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Remember “H-Town”??
In 1993, the R&B group? which included Solomon “Shazam” Conner, his twin brother Keven “Dino” Conner and Darryl “G.I.” Jackson, garnered success with their chart-topping ballad “Knockin’ da Boots.”
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It’s official! Tiffany Haddish is winning!!!
While Mo’Nique is somewhere still whining about being offered a “measly $500,000” by Netflix, it seems that at least one Black female comedian is out here securing the bag!
Haddish has been on the rise since her performance in ‘Girls Trip’ and now she’s clearly leaving a few “legends” in the dust as she’s reportedly signed 2 year “first look” deal with HBO!
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NEWSFLASH! Mo’Nique’s own family seems to think she’s delusional.
As you know, the oscar winning commedian has faced severe criticism over the past few days with her call to boycott Neftlix for what she calls “race/gender” bias for their measly $500,000 offer for a comedy special (click HERE if you missed that).
Millicent Imes (Mo’Nique’s sister) is now offering her two cents on the matter and recently hit social media to blast her big sis, stating “Get a Grip” and Everybody Can’t Be Wrong!”. She also notes that their mom is on her death bed and Mo’Nique hasn’t bother to check on her.
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A-List actress Jada Pinkett Smith is speaking out in support of Mo’Nique’s plight.
As you know, Mo’Nique recently called for a boycott of the popular streaming giant Netflix after they offered her a measly $500,000 for a comedy special (click HERE if you missed that).
After a ton on online backlash, Mo’Nique’s comedy peer, Wanda Sykes spoke up on her behalf, stating that she was offered even less.
Now, Jada Pinkett has hit social media to add a few words of support as she reiterates the fact that racial/gender bias is a common occurrence.
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Yoba recently dropped an IG video for his latest project that has many accusing the actor as the latest ‘sellout’ for his role in adding to the increasing feminization of the black male image in media.
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Lesser informed blawgs have been spreading rumors that Eva Marcelle possibly dated Cynthia Bailey’s new man, Will Jones, but that’s definitely not the case.
The ANTM alum actually reveals that she met Will’s girlfriend while they were campaigning with Eva’s Fianc?, Michael Sterling, during his recent run for mayor of Atlanta.
As you know, I was first to reveal that lil tidbit…
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Bravo has now released a sneak peek trailer, which shows a clip of the scene, which went down during Kandi Burruss Essence Magazine cover celebration party.
[Sidebar: I really love it when my Real Housewives of Atlanta tea gets confirmed. But I digress…]
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