During a concert on their tour, Brandy unexpectedly left the stage early due to sound issues, leaving Monica to finish the show solo, which disappointed fans and caused confusion at the Chicago event.
R&B icons Brandy and Monica are co-headlining their first tour together, called The Boy Is Mine Tour, starting in October with supporting acts including Kelly Rowland and Muni Long. The 24-date tour celebrates their legacy and the impact of their hit song, with stops across major cities in the US. Tickets go on sale June 27, and the tour marks a significant reunion and cultural milestone for the artists and their fans.
Brandy and Monica are co-headlining their first tour together this fall across North America, celebrating their hit 'The Boy Is Mine' and their growth since their initial collaboration, with supporting acts including Kelly Rowland and others.
Brandy and Monica are teaming up for their first co-headlining tour, 'The Boy Is Mine Tour,' starting October 16, featuring special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts, celebrating their iconic duet and their growth in the music industry.
Brandy and Monica announced their first co-headlining 'The Boy Is Mine' tour, featuring special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts, spanning 24 cities from October to December, celebrating their iconic 1998 hit and their ongoing collaboration and friendship.
Brandy and Monica are finally teaming up for their first joint tour in over 25 years, celebrating their iconic duet 'The Boy Is Mine' with a 24-city arena tour starting in October, marking a historic reunion after years of reported tension.
Ariana Grande's new single "The Boy Is Mine," featuring Brandy and Monica, has surged into the top 10 on the iTunes chart. The collaboration has reignited interest in the song, originally a 1998 hit by Brandy and Monica, and it has re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 64. The track's success could see it climb higher on the charts, potentially giving all three artists another major hit.
Ariana Grande has released a remix of the 1998 hit "The Boy Is Mine," collaborating with original artists Brandy and Monica. The remix celebrates the impact of the original song and features cameos from Brandy, Monica, and Penn Badgley in the music video. Grande expressed her gratitude and admiration for the R&B legends, highlighting their influence on her career.
Durham paid $37,000 to a vendor for booking singer Monica as the headliner for the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, but she did not show up, claiming she was never contacted or contracted. The city is now seeking a full refund and investigating the communication breakdown between Monica's booking agent and the city. Mayor Leonardo Williams confirmed the contract was vetted and is working to recover the funds. The festival will proceed with regional performers.
Friends star Matthew Perry reportedly convinced the show's writers to scrap a storyline in which Chandler would have cheated on Monica with a hotel worker, saving the couple from a cheating scandal that could have rivaled Ross and Rachel's. The decision was made because Perry believed the audience would never forgive his character for cheating on Monica. The episode ultimately ended with Chandler and Monica resolving their fight and planning to elope. Lisa Cash, the guest star who was supposed to play the hotel worker, praised Perry's decision and enjoyed working with him. Perry's unexpected death at 54 has prompted an outpouring of grief from his Friends co-stars and fans worldwide.
Lisa Cash, a guest star on the TV show "Friends," revealed that a scene in which her character was to have an affair with Matthew Perry's character, Chandler Bing, was axed by Perry himself. Perry reportedly believed that the audience would not forgive Chandler for cheating on Monica, played by Courteney Cox. Cash expressed gratitude for being given a lesser role as a flight attendant but wondered how her original role might have impacted her career. She described Perry as likable and welcoming during their rehearsal of the scene. Perry was found dead in his home on October 28.
R&B singer Monica paused her concert in Detroit after witnessing a man hit a woman in the crowd. She called for the man to be removed, then climbed off the stage and jumped into the crowd. The incident was recorded by concertgoers and Monica later apologized on stage. The festival's spokesperson thanked Monica for her intervention and condemned violence against women, stating they are working with law enforcement to hold the individual accountable.
Trace Lysette hopes her lead role in the film "Monica" will create lasting change for trans representation in Hollywood. The film, directed by Andrea Pallaoro, follows a transgender massage therapist who returns to care for her estranged, dying mother. Lysette delivers a chilling performance as Monica, a grieving woman grappling with abandonment trauma who maintains hope for love and family connections. While "Monica" is not overtly political, Lysette believes its "delicate" take on a fraught mother-daughter relationship may help it reach a broader audience.
Trace Lysette, star of the new film Monica, discusses the importance of trans representation in cinema and the challenges facing trans actors in Hollywood. Monica, which premiered at the Venice film festival last year, tells the story of a trans woman who returns home to reconcile with her dying mother. The film eschews many of the conventions of trans cinema, instead focusing on the humanity and emotion behind the characters. Lysette hopes that the film will help to showcase the experiences of trans women who have lived their lives on their own terms.
"Monica" is a family drama about a transgender woman named Monica who returns to her mother's home to care for her as she is dying. Monica was expelled from her home by her mother at a young age and now works as a massage therapist and does video sex work. The film explores the relationship between Monica and her mother, Eugenia, as they confront their painful past and try to reconcile. The performances by Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson are compelling in their restraint, and the cinematography amplifies the feeling of examination.