[tps_header] Already, it's been a great year for black films and television series (The Roots remake, Underground, The Breaks). But, we have to admit, some of the most anticipated black movie projects are just around the corner. So schedule your date night, and support these black films. Remember, we can't complain about representation when we don't show up. 13 … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Empire’s Queen Taraji P. Henson Adorns Essence Magazine’s November Cover
The Cookie is out of the cookie jar and splashed across November cover of Essence magazine and her name is Taraji P. Henson. Empire's Queen is looking fly and in style and talking acting and success in next month's issue. Even though people are just now finding me as Cookie, thank God for Netflix because people are so moved by my performance they’re like, ‘Where has she … [Read more...]
[Video] Taraji P. Henson Wins Best Actress and Makes History
By Shantell E. Jamison Taraji P. Henson made history last night. The Empire star and Baby Boy actress became the first Black woman to win “Best Actress In A Drama Series” for her role as Cookie Lyon on the hit Fox show. Henson beat out fellow nominees Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife) and Keri Russell (The … [Read more...]
5 Family Lessons Fox’s ‘Empire’ is Teaching Us
I've been #TeamEmpire ever since I saw the preview trailer. Anything with Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard is worth my attention. Confession session: After watching the first 2 episodes, I thought Empire was a bit corny. However, the storyline continued to draw me in every Wednesday and now I officially need my Empire "fix" every week. Of course I'm tuning in to be … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Official Trailer for “No Good Deed” Starring Idris Elba & Taraji P. Henson
If you are hoping to see two of your favorite Black actors play a role a bit different than anything they’ve played before, you are in luck. Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson will both star in the psychological thriller, No Good Deed. In the film, Elba plays a criminal who escapes police custody and ends up crashing his car into a tree near Henson’s home. He breaks into the … [Read more...]