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News One Now aired its first-ever primetime special with OscarĀ® winning actress Mo'Nique. The host and Managing Editor, Roland Martin, discussed the recent controversy surrounding reports that Mo'Nique experienced backlash following her groundbreaking role in Precious in a one-on-one interview with the actress. Mo'Nique opened up about wage inequality in Hollywood, her current approach to sustaining a career in the entertainment industry and her role in the upcoming independent film Blackbird. "NewsOneNow has featured some of today's top Blacks in Hollywood, whether its Eddie Murphy, Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington or directors Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and Gina Prince-Bythewood. But we don't just focus on their latest project; we also offer them a platform to speak about the business of Hollywood, and the political issues and challenges they face as African Americans," said Martin. "We are pleased to extend and deepen the discussion in our first primetime special with the multi-talented and award-winning Mo'Nique, who offered our audience never-before-revealed information, as well as her focus on charting her own path to success in the entertainment industry." (Photo Credit Lindsey Wright / TV One and The FrontPage Firm) #FrontPageFirm #TVOne #NewsOneNow

Acclaimed Actress Addresses Recent Hollywood Controversy, Talks Wage Inequality and Reveals Next Creative Steps in News One Now First-Ever Primetime Special