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Mo’Nique launches Netflix comedy special after suing the streaming giant

By Marianne Garvey Three years after suing Netflix, Mo’Nique is airing a special on the streamer. “Thrilled to announce that Netflix is the home for the next original stand-up special from the groundbreaking, trailblazing, and iconic Mo’Nique!” Netflix tweeted Tuesday. In a video with the tweet, Mo’Nique said, “Can y’all believe this s—?” I done

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‘Dickie V.’ is a sentimental tribute to ESPN’s Dick Vitale that’s not quite awesome, baby

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN There’s an understandably strong sentimental streak running through “Dickie V.,” a documentary tribute to ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, as he deals with his mortality after being sidelined by cancer. Yet the lack of depth about Vitale’s influence over how college basketball is covered, to use his parlance, prevents this from

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‘Desus & Mero’ to end on Showtime

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s the end of “Desus & Mero.” Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, the duo behind the Showtime late-night series, announced on Twitter that they will be “pursuing separate creative endeavors moving forward” and ending their series. A Showtime spokesperson confirmed the news that “Desus & Mero” would not be returning

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