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Queen Bee from Dolemite Is My Name: Who was the real life Lady Reed?

Dolemite Is My Name hit Netflix this weekend starring Eddie Murphy as the legendary actor/comedian Rudy Ray Moore. The film depicts the inspiring story of how Moore refused to give up on his dreams as an entertainer despite naysayers, setbacks, and life struggles. It’s also one of the best films from Murphy in years. But

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Ron Cephas Jones: Who is the actor who plays Ricco on Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name brings back Eddie Murphy in a fantastic film about the true story of Rudy Ray Moore and his inspirational rise to fame. The film shows how passion and resilience can pay off if one maintains the determination. But the movie also conveys how it takes a village to make a dream