Black Excellence Takes Center Stage: Mo'Nique's Netflix Special Premiere Date + 2 Chainz & Ne-Yo Join 'BMF’ + Queen Latifah Set To Host NAACP Image Awards

Get ready to celebrate Black excellence because there's a lot to look forward to! Mo'Nique's highly-anticipated Netflix special finally has a premiere date, while 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo join the cast of the hit TV series "BMF." And if that wasn't enough, Queen Latifah will be hosting the NAACP Image Awards. Everything inside…

Get ready to laugh out loud because the Queen of Comedy, Mo'Nique, is finally bringing her A-game to Netflix with her upcoming special, "My Name Is Mo'Nique." After a long and hard-fought battle with the streaming platform, the 55-year-old entertainer is ready to make her mark.

In the recently released teaser, Mo'Nique teased viewers about why she chose the title for her program. "After seventy-two minutes y'all gonna know why..." she said with a sly grin. "This one right here is personal. When you walk away from this one, you'll say, 'Now we understand that woman.'"

For over three decades, Mo'Nique has been a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Her hit show, "The Parkers," catapulted her to stardom, and she's been making audiences laugh ever since. But this special is different. "Before I was just focused on being funny," she explained. "Now I feel like I have something to say."

The clip also features supporters and celebrities praising Mo'Nique for being a legend and an amazing performer. Many have rallied behind her after she sued Netflix for allegedly "systematically underpaying" Black women, a lawsuit that was reportedly settled in 2017. Initially, Netflix offered Mo'Nique a measly $500,000 for a one-hour special that would give the streaming giant full control, including owning the copyrights and audio. When she pushed back, they walked away from negotiations.

But Mo'Nique is not one to be deterred. "This show right here really allows you to understand why I swing like I swing," she said. "There are things that I'm going to say in this comedy special that I thought I would take to my grave, that they were mine. They were my thoughts. They were my secrets. It was just mine."

Watch the teaser below:

Mark your calendars because "My Name Is Mo'Nique" is set to premiere this April. Don't miss out on the hilarious and personal stories that only Mo’Nique can deliver.

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On television...

STARZ just dropped some major news. The network announced that multi-talented Grammy Award winners 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo are joining the cast of its hit drama series "BMF" for its third season in recurring roles. This new casting is a testament to the show's cultural impact and relevance for modern audiences, drawing some of the biggest names in entertainment.

We've already seen Serayah, Caresha "Yung Miami" Brownlee, Eminem, and even Snoop Dogg making appearances on the show, and now 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo are joining the impressive guest star roster.

2 Chainz will portray "Stacks," an Atlanta-born and bred distributor known for his wisdom and stature, which commands respect wherever he goes. He's fiercely loyal and determined to provide for his family at any cost, abiding by the street code and challenging Meech's leadership style. Ne-Yo, on the other hand, plays "Rodney 'Greeny' Green," a local Atlanta player who's all about making money. He exudes confidence and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit that makes him more than meets the eye.

Season two of "BMF" is currently airing on Fridays at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and on Lionsgate+ premium streaming platform in the UK and Brazil. It also airs on linear on STARZ at 8:00 PM EST/PST in the US and Canada. Be sure to tune in to see the rapper and singer’s “BMF” debut.

To celebrate Black Excellence…

This Saturday, the 54th NAACP Image Awards will be hosted by none other than Queen Latifah!

“It’s an honor to host the 54th NAACP Image Awards, especially in the year we are celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop,” Queen Latifah, who recently participated in the Grammys’ star-studded hip-hop tribute, said in a statement. “This is a night to celebrate Black excellence and Black contribution to our industry and beyond. Celebrating one another, lifting each other up and you know we’ll have fun doing it!”

Following a nine-year tenure as the awards show's host by Anthony Anderson, Queen Latifah will now take the reins as emcee of the annual celebration of Black excellence. Get ready to witness her talent and charm on display as she leads the way for this highly anticipated event.

This year's NAACP Image Awards will feature an exciting lineup of celebrity presenters. The star-studded list includes Zendaya, Janelle Monáe, Method Man, Damson Idris, Taye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Issa Rae, Janelle James, Brian White, Jonathan Majors, Kerry Washington, Letitia Wright, Morris Chestnut, Ms. Pat, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Terrence Howard, and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Be sure to tune in to see these famous faces grace the stage and celebrate Black excellence with the rest of us. The awards ceremony will be broadcasted Saturday, February 25th at 8pm EST on several Paramount Global networks, including CBS, BET, MTV, and VH1.

Photos: John Washington Jr./Netflix/Donte Maurice (2 Chainz )/ Jimmy Fontaine (NE-YO)/DFree/Shutterstock