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Mo’Nique‘s discrimination lawsuit against Netflix is moving ahead.

If you didn’t know, the comedian filed a lawsuit last year against Netflix and she claims that the company discriminated against her when they offered her just $500,000 for a comedy special.

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The case can now move forward, according to a U.S. District Court judge, via NPR on Friday (July 17).

Judge André Birotte Jr wrote: “Mo’Nique plausibly alleges that, after she spoke out and called her initial offer discriminatory, Netflix retaliated against her by shutting down its ‘standard practice of negotiating in good faith that typically results in increased monetary compensation…”‘”

Her attorney David deRubertis said this “is an important victory for Hollywood talent who, just like all other workers, need protections against retaliation if they raise concerns about pay discrimination during the hiring process Employers in the entertainment industry need to take pay discrimination concerns seriously, fix them if the concerns have merit, and never retaliate against those who have the courage to speak up about equal pay.”

Netflix’s rep told the news outlet “we do not have anyone available at this time” for comment.

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Mo’Nique has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and she claims that the company discriminated against her when they offered her just $500,000 for a comedy special.

The 51-year-old actress and comedian, who won an Oscar for her performance in the movie Precious, launched a boycott against Netflix last year because of “gender bias” and “color bias.”

Mo’Nique says that Netflix offered stars like Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle much more money for their comedy specials.

“The offer Netflix made Mo’Nique wreaked of discrimination; it perpetuated the pay gap suffered by Black women,” the lawsuit read. “Mo’Nique objected to Netflix’s discriminatory pay offer, pointed out how it was discriminatory and asked Netflix to do the right thing by negotiating fair pay with her. In response, Netflix did the opposite. It dug its heels in the ground, refused to negotiate fairly and stood behind its discriminatory offer.”

Mo’Nique confirmed the lawsuit on Instagram and she wrote, “Hi My Loves – I can confirm that today I filed a pay discrimination lawsuit against Netflix. I had a choice to make: I could accept what I felt was pay discrimination or I could stand up for those who came before me and those who will come after me. I chose to stand up. I don’t have any further comment at this time, but I appreciate all of your support and love.”

Mo’Nique is opening up about why she has a problem with Oprah Winfrey.

The 51-year-old Precious star and comedian spoke out in an interview with Comedy Hype.

During her interview, Mo’Nique explained that Oprah called her and said her brother wanted to come on the show and talk about molesting Mo’Nique, and he wanted to tell other parents how to look out for molesters.

She began to see commercials for the episode with her other family members featured, including her mother, father and brother, despite the fact that she shared about her strained relationship with her mother. She was hurt that she wasn’t told in advance by Oprah they’d also be on the show.

“We didn’t discuss that, Oprah…I’m watching my father sit there, who was a strong alcoholic. I’m watching him drunk. I’m watching my mother be greedy. I’m watching my other brother, who was my manager, be greedy…I’m watching the scam.”

“I want you to understand something, see this is why me and Oprah Winfrey got a problem…until that woman says let me apologize to you publicly, it’ll be ’til the day that I leave this Earth, because what you did was malicious.”

She then sent a message to Oprah: “I would say Oprah Winfrey: you know what you need to do. And stop hiding behind what you call is negative comments…what people are beginning to do is see you for who you are.”

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Donald Glover and Adidas are teaming up!

The 35-year-old actor and musician and the clothing brand announced the launch of Donald Glover Presents on Thursday (April 18).

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The creative relationship began in September of 2018, and resulted in a range of new product offerings alongside the premiere of a series of short films.

“Rich is a concept. With this project, I wanted to encourage people to think about how their stories can be told on their feet. Value isn’t quantified by what you wear, rather the experiences from them. And you make the decision on what works for you, you live through your own lens. The partnership for me is about being able to exemplify what doing your own thing truly looks and feels like,” said Donald.

The short films star Donald and Mo’Nique with a cameo by professional skateboarder Na-Kel Smith.

All three styles will be available globally on April 26. Watch the short films…

Gabrielle Union is all smiles while attending the premiere of her latest film Almost Christmas held at Regency Village Theatre on Thursday (November 3) in Westwood, Calif.

The 43-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Omar Epps, Mo’Nique, Keri Hilson, Danny Glover, Romany Malco, John Michael Higgins, Kimberly Elise and Nadej Bailey, as well as Trevor Jackson and Tara Reid, who both came out to show their support.

While promoting the film on Bravo’s Watch What Happens L!ve, Gabrielle shared her fondest memory of working with the late and great Heath Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You.

“God, the first time I met him, he had done a movie in Australia and nobody had really heard of him – he was just this mysterious 19-year-old,” Gabrielle expressed. “He told me and everyone else who was over 21 to meet him at the top of the hotel at this bar, and we walk in, and he’s just got this wild hair. Again, he’s 19, but he’s got a dad drink. He was such a man, such a gentleman, and his girlfriend at the time was like 38. He was great, warm, funny. We had a lot of fun. I thought all movies were like that.”

FYI: Gabrielle is wearing a Dion Lee trench dress.

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Gabrielle Union is gorgeous as she hits the red carpet at the premiere of Almost Christmas held at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station Stadium 16 on Wednesday (October 26) in Atlanta, Ga.

The 43-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Omar Epps, Mo’Nique, Keri Hilson, Danny Glover, Keon Mitchell, D.C. Young Fly, producer Will Packer, director of the film David E. Talbert, as well as Tyrese Gibson, Usher and Queen Latifah, who all came out to show their support.

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At the event, Gabrielle‘s co-stars surprised her with a cake in celebration of her 44th birthday, which is on Saturday (October 29).

Almost Christmas hits theaters on November 11 – Watch the trailer here!

FYI: Gabrielle is wearing a Prabal Gurung dress and Of Rare Origin earrings.

30+ pictures inside of Gabrielle Union and others at the premiere of Almost Christmas…More Here! »

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