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Celia Cruz & Queen Latifah: Hall of Fame Bound!
15 Apr
Summary
- Celia Cruz and Queen Latifah are among the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
- The induction ceremony will be taped on November 14, 2026.
- Both artists have deep ties to New Jersey, with several honors there.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 inductees, celebrating musical legends including the "Queen of Salsa," Celia Cruz, and rap pioneer Queen Latifah. These artists are part of a distinguished group of 18 inductees being honored this fall.
Celia Cruz, a three-time Grammy winner, built a career spanning over 60 years with more than 80 albums. Her contributions were recognized with the National Medal of Arts in 1994. She passed away in 2003, and a New Jersey service area was later renamed in her honor.
Queen Latifah, born Dana Owens, began her career in music before transitioning to a successful acting career, earning an Oscar nomination. She received the National Medal of the Arts in 2024. Her recent work includes the CBS series "The Equalizer," filmed in North Jersey.
The induction ceremony will be held on November 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will premiere in December on ABC and Disney+.
