Much like with Katt Williams‘ interview before it, Mo’Nique‘s time on the Shannon Sharpe-hosted ‘Club Shay Shay‘ caused a firestorm of controversy for how explicitly she detailed her gripes with some of Hollywood’s biggest players.

From D.L. Hughley and Kevin Hart to Tiffany Haddish, Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the brazen comedienne didn’t spare much criticism and detail about her estranged relationship with the aforementioned.

Because her delivery on ‘Club’ was met with mixed reception, the Academy Award winner – who has fittingly joined Katt aboard his ‘Dark Matter Tour‘ – took time on stage recently to address the people who say she owes some of the celebrities she dissed an apology.

Hop inside to see how she responded to the request.

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Flo Milli‘s breakout hit ‘Never Lose Me’ is still breaking new ground on the Hot 100.

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Five years separate Jason Derulo from his last official global outing (the ‘2Sides World Tour‘), but the wait for his next international jaunt is set to come to a close in just a few weeks thanks to the ‘Nu King World Tour.’

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It’s almost time for the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honor actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Usher, Fantasia, Colman Domingo, ‘The Color Purple’, Victoria Monét, Ayo Edebiri, and ‘Rustin’ are among the names nominated multiple times across the category tally – which includes music, film, and TV nominees.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 16  show airs live on BET and CBS, head below to see the full nominations list…

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‘Over and Over’ singer Kim Burrell has found herself making headlines again for delivering what many are deeming a problematic sermon.

The embattled icon, who infamously endured backlash in the past for publicly condemning the LGBTQ+ community, later found herself on the defense for slamming fellow Gospel diva Yolanda Adams and dissing unattractive churchgoers.

Despite managing to dodge controversial headlines all through 2023, the GRAMMY-nominated songstress hasn’t exactly had that luck in 2024 as a video of yet another concerning sermon has hit the Web and sent critics into a frenzy.

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Will ‘Yes, And?’ be Ariana Grande‘s historic 8th no. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100? All signs are pointing toward a resounding “yes”…and the details are inside.

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2024’s award season is in full swing, and GLAAD is the latest to make headlines for lifting the lid on news around their annual award show and its nominees.

Now in its 35th year, the two-night ceremony – set to take place in Los Angeles (March 14) and New York City (May 11) – is poised to continue its tradition of honoring “media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.”

With over 300 nominees being recognized across 33 categories, look inside to see if the your favorite TV, music, and film projects from 2023 made the cut.

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Lil Nas X is renowned for his wicked sense of humor. However, the star has taken to social media to get serious about the backlash that has engulfed him following the release of his latest single ‘J Christ.’

As reported, the 24-year-old declares on the track that he’s “back like J Christ” (referring to Jesus Christ) and, in the song’s accompanying visual, he dresses as Jesus, Moses, and Noah.

And while it appeared like the performer was keen to lean all the way into the controversy, he has expressed both a pivot and an apology…of sorts.

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Lil Nas X may be receiving all sorts of backlash for the religious overtones in the song and video for his new single ‘J Christ,’ but praise is pouring in from a surprising source – the Church of Satan. 

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Ari Lennox sent shockwaves through her fan base over the weekend when she took to social media to recount her difficult time as a supporting act on Rod Wave‘s 2023 ‘Nostalgia Tour.’

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Daniel Kaluuya has cooked up a major new production in the form of ‘The Kitchen.’

Stepping behind the camera, the Oscar winner takes on the directorial helm of the hotly anticipated film alongside Kibwe Tavares.

Led by Kane Robinson (Kano), ‘The Kitchen’ is a story set in a dystopian London and centers on community, inequality, family, class, joy, resilience, and more. It’s narratively anchored in the seismically stretched gap between rich and poor. Social housing has been wiped out and all that remains is… The Kitchen. A hub of sorts and one that inhabitants refuse to move out of.

Viewers will follow Izi, who lives there by necessity and is desperately angling for a way out, and 12-year-old Benji, who is seeking family after losing his mother. Together, they’re tasked with navigating a complex situation and establishing a bond.

Ahead of its premiere in January, check out the first-look trailer below…
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Girl Power!

Brit-born beauties Adele and Dua Lipa have had their respective fan bases levitating after the recent pleasantries they shared in the press.

First, Addy – who made headlines this week for being honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s annual ‘Women in Entertainment’ event on December 7 – also acts as the mag’s most recent cover girl.

In its pages, she not only talked about her next album (the follow-up to 2021’s ‘30‘) but also praised the likes of SZA, Beyonce, and Victoria Monet.  Most notably, she gave a huge shout out to Dua.

“I’m also very excited that Dua is back. When I first ever heard ‘New Rules,’ I remember saying to my manager, ‘Whoa,'” the ‘Rolling in the Deep’ diva shared revealed to ‘THR.’ “I was like, ‘She should be the next big pop girl.’ And she is.”

See how the ‘Houdini’ hitmaker responded to the massive compliment inside.

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