<ul class="summary-list"><li>Mo'Nique addressed her 15-year-long feud with Oprah Winfrey on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast.</li><li>Mo'Nique accused Winfrey of stealing roles from her after she won her first Oscar.</li></ul><p>Comedian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/monique-and-whoopi-goldberg-talk-on-the-view-about-netflix-boycott-2018-2">Mo'Nique</a> rekindled her yearslong feud with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/oprah-winfrey-net-worth-career-2018-8">Oprah Winfrey</a>, accusing her of stealing movie roles and blindsiding the "Precious" actor by interviewing her estranged parents on her show.</p><p>In 2019, Mo'Nique accused Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Lee Daniels of having her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/monique-blackballed-in-hollywood-after-precious-2015-2">blacklisted in Hollywood</a> after she refused to participate in the Oscar campaign for the 2009 movie "Precious." Winfrey and Perry were producers for the film, while Daniels was the director.</p><p>Although Mo'Nique won the best supporting actress Oscar for the role, she told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/monique-i-was-blackballed-winning-774616/">The Hollywood Reporter</a> in 2015 that Daniels told her privately that she had been blackballed.</p><p>On Wednesday's episode of the "Club Shay Shay" podcast with Shannon Sharpe, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiffany-haddish-said-she-wont-boycott-netflix-like-monique-2018-3">Mo'Nique</a> addressed her feud with the three American filmmakers and claimed that Winfrey took leading roles offered to her after the Oscar drama.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q1PVr6AeUT0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" title="Mo'Nique on Hollywood | CLUB SHAY SHAY"></iframe><p>"Lee Daniels came out and said 'I did offer Monique 'The Butler,'' but as he said to me, he said 'Mo, at the time I didn't have no power, and I didn't have no money,'" Mo'Nique said. "So when Oprah said she wanted it, who played the lead role in 'The Butler?' Oprah Winfrey."</p><p>Mo'Nique said a similar thing happened with an unreleased Richard Pryor biopic.</p><p>Although <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/monique-lee-daniels-reconcile-onstage-after-public-feud-2022-4">Mo'Nique buried the hatchet with Daniels</a> in 2022, she demanded an apology from Winfrey during the podcast. She also said Winfrey and Perry should appear on the podcast to address her claims.</p><p>"You've been unfair, you've been unjust, and you watched the black woman be thrown under the bus, and you said nothing," she said of Winfrey. "This woman has overstepped with me in so many ways."</p><p>"I'm not hurt personally. I'm hurt for our community," she told the podcast.</p><h2>Mo'Nique said Oprah Winfrey didn't ask her before interviewing her estranged parents on her show</h2><p>Mo'Nique also addressed the drama regarding her family's appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2010. In the episode, her eldest brother admitted to molesting Mo'Nique when she was seven and he was 13.</p><p>In 2023, Mo'Nique told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/monique-lee-daniels-feud-oprah-winfrey-new-chapter-1235342481/">The Hollywood Reporter</a> that Winfrey told her that her brother would be on the show, not her estranged parents also, and avoided Mo'Nique's calls after the interview aired.</p><p>Mo'Nique said that she eventually confronted Winfrey at a party, and said Winfrey apologized and claimed that Mo'Nique's family showed up on the day unexpectedly.</p><div type="image" title="Mo'Nique Precious" height="399" width="593" msid="107533871" hostid="261" sizebytes="19638"></div><p>Mo'Nique also told the "Club Shay Shay" podcast that her family also called the former "The View" co-host <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/barbara-walters-dead-obituary-2022-12">Barbara Walters</a> to appear on the talk show before they spoke to Winfrey, but Walters rejected them.</p><p>"She said, 'Monique, I told your family I can't do that to you. I wouldn't do that to you. You just won that award. Why would I do that?'" Mo'Nique said of Walters, who died in December 2022.</p><p>Mo'Nique added that she would have shut down the Oprah interview if she knew her mother would be involved.</p><p>"We never talked about my mother being there," Mo'Nique said. "Oprah and I had a private conversation about our mothers. This is the part people don't know."</p><p>"I shared with Oprah Winfrey what we were going through and how I felt," she added. "But you don't tell me you have my mother and my father on your show, and you think that that's just OK?"</p><p>Representatives for Winfrey and Perry did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request to comment.</p>

Mo'Nique says Oprah Winfrey stole movie roles from her and demands a public apology amid their 15-year feud 

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="13531230" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="monique" source="Orion">Mo'Nique</keyword> and <keyword id="13531229" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="lee-daniels" source="Orion">Lee Daniels</keyword> reconciled after a public feud. </li><li>Daniels, 62, apologized onstage to Mo'Nique, 54, at her comedy show on Friday. </li></ul><p>Director Lee Daniels and comedian Mo'Nique have officially reconciled after publicly feuding in the media for years. </p><p>On Friday, <a href="https://twitter.com/sadesalami/status/1510084034608742407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1510084034608742407%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpagesix.com%2F2022%2F04%2F02%2Flee-daniels-apologizes-to-monique-following-years-long-precious-feud%2F">footage</a> shared online showed that Daniels, 62, joined Mo'Nique, 54, onstage in New York City while attending her event, <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/mo-nique-and-friends-april-fools-staten-island-new-york-04-01-2022/event/00005C44A45F49B0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Mo'Nique and Friends: April Fools' Day with The Queen of Comedy." </a>The pair worked together on the award-winning film "Precious," but had a public falling out soon afterward during which she claimed Daniels, <keyword id="11893842" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="oprah-winfrey" source="Orion">Oprah Winfrey</keyword>, and <keyword id="12420876" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tyler-perry" source="Orion">Tyler Perry</keyword>, who served as producers on the film<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSHdEJXnbaI">, </a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/monique-blackballed-in-hollywood-after-precious-2015-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">helped blackball her in the entertainment industry. </a></p><p>Daniels and Mo'Nique didn't speak for 13 years, <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/04/monique-lee-daniels-end-feud-replace-octavia-spencer-in-netflix-thriller-demon-house-1234992730/">Deadline</a> reported. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Sade Salami  (@sadesalami) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1510084034608742407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2022</a></blockquote><p>"I am so sorry for hurting you in any way that I did," Daniels told Mo'Nique onstage before pivoting towards the crowd. "Y'all, and she was my best friend — my best friend. Y'all think that 'Precious' was just … That was God working, through both of us." </p><p>He added: "And we're gonna fucking do it again!"</p><p>Deadline reported on Friday that Mo'Nique would replace Octavia Spencer in his upcoming Netflix film, "Demon House."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px); data.width~540;"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style="background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:62.4537037037% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div><p style="margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb1desYuzTj" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank"></a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by Mo'nique (@therealmoworldwide)<time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime=""></time></p></div></blockquote><p>Mo'Nique posted a photo of her and Daniels on Friday night, writing, "NO CAPTION NEEDED I LOVE US 4REAL."</p><p>Representatives for Daniels and Mo'Nique did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. </p><p>Mo'Nique won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2010 for her work in "Precious" but later spoke out against Daniels and other celebrities. Deadline reported that Mo'Nique accused Daniels, Winfrey, and Perry of blackballing her because she wouldn't promote the film during awards season. </p><div type="image" title="Lee Daniels and Mo'Nique pose together on the red carpet in October 2010." height="1999" width="2666" msid="90614698" hostid="261"></div><p>She reflected on a conversation with Daniels with <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/monique-i-was-blackballed-winning-774616/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hollywood Reporter's Seth Abramovitch in February 2015</a>, saying: "I got a phone call from Lee Daniels maybe six or seven months ago," Mo'Nique said. "And he said to me, 'Mo'Nique, you've been blackballed.' And I said, 'I've been blackballed? Why have I been blackballed?' And he said, 'Because you didn't play the game.' And I said, 'Well, what game is that?' And he gave me no response."</p><p>Mo'Nique told THR at the time that she "received a lot of criticism" for not participating during that award show season and, following the film's success, she didn't see the type of pay increase she expected. </p><p>Daniels, Perry, and Winfrey denied the claims, with Daniels saying in a statement to THR that Mo'Nique's "demands through 'Precious' were not always in line with the campaign. This soured her relationship with the Hollywood community." </p><p>One month later, Mo'Nique appeared on <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/oscar-winner-monique-confronts-alleged-blacklisting/story?id=29324847" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Good Morning America</a> and said Daniels was upset because "I didn't say his name the night of the Oscar awards." </p><p>In July 2018, Daniels told <a href="https://amp.tmz.com/2018/07/02/lee-daniels-monique-blackballed-oprah-tyler-perry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a> that Mo'Nique was responsible for being blackballed from Hollywood.</p><p>"It breaks my heart that she feels that we blackballed her. No one blackballed her. Mo'Nique blackballed her," he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-mCPjfBUgk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>. "And for her to continue to speak about Oprah and myself and Tyler is disrespectful."</p>

Mo'Nique and Lee Daniels reconcile onstage after 13-year public feud: 'I am so sorry for hurting you in any way'

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5a9033bbbf8e6031008b46aa-1233/screen%20shot%202018-02-23%20at%20102318%20am.png" alt="Mo'Nique the view" data-mce-source="ABC/YouTube"><p class="source"><span>ABC/YouTube</span></p></img></div><p></p></div></div><ul><li><strong>On "The View" Thursday, comedian and actress Mo'Nique discussed her boycott of Netflix over equal pay.</strong></li><li><strong>Mo'Nique also said that she felt like Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, and Tyler Perry (the producers on her 2009 movie "Precious") ruined her career.</strong></li><li><strong>This led to a heated conversation between Mo'Nique and co-host Whoopi Goldberg.</strong></li></ul><hr><p>&#xa0;</p><p>Mo'Nique thinks that her struggle for equal pay has something to do with Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, and Tyler Perry. But Whoopi Goldberg does not agree.</p><p>On "The View" Thursday, comedian and actress Mo'Nique discussed her boycott of Netflix over equal pay. She's boycotting the streaming service because she says it didn't offer her a deal for a comedy special in the same ball park as Amy Schumer, who has a similar resume. (Mo'Nique has both a Golden Globe and an Oscar.)</p><p>Mo'Nique told the hosts of "The View" that she asked for equal pay to Schumer's deal, but was told it wasn't about resumes.</p><p>"Then what was it about?" Mo'Nique said.&#xa0;</p><p>Mo'Nique believes her struggle in the industry might have something to do with her 2009 film, "Precious." The film was produced by Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, and Tyler Perry. Mo'Nique won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role.&#xa0;</p><p>Mo'Nique said she felt like she was "punished" by Winfrey, Daniels, and Perry because she didn't promote the movie overseas. She chose not to promote the movie overseas because there would be no additional pay, and since it wasn't in her contract she thought she was done with the movie. "This is what happens, in my humble opinion, when you don't go up to the hotel room," Mo'Nique said.&#xa0;</p><p>But "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg did not like what Mo'Nique had to say.&#xa0;</p><p><span>"I'm going to stop you because contractually, when you make a movie, regardless of who you sign the deal with, your job is to go and promote said movie," Goldberg said, to some applause.&#xa0;</span></p><p><span>Mo'Nique responded by saying she believes actors should get paid for doing publicity. "If I had done something wrong contractually, they could've sued me."</span></p><p><span>"So for eight years my family has suffered and my career has suffered," Mo'Nique said, "because I would not allow those entities [Winfrey, Daniels, and Perry] to bully me. And because I did not allow the bullying to happen, this is what I sit in."</span></p><p><span>You can watch the full clip below:</span></p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qgAX2YuIxWU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-all-nine-2018-best-picture-oscar-nominees-are-connected-academy-awards-movies-2018-2">You can connect all 9 Best Picture Oscar nominees with actors they have in common - here's how</a></h3>        <div>            <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/ogOEzou6-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script>        </div>    </div></hr>

Mo'Nique and Whoopi Goldberg clashed on 'The View' during a conversation about boycotting Netflix and equal pay

<p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5ab902d1d0965932008b4a12-2400/gettyimages-931103866.jpg" border="0" alt="Tiffany Haddish" data-mce-source="Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW" /><p class="source"><span>Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><ul><li><strong>In an interview with GQ, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish discussed Mo'Nique's call to boycott Netflix over "color and gender bias" in pay for stand-up specials. </strong></li><li><strong>Haddish said she won't protest Netflix, and "i<span>f you don't like what they're offering you, just no longer do business with them."</span></strong></li><li><strong><span>Haddish said there were diverse shows on Netflix that aren't on television networks, such as "The Carmichael Show," which was canceled by NBC but is streaming on Netflix.</span></strong></li></ul><hr /><p>Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, who rose to prominence with last year's "Girls Trip," has quite a different view of Netflix than fellow comedian Mo'Nique.</p><p>In an <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/tiffany-haddish-profile-2018">interview with GQ</a>, Haddish shared her thoughts on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeIg0TUFgJ0/?taken-by=therealmoworldwide">Mo'Nique's call to boycott Netflix</a> over what Mo'Nique characterized as unequal pay compared to white and male comedians.</p><p>Haddish said "i<span>f you don't like what they're offering you, just no longer do business with them" about Netflix, and pointed to the amount of diverse shows on the streaming platform. Haddish gave the example of "The Carmichael Show," on which she was a series regular.</span></p><p><span>"What about all the black shows that are on there?" Haddish asked. "What about all the other actors that are working on there? All the Indians, the Hispanics, the Asians. My show, 'The Carmichael Show<em>,'</em> airs on there right now. It ain't on NBC."</span></p><p><span>NBC canceled the comedy after three seasons last year, but the first two seasons are currently available to stream on Netflix. </span></p><p><span>In January, Mo'Nique said she would boycott Netflix over "gender bias and color bias" in regards to payment. Netflix reportedly offered Mo'Nique $500,000 for a stand-up special compared to other <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/comedians-netflix-paid-millions-ricky-gervais-new-special-2018-3">comedians who have reportedly been paid millions</a>, such as Amy Schumer ($13 million) and Chris Rock ($40 million for two specials).</span></p><p><strong>Haddish's full quote is below:</strong></p><p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span></span><span></span><span>"My business run different than her business. I don't live her life. I don't have that husband of hers. I'm looking at how [Netflix has] opened up so many opportunities for black females and comedy. When my people are dying, that's when you gonna catch me protesting. I'm not gonna protest because somebody got offered not the amount of money they wanted to get offered. If you don't like what they're offering you, just no longer do business with them. If I protest Netflix-what about all the black shows that are on there? What about all the other actors that are working on there? All the Indians, the Hispanics, the Asians. My show, </span>The Carmichael Show<em>,</em><span> airs on there right now. It ain't on NBC."</span> <span></span><span></span></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/555-phone-number-tv-movies-telephone-exchange-names-ghostbusters-2018-3">Why 555 is always used for phone numbers on TV and in movies</a></h3>        <div>            <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/PgsgAop7-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script>        </div>    </div>

Tiffany Haddish said she won't boycott Netflix like Mo'Nique: 'I'm not gonna protest because somebody got offered not the amount of money they wanted'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>"The Deliverance" director Lee Daniels worried his horror movie based on a true story would be cursed.</li><li>He organized prayer circles in a bid to prevent supernatural incidents.</li></ul><p>"The Deliverance" director Lee Daniels said he organized prayer circles while filming the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/horror-movies-true-stories-2018-1">horror movie based on a true story</a>, because he was so worried that the film would be cursed. Then, cast members were hospitalized and his dog died.</p><p>The movie, which landed on Netflix on Friday, tells the story of an Indianapolis family who thought their child was possessed by a demon and said he crawled up a wall, as local outlet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/">The Indy Star</a> reported in 2014.</p><p>In a SiriusXM panel with "The Deliverance" cast on Thursday, Daniels said that he was familiar with the apparent curse on the 1977 horror film "<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/exorcist-believer-box-office-future-2023-10">The Exorcist</a>," so he organized prayer circles on set in a bid to prevent supernatural incidents.</p><p>"Things happen, and I was not gonna let things happen on my set, and also I needed it for me," Daniels said.</p><p>"The Exorcist" also told the story of a possessed child and its production was plagued by numerous injuries, accidents, and deaths, leading to theories it was cursed.</p><p>Since then, horror movies have tried to borrow clout from "The Exorcist" in one way or another to drum up attention. And it seems like "The Deliverance" is using a similar tactic.</p><p>Referring to "The Deliverance" actor <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/glenn-close-raised-in-a-religious-cult-2021-5">Glenn Close</a>, Daniels went on to say: "My sister is in every movie that I've ever done as my good luck charm, and she was in the scene with Glenn in the chemo scene, and she's the one that sort of gave her attitude in the chemo scene.</p><p>"And two days later, after being in the chemo scene, she was diagnosed with the lung cancer, literally. My dog died on the set."</p><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/monique-demands-apology-oprah-winfrey-15-year-feud-2024-2">Mo'Nique</a>, who plays a social worker in the 2024 movie, added she was hospitalized after filming a scene featuring the demon.</p><p>"Mr. Daniels had me doing a scene, okay? And we're outside. It was just, the demon was supposed to be on top of the building, so they kept blowing this… I mean, at one point I'm like, 'Lee, do we have this shit because I can't breathe,'" Mo'Nique said.</p><p>She added: "So when I got finished, right, my thyroid was a big… I mean, it was just sick. Oh, baby. I was like, 'What kind of shit is this?' It was a lot of things happening with 'The Deliverance.'"</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQmBPDykcfw?si=px9Lh4KF1PKE1Poz" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0"></iframe>

The director of horror movie 'The Deliverance' was so worried the film would be cursed he organized prayer circles. Then things started to go wrong.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Shannon Sharpe's interview with Katt Williams on his "Club Shay Shay" podcast is the most viewed interview in YouTube history.</li><li>Since then, Sharpe has faced backlash from rumors about his sexuality to criticism from comedians.</li></ul><p>Shannon Sharpe has become one of the country's biggest media personalities thanks to his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shannon-sharpe-responds-katt-williams-interview-criticism-2024-1">viral interview with Katt Williams</a> in January. The interview on his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oRRZiRQxTs">podcast, "Club Shay Shay"</a> is now the most-watched ever on YouTube with 70 million views.</p><p>But the NFL Hall of Famer admits the negativity from some critics since the interview was released has been hard to handle.</p><p>"Have you not seen the media?" Sharpe responded to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/shannon-sharpe-interview-club-shay-shay-kat-williams-1235910002/">The Hollywood Reporter</a> recently when asked if there's been a backlash.</p><p>"Now, all of a sudden, since Katt did the interview, I'm gay. Since Katt did the interview, I'm Wendy Williams. I'm a gossip columnist. Katt did warn me. He said, 'Be prepared, because it's going to come,'" he replied.</p><p>"When I played sports, I expected the opposing team's fans to dislike me. But [in Hollywood], I had no idea it would be like this," Sharpe continued. "I would be lying if I told you I expected this."</p><p>Sharpe played 14 seasons in the NFL, predominantly with the Denver Broncos. He's now a regular on ESPN's "First Take" alongside Stephen A. Smith when not doing his podcast.</p><p>He told THR that being called gay has affected him the most.</p><p>"When you question a straight man's sexuality continuously? Social media is so influential," he said. "We had a guy make it to the White House in 2016, repeatedly saying things over and over, and people started to believe it. If you say things enough, people will believe them as true, even though they're not."</p><div type="image" title="Shannon Sharpe in a suit" height="4670" width="6000" msid="110600759" hostid="261" sizebytes="1402184"></div><p>"It's not OK to say somebody is gay," Sharpe added. "You can't convince me that it's OK. It's not."</p><p>Since the Williams interview, comics including Mike Epps and Eddie Griffin have made jokes questioning Sharpe's sexuality. Both have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAMGCiPl934">since apologized</a>.</p><p>"A lot of times, people disguise things in jokes," Sharpe told THR. "Envy, jealousy. I don't have anything against gay people. To each his own, and whatever you choose to do, that's your life."</p><p>Despite the criticism, Sharpe and his podcast continue to ride high. Since the Williams interview, he's landed Oscar-winner <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1PVr6AeUT0">Mo'Nique</a> and "Insecure" star <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fRHyEidvY">Amanda Seales</a>. Both also went viral.</p><p>Sharpe told THR that his dream interviews for the podcast are Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James, Dave Chappelle, and Eddie Murphy.</p>

Shannon Sharpe reveals he got severe backlash after his Katt Williams interview

<ul class="summary-list"><li>"BMF" returns to Starz in January 2023. Snoop Dogg plays Pastor Swift in the crime drama.  </li></ul><ul class="summary-list"><li>His character runs the local church and will be returning in season two. </li></ul><ul class="summary-list"></ul><p>Snoop Dogg is returning to "BMF" as Pastor Swift for season two. The rapper and actor portrays the slick-talking spiritual leader of a poor Detroit community in the <a href="https://www.insider.com/raising-kanan-cast-humbled-by-seeing-sopranos-star-on-set-2022-9">crime drama</a>. </p><p>"BMF" follows the true crime story of Demetrius "Big Me ech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory. Demetrius "Lil Me ech" Flenory Jr. plays his father, and <a href="https://www.insider.com/dear-white-people-shows-like-blackish-sex-education-glow-2021-9">Da'Vinchi</a> plays Terry Flenory.</p><p>The Flenory brothers created a massive domestic drug distribution network called the Black Mafia Family that spanned the country and lasted 22 years. They used secret car compartments to hide their contraband and connected warring neighborhoods in the pursuit of cash.</p><div type="image" title="Da’Vinchi as Terry Flenory in BMF" height="2000" width="3000" msid="94922095" hostid="261" sizebytes="811604"></div><p>The series based on their exploits premiered on Starz in September 2021. It is executive produced by <a href="https://www.insider.com/power-star-50-cent-says-starz-lets-him-be-as-graphic-as-he-wants-2018-12">Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson</a>. </p><p>Their efforts to secure the American dream, and the flashy way they spent their spoils, made them hood legends. They also became the subjects of multiple <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBMF-Meech-Black-Mafia-Family%2Fdp%2F0312674155">books</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2569466/">documentaries</a>. </p><p>"The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast", a documentary about the legendary drug cartel is also available on the streaming service. It contains details on their fierce battles and <a href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/young-jeezy-big-meech-the-black-family-mafia-and-a-hundred-thousand-kilos-of-coke-6550582">flamboyant lifestyles</a>. </p><div type="image" title="Lala Anthony and Da’Vinchi on BMF" height="2000" width="3000" msid="94922096" hostid="261" sizebytes="500482"></div><p>Season one was full of sexy double agents and violent kidnappings. </p><p>Snoop Dogg presided over a few funerals as the fight for the <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bmf-detroit-meech-terry-1235051238/">Detroit drug throne</a> raged on. </p><p>Season two promises more of the same from a few new faces. <a href="https://www.insider.com/monique-lee-daniels-reconcile-onstage-after-public-feud-2022-4">Mo'Nique</a>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/leslie-jones-left-saturday-night-live-doesnt-miss-show-2020-10">Leslie Jones</a>, and Caresha "Yung Miami'' Brownlee of the <a href="https://www.insider.com/jason-lee-cardi-b-nicki-minaj-twitter-horrible-for-hiphop-2022-10">City Girls</a> are joining the cast. </p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ut9IWrnwJbI" frameborder="0"></iframe><p>The BMF's attempt to pivot into the music industry was doomed by federal charges but their innovative and ruthless business practices caught the attention of the hip-hop community anyway. </p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/jay-z-blue-ivy-photos-courtside-nba-finals-2022-6">Jay-Z</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rick-ross-shares-best-career-advice-2021-9?_ga=2.139911347.1224149003.1665964085-1996747788.1647018266">Rick Ross</a>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/new-orleans-officer-who-saved-lil-waynes-life-found-dead-2022-7">Lil' Wayne</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/espn-analyst-jay-bilas-says-young-jeezy-lyric-on-tv-2011-12?_ga=2.148258999.1224149003.1665964085-1996747788.1647018266">Young Jeezy</a>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/couples-who-got-married-on-tv-2019-2">Gucci Mane</a>, and more have mentioned them in lyrics to hit singles. </p><p><em>Season one of "BMF" is now streaming on Starz. Season two arrives in January 2023. </em></p>

Get your first glimpse of Snoop Dogg as a pastor in season 2 of the drug-dealing drama 'BMF'

<ul class="summary-list"><li>50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather had a years-long feud.</li><li>But they appear to be friends once again, according to the 'In da Club' rapper.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/category/50-cent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50 Cent</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/floyd-mayweather" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Floyd Mayweather</a> appear to have ended their years-long feud and may be friends once again.</p><p>The Grammy Award-winning rapper and the box office-busting fighter were almost inseparable when the pair were each at the height of their fame.</p><p>50 Cent attended Mayweather's 30th birthday in 2007 in Las Vegas and was ringside for a number of his best-selling <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/boxing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxing</a> bouts.</p><p>But around 2012 things started to turn sour. They had a dispute over money, according to <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10045481-50-cent-reveals-how-he-floyd-mayweather-ended-feud-in-breakfast-club-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bleacher Report</a>, and 50 Cent, in a viral video, challenged Mayweather to prove he could read by reciting "one full page from a Harry Potter book."</p><p>During a recent guest appearance on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgLklqIFv8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Breakfast Club show on Power 105.1 FM</a>, the rapper said he and Floyd are friendly again.</p><p>"I went to see him when I was in Vegas around my birthday," 50 Cent said. "It was cool."</p><h2>50 Cent still calls Floyd Mayweather, 'Champ,' he said</h2><div type="image" title="Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent." height="1331" width="2000" msid="93603063" hostid="261" sizebytes="260044"></div><p>According to 50 Cent, fellow musician Mo'Nique tried to help repair their friendship, but the rapper was unfazed at the time, saying they don't need each other — in contrast to the numerous people around the boxer that are dependent on him, he said.</p><p>"Me and him get into an argument, and it can go on for a lot longer because we don't really need each other," he said.</p><p>When Mayweather and The Money Team members endure difficulties in their relationship, 50 Cent explained, they resolve it "faster" because they're "co-dependent."</p><p>When talking on The Breakfast Club, it seemed clear the hit rapper-turned-actor and businessman still respected Mayweather. "I call him 'Champ' when I talk about him because I don't want to take away the discipline and the work that he put in," he said.</p><div type="image" title="Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent." height="1333" width="2000" msid="93603065" hostid="261" sizebytes="324082"></div><p>When asked what the first conversation was like after their argument, 50 Cent, imitating Mayweather, said: "Why did you pull up on me, fam?"</p><p>"Yo what took you so long?" Mayweather also said, according to the rapper. "We can't get the time back."</p><p>But the pair appear to be friends once again, putting to rest a feud that lasted for years.</p><p><strong>Watch 50 Cent talk about Mayweather right here:</strong></p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cmgLklqIFv8" frameborder="0"></iframe>

50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather have buried their years-long feud and appear to be friends once again

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Netflix just released the list of titles that are coming to — and leaving — the site next month.</li><li>Numerous films will be added in April, like the Netflix original series "Beef."</li></ul><h2>Available 4/1/23</h2><p>"28 Days"</p><p>"A League of Their Own"</p><p>"American Hustle"</p><p>"Battleship"</p><p>"The Birds"</p><p>"Born on the Fourth of July"</p><p>"The Bourne Identity"</p><p>"The Bourne Supremacy"</p><p>"The Bourne Ultimatum"</p><p>"Charlie Wilson's War"</p><p>"Conan the Destroyer"</p><p>"Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat"</p><p>"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax"</p><p>"Friday Night Lights"</p><p>"Hatfields &amp; McCoys: Season 1"</p><p>"Hoarders: Season 12"</p><p>"Hotel Transylvania"</p><p>"How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"</p><p>"How to Train Your Dragon"</p><p>"I, Frankenstein"</p><p>"Inception"</p><p>"Inside Man"</p><p>"The Land Before Time (1988)"</p><p>"Marnie"</p><p>"Matilda (1996)"</p><p>"The Negotiator"</p><p>"Not Another Teen Movie"</p><p>"Psycho (1960)"</p><p>"Puss in Boots"</p><p>"Shark Tale"</p><p>"Shrek Forever After"</p><p>"Smokey and the Bandit"</p><p>"Smokey and the Bandit II"</p><p>"Spider-Man"</p><p>"Spider-Man 2"</p><p>"Spider-Man 3"</p><p>"Thomas &amp; Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain"</p><p>"Weathering" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Zombieland"</p><h2>Available 4/2/23</h2><p>"War Sailor: Limited Series" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/3/23</h2><p>"Magic Mixies: Season 1"</p><p>"Surviving R. Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter: Season 1"</p><h2>Available 4/4/23</h2><p>"My Name Is Mo'Nique" — Netflix Comedy</p><p>"The Signing" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/5/23</h2><p>"Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now" — Netflix Documentary</p><h2>Available 4/6/23</h2><p>"BEEF" — Netflix Series</p><p>"The Last Stand"</p><h2>Available 4/7/23</h2><p>"Chupa" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Holy Spider"</p><p>"Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Oh Belinda" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Thicker Than Water" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Transatlantic" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/8/23</h2><p>"Hunger" — Netflix Film</p><h2>Available 4/10/23</h2><p>"CoComelon: Season 8" — Netflix Family</p><h2>Available 4/11/23</h2><p>"All American: Homecoming Season 2"</p><p>"Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman" — Netflix Comedy</p><h2>Available 4/12/23</h2><p>"American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing" — Netflix Documentary</p><p>"CELESTE BARBER Fine, thanks" — Netflix Comedy</p><p>"Operation: Nation" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Smother-in-Law: Season 2" — Netflix Series</p><div type="image" title="Ali Wong in &quot;Beef.&quot;" height="2000" width="2666" msid="98992464" hostid="261" sizebytes="375304"></div><h2>Available 4/13/23</h2><p>"The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib: Season 2" — Netflix Family</p><p>"Florida Man" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Obsession" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/14/23</h2><p>"Phenomena" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Queenmaker" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Queens on the Run" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Seven Kings Must Die" — Netflix Film</p><h2>Available 4/15/23</h2><p>"Doctor Cha" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Time Trap"</p><h2>Available 4/16/23</h2><p>"The Best Man Holiday"</p><p>"The Mustang"</p><p>"The Nutty Boy Part 2" — Netflix Family</p><h2>Available 4/17/23</h2><p>"Oggy Oggy: Season 2" — Netflix Family</p><h2>Available 4/18/23</h2><p>"Better Call Saul: Season 6"</p><p>"How to Get Rich" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Longest Third Date" — Netflix Documentary</p><h2>Available 4/19/23</h2><p>"Chimp Empire" — Netflix Documentary</p><p>"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once &amp; Always" — Netflix Film</p><h2>Available 4/20/23</h2><p>"The Diplomat" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Tooth Pari: When Love Bites" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/21/23</h2><p>"A Tourist's Guide to Love" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Chokehold" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Indian Matchmaking: Season 3" — Netflix Series</p><p>"One More Time" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Rough Diamonds" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/22/23</h2><p>"Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 4" — Netflix Family</p><h2>Available 4/25/23</h2><p>"The Hateful Eight"</p><p>"The Hateful Eight: Extended Version"</p><p>"John Mulaney: Baby J" — Netflix Comedy</p><h2>Available 4/26/23</h2><p>"The Good Bad Mother" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Kiss, Kiss!" — Netflix Film</p><p>"Love After Music" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Workin' Moms: Season 7" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/27/23</h2><p>"Firefly Lane: Season 2 Part 2" — Netflix Series</p><p>"The Matchmaker" — Netflix Film</p><p>"The Nurse" — Netflix Series</p><p>"Sharkdog: Season 3" — Netflix Family</p><p>"Sweet Tooth: Season 2" — Netflix Series</p><h2>Available 4/28/23</h2><p>"AKA" — Netflix Film</p><p>"InuYasha: Season 6"</p><p>"King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch" — Netflix Series</p><div type="image" title="zooey deschanel as jess day on new girl" height="1457" width="1942" msid="98992466" hostid="261" sizebytes="123278"></div><h2>Leaving in April</h2><h2>Leaving 4/1/23</h2><p>"Turbo FAST: Seasons 1-3"</p><h2>Leaving 4/3/23</h2><p>"What Lies Below"</p><h2>Leaving 4/7/23</h2><p>"Hush"</p><h2>Leaving 4/9/23</h2><p>"New Girl: Seasons 1-7"</p><h2>Leaving 4/11/23</h2><p>"Married at First Sight: Season 10"</p><h2>Leaving 4/12/23</h2><p>"The Baker and the Beauty: Season 1"</p><h2>Leaving 4/18/23</h2><p>"Cuckoo: Seasons 1-5"</p><h2>Leaving 4/20/23</h2><p>"The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show: Seasons 1-4"</p><div type="image" title="sex bob-omb scott pilgrim" height="854" width="1138" msid="98992468" hostid="261" sizebytes="78782"></div><h2>Leaving 4/23/23</h2><p>"We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks"</p><h2>Leaving 4/24/23</h2><p>"Bill Nye: Science Guy"</p><h2>Leaving 4/25/23</h2><p>"The IT Crowd: Series 1-5"</p><h2>Leaving 4/27/23</h2><p>"Señora Acero: Seasons 1-5"</p><h2>Leaving 4/28/23</h2><p>"Ash vs. Evil Dead: Seasons 1-3"</p><h2>Leaving 4/30/23</h2><p>"Den of Thieves"</p><p>"Empire State"</p><p>"Leap Year"</p><p>"Road to Perdition"</p><p>"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"</p>

Everything coming to — and leaving — Netflix in April

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5ab505353489d61a008b462b-1485/rgcs00011r.jpg" border="0" alt="Ricky gervais" data-mce-source="Netflix" data-mce-caption="Ricky Gervais' &amp;quotHumanity.&quot;" /><p class="source"><span>Netflix</span></p><p class="caption">Ricky Gervais' "Humanity."</p></div><p></p></div></div><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/category/netflix">Netflix</a> has established itself as the premiere home for stand-up comedy over the past few years, and it has accomplished this by shelling out millions to some of the top names in the industry.</p><p>Ricky Gervais' recent Netflix special, "Humanity," is the first of two specials in a deal the actor-comedian reportedly signed for $40 million. </p><p>Gervais follows stand-ups like Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock in netting multi-million dollar deals from the streaming service.</p><p>It should be noted that Netflix has also drawn criticism for under-paying some comics. Comedian Mo'Nique came into <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/01/monique-netflix-boycott-pay-dispute">a pay dispute</a> with the company last year when they reportedly offered her $500,000 for a special. </p><p>Also, Louis C.K. was reportedly set to make between $30 million and $35 million from Netflix for a two-special deal, before the company <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2017/11/10/louis-c-k-s-losses-how-much-the-sexual-misconduct-scandal-may-cost-the-comedian/#57e7cc815801">cancelled</a> his second special following sexual misconduct allegations against the comedian. While he was paid for his first special, released in early 2017, we've excluded him from this list as his deal is not ongoing. </p><p><strong>Here are the 5 comedians Netflix has paid insane amounts of money:</strong></p>

5 comedians Netflix has paid insane amounts of money - including $40 million to Ricky Gervais

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="3659057" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Bo-Burnham">Bo Burnham</keyword> has been critical of his past self for the edgy, offensive <keyword id="6359193" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="comedy">comedy</keyword> he used to make.</li><li>But he's largely been given a pass by his fans, who praise his self-awareness and new approach.</li><li>Burnham's growth is admirable, but also revealing of how little we expect from men in the industry.</li></ul><p>When Bo Burnham speaks about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XHRJJe2Kl0&amp;t=5st=5s">social media,</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbS-7jUBJGY&amp;t=92s=92s">anxiety</a>, or <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bo-burnham-promising-young-woman_n_5fda50f9c5b6094c0fee9f42">the casual predatory behavior of men</a>, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLMgbV3uaz8&amp;t=50s=50s">his own privilege</a>, I can't help but smile.</p><p>His persona is drenched in a mix of charming self-awareness and self-loathing, because he seems to know it's wise to get ahead of criticism that will inevitably be lobbed at him.</p><p>Burnham's comedy career has included a fair share of offensive jokes. But people (like me) tend to not only give Burnham a "pass," but praise him for acknowledging his past failings.</p><p>The success of Burnham's introspective<strong> </strong>approach to comedy shows just how low the bar is for white male comedians when it comes to problematic jokes, and how easy it is for men to hold themselves accountable.</p><h2>In his 2021 special '<keyword id="65017" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Inside">Inside</keyword>,' Burnham sings a whole parody song about his past problematic jokes</h2><div type="image" title="Bo Burnham Inside Is It Funny flowchart whiteboard Netflix" height="1589" width="2119" msid="83650692" hostid="261"></div><p>"Inside" is a comedy musical, where Burnham oscillates between different characters in parody songs and seemingly genuine expressions of his experience with mental disorders like anxiety. </p><p>In the song "Comedy," Burnham adopts a white-savior persona to parody both himself and other white comedians, deciding that he should heal the world with comedy instead of giving away his money. (The real Burnham <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9jy7QFGGN/">posted twice on Instagram last June</a> encouraging his one million followers to donate money to various funds that support racial justice.)</p><p>Burnham sings about how he's "a special kinda white guy" who will use his privilege for good, and then seconds later admits that "American white guys [have] had the floor for at least 400 years, so maybe I should just shut the f--- up."</p><p>The irony is front and center because of course he's not shutting the f--- up. We're watching him in a <keyword id="128682" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Netflix">Netflix</keyword> special.</p><p>And that meta-commentary only deepens when Burnham addresses his past in a parody song titled "Problematic." </p><div type="image" title="Bo Burnham kneeling down in a beam of light during the music video for &quot;Problematic.&quot;" height="1013" width="1351" msid="83650698" hostid="261"></div><p>"I wrote offensive s--- and I said it," he sings. "Father, please forgive me, for I did not realize what I did or that I'd live to regret it."</p><p>"Times are changing and I'm getting old," he continues. "Are you gonna hold me accountable?"</p><p>The final shot of the song is him with a cross projected over his body, parodying white people who think that by crucifying themselves first they're somehow freed from the consequences of their actions.</p><p>At the same time, there's an earnestness beneath the vapid surface of the song, like he really is wondering if people are going to try and hold him accountable for his past.</p><h2>Burnham has been criticized about his offensive jokes in the past </h2><div type="image" title="Bo Burnham watching his own YouTube video Inside Netflix" height="1128" width="1504" msid="83650699" hostid="261"></div><p>Before the song "Problematic" starts in the special, Burnham shows himself watching his first viral YouTube video on a projector.</p><p>The song from that video, "My Whole Family," <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81hVmI5eEBIt3s3HQpJd_w?feature=emb_ch_name_ex">was written in 2006. It's about how his whole family thinks he's gay</a>.</p><p>Burnham's earlier comedy songs, seemingly designed to shock his listeners into laughing, were full of wordplay and wit. </p><p>"Burnham is an equal-opportunity offender," a <a href="https://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20090304/News/303049607">news report from 2009 said</a>. "Jokes about abortion clinics are told back-to-back with jokes about civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. For the religious crowd, he packed in jokes about pleasuring himself while reading the Bible. He, of course, is playing characters throughout his performance, but for some the irony is thin."</p><p>At the time, some students protested Burnham's appearances at their colleges. But others believed his style was effective at exposing <a href="https://cornellsun.com/2010/10/04/politically-incorrect-politically/">"the hypocrisies inherent in contemporary life" and called his comedy "not vitriolic but satirical,"</a> as Emily Greenberg of Cornell Daily Sun described it in 2010.</p><div type="image" title="bo burnham make happy" height="1270" width="1694" msid="83650704" hostid="261"></div><p>His later comedy specials like 2013's "what." and 2016's "Make Happy" are peppered with the f-slur, in the context of Burnham hearing that word lobbed at him by bullies. He also had a whole bit about racism among white people where <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI4AC50n6cU">he lured the white members of his audience into saying the n-word</a> by doing a series of call and response prompts about things white people like. </p><p>"Our favorite chips, salt and vi-" he says, inviting the crowd to finish his sentence. </p><p>After people finished the word "vinegar," Burnham has the auditorium house lights go up so he can shame everyone.</p><p>"Wow, who said it?" he said. "Get the cameras on them. Your grandkids are gonna see this one and know what kind of a bigot their grandfather or grandmother were."</p><div type="image" title="Bo Burnham 2006 YouTube 2021 Inside Netflix " height="900" width="1200" msid="83650709" hostid="261"></div><p>In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUaslCv-f64&amp;t=148s148s">2018 interview</a>, Burnham said he was "happy to be an example" of someone who once used edgy humor that was a "little homophobic" and "racially insensitive," but then learned better. </p><p>When he appeared on NPR's "Fresh Air" in 2018, the host played a clip of "My Whole Family." Burnham took his headphones off because hearing that old material literally made him sweat.</p><p>"The cultural standards of what is appropriate comedy and also the inner standards of my own mind have changed rapidly since I was 16," Burnham said at the time.</p><p>Gross asked Burnham if people "misinterpreted" the song and thought it was homophobic. </p><p>"I don't know that it's not," he said. "I don't defend my 16-year-old comedy at all ... I have a lot of material from back then that I'm not proud of and I think is offensive and I think is not helpful. I do not think my intention was homophobic, but what is the implicit comedy of that song if you chase it all the way down? I don't think it's perfectly morally defendable [sic]."</p><h2>Burnham's ability to largely evade criticism by acknowledging it first is the bare minimum celebrities in his position could do, and yet it's clearly working in his favor</h2><div type="image" title="bo burnham" height="2698" width="3598" msid="83650718" hostid="261"></div><p>In his 2016 "Make Happy" special, Burnham sings a song called "Straight White Male" that gives a parody spin on the way straight white men will try to deny their privilege and reject pleas to cede some of their power for the betterment of society.</p><p>"Can't you just leave us alone, and also 'no' to the things you ask for," he sings.</p><p>The songs ends with a simple, hilarious final jab: "We used to have all the money and land, and we still do but it's not as fun now." </p><p>I used to watch this video and sit in awe of Burnham's ability to satirize the clear power dynamics of our country well before most of his white peers had caught onto the conversation. He wrote that song before the election of Donald Trump and the #MeToo movement, and was able to needle patriarchal standards. </p><p>But is simply being aware of one's privilege enough?</p><p>In the "Inside" special, Burnham shows his hand and explains why he stays ahead of criticism in a layered reaction video. </p><p>"I'm criticizing my initial reaction for being pretentious, which is honestly a defense mechanism," he says. "I'm so worried that criticism will be levied against me that I levy it against myself before anyone else can."</p><p>He continues: "I think that, 'Oh if I'm self-aware about being a douchebag it'll somehow make me less of a douchebag.' But it doesn't. Self-awareness does not absolve anybody of anything."</p><p>If it doesn't, then why are we so fast to absolve Burnham? </p><p><strong style="background-color: #ffff00;"><div type="image" title="Bo Burnham in his new Netflix special, &quot;Inside.&quot;" height="1237" width="1649" msid="83650723" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>Relatively few celebrities, let alone white men, do the work of interrogating their own privilege publicly. So when Burnham comes along, we're eager to reward him. </p><p>In virtually every interview Burnham has given in the past few years, it feels clear (to me, at least) that he's not just paying lip service to being "woke," but genuinely thinking about his role in the <keyword id="4578" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="entertainment">entertainment</keyword> world and the privileges he's afforded.</p><p>It's an admirable thing to watch happen with an artist you love, and his actions have deepened my appreciation of his latest works like the movie "Eighth Grade" and his new 2021 Netflix special. Both works show that he's capable of creating nuanced, thoughtful comedy and art that no longer punches down but up. </p><p>At the same time, I sometimes sit back and realize that my internal praise for that behavior shows just how low the bar is for men like Burnham.</p><p>We should be able to recognize and support genuine growth and self-reflection when we see it from the people who make up our entertainment industry, but also keep in mind which standards are being applied to which types of celebrities. </p><p>How can we get to a point where women in the same industry, particularly women of color, get handed the same sets of opportunities and repeat Netflix specials even after people have decided they've made career mistakes? You only need to look at entertainers like <a href="https://www.insider.com/monique-and-whoopi-goldberg-talk-on-the-view-about-netflix-boycott-2018-2">Mo'Nique</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/cnn-dropped-kathy-griffin-new-years-eve-trump-photo-2017-5">Kathy Griffin</a> to see the double standard that exists.</p><p>I don't have answers right now. But the questions are worth asking. </p>

Bo Burnham's growth shows the painfully low bar for white men

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55fdb7da9dd7cc17008bb9d3-3300-2475/andy samberg emmys mark seliger fox.jpg" alt="Andy Samberg Emmys Mark Seliger Fox" data-mce-source="Mark Seliger/Fox" /><p class="source"><span>Mark Seliger/Fox</span></p><p class="caption">2015 Emmy Awards host Andy Samberg.</p></div><p></p></div></div>The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards are taking place on Sunday in Los Angeles with Andy Samberg as its host.</p><p>Below are the awards that are being presented during the telecast. We will be updating the winners of each category throughout the evening.</p><p><strong>Director For A Comedy Series</strong></p><p>Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, "The Last Man On Earth" <br />Louis C.K., "Louie" <br />Mike Judge, "Silicon Valley"<br /><strong>Jill Soloway, "Transparent" ***WINNER</strong><br />Armando Iannucci, "Veep"</p><p><strong>Supporting Actor, Comedy Series</strong></p><p>Andre Braugher, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"<br />Adam Driver, "Girls"<br />Keegan-Michael Key, "Key &amp; Peele"<br />Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"<br />Tituss Burgess, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"<br /><strong>Tony Hale, "Veep" ***WINNER</strong></p><p><strong>Writing For A Comedy Series</strong></p><p>David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik, "Episodes"<br />Will Forte, "The Last Man On Earth" <br />Louis C.K., "Louie" <br />Alec Berg, "Silicon Valley"  <br />Jill Soloway, "Transparent"<br /><strong>Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, and Tony Roche, "Veep" ***WINNER</strong></p><p><strong>Supporting Actress, Comedy Series</strong></p><p>Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"<br />Niecy Nash, "Getting On"<br />Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"<br /><strong>Allison Janney, "Mom" ***WINNER</strong><br />Kate McKinnon, "Saturday Night Live"<br />Gaby Hoffmann, "Transparent"<br />Jane Krakowski, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"<br />Anna Chlumsky, "Veep"</p><p><strong>Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Dramatic Special</strong></p><p>John Ridley, "American Crime"<br />Dee Rees, Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois, and Horton Foote, "Bessie" <br />Stephen Merchant, Gene Stupnitsky, and Lee Eisenberg, "Hello Ladies: The Movie"<br />Hugo Blick, "The Honorable Woman"<br />Jane Anderson, "Olive Kitteridge" <br />Peter Straughan, "Wolf Hall"</p><p><strong>Director For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Dramatic Special</strong></p><p>Ryan Murphy, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Dee Rees, "Bessie"<br />Hugo Blick, "The Honorable Woman" <br />Uli Edel, "Houdini"<br />Tom Shankland, "The Missing"<br />Lisa Cholodenko, "Olive Kitteridge"<br />Peter Kosminsky, "Wolf Hall"</p><p><strong>Writing For A Variety Series</strong></p><p>"The Colbert Report"<br />"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"<br />"Inside Amy Schumer"<br />"Key &amp; Peele"<br />"Last Week Tonight With John Oliver"</p><p><strong>Directing For A Variety Series</strong></p><p>James Hoskinson, "The Colbert Report"<br />Chuck O'Neil, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"<br />Amy Schumer and Ryan McFaul, "Inside Amy Schumer"<br />Jerry Foley, "Late Show With David Letterman"<br />Dave Diomedi, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"</p><p><strong>Writing For A Drama Series</strong></p><p>Joshua Brand, "The Americans"<br />Gordon Smith, "Better Call Saul"<br />David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, "Game Of Thrones"<br />Semi Chellas and Matthew Weiner, "Mad Men"<br />Matthew Weiner, "Mad Men"</p><p><strong>Directing For A Drama Series</strong></p><p>Tim Van Patten, "Boardwalk Empire"<br />David Nutter, "Game Of Thrones"<br />Jeremy Podeswa, "Game Of Thrones"<br />Lesli Linka Glatter, "Homeland"<br />Steven Soderbergh, "The Knick"<br /><br /><strong>Comedy Series</strong></p><p>"Louie"<br />"Modern Family"<br />"Parks and Recreation"<br />"Silicon Valley"<br />"Transparent"<br />"The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"<br />"Veep"</p><p><strong>Actress in a Comedy Series</strong></p><p>Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"<br />Lisa Kudrow, "The Comeback"<br />Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep"<br />Amy Poehler, "Parks and Recreation"<br />Amy Schumer, "Inside Amy Schumer"<br />Lily Tomlin, "Grace and Frankie"</p><p><strong>Actor in a Comedy Series</strong></p><p>Anthony Anderson, "Black-ish"<br />Louis CK, "Louie"<br />Don Cheadle, "House of Llies"<br />Will Forte, "Last Man on Earth"<br />Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"<br />William H. Macy, "Shameless"<br />Jeffrey Tambor, "Transparent"</p><p> </p><p><strong>Drama Series</strong></p><p>"Better Call Saul"<br />"Downton Abbey"<br />"Game of Thrones"<br />"Homeland"<br />"House of Cards"<br />"Mad Men"<br />"Orange Is the New Black"</p><p><strong>Actress in a Drama Series</strong></p><p>Claire Danes, "Homeland"<br />Viola Davis, "How to Get Away with Murder"<br />Taraji P. Henson, "Empire"<br />Tatiana Maslany, "Orphan Black"<br />Elisabeth Moss, "Mad Men"<br />Robin Wright, "House of Cards"</p><p><strong>Actor in a Drama Series</strong></p><p>Kyle Chandler, "Bloodline"<br />Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"<br />Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"<br />Liev Schreiber, "Ray Donovan"<br />Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"</p><p><strong>Supporting Actress, Drama Series</strong></p><p>Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"<br />Lena Headey, "Game of Thrones"<br />Emilia Clarke, "Game of Thrones"<br />Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"<br />Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"<br />Uzo Aduba, "Orange Is the New Black"</p><p><strong>Supporting Actor, Drama Series</strong></p><p>Jonathan Banks, "Better Call Saul"<br />Ben Mendelsohn, "Bloodline"<br />Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey"<br />Alan Cumming, "The Good Wife"<br />Michael Kelly, "House of Cards"</p><p><strong>Limited Series or Movie</strong></p><p>"American Crime"<br />"American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />"Olive Kitteridge"<br />"The Honourable Woman"<br />"Wolf Hall"</p><p><strong>Actress Limited Series or Movie</strong></p><p>Maggie Gyllenhaal, "The Honourable Woman"<br />Felicity Huffman, "American Crime"<br />Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Queen Latifah, "Bessie"<br />Frances McDormand, "Olive Kitteridge"<br />Emma Thompson, "Sweeney Todd"</p><p><strong>Actor Limited Series or Movie</strong></p><p>Adrien Brody, "Houdini"<br />Ricky Gervais, "Derek"<br />Timothy Hutton, "American Crime"<br />David Jenkins, "Olive Kitteridge"<br />David Oyelowo, "Nightingale"</p><p><strong>Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie</strong></p><p>Richard Cabral, "American Crime"<br />Denis O'Hare, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Finn Wittrock, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Michael Kenneth Williams, "Bessie"<br />Bill Murray, "Olive Kitteridge"<br />Damian Lewis, "Wolf Hall"</p><p><strong>Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie</strong></p><p>Regina King, "American Crime"<br />Sarah Paulson, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Angela Bassett, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story: Freak Show"<br />Mo'Nique, "Bessie"<br />Zoe Kazan, "Olive Kitteridge"</p><p><strong>Reality-Competition Program</strong></p><p>"The Amazing Race"<br />"Dancing with the Stars"<br />"Project Runway"<br />"So You Think You Can Dance"<br />"Top Chef"<br />"The Voice"</p><p><strong>Variety Talk Series</strong></p><p>"The Colbert Report"<br />"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"<br />"Jimmy Kimmel Live"<br />"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"<br />"The Late Show with David Letterman"<br />"The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon"</p><p><strong>Variety Sketch Series</strong></p><p>"Drunk History"<br />"Inside Amy Schumer"<br />"Key &amp; Peele"<br />"Portlandia"<br />"Saturday Night Live"</p><p><em>Head to the <a href="http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners">Emmys website</a> for the complete list of winners.</em></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/new-spectre-trailer-2-2015-7">The awesome new trailer for 'Spectre' finally gives us our first good look at the next Bond villain</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="hmdHFldjqu3flnxbaTH-oU8wqnczanJ-" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'hmdHFldjqu3flnxbaTH-oU8wqnczanJ-',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

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