Honoring all actors who brought us everything from Blacula to Cabin in the Sky to Purple Rain to The Thing With Two Heads -- and everything in between!
Long before Mary J sang about finger lickin' good chicken, there was another Black female star who took a stab at it but knew she looked silly. Since I didn't get cable until I was grown, I had no idea that the late Ms. Shirley Hemphill had a cable comedy show. Personally, I don't know what's funnier - the fact that Colonel Sanders was rumored to be a racist (snopes.com) or that Shirley, in real life, wasn't thinking about any man that couldn't pay her.
I think had she come along about 25 years later, Miss Hemphill would've had a helluva career in comedy that would've gone beyond a few guest spots in Martin or CB4 (1993). While I'm always happy when newcomers give dap to old schoolers, her presence always has a special place in my heart.
What was your favorite Shirley episode from What's Happening? Mine was Shirley's Date because decades later, when I was on bedrest, I ran across the episode on YouTube. The comments made me wet my drawers and then I thought about it...'Why would a dude in a suit come to the hood for a date with a waitress who ain't topless? And take her to a teen house party before there was a House Party?' Anyway, thanks to all for making me laugh before having to change underwear.
Before Purple Rain and The Revolution, the fancy suits and hairdos, a young Prince Rogers Nelson - donning anything from gold spandex to a trench coat with leg warmers - could be seen on several music programs like Don Kirschner's Rock Concert and Midnight Special. On his left was a sometimes spiky-haired guitarist Dez Dickerson, whose attire was a mashup of New Wave/thrift store chic, playing his ax. When you saw bassist Andre Cymone to his right, you knew the string solo would rival that of Ernie Isley and the late Jimi Hendrix.
In the song "1999", Dickerson sang the most memorable line - "Life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last". Also, his guitar solo on Little Red Corvette (1983) was named in Guitar World's Top 100 that same year. That would be one of his last recordings with The Purple One. Yup, how time flies.
Shortly after, he was replaced by Wendy Melvoin, who would go on to write movie and TV scores with former keyboardist Lisa Coleman. While Dickerson made a brief musical appearance in Purple Rain, he's been mainly behind the music scenes for 40 years. At one point, he found his musical home in the Christian genre, where he was an A&R person for Starsong Communications. He also ran his own Christian rock label, Absolute Records.
Dez also wrote a book, a personal account of his time with Prince, which was published in 2003. Since his departure, he's remained active in the music scene and kept a low profile except for appearances at SXSW. When asked by journalists about his last conversation with Prince before his untimely passing, Dickerson wasn't about that life.
Today, he's suffering from a few ailments but has not yet publicly disclosed what or his reason for a Go Fund Me campaign. Reddit posters had some interesting takes on the subject, including money Dickerson rightfully deserved during Prince's peak musical period. Before his health took a turn, he also worked as a host for a Tennessee radio station.
Look at popular 70s flicks featuring Black actors. Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier. Even Pam Grier and the late Sig Haig (yes, he was Armenian but still a person of color) worked on numerous films together spanning two decades.
But that was then. Now, we have this little thing called social media that allows us to share (and sometimes, overshare) our feelings and thoughts. Now, when a public figure has a camera on them to record every word, body gesture, and surrounding events, it takes PR to another level. And it either backfires or creates a new discussion for social media fans.
Recently, the black gossip universe got an earful from veteran actor Taraji P. Henson about her treatment on The Color Purple (2023) set. According to her, everything from catering to pay to transportation was below par for the entire cast until Oprah Winfrey (or possibly, other powers-that-be) made it right. With an all-star cast, this sounds really absurd but from looking at the business aspect, it may not be so far-fetched.
It's About the Bottom Line
When Taraji's career catapulted from sitcom guest spots like Half and Half to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) in less than a decade, we were happy...for a minute. While she received an Academy nod for Best Supporting Actress, the disappointment came when it was revealed that her pay was barely a fraction of what lead actor Brad Pitt received.
At the time, the community mostly knew her as "Yvette" from Baby Boy and some forgettable supporting roles in a few urban flicks. However, the crossover certainly paid off, as Henson would later star in a few prime-time shows, including the Fox network's Empire. While this seems like it would translate into long-term notoriety for a Black actor, like everything else, we have to work harder in order to be considered equal to non-Black actors. And let's not forget gender bias.
We Can't Help Who We Know But...
While I don't think an actor's work should be judged by their personal life, this is also an industry where reputation is everything. It's also who we admit to knowing...and standing up for. Late last year, a message board topic titled "The Problem with Taraji" detailed all of the men she worked with. This list includes disgraced former manager Vincent Cirroncione (he also managed Halle Berry before he was convicted of sexual assault by former clients) and Jussie Smollett.
Now, we have fellow actors Vivica A. Fox and Academy Award (c) Mo'Nique chiming in about their experiences. While the latter appears to show full support for any POC actor who may be the underdog, Ms. Fox claimed it never applied to her. So what's her secret outside of those Lifetime movies? Possibly producer credits along with acting in the occasional urban flick and those car "insurance" commercials with Ice-T.
Off the top of my head, I can't think of any recent Matt and Ben-type collaborations in the Black acting community. There was once a time when Ice Cube and Mike Epps starred in a few flicks outside of the Friday franchise. While not as memorable (but less buffoonish) esteemed actors Alfre Woodard and Sanaa Lathan have starred in several successful projects over the years.
My question is during a time when money is funnier than ever, should POC actors be obligated to share long-term success secrets? While Ms. Henson has a hair care line sold exclusively at most Target stores and has a net worth of $12 million, should she change more than her management team? An exit plan because she may have overshared how unfair the entertainment business can be?
Before Thundercat, Rick James, and even Prince...Sly Stone was that musical genius to bridge black, white, and women and men into a single funk odyssey. His songs explored racial unity and other social matters of the day to an unforgettable beat. In fact, Sly set the template for modern recording acts like The Internet and many others.
For those of you who watch those Ed Sullivan reruns in hopes of catching this iconic performance, YouTube comes through. If you're familiar with the episode that featured The Doors, censorship (as in "high" or "higher" in reference to drugs) may be the reason why this segment is so hard to come by.
This performance on the Mike Douglas Show is also worth a watch.
For years, there's been an online debate about the cast and storylines of this iconic sitcom from the 70s. Where did Carl go (or better, what was his purpose)? What did that kitchen door lead to? Were Willona and James more than friends? Many of us probably will never know the truth behind the scenes or why creator Norman Lear made these interesting choices.
You're probably like me where in the past few years you've probably had time to binge in front of the set and ponder a few things. I did when I was on bed rest a few years ago. While it seems like a Good Times series remake is out of the question for now, we can have a little fun with these facts about the popular show.
The J.J. Evans character was loaded with charm and talent, making him a somewhat unlikely match for a bevy of beauties during its run from 1974 to 1979. Have you ever noticed that women who were overly affectionate are still working actors today? Yup, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Debbie Allen, Debbie Morgan, Tina Andrews, and the late Rosalind Cash had success in front of and/or behind the camera.
But what about the others? Let's see what they're up to.
Beverleigh Banfield who played the original T. C. (Bookman's assistant), is still active in the business. After taking guest starring roles in the 80s and 90s, her last acting credit was as a voiceover artist in the cartoon Static Shock. Since the 2010s, she's parlayed her talents as a producer and director. She's alive and well at 69 years young.
Rosanne Katon was in an early episode where her snob parents wanted their teen daughter to date someone who wasn't from the PJs. From the mid-70s through the 80s, Katon starred in a number of guest roles and was also known for being one of the first Black Playmates. She quietly retired from acting by the early 90s to focus on family and humanitarian efforts.
Renee Brown didn't play a love interest but a painting student of J.J.'s who quietly forced him to eat a big piece of humble pie during a local art competition. After starring in a number of 70s sitcoms and light crime dramas like James at 16, Brown retired from acting in the early 80s to focus on family.
Ta Tanisha played one of J.J.'s early girlfriends that didn't exactly have his back yet he was so whipped. Anyway, her career goes back to 1969 when she guest-starred on an episode of Mod Squad and remained pretty busy from the 70s to the 80s with sporadic appearances. She also made an uncredited appearance on Alex Martin's (daughter of Whoopi Golberg) reality show in the 00s.
Rolanda Douglas is one of the few actresses who played different roles on the sitcom. First, it was the snobbish girlfriend who was ready to go and cared less about a burned Penny Gordon. Then she was the second T. C. who actually did make a move on the lean, chocolate, loving machine after undergoing a makeover. Her acting credits range from 1976 to 1987.
Brenda Sykes was J.J.'s chain-smoking date who proved an important lesson about the dangers of tobacco products. Besides an extensive list of acting credits for the small and silver screen, she's also known as the former wife of musician and poet Gil Scott Heron. This 1978 role was also her last, according to IMDB.
Fay Hauser played the married woman who wanted to have her cake and eat it at J.J.'s expense (or his developing ulcer). At 74 years young, she's still booked and busy with recent credits including Glee and Shameless. Hauser also has recent producer and director credits to round out her long list of roles that go back to 1978.
While it's nice to see the majority of these actresses are healthy and well, here are some other things that may have been overlooked.
Dap Sugar Willie (above), who played Lootin Lenny, got his start on the comedy circuit. Like Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor, he sold albums of his performances and this was also a promotional tool that landed him roles in a number of 1970s sitcoms. Sadly, he died in 1994 at the age of 55.
Penny (played by Miss Jackson, of course) is actually named Millicent, which is a clever but odd name choice for a Black child of the 70s.
If you think Bernadette Stanis (Thelma) has disappeared from the silver screen, you're mistaken. Since the show's end in 1979, she's made numerous appearances on sitcoms, done voiceovers, and also attended the prestigious Julliard to upgrade her thespian skills. Her last credit was on TV One's Family Business series which stars Ernie Hudson.
Well, it's good to be back y'all and I hope you can stop by every few weeks where we deliver something different.
Firstly, prayers to go out to the Murphy family and loved ones. Secondly, I wish the world had gotten to know him like they know little bro Eddie. Here, he talks to VLAD TV about starting his stand-up career in his early 40s, having a career with a famous brother, being misunderstood, and his desire to spit a little something (whoever said he was too old must not have known about Hammer, who was WAY older than 28 when he was crab walking in genie pants)
I decided to switch some things up for this month so the music is coming tomorrow. Now, I never wanted to start a gossip site or use this as a platform to put people down but is the world going crazy? I'm not talking about the Kardashians or barely literate athletes or rappers showing out before the camera. What I'm referring to is people killing their careers over BS. Last year, it was Nate Parker. I didn't see Birth of a Nation though I heard it was very well-acted and the cinematic visuals went above and beyond. However, I wasn't feeding into the hype as to whether I should support his work as a member of the black community. It wasn't even like it was a Nat Turner documentary, so I chose to pass. Just like he chose to display zero remorse for his victim on camera and deny Oprah an interview (which may have at least piqued more interest). Kanye's been on a downward spiral for some time and I can only pray for a speedy recovery. Got the feeling there's a real serious situation here but I won't speculate. Just please stop supporting the Orange Monster, if you thought George W. didn't like us, then you're in for a helluva shock. Which brings me to Chrisette Michele...a singer who has struggled for years to get the audience her voice deserves. Well, she recently got an audience and a little extra change, in exchange for her dignity and lack of respect for what our ancestors fought against. And there's nothing wrong with needing money (especially if you don't fit the Top 40 mold...musically or visually). My issue is that the community has to stand strong because white isn't right...it's people with common sense and a heart. The last entry has jokes that write themselves. First, Stacey Dash was never a great actress. Before the BET awards scandal last year, she made her money making mostly straight-to-DVD movies with a weak plot. Let me go on record by saying that if I had to play the Game's love interest in order to pay my bills, I'd call it a career (because Clueless was a loooong time ago). Not that I'm special to look at but to be in hustle mode for decades...only to bite the hand that fed you...is insane.
Before FOX News came along, BET paid this hoe's bills pretty much. Then she goes off on Jesse Williams after dissing not just Black awards show but the idea behind the month of February. Her public support of anything against the Black community seemed to be getting worse before it got better (unfortunately, that strategy only works for Ann Coulter). Then suddenly, the Orange Monster wins, and she's out of a job she wouldn't qualify for anywhere else, FOX News used her because she's vulnerable. Didn't forget about Steve Harvey....he's too easy.
I know that it seems like people are really dropping off the planet in 2016 but the reality is that as we are given more spaces to share our craft, the more people are going to grace us with their presence. One thing that I'm grateful for are reruns, as Ron Glass was one of the first the co-star on a major network sitcom in a role that did not rely on stereotypes. On Barney Miller, he was witty, calm and never overtook a scene with even a hint of bufoonery. As time passed, Glass managed to carry the same dignified persona in all of his TV and movie characters. I just hate that he didn't get more mainstream attention after Barney Miller went off the air. I'd have to say my favorite is when he played Zoe Saldana's father in Death at a Funeral.
If you're even a somewhat regular reader, you know I took Prince's passing rather hard...so did a lot of people. There are even some quietly protesting the latest release of new songs (or song) as well as the Paisley Park museum. Some diehards (or his sister) say he would've wanted it this way but personally, I'm gonna pass 'cause I'm still digesting it. Anyway, anyone with cable knows that the Reelz channel likes to do tell-alls on the deceased. They have Elvis, Marilyn, MJ, and now they're on Prince because I guess he's more "important" than Natalie Cole, Scott Weiland, Pfife Dawg, and many others we've lost in the past year. Like Whitney Houston and others mentioned, the more sensationalized the life, the more shows they manage to create...even if it sounds redundant after a while. This is the pattern I've picked up on (mind you, I haven't seen every topic on every dead celebrity). The first deals with the general facts. It's pretty mild and talks about what most people know along with 1-2 surprises. This was the first that aired shortly (and I mean really short) after his passing in April. Stock photos were decent but I could tell, as this person was part of my life 36/48 years, they didn't do their homework. Following Reelz programs deal with their intellectual property, love lives, or how they transitioned out of this planet. That's fine I guess but the public needs to take some things into consideration besides getting facts straight. Prince fans are a whole 'nother breed of folks. I'm not diehard but I remember quite a bit, especially the early years so it wouldn't hurt to dig a little for people that don't know about Wax Poetics or never read Right On! back in the 70s or 80s. So, this past Saturday Reelz debuted Purple Reign and it was less than stellar. Though I never cared for wife #1, the mispronunciation of her name offended me, it seemed to breeze through and not say anything different than the first tribute this his life. The worst was the few stock photos used didn't coincide with the time period...and they weren't the best! Back to the feelings of the fans. We did not expect this (4/21). It's super sad to imagine it was planned but sometimes we don't know how bad our own friends or close family feels deep inside until its too late. Moreso if this whole thing (pills) was about keeping up appearances. I kind of felt he would live into advanced age because so many people do now, while dealing with the what comes with it. Forgive the digression but this is to say that maybe it would be best to switch off to someone who may have been an open book about their addiction during their lifetime. Another idea are living celebrities with money problems and lawsuits. I know the Gladys Knight story is very interesting right now.
Many remember Rae'Ven Kelly as a young Anna Mae Bullock (long before she became Tina Turner) in the 1993 biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It?" These days, the married 31-year-old actress has enjoyed a career that includes "A Time to Kill", " Hannah Montana", "Preacher's Kid" and many other credits. However, it's her personal life that has experienced turmoil in recent.
Over the summer, she and her husband experienced abuse from law enforcement. Before this, the veteran actress and her preacher husband Sean Dinwoodie filed a $1Million dollar lawsuit against her parents on the grounds of fraud, defamation, and breach of fiduciary duty. Courtesy of Maya Hotblaze and Courthouse News Service.
If Kevin Hart does this remake, I will jump off the Library Tower!
Since the shop has been open, I've heard rumors about TV show remakes (Good Times, Girlfriends) into movies, as well as classics that decided to take a dip in the chocolate pool (Uncle Buck, the Honeymooners). According to Variety, Megan Good, along with husband Devon Franklin have joined forces with MGM to remake Cooley High. As of recent, Common has gotten on board to star and produce...wonder which obviously-out-of-high-school character he will play. While I'm glad to see mine going to work regularly, I could care less. Or better, why not give more attention to indie flicks? If you have Aspire, some of the shorts (and some not-so-short) are worthy of a wider release. I'm only a fan and not a pro but if someone could take time to explain the process, I'd appreciate it. And I don't mean what works for other folks, either.
Now, for those of you not familiar, Cooley High was not really a blaxploitation movie. It was more like American Graffiti with a 'hood twist and it was just as cherished by the community as the original Sparkle. I didn't mind the 2012 remake of the latter...if it had been called something else. But I digress. What I want to know is if the Cooley High remake goes into production, how much will creator Eric Monte receive? If that name sounds familiar, he and Cooley High are listed in the closing credits (see above at 1:15) of the 70s sitcom What's Happening. The show, which rand from 1976-79 was loosely based on Cooley High, with a slightly lighter tone and the setting moved from Chicago to L.A. Monte real-life persona, as a teen from the 'hood wanting to become a Hollywood writer,has been portrayed on screen twice but real life has had its ups and downs. Although he's managed to land some guest writing spots on the Wayans Bros., Monte lost the rights to his original creation. You can read a 2014 CNN interview here. Who knows how many other stories are out there or who can at least drop some knowledge about having a great idea but learning how to deal with the legal stuff and still get PAID! Once again, I don't know the technicalities of getting a movie made but I think this man deserves real acknowledgement (and a cut of the profits).
According to Deadline Hollywood, Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins will star in an NBC pilot based on the veteran comic's life. Atkins will play the usual type A/alpha female she plays often (see: Half and Half from the early 2000s)and Wayans will be a goofy but lovable character (see: old episodes of Wayans Brothers, In Living Color in the later years and 90% of his film work.
On a related note, he's done with parodies and I'd say the timing is just right (Rhymes with Snitch). I saw Shades of Black a few weeks ago and maybe it's may age showing but there's nothing funny about prosthetic phalluses but here's the spoiler...Carol Brady is funny.
Finally, I hope he's reconsidered for the Richard Pryor biopic (see audition tape above).
New poll and maybe a chance for someone to get their last bit of shine before a new generation. When there's a demand, who knows what opportunities are around the corner. While Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, and Glynn Turman still make appearances on TV in characters that are different from their 1970s film personas, many have transitioned into the pearly gates and people like myself are just now discovering their contributions.
While the 1990s film Original Gangstas (with the late Ron O'Neal) was a tribute of sorts to the original ghetto superstars, we need to continue the greatness that is multifaceted and not stereotypical (and there's something kind of sad about old people doing battle...even if they do win in the end. Yes?). Don't let the less-popular blaxploitation DVDs die in the .99 bin at the supermarket. Even if the quality isn't the greatest, get it and enjoy.
I still have a compilation to sort through myself so if you're asking 'Where the hell are the movie reviews? I don't want to see another music or RIP post!' Believe me, I hear you.
Last week, those skinny b’s got on my damn nerves. One is mad because her husband didn’t get nominated and the other is forgetting where is bread is buttered. So once again, what about financing our own thing?
For those who want to get something going, don’t go after broke bishes like me and say we can’t unite. My heart is in the right place but my few coins are to ensure that I have a place to stay when I’m 70. Not to buy expensive shoes for hoes. Not to get a car with a name I can’t spell. And especially not to buy hard drugs or other stupid mess.
And take a better look. Asians aren’t getting noms either and if you want to find a Latino that’s down with the cause, let them in too! When it comes to creating a community with strength in numbers, you can’t have too many resources. And we can portray characters that are not dirty, stereotypical or oppressed. YAY!
Hell, even go after some of those dealers-turned-moguls. They may not be holding the long bread like Buffett but this will give their asses an opportunity to be Robin Hood of sorts. Something for all with money looking to find wealth will think about…no?
For those who say they have to go through the man, I say have a talk with Spike Lee and other about distribution and word of mouth because I’m seeing a lot of Black/AA films get attention (and accolades) without traditional promotion.
Finally, let’s take a look at past Oscar winners. While Whoopi is still in the game and hasn’t altered her face to please anyone, others have not been so lucky. Halle, Jamie Foxx and Denzel work but don’t seem to have the same audience post-win. Mo-Nique, Cuba Gooding, Lou Gossett and others have been demoted to mostly straight-to-DVD or TV projects. Some, like Irene Cara and 3Six Mafia, have fallen completely off the radar.
Firstly, rest in paradise and thank you for giving us the gift of not only music but bringing gender bending to the masses and making it acceptable in pop culture.
Back in 1996, Bowie portrayed eccentric pop artist in Basquiat. The biopic starred Jeffrey Wright and details his struggle with becoming a recognizable artist and substance addiction.
My favorite Bowie song tied with "Fashion".
If you grew up in the 70s, you remember that trip back to 50s nostalgia with Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. Anyway, you also remember that all 3-4 network channels had a load of variety shows. Well, Sha Na Na brought the best of both worlds.
But there was this one lone brother, Denny (or Dennis) Greene who wore this tight gold lame outfit and always seemed content in the background. As a kid growing up in Inglewood, I really wanted for him to have a solo...but now he gets to perform for the angels. RIP
Oh my freak....I was trying to take a break and ran into this Bill Cosby Yahoo story en route to checking my email.
Then I had a flashback to my childhood in Inglewood, CA.
You know that one friend with a wack record collection? I was the opposite being an only child (though I was the big girl back then) and the fact that my mother was one of the youngest on the block who knew her way around VIP Records well. And because of the latter I was always forced to hang with the homey girl (Mom's got things to do and people to see).
One day at her house, a bunch of us kids were bored. Too young to go to mall without a parent. To old to hang out at the park. So we decide to dance to keep from thinking about boys. So Tara pulls out Bill Cosby. I'm thinking 'This fool's more square than she is...who plays him at the disco?'
This ish right here is about 5.5 minutes of a Parliament-inspired instrumental, then it goes into Bill giving his .02 to kids about the dangers of drugs. Then he repeats a chorus of "I don't take no bad drugs", until about the end.
The video above has a catchy beat and of course it's sad because me, like other kids from the 70s and 80s respected Bill...even if we liked Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy better.
Fast forward to about 5:56 and the jokes will write themselves.
As of last night (7/7/15) BET's Centric channel (which is supposed to target Black/AA women) was the only place to find The Cosby Show. Yesterday, Yahoo reported that Bounce TV pulled 'Cosby', a lesser-known sitcom with the star as a blue collar worker with a somewhat cranky disposition. He's older and not as much fun as Dr. Huxtable but once again Phylicia Rashad played his wife, he has kids as well as racially diverse neighbors (the late Madeline Khan also starred).
If this were the case, it would mean that Fat Albert, Cos, The Bill Cosby Show (show that ran from the late 60s to early 70s that was recently shown on one of the digital television channels), The New Bill Cosby Show, The Cosby Show and Cosby would be a thing of the past as far as TV viewing goes.
I've lived some so I will keep my real opinion out of it. However, I doubt Oprah or Tyler Perry will want to syndicate these shows on OWN or anywhere else. What do you think?
Navigating through new technology that arrived on the marketplace during my treatment has left me to ponder Black folks and the little gold man named Oscar.#thebestandthewhitest
Will a Black man or woman win one of these for playing a doctor, lawyer or teacher in ANY film release? If so, will it be a major or supporting character? Will I live to see this? Or will I be alive but too old to understand what is going on?
Of course, the main talk on the Black blogs this weekend is the passing of VH1 reality star Ahmad Givens and MO Nique's being blacklisted by Hollywood after getting her gold statue. Some say she's wrong for not playing ball, while others want to blame Oprah or Lee Daniels for not defending her. I'm with the group that says the system is flawed but it may be too late to change.
As a lover of blaxploitation films, I wish that Vonetta McGee, Rosalind Cash, or Thalmus Rasulala had received Oscar nominations before transitioning. There may have been other quality performances during that period but one has to admit that this period gave many decent actors exposure. But the timing was perfect for change. It was after the Civil Rights era and the majority of these films made money - whether the actor was bad or good.
Which brings me to 2015. A wild mix of bad and good Black actors are making damn good money for studios and there are more independent Black filmmakers who are moving around the system. Some are even successful. So why MO Nique get respect? Here are some facts:
Many who promote a brand usually do so on their dime, then wait for the returns. Hollywood is no different than any other industry in that respect.
Blacks always have to go the extra mile to prove they mean business. Even when I worked in the clerical pool, people underestimated my skills before reading test scores or watching me in action. So think about doctors and professionals in corporate America. Sad but true.
Reality shows are doing a number on how America sees Blacks. While people either love or hate NeNe, the large number of reality shows that show Blacks partciipating in gratuitous violence, blatant ignorance, or sexual promiscuity seems to be never-ending. Many actors have complained that studios make serious money because the talent is cheap and the more outrageous, the more popular. Question is, who really pays in the end? I'm forecasting a Bamboozled moment when somebody is going to go off and it won't be pretty.
Here's my opinion -
MO Nique's husband is killing her career and here's one first-person account about Mr. MO Nique.
MO Nique was never that great of an actress. Can you say The Parkers?
Monique (as she humbles) may want to look into a second career. She's looking better these days so maybe a reinvention as a former big girl approaching middle age who got healthy and can help others do the same. Maybe a cosmetic line. Whatever the venture, leave the husband ou of it.
