Back with a New TV Show and Oscar Buzz

(BLACK PR WIRE) (October 7, 2009) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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."

About Uptown Media
Founded in 2004, Uptown Media Group is the only luxury lifestyle company targeting the Affluent African American (AAA) Market. UPTOWN Magazine affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to this highly sought-after demographic. Uptown Media Group, LLC offers traditional and innovative strategies, including UPTOWN Magazine (published bi-monthly with NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Charlotte and National editions), interactive website UptownLife.net, Uptown Social event updates and Uptown's signature events. UPTOWN Magazine is available by subscription at www.uptownlife.net and on national newsstands, including Hudson News. UPTOWN Magazine, a toast to Luxury, Lifestyle and Living.

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