The 2017 Academy Awards are just days away and this year’s nominations list is blacker than ever! Just a year after the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the academy has made it a point to make every subsequent year as diverse as possible. This year’s nominees include greats like multiple Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, Viola Davis for Fences and […]
With the Oscar’s taking place this Sunday, and “The Help” receiving 3Â nominations, we take a look back at black female Oscar winners and nominees…
Mo’Nique is suing her landlord in Fulton County, Georgia over allegations her home smells and suffers a mold problem. According to TMZ, the “Precious” actress is demanding she be let out of her $22,000-a-month rental contract due to her house smelling like dog feces. Mo’Nique also claims, the house also have a mold problem, an […]
Rumor has it that BET has cancelled The Mo’nique Show. We’re not sure what to make of this one as the show wasn’t cancelled due to it’s low ratings, it is one of the highest rated shows on BET. The cancellation reportedly stems from personality disputes between Mo’Nique and BET execs. No word yet from […]
Ms. Drama caught up with Radio One’s founder, Cathy Hughes to discuss the vision of TV One and why they are focused on the positive portrayal of black people from a black perspective. Ms.Hughes critiqued Mo’Nique’s performance in “Precious” as “the worst portrayal of a black woman that’s ever been in cinema”. She also addressed […]
Last week TV One held an event at Cipriani’s in New York City to showcase their new programming for 2011. Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes* spoke with MsDramaTV about her views on Black women in TV and Film. In the clip below she is very vocal in her opinion on Halle Berry’s role in Monster’s […]
You got questions? These nine television hosts probably had them too, for a wide array of celebrities, politicians, athletes, and everyday people with amazing stories. Check out our list of the nine best black television talk show hosts. 1. Oprah Winfrey Initially The Oprah Winfrey Show was just another talk show when it debuted in […]
BET banned Ciara’s “Ride” video but allowed her to perform it along with the raunchy dance moves on the Monique Show.
Have you ever wondered how Wacka Flocka got his name? Click on the video and watch him explain how to Monique!
On a recent episode of The Mo’Nique Show, rap mogul Baby reached into his deep pockets and pulled out a watch estimated to value around $150,000.00! <!--more-->
