see Katie Holmes’ return to the big screen this weekend.

Her comedy Mad Money, co-starring Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton, came in at No. 7 with $7.7 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.

Cloverfield, the sci-fi monster flick, was the box office champ with $41 million.

No. 2: Katherine Heigl’s romantic comedy 27 Dresses, with $22.4 million. (See her in a bridesmaid dress here.)

The Jack Nicholson comedy The Bucket List ranked No. 3 with $15.2 million, while the indie comedy Juno (starring Ellen Page, who just signed on for Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut) came in at No. 4 with $10.3 million.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets was No. 5 with $8.1 million; First Sunday, No. 6, with $7.8 million.

Critics had slammed Holmes for her role. The New York Times called her “the movie’s weakest link.”

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During an appearance on BET’s ‘106 & Park,’ Katie Holmes presents Queen Latifah with the 2007 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television.

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