UPTOWN Magazine October/November Issue Features Mo’Nique

Uptown Magazine ushers in Autumn and the start of its 6th year of publishing with the October/November 2009 issue, featuring comedienne/actress Mo’Nique. Available on newsstands October 13th, the issue profiles Mo’Nique in “The Breakthrough,” a fresh perspective on the newly svelte, soon to be larger than life actress and talk show host. Mo’Nique discusses her breakthrough Oscar-buzz earning role in Precious as well as her new talk show on BET.

Featured stories include a Q&A with NY Governor David Patterson, a sneak peak at 10 rising female executives in the entertainment industry, secrets from the top five interior designers for upgrading your digs, including the revamped, uber-glam executive suite of BET CEO Debra Lee. All this plus a 72 hour quickie tour in Cabo.

“We are privileged to profile Mo’Nique in this issue of UPTOWN,” said Brett Wright, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer. “Our readers have followed her career for years and will be thrilled that Hollywood has finally taken her talents seriously.”