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Just over a month after settling a lawsuit with Netflix that claimed racial and gender bias, Mo’Nique has landed a stand-up comedy special with the streamer. Mo’Nique, as well as Netflix, took to social media on Tuesday to break the news, posting a video in which the comedian made light of the recent suit she settled with the […]
The latest chapter in the ongoing contract dispute between Mo’Nique and D.L. Hughley has unfolded, with the former issuing a public apology to the latter’s family after mentioning his daughter’s sexual trauma. While performing at the Duke Energy Center of Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina, Mo’Nique apologized to Hughley’s family for her actions. “I’d like […]
Netflix has reached a settlement with Mo’Nique in connection with a discrimination lawsuit she previously filed against the streamer, citing racial and gender biases. According to the Hollywood Reporter, which cited court documents in its update on Wednesday, the two sides of the legal disagreement “moved to dismiss the suit” this week. Specifics regarding the agreement, however, […]
50 Cent’s son is only getting bigger. Fif took to Instagram over the weekend to share a new image of his nine-year-old child Sire Jackson, who he shares with actress and model Daphne Joy. “Look how big my baby got,” the proud dad wrote. “SIRE. Filipino Cuisine oh yeah!” Of course, the boy looks a whole […]
D.L. Hughley’s daughter Ryan Nicole Shepard has decided to speak up after the ongoing feud between her father and Mo’Nique got personal. Shepard penned a lengthy message for Mo’Nique where she voiced her displeasure towards the comedian for including her mother and younger sister in their public spat. “Out of all things you could have legitimately said about […]
50 Cent promised Mo’Nique a role in BMF, and now he’s promising “progress” like they haven’t seen before. After casting the comedian as Goldie in the forthcoming second season, and previously sharing that industry figures like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey should “apologize” for “blackballing” her, Fif engaged in a new exchange with Mo’Nique on social […]
D.L. Hughley took to Instagram to fire back at Mo’Nique after she spent time onstage over the weekend taking several digs at him over an alleged contract dispute. Mo’Nique told the crowd during her set at The Comedy Explosion in Detroit that her contract stipulated she would be the headliner. “That’s what the motherfucking contract says… Mo’Nique is to be […]
Less than two months after expressing his desire to cast Mo’Nique in one of his shows, 50 Cent has come through on his promise. 50 took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that Mo’Nique will join the cast of the upcoming season of Starz’s BMF. “Guess who i got in BMF this season GOLDIE!” the mogul […]
While it seemed like Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels might have parted ways for good, following the success of their 2009 film Precious, the two have reunited for a new film. Deadline reports that Mo’Nique will star in Daniels’ forthcoming Netflix film package Demon House, as a replacement for Octavia Spencer. Spencer was slated to appear […]
Mo’Nique has shared more details about her highly publicized beef with some of Hollywood’s biggest players. During a recent appearance on Turnt Out with TS Madison, the 54-year-old actress/comedian was asked about her years-long claims about being “blackballed.” Mo’Nique previously called out Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and Lee Daniels alleging they tarnished her career after she declined to participate […]
