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Oprah Winfrey Gets Emotional While Visiting <i>The Color Purple</i> Set

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Oprah Winfrey Gets Emotional While Visiting The Color Purple Set

‘It took The Color Purple to get me to finally leave my house,’ Winfrey joked.

Stephanie Holland

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The Evolution of Mary J. Blige

The undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul has been giving us classic hits for the past three decades

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Taraji P. Henson in Talks to Star in, Produce Queenie for BET Studios

The Empire star is in negotiations for the new series about Stephanie St. Clair a.k.a. the “Godmother of Harlem.”

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Taraji P. Henson in Planned Parenthood Video on "How to Talk About Abortion..."

The actress teamed up with Planned Parenthood for the video on abortion.

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Doctors Taraji P. Henson & Angela Bassett Honored for Excellence

Taraji P. Henson and Angela Bassett received honorary degrees, while Anthony Anderson completed his Bachelor's…

Adriano Contreras

5/09/22 5:43PM

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Anthony Anderson Graduates From Howard University: 'It's Literally Been 30 Years in the Making'

Fellow alumna Academy Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson was also selected as this year's speaker and a…

Shanelle Genai

5/09/22 10:43AM

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Beyoncé, Red Table Talk, Robin Roberts Among Daytime Emmy Nominees

Queen Bey joins the top soap operas, courtroom programs and talk shows as a Daytime Emmy nominee.

Stephanie Holland

5/06/22 10:20AM

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Taraji P. Henson to Host BET Awards 2022

'I can’t wait to celebrate Black music, entertainment, and culture with our viewers on what will be one…

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Issa Rae Selected as Ambassador for American Black Film Festival 2022

'ABFF was the first major festival to showcase my work and they continue to elevate Black creatives from the ground…

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Jon Batiste Tapped for The Color Purple Movie Musical

The Grammy-winning artist will be joined by fellow costars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo…

Shanelle Genai

4/18/22 10:30AM

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<i>The Porter</i> Set for US Debut May 5 on BET+

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The Porter Set for US Debut May 5 on BET+

The historical civil rights drama stars Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Alfre Woodard.

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Taraji P. Henson, Chris Paul Appointed to Biden's HBCU Advisory Board

'I look forward to working with them to continue efforts to support these important institutions,' Henson said in…

Shanelle Genai

4/01/22 1:20PM

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Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment Signs Overall Deal With BET Studios

The Golden Globe winning actress’ production company will partner with BET Studios on new content from…

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Ciara Joins the Cast of The Color Purple Movie Musical

The "1, 2 Step" singer joins the star-studded film’s cast as Adult Nettie.

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Taraji P. Henson to Star in Time Alone Feature Adaptation

Based on the award-winning play, the Golden Globe-winning actress will star in and produce the film.

Stephanie Holland

3/16/22 2:15PM

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Jurnee Smollett, Taraji P. Henson Speak Out Following Jussie Smollett's Sentencing

'I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,' said…

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H.E.R. to Co-Host Women in Film Pre-Oscars Party

The Grammy-winning artist can be seen next in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.

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Black Beauty Roster Partners with WarnerMedia to Train Beauty Professionals how to Style Talent of Color

The Black Beauty Roster will work with WarnerMedia to ensure their beauty professionals learn how to style Black…

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The Color Purple: Danielle Brooks, Fantasia Taylor, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey Round Out Cast for Upcoming Film

Previously announced cast members for the forthcoming film also include Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R. and Corey Hawkins.

Shanelle Genai

2/04/22 12:00PM

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Taraji P. Henson Cast as Shug Avery in The Color Purple Movie Musical

Henson will play Shug Avery in the film based on the Broadway musical.

Stephanie Holland

2/01/22 5:00PM

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