Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson Cries Discussing Pay Inequality for Black Actors
The actor became visibly emotional as she detailed the financial expense of managing her career and how she and other Black actors are underpaid for their work.
Fantasia breaks free in The Color Purple musical remake trailer
Taraji P. Henson and Halle Bailey also star in the film, which opens in theaters Christmas day. Fantasia Breaks Free in Emotional Trailer for The Color Purple Musical Remake: Watch Eddie Fu
Taraji P. Henson Among List of Celebrities Criticizing Jussie Smollett’s Punishment
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty Days after a judge sentenced former Empire actor Jussie Smollett to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime, his television mom and real-life friend, Taraji P. Henson, is speaking out, calling for his release. According to reports, Taraji P. Henson joined several other celebrities in calling the punishment excessive. Though Smollett maintained his innocence, he was found guilty last year of filing a false police report and was convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct. Related Stories Taking to social media to stand in solidarity with Smollett, who is currently in Chicago’s Cook County Jail, posting a stark black and white message with the hashtag #FreeJussie and a full-throated call for his release, writing: “I am not here...
Normani and Taraji P. Henson Get Sprayed For Not Slaying on ‘That’s My Jam’: Watch
It’s a New Year and Jimmy Fallon is clearly enjoying his new NBC show, That’s My Jam. On Monday night’s episode, The Tonight Show host roped-in a starry lineup for a round of “Slay It Don’t Spray It,” a game which puts contestants’ lyrical skills to the test. Failure is met with a mighty squirt to the face. Entering the Doombox was the pairing of singer Rita Ora and New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, who faced off against Empire actor Taraji P. Henson and pop star Normani. It didn’t start so well for Normani and Taraji, who tackled Jennifer Lopez’s “Waiting for Tonight.” It didn’t end well either, as both were slammed with water. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Next up, Taika and Rita hit ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”. They did a good job. So good, ...
Year Of The Black Woman: Taraji P. Henson To Host The 2021 BET Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: handout / BET BET has made the announcement that this year’s BET Awards will be hosted by Taraji P. Henson as it makes its return to being hosted with a live audience. The Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor will be the leading figure at the awards, which will have “The Year of The Black Woman” as its theme. Another major part of the show this year will feature Grammy-winning musician, critically acclaimed actor and Golden Globe-winner Queen Latifah being honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Ms. Henson has been consistently at work for the culture, finishing her iconic run as Cookie Lyon on the Fox musical drama Empire and devoting her efforts to combatting mental health issues within the Black community with creating the Bo...
Megan Thee Stallion Brings Body-Ody-Ody-Ody During AMAs Performance
Source: ABC / Getty Megan Thee Stallion delivered some much-needed Good News in the form of her debut album on Friday (Nov.20). Sunday night (Nov.22), the Houston rapper kept the momentum going during the American Music Awards. The leader of the hotties brought her new infectious single “Body” to the AMA awards. Keeping the same energy from the video, flanked by background dancers, Thee Stallion brought the senses tantalizing choreography from the visual currently taking social media by storm thanks to the #Bodyodychallenge to the American Music Awards stage. Before we got to see those legendary knees in action, AMA host Taraji P. Henson — who also stars in the Body visual — introduced the rapper. Thee Stallion opened up her performance with a powerful message for the ladies an...
Taraji P. Henson to host American music awards
“I’m trying to bring a bit of my musical theater training, my comedic chops, just a hodgepodge of my talent. You know, I sing, I dance, I did study musical theater at Howard University. So whenever I have shows like this, I like to remind people that I’m more than just ‘Cookie’ or a dramatic actress”, she said. The post Taraji P. Henson to host American music awards appeared first on TODAY. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Taraji P. Henson To Host The 2020 American Music Awards
Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty BIG Cookie energy is coming to the 2020 American Music Awards. Deadline reports that Golden Globe-winning actress Taraji P. Henson has been tapped to host this year’s American Music Awards airing live on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT, on ABC. Speaking about grabbing the honor, Henson stated: “The AMAs brings together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists – the fans. I’m proud to take the stage as this year’s host – and also a fan – for what promises to be an electrifying night of music.” In an Instagram post, she added: “I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting the 2020 @AMAs! It’s going to be an electrifying night of music, so be sure to tune-in Sunday, November 22 at 8/7c on ABC! #amastnt WE GON HAVE SOME FUN!!!” T...
Taraji P. Henson Calls Off Engagement To Kelvin Hayden
Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Taraji P. Henson and Kelvin Hayden were set to be wed this past summer, but it appears the big event won’t be happening at all. In a recent interview, the Empire star says she called off the wedding after attempting to work things out with her former fiancee. Sitting with The Breakfast Club, Henson, ever more stunning at 50 as evidenced by her birthday photos, shared with the hosts that she tried to salvage the relationship but it didn’t work out as planned. Hayden, a former NFL cornerback who got engaged to Henson in 2018, was notably absent from the Washington Metro Area native’s recent social media celebrations and confirmed the split in her typically candid fashion. “I’m dedicated to the black man, ya’ll. I just turned 50 and I mean, I hadn’t said it yet, b...
Taraji P. Henson Mental Health Talk Show Coming To Facebook Watch
Source: FOX / Getty Taraji P. Henson will tackle a new venture outside of her normal confines of acting with an upcoming talk show via the Facebook Watch network. Titled Peace Of Mind With Taraji, the veteran actress will address mental health concerns while inviting celebrities and experts alike to the program. Deadline reports that Henson, 50, will helm the show alongside co-host Tracie Jade Jenkins. For now, Peace Of Mind With Taraji is a working title, but it’s clear where the show intends to go. According to a press release, Henson got involved in mental health advocacy after her father suffered from conditions upon returning from the Vietnam War and has aimed efforts in supporting these issues within the Black community. “I’ve long been a mental health advocate for the Black communit...
Nigerian doctor named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the world
TIME named Nigerian physician Tunji Funsho to the 2020 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes are available now at time.com/time100, and Mr Funsho’s TIME100 profile is available here. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognizes the activism, innovation and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Mr Funsho, a cardiologist based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first Rotary member to receive this honour for the organisation’s work to eradicate polio, having played an essential role in ensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August of 2020. “I’m honored to be recognized by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabl...
Taraji P. Henson Looking Better Than Mumbo Sauce On Howard China Wings In Stuntastic Bikini Flicks
Source: FOX / Getty Taraji P. Henson has been one of the entertainment world’s most beautiful women since bursting onto the acting scene in the 1990s and that trend still continues. While on vacation in Mexico, the award-winning Empire actress, and Washington, D.C. native showed off and showed out in a series of photos of her donning a bikini. Henson, who just turned 50 on Sept. 11, has apparently been working out and aging in reverse as evidenced by a number of sultry shots from the sands of Cabo. In one of the photos, which appears to be a fun-filled girls trip, Henson is shown sipping on a bit of bubbly and again showing off the hard work in the gym. In another photo, the Howard University graduate wrote in the caption, “#BAWDY BY @forcefitnessinc and #hardasswork #ImAddictedtothewotkou...
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