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In March MoNique’s syndicated radio show for Radio One ended its run strangely enough mid-week on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 after just eight months on the air.
Now when someone makes a statement like that in the entertainment industry it’s usually just “talk” to soften the blow of getting fired. At best it’s a bunch of code words for “my manager had better get working to find my next project!” However in this case, Mo’Nique has more than just a project going on. Mo’Nique has emerged from the radio show’s cancellation to re-invent herself into a multi-faceted performer.
First up is the new Mo’Nique talk show to debut on BET next week at 11 p.m. The first show taped in Atlanta will feature Steve Harvey, Atlanta R&B singer Monica, Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin and singer Jeremih. The AJC’s Rodney Ho covers the first taping of the show.
Read report here and picsNext up for Mo’Nique is a starring role in the November release of the film “Precious”. The film won three awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, including the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Director Lee Daniels’ film is described as a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome, is already getting the “Oscar” buzz treatment. The dramatic film also stars Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz.