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Taraji P. Henson shared her thoughts on Jussie Smollett during an interview with “The View.” After being questioned by Joy Behar, Henson told the hosts that she continues to communicate with Smollett. “[I talk] to him all the time, and he’s doing well,” Henson said. When asked if Smollett will be back on “Empire,” Henson said, “Yes. I haven’t heard anything else.”…

So here’s the thing: Taraji P. Henson is an amazing actress. And believe me when I say that statement isn’t hyperbole, as Henson is in possession of some serious acting chops. Sadly, that immense talent has yet to be truly showcased in a leading big screen role, which also translates into huge box office numbers.…

Vivica A. Fox recently penned her memoir , Every Day I’m Hustling. In it, she promotes the idea that you must make your life happen yourself and she provides start-today strategies for success in business and “been there” lessons in love. During a recent interview with rolling out, Fox says,”I’m very comfortable with me. I have…

From Michelle Obama to Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Taraji P. Henson and so many more, sisters with superpowers serve as lighthouses and ignite the spark in others who are growing and cultivating their own respective superpowers. These women not only serve as mentors to millions, they are proving, time and time again, that Black girl…

Ciara performed at Taraji P. Henson’s third annual “White Hot Holidays” and stole the show. Check out the clip and be sure to tune into “White Hot Holidays” on Fox just in time for Christmas. “White Hot Holidays” airs on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. EST.

Billboard, the world’s largest voice in music, today announces their host and additional honoree for the 2017 Women in Music event. Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Ciara, will host the annual Women in Music dinner and awards ceremony on November 30, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. In partnership with American Express,…

“The Real” surprises filmmaker Tyler Perry with an unexpected heartfelt thank you message from “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, who gives him full credit for getting her career off the ground!

Backstage Creations, specialists in award show gifts and custom backstage Celebrity Retreats™, produced the “Celebrity Retreat™” at the 47th NAACP Image Awards which aired Live from The Pasadena Civic Center on Friday, February 5, 2016 on TV One. The show featured appearances by some of the industry’s top talent including Anthony Anderson, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington,…

“Empire” still stands as the hottest show on television. Millions gather around their televisions, phones, tablets and laptops to see what Cookie is wearing and also see who will catch the wrath of Lucious Lyon. It’s all classic. People actually schedule events to watch the show and experience it in real time with family and friends. Social…

Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis earn nods for lead actress in a drama series Viola Davis’ professor Annalise Keating and Taraji Henson’s Cookie Lyon are bombshells in their own right. Keating is a stern legal eagle in the courtroom and the classroom. Cookie is a monster music maven co-heading the hottest label in the game.…

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) dedicates a four-day weekend to showcase quality film and television content by and about people of African descent. This year, ABFF 2015 promoted greater diversity by adding the first multicultural Television & Media Expo, among other seminars and workshops at the event which was held June 11-14, 2015 at at…

Fresh off a plane from Hollywood and on her way to Monte Carlo, actress Taraji P. Henson makes a surprising guest appearance at the invitation-only Cadillac and American Black Film Festival “Daring Greatly” lunch at The Chester restaurant located in the Gansevoort Hotel in New York’s Meatpacking District. “Keeping us relevant is important. It means nothing if…

Film Life kicked off their 19th annual American Black Film Festival in New York City on June 11. The four-day event dedicated to showcasing quality films and television content by and about people of African descent, screened Dope on opening night. In attendance were “Empire” actress Taraji Henson, the 2015 ABFF ambassador; Dope actress Chanel Iman, MiMi Michaels, as…

When you think of Black women, what images or labels come to mind? Defining your own depiction of women of color can be difficult when the mainstream media have continuously stereotyped them as nothing more than the baby mommas, gold diggers or uneducated. In the midst of the undying public persecution, Black women have continued…

March is International Women’s History Month, and in honor of women who are making life better across the globe, whether in entertainment, fashion, media or technology, rolling out has compiled a list of 25 women you should know in 2015. –jamie mariah 1) Taraji P. Henson, actress Notably one of the hottest females on television,…

There’s a battle brewing over intellectual property rights, according to Page 6. Diddy’s adopted son, Quincy Brown, 23, had set his sights on being one of the latest acting-music sensations on FOX’s hit drama “Empire,” starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. But, Bad Boy founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has put the brakes on that debut.

We’re all awaiting Taraji Henson’s return to prime time television. Our wish has come true to with the new drama, “Empire,” where she reunites with fellow Hustle & Flow alum Terrence Howard, who plays Lucious Lyons, a charismatic, savvy music superstar who is about to take his company, Empire Entertainment, public. Henson plays Cookie Lyons, Lucious’…

No Good Deed Rated: PG 13 Starring: Idris Elba, Taraji Henson If you were a housewife with two small children at home on a stormy night while your aloof husband is away and a tall, dark and handsome stranger – seemingly harmless – arrives at your front door, what would you do? You’d answer and…

When she struts from the terrace into the Garden Room at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, Taraji P. Henson owns the space. Wearing a Marissa Webb-designed tomato red suit paired with gold and silver pumps with a black vamp, she walks with a sway that screams power. It’s not a far cry from the…