Mo’Nique – The Queen of Comedy Is Shooting Her First Netflix Special Post Lawsuit!

Mo'Nique is finally coming to Netflix! The legendary queen of comedy announced the great news via Strong Black Lead under Netflix's Twitter account on Tuesday, July 19th. In the video message, the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian shares the news that she will be creating a comedy special for Netflix, as well as…

ByNamhla LebonaJuly 20, 20220Comments

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Netflix’s Human Resources Shows Us The Wild, Emotional And Anxious Complexity Of Adulthood

If you loved the Netflix sitcom Big Mouth, you'll enjoy the spinoff series Human Resources. Without giving too much away, this is a raunchy, adult-friendly comedy that dares to explore emotional depths. Human Resources shifts the focus to more adult content and offers a unique perspective by presenting their stories with humor. The magical hormone…

ByKirsten FordApril 14, 20220Comments

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From Peaches Monroee, to Khae, Meet the Black Women Behind Your Favorite TikToks

There's a long history of Black creators creating trends without being properly credited for their work. Kayla Newman, better known as Peaches Monroee, came up with the catchphrase "on fleek" back in 2014 on Vine. At the time, Monroee was not properly compensated for her catchphrase with brands like Forever 21 using the saying without…

ByEvaline GachiiApril 6, 20220Comments

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Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary Is A Hit

Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary office sitcom, revolving around the passionate teachers working at the underfunded Abbott Elementary. Philadelphia native, comedian, writer, and actress, Quinta Brunson created and produces the series. Quinta is known for her early meme days on the internet, staring in Buzzfeed sketches, and her role on the HBOMax series “A Black…

ByEvaline GachiiFebruary 8, 20220Comments

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A Black Lady Sketch Show: Skits We Can Finally Relate To ?

If you haven't watched A Black Lady Sketch Show, then what exactly are you waiting on? This HBO hit series comically taps into some of the most relatable moments in black culture! A Black Lady Sketch Show just wrapped up their second season which created so much buzz it was renewed for a third…

ByJasmine MorrisonJune 7, 20210Comments

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MEF Exclusive: Complex Announces New Comedy Series “GROWN”

Photograph by Andy Santiago Complex's new comedy series GROWN is about two twenty-something Haitian-American cousins who are forced to live together while trying to get their lives in order. GROWN is a narrative surrounding not having a father and trying to figure out how to become a man in the inner-city of Miami. GROWN creators, Joshua Jean-Baptiste, 28,…

ByNiaomi BlueJune 10, 20180Comments

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Idris Elba to Star in New Netflix Comedy Series

Idris Elba is set to star in, Turn Up Charlie, a new Netflix comedy. Turn Up Charlied was co-created by Idris Elba and TV producer Gary Reich. Turn Up Charlie will follow the life of Ed (played by Idris Elba), a bachelor and struggling DJ-which is ironic because Idris is actually a well established Dj. Boom....…

ByEndíaApril 21, 20180Comments

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Tiffany Haddish Scores Netflix Animated Series: Tuca and Bertie

Tiffany Haddish is Hollywood’s gift that keeps on giving. After her success on the big screen with Girls Trip, the actress is about to conquer Netflix. Haddish will play lead-role Tuca, in upcoming adult comedy series: Tuca and Bertie. With the success of their previous animated shows, Netflix bets on Tuca and Bertie to…

ByF SMarch 5, 20180Comments

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Grown-ish Renewed for 2nd Season By Freeform

Good news MEFheads! Freeform has renewed Grown-ish for a second season and we couldn't be more excited. The spinoff to ABC's highly acclaimed comedy Black-ish has received a 20 episode second season order. The half hour breakout comedy follows Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi) daughter of Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) as she navigates…

ByKiara ManningFebruary 5, 20180Comments

Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Will Executive Produce Her Own Film

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Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Will Executive Produce Her Very Own Film ✨

Marsai Martin is already killing it at the age of 13. The Black-ish star who portrays the dark and witty Diane on Black-ish, will executive produce and star in her first feature film. The film is titled "Little," and is reportedly a comedy about a woman who gets the chance to relieve the carefree live as her…

ByKiara ManningJanuary 28, 20182Comments

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Chance The Rapper’s Hilarious Skits on SNL

In case you missed it, Chance the Rapper took over “Saturday Night Live”. It was his first time hosting, co-writing and acting in sketches. Here’s an overview of some of his hilarious sketches from that night to get you all caught up. Chance the Rapper performed a song for his open monologue. He stated that…

ByS EasleyNovember 24, 20170Comments

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Reunited! Mike Epps and Katt Williams in All-Star Comedy Horror Film

Mike Epps and Katt Williams are making their comeback together for the upcoming sequel film to Meet the Blacks called The House Next Door. This is the first time the two have been on screen together since Friday After Next. Epps plays Carl Black, an overstressed best-selling author. He moves his family back to his childhood…

ByNiaomi BlueOctober 23, 20170Comments

Mo’Nique – The Queen of Comedy Is Shooting Her First Netflix Special Post Lawsuit!

Netflix’s Human Resources Shows Us The Wild, Emotional And Anxious Complexity Of Adulthood

From Peaches Monroee, to Khae, Meet the Black Women Behind Your Favorite TikToks

Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary Is A Hit

MEF Exclusive: Complex Announces New Comedy Series “GROWN”

Idris Elba to Star in New Netflix Comedy Series

Tiffany Haddish Scores Netflix Animated Series: Tuca and Bertie

Grown-ish Renewed for 2nd Season By Freeform

Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Will Executive Produce Her Very Own Film ✨

Chance The Rapper’s Hilarious Skits on SNL

Reunited! Mike Epps and Katt Williams in All-Star Comedy Horror Film

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