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music6 months ago

Brandy and Monica Reunite for 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour After 27 Years

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.

entertainment1 year ago

Ariana Grande's 'The Boy Is Mine' Remix Featuring Brandy and Monica Soars in Charts

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.

music-news1 year ago

Ariana Grande's 'The Boy Is Mine' Remix with Brandy and Monica Soars to Top 10

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.

local-news1 year ago

Durham Loses $37K Over Monica's No-Show at Bimbé Festival

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Matthew Perry's Intervention Prevents Chandler from Cheating on Monica in 'Friends'

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Matthew Perry's Controversial Decision Alters 'Friends' Script and Upsets Fans

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Monica Halts Detroit Concert Over Witnessing Domestic Violence

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Trace Lysette's 'Monica' brings hope for trans representation in Hollywood.

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.

entertainment2 years ago

Trace Lysette's 'Monica' breaks barriers for trans representation in film.

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.

movies2 years ago

Why 'Monica' is the Must-See Film of 2023.

"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.