Give us life, Cookie. Taraji P. Henson is looking better than ever on the July 2015 cover of Allure magazine. Proving that age ain’t nothing but a number, the 44-year-old Empire actress stuns as she showcases major cleavage and serves flawless face. Inside the issue, Taraji says that Diana Ross was the inspiration for her cover […]

Taraji P. Henson professed her love for the new Dope movie. While attending the opening night premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival, the Empire actress joined Chanel Iman, A$AP Rocky, and more to watch the movie. She gave the film an outstanding review that you can read above. Have you seen Dope yet? Brody Jenner got a […]

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Emmy contenders Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis spoke on how they’ve managed to handle race and sexism in Hollywood with The Hollywood Reporter. The actresses were joined by Ruth Wilson (The Affair), Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Honourable Woman), Jessica Lange (American Horror Story: Freak Show) and Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex), for a roundtable discussion on women […]

Women of color have had an unprecedented year on the small screen. With the onslaught of rich and nuanced characters like Empire’s Cookie Lyon and How To Get Away With Murder‘s Annalise Keating, it’s been fulfilling to watch brown faces reign supreme on TV. As a testament to this new normal, Taraji just nabbed her first […]

If you’re experiencing major Empire withdrawals, then this month’s Emmy Magazine will be a sight for sore eyes. Co-stars Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard channel their Empire alter egos, Cookie and Lucious Lyon, for the latest cover of the magazine’s newest issue. Despite only having one season, Empire has been an undeniable sensation, as week after week, […]

Congratulations to Taraji P. Henson, who won her first Critics’ Choice Award. Last night, the Empire actress arrived on the red carpet for her grand entrance in an Alexander Wang dress that was anything but basic. Coordinating in head-to-toe black, she completed her look with minimal accessories and a bold lip color. In true Cookie fashion, she strutted to […]

#Empire fans! @EmpireFOX Season 2 returns Wednesday, September 23, 2015! #MarkYourCalendars #GameTimeBitches pic.twitter.com/hEtN5TfLBV — Empire Writers (@EmpireWriters) May 29, 2015 If you’ve been experiencing Empire withdrawal, you’ll be happy to know that the tv series will return in the fall. The hit show’s writers sent out the above tweet, which noted that Cookie and Lucius […]

50 Cent is gearing up for the second season premiere of his hit television show Power on Saturday, June 6th. The new episodes pick up at the conclusion of last season: James “Ghost” St. Patrick is doubling down on his drug business to save his nightclub and dream of a legitimate future. Ghost’s work troubles pale in […]

All hail Dr. Ross! Tracee Ellis Ross is the newest celebrity to receive an honorary doctorate degree. The Black-ish star posed in her cap and gown at Brown University, alongside a decorated cap that read “Black Lives Matter.” She later posted a photo to her Instagram page, with the caption: Well, I’m officially Dr. Ross. […]

Taraji P. Henson reunited with her one and only Tyrese last night, as the cast of Empire got together for a special event. The “Sweet Lady” singer and his Baby Boy co-star posed for a picture together like it was old times: “Her and him! #Forever” Taraji also hooked up with her Empire husband Terrence Howard for […]