Lee Daniels says he knows exactly who is responsible for Mo’Nique getting blackballed from Hollywood — Mo’Nique. The famed director tells us it’s past time for Mo’Nique to quit bitching and blaming Tyler…
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Monday, July 2, 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018
DuShon Monique Brown: Cause of Death Revealed
We have an update on the unexpected death of DuShon Monique Brown.
As previously reported, the veteran Chicago Fire actress passed away in March at the relatively young age of 49.
At the time, sources reported that Brown had admitted herself to a hospital due to chest pains a few days before she left us, prompting a widespread belief that she died of a heart attach.
But People Magazine and TMZ now cite a representative for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office who says Brown actually died from sepsis of unknown etiology.
This is an infection of the blood of unknown origin.
Contributing factors, according to this update, include hypertensive cardiovascular disease and obesity, per the same Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This is what the world-renowned Mayo Clinic has to say about sepsis:
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. Sepsis occurs when chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body.
This inflammation can trigger a cascade of changes that can damage multiple organ systems, causing them to fail.
Septis also often hits after a wound is left untreated, which means this diagnosis leaves many questions left unanswered.
Brown, who played Connie, the assistant to Chief Boden, starred on Chicago Fire since the series premiere.
The actress, who was also a native of Chicago, also appeared on Prison Break from 2005 through 2007.
Other television roles from which you may recognize Brown include stints on Shameless and Empire.
“The Chicago Fire family is devastated to lose one of its own. Our thought and prayers are with DuShon’s family and we will all miss her,” said producer Dick Wolf in March upon learning of this awful news.
The Chicago Tribune reported shortly after Brown died that she had an extensive theater background, acting in multiple theater stages such as the Goodman, Lookingglass, Drury Lane, MPAACT, Victory Gardens and Pegasus Players
She was accomplished violinist who played with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and she once worked as a counselor at a high school…
… and actually attended the same high school herself as Michelle Obama.
Brown left behind a daughter named Zoe.
May she rest in peace.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Nelly"s Rape Accuser, Monique Greene, Taken to Hospital for Emotional Distress
The woman accusing Nelly of rape checked into a hospital over concerns she is coming apart emotionally … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us … Monique Greene had a phone conversation with a friend last…
Saturday, March 24, 2018
DuShon Monique Brown Dies; Chicago Fire Star Was 49
Tragic news today out of the world of television:
DuShon Monique Brown, a veteran actress who had been a series regular on Chicago Fire since the inception of the NBC drama, has died of an apparent heart attack.
She was 49 years old.
Production sources tell TMZ that Brown admitted herself to an Illinois hospital a few days ago after suffering chest pains; she was reportedly tested at the time and then released.
But things then took a drastic and deadly turn on Friday.
The actress suffered some kind of cardiac episode and was found dead inside her home in Chicago.
The NBC star was a native of The Windy City who had portrayed Connie, the assistant to Chef Boden, since the very first episode of Chicago Fire.
She also appeared on Prison Break from 2005 through 2007.
Television fans may also recognize Brown from stints on Empire and Shameless.
Said Chicago Fire producer Dick Wolf upon learning of Brown’s stunning and untimely passing:
“The Chicago Fire family is devastated to lose one of its own. Our thought and prayers are with DuShon’s family and we will all miss her.”
Along with her acting career, Brown had a background in social work and a Masters in Counseling. She once worked as a counselor at a local high school.
According to her IMDB page, she was also an accomplished violinist who played with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
This same page lists a few other facts about the late star.
To wit:
– Her nickname was “shoo-shoo.”
– She attended the same high school as Michelle Obama.
– Her mom is a retired social worker and her dad is a retired math teacher.
– She inspired to perform after seeing the film version of The WIZ at age seven.
Most importantly, and sadly, she leaves behind a daughter named Zoe, who actually appeared with her mother in a 2007 Super Bowl commercial for Frito Lay.
It’s unknown at this time just how Chicago Fire will wrote Brown’s character out of the series.
It’s also matters very little at the moment.
Our thoughts go out to the actress’ friends, family members and loved ones.
May DuShon Monique Brown rest in peace.
Friday, March 23, 2018
"Chicago Fire" Actress DuShon Monique Brown Dead
“Chicago Fire” actress DuShon Monique Brown has died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Production sources tell us Brown admitted herself to a Chicago hospital a few days ago after suffering chest pains, we’re told she went through tests but…
Friday, January 19, 2018
Mo"Nique Accuses Netflix of Undervaluing Black Women, Demands Boycott
Mo’Nique claims Netflix severely short-changed her during negotiations for a comedy special … and she says the proof is in how much some other comedians got paid for specials. The Oscar winner told us Friday … Netflix offered her $ 500k,…
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Kevin Hart Loves "Auntie" Mo"Nique and Hopes Beef with Oprah, Lee Daniels Gets Resolved (VIDEO)
Kevin Hart is Mr. Positivity — he’s got nothing but good things to say about Mo’Nique and everyone she recently blasted … and he’s down to work with all of them too. We got Kevin leaving Equinox in WeHo … and he makes it clear he’s not…
Monday, May 15, 2017
Mo"Nique Has No Fear of Oprah or Lee Daniels, Insists Rant Was "the Truth" (VIDEO)
Mo’Nique won’t be issuing apologies to Lee Daniels, Oprah or Tyler Perry and she’s not afraid of any further backlash she gets for simply saying what’s true … in her eyes. Mo’ and her husband, Sidney Hicks, told us they…
Terrence Howard Not Hating on Mo"Nique for Blasting Oprah, Lee Daniels and Tyler Perry (VIDEO)
Terrence Howard’s not hating on Mo’Nique for going nuclear on his “Empire” boss Lee Daniels … or Oprah and Tyler Perry, for that matter. We got Terrence outside ABC studios Monday in NYC and tried to clue him in on Mo’Nique blasting the trio…
TMZ Live: Mo"Nique: Launches Verbal Attack On Oprah!
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Mo"Nique Blasts Oprah, Lee Daniels and Tyler Perry ... "Suck My D***!" (VIDEO)
Oscar winner Mo’Nique went NUCLEAR on Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Oprah … blaming the trio for her getting shut out of Hollywood — in not so many words. The comedian did a standup special Saturday night at The…
Monday, May 1, 2017
The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: Who Did Monique Kick Out?!?
The Potomac ladies sure know how to bring the drama, and it’s rather delightful for viewers at home.
On The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 2 Episode 5, Charrisse and Monique organized separate events, meaning we got to see more drama than usual.
When the episode got underway, Charrisse was hard at work organizing a party for the National Basketball Wives Association, but it became as clear as day that some women were not going to be welcome.
While this was going down, Ashley struggled to come to terms with the fact that her restaurant was a complete flop. Not wanting to accept defeat, she tried her best to sugar coat her dire situation.
Seeing something you love fail is tough, so we do feel bad for Ashley, but admitting defeat is the first step to moving on. Instead, she turned to Robyn for some assistance in getting the business back on track.
The event organized by Charrisse brought Juan and Robyn out of hiding, and everyone could not help but stare at them. Monique noted to the cameras that there was something amiss with the way both of them were acting.
Monique then decided it would be a good idea to quiz them on their relationship status. It was not the best way to deal with things and made it all seem even more awkward.
When that event was over, it was time to prefer for Monique’s debut event, putting all of the ladies under her own roof. Yes, it was a bad idea, but she’s trying her best.
At the event, Gizelle was quick to point out all of the errors in the night, trashing Monique in the process. It was sad, but it made for some great drama. We’re partial to a bit of drama over here at THG.
Gizelle started mouthing off to one of her friends about how crappy Monique is as a host, but they were caught by one of her friends. Awkward. The friend called them out, prompting another argument between Monique and Gizelle.
For what it’s worth, Monique tried to keep her cool. She knew she would have looked silly if she exploded at the women like that. Monique decided to leave the situation.
Ashley then opened up about the rumors that Juan had another woman. Gizelle had no idea about it, so they waited until Monique was gone to talk about it. Monique caught her in the act, before sending her out the door.
Ashley then decided to open up about Robyn’s man drama. She was not impressed but claimed she was not together with Juan. Therefore she’s fine.
The ladies then got ready for another blowout argument, but the screen faded to black before we got to see it.
Well, this sucks, but we’re pumped to see what happens next.
Can it be Sunday already?!
Friday, November 4, 2016
Mo"Nique: Monogamy is for Losers!
Mo’Nique is NOT holding back in this new interview — not that she ever does anyway.
But this is a special occasion, because this time?
Mo’Nique is really letting loose with all the details about her marriage. Her open marriage.
Yeah, you know it’s going to get scandalous.
She was on Watch What Happens Live when she was asked about her ten-year marriage to Sidney Hicks. She’s always admitted that she and Sidney don’t really go for that whole monogamy deal, but she gave some interesting details here.
She started off by talking about the “rules” of the relationship.
“The rule is simply honesty,” she said.
“When you start asking people about relationships … What about this one? What about that one?”
“Often times with people,” she went on, “we can’t say, ‘This is how I’m feeling.’ You find out, it’s so not about sex. It’s so not about, ‘Can you be with other people?"”
So what is it about, Mo’Nique?
“It’s simply about I won’t take any secrets to my grave nor will he take any to his.”
She also made it very clear that, even though catty strangers like to theorize differently, the arrangement was definitely her idea.
“Now, the world took and said ‘Oh, my god, Mo’Nique will let that man sleep with anybody, because she’s a fat girl and he’s a beautiful man,"” she said.
“I’m like, ‘OK, world. It wasn’t his idea. It was mine."”
“[It] was my idea,” she stressed. “When we first had the conversation, it was because I was still in the mindset of ‘I’m an entertainer; I’m a performer and I want to have it all."”
“So I said, ‘I want to have an open marriage.’ … It was just being able to sit down and have that dialogue to say, ‘Hey, let’s always make sure we’re open and honest."”
Mo’Nique ended this little discussion by advising other people to “try it and find out” if they’re into it.
“Now almost 11 years later,” she added, “of course it’s evolved, and it’s evolved into this beautiful space of no secrets.”
OK.
No, it’s great that Mo’Nique and Sidney apparently feel so great about having an open marriage, but the way she talks about it is just kind of obnoxious, right?
What works for one couple won’t necessarily work for another, so for her to tell every married person to sleep with someone other than their spouse, it’s just not great.
It’s also kind of annoying how she makes it sound like her marriage is full of this great, beautiful truth that monogamous couples couldn’t possibly understand.
We’re happy for you, Mo’Nique, we really are, but come on, girl.
Be a little more chill about it.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Mo"Nique Flaunts 100 POUND Weight Loss in New Swimsuit Pic!
If you ever wonder what happened to Mo"Nique, she"s working her butt off.
And her waist and her thighs and her arms.
The actress recently shared a swimsuit pic to Instagram, showcasing a staggering 100 pound weight loss – and she looks incredible.
She posted the pic above, posing with two friends in a black one-piece with a cinched waist.
"HEY SISTERS. THE 40 AND OLDER CLUB. AT YHE BEACH HAVING A BALL," she captioned the photo.
How"d she do it?
Duh, she"s a celebrity and has means and resources.
But her determination is something money can"t buy.
She"s been working out in high intensity dance routines with dance and fitness instructor Dwight Holt, and it actually looks pretty fun.
The Oscar-winning actress shared the video below of one of her workouts, along with an inspiring message:
"Hey my babies. To think that me and @the_takehomestylist wanted to not play today. We were complaining how hot it was and trying our best to be LAZY.
"Baby @dwightholtjr was not having it. PUSH YOURSELF TO A SURPRISE. WOW. I feel amazing that I didn"t quit today. WHATEVER YOU DO DON"T QUIT."
In 2013, Mo"Nique flaunted a weight loss milestone when she whittled her physique down from 300 to 218 pounds.
Keep it up, girl!
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
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