Mo’Nique has never been one to hold her tongue, even when the tide hasn’t been in her favor.

Recent years have seen her take aim at Oprah Winfrey and other media moguls, who she has accused of facilitating her blacklisting in Hollywood (after the ‘Precious’ promo fiasco).

And while her career seems to be slowly gaining traction again, Mo isn’t letting up in her public spar with Winfrey.

Moments ago, she went live with an open letter in which she slammed Oprah for making her life “harder,” as well as probed the differences in her approach to Harvey Weinstein and other controversial narratives.

Mo, in her own words, below…

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Nicki Minaj has been on a hiatus of sorts, but that looks set to end. Because Onika has previewed hot new music.

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Congratulations are in order for ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ stars Safaree and Erica Mena. 

Because, the newly married couple have welcomed their first child together.

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Shakira, Shakira!

Shining in more ways than one, the Grammy winner stomped across Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium stage in $20,000 Dan Life crystal boots last night (February 2) and set television sets and Twitter alight in the process with her high octane, co-headlined Super Bowl performance with fellow Latin Pop diva Jennifer Lopez.

Cranking out hits ‘She Wolf,’ ‘Whenever, Wherever,’ ‘Waka Waka,’ and more, the songstress – who also celebrated her 43rd birthday yesterday – got quite the gift from viewers, updated iTunes reveals, as there has been reignited interest in her world renown catalog.

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Jay-Z wants the world to know that it’ll take more than negative press to stop his working relationship with the NFL.

His thoughts below…

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“I said “no” to the Super Bowl. You need me, I don’t need you.”

Those were the words Jay-Z rapped on 2018 hit ‘APESH*T,’ referring to the widespread rumor that he turned down an offer to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Now, with fences mended and Hov now in business with the NFL to co-produce the performance spot, he’s opening up about his initial refusal and how the current deal came about.

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Fleur East is blazing a trail as an indie act and is wasting no time kicking off 2020 in style.

The X Factor alum has unwrapped new single ‘Lucky,’ which arrives alongside news of sophomore album ‘Fearless’ and its like-titled UK trek ‘Flear East: The Fearless Experience.’

Co-written by East and produced Okan, the performer said of the release:

“I’m really excited for people to hear Lucky. It’s such an uplifting, feel good song with a positive message. It’s all about being grateful for the blessings you have in your life, and understanding that everything worth having is hard work. You may assume it’s just “luck” but there’s a lot more to it. I want everyone to celebrate everything they are thankful for, and take a second to reflect on what you’ve achieved. I love the percussion on the track and the bass line really makes you want to dance.”

Watch after the jump….

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Diddy’s efforts to fly the flag for “black excellence” in the zeitgeist have been chopped down by his former artist Mase who says that there is nothing excellent about the way the mogul exploits black musicians for financial gain.

Read his statement, and portions of the debate it sparked online, below…

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50 Cent has been immortalized on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, received his star on the legendary Los Angeles strip moments ago.

Joining him for the ceremony were longtime friends and collaborators Dr. Dre and Eminem, who cheered on the 44-year-old.

Since blazing onto the scene in 2003 with ‘In Da Club,’ 50 has gone on to sell over 30 million albums and has established himself as a media mogul and cultural force – helming shows such as ‘Power’ and cutting lucrative endorsement deals.

Speaking on the honor, he said:

South Side on the map, wait till they see how I run with this. Hahaha. They never seen nothing like me before.

More from Mr Jackson’s big day after the jump…

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With the world still processing the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gigi, and seven others, the NBA legend’s wife Vanessa Bryant has broken her silence.

Her words below…

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Alexia Norton Jones, one of the brave women who has publicly accused Russell Simmons of raping her, has revealed that she feels betrayed by Oprah Winfrey.

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The 62nd annual Grammy Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Usher, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winner’s list awaits below…

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