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September 11, 2015

Vivica A. Fox joins cast of 'Empire'

Can the Empire cast get any more star-studded? Apparently, it can.
August 25, 2015

Taraji P. Henson says 'Empire' success doesn't help with dating life

Taraji P. Henson has skyrocketed to meteoric success, thanks largely to her role as Cookie in Empire.
August 19, 2015

Taraji P. Henson vs. Jimmy Fallon in Fast Family Feud on ‘Tonight Show’

Actress Taraji P. Henson showed Tonight Show viewers her super competitive side.
August 15, 2015

Taraji P. Henson gives behind the scenes look for new photo shoot

theGrio REPORT - Taraji P. Henson is letting people see her stripped down, behind the scenes of a newest photo…
August 4, 2015

Taraji P. Henson destroys Terrence Howard on 'Lip Sync Battle' with help from Mary J. Blige

VIDEO - Mary J. Blige joins Taraji P. Henson on 'Lip Sync Battle'...
August 4, 2015

Woman claims she's the real 'Cookie Lyon,' sues 'Empire' for $300 million

theGRIO REPORT - Sophia Eggleston has filed a $300 million lawsuit against "Empire" claiming that much of her life mirrors…
July 23, 2015

First look: 'Empire' season 2 trailer, Cookie visits Lucious in jail

theGRIO REPORT - Empire just released its trailer for the second season, and the show is pushing the theme “New…
July 16, 2015

Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis land 'Best Actress' Emmy nominations

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The TV academy took a step toward recognizing the increasingly diverse talent on TV, giving…
June 24, 2015

Taraji P. Henson reveals she auditioned to star as Precious

theGRIO REPORT - Taraji P. Henson reveals that she auditioned for Lee Daniels to play Precious...
June 18, 2015

Taraji P. Henson addresses Terrence Howard's past domestic abuse allegations

theGRIO REPORT - Taraji P. Henson weighs in on Terrence Howard's past domestic abuse allegations in 'Allure' magazine interview...
June 18, 2015

Celebrities react in outrage to Charleston church shooting

theGRIO REPORT - Celebrities including Taraji P. Henson, Solange Knowles, Kerry Washington and more have turned to social media to…
June 2, 2015

Taraji P. Henson wins Critics' Choice Award for 'Empire,' has her eyes on Emmy win

theGRIO REPORT - Taraji P. Henson became the first black woman to win a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress…
May 26, 2015

Taraji P. Henson twerks for director Lee Daniels

VIDEO - Lee Daniels posts a video of Taraji P. Henson twerking at a pool party in Las Vegas...
April 13, 2015

Taraji's character Cookie stopped by 'Sesame Street' On 'SNL'

theGrio REPORT - It was only a matter of time before Cookie Monster ran into Cookie Lyon.
April 11, 2015

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson working on memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Her immediate plans are to host "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. But Taraji P. Henson also…
April 8, 2015

Taraji P. Henson brings Cookie to 'SNL,' slaps cast member in new promo footage

VIDEO - Taraji P. Henson channels Cookie Lyon in new Saturday Night Live promo footage....
March 28, 2015

Taraji P. Henson apologizes to police for claiming her son was racially profiled

Empire star Taraji P. Henson took to Instagram to offer a public apology to the Glendale Police Department after newly released
March 27, 2015

Police video appears to contradict Taraji P. Henson's claim her son was racially profiled

VIDEO - The 'Los Angeles Times' has released police video which seems to counter the Oscar-nominated actress' claims that her…
March 22, 2015

This 'Empire' parody video will have you in tears

theGrio REPORT - Now that Empire has catapulted its way into television history, boasted $16.7 million viewers for its finale…
March 21, 2015

How Lee Daniels' 'Empire' improved upon Tyler Perry's brand of drama

I missed the initial airing of the Empire finale. I’d planned to stay home and live-tweet it like I usually