Record Label Execs Examine ‘Empire’s’ Realistic and Unrealistic Aspects
*A realistic depiction of what goes on in the music industry or not, “Empire” has clearly struck a chord among TV …
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ABFF Proudly Announces its 2015 Celebrity Ambassador: Taraji P. Henson
2015 ABFF CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR – TARAJI P. HENSON *Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, has been selected …
‘Empire’ Co-Creator: Mo’Nique’s Trippin’ – ‘Cookie’ Wasn’t Offered to Her
*Mo’Nique’s claim that she was offered the chance to play Cookie Lyon on “Empire” is not true, according one of the …
Fox Producers Cut Mo’Nique for the Role of Cookie Lyons on ‘Empire’ (Watch)
*Mo’Nique revealed to Inside Edition she was originally supposed to play Cookie Lyons on “Empire.” But …
Taraji P. Henson Addresses Mo’Nique’s ‘Empire’ Claim in Retweet
*It was revealed last week that Mo’Nique’s “Precious” director Lee Daniels initially offered her the role of Cookie Lyon …
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard on Why They Never Hooked Up
*The chemistry between Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard is there, but not the sex. Although they do have a deep love …
50 Cent on ‘Empire’: ‘It’s like ‘Glee’ with a Little Hip-Hop Music in It’ (Watch)
*50 Cent slightly has changed his mind about “Empire” after calling out the series marketing similarities to …
Lee Daniels Describes How Taraji P. Henson Landed Cookie Role
*“The way the ‘Empire’ cast came together was complete serendipity,” admits Lee Daniels, creator and executive producer …
Taraji P. Henson on Cookie’s Outfits: ‘She’s 17 Years Behind the Curve’
*You can’t tell Cookie she ain’t fly. And that term “fly” goes right along with the “Empire” …
Success of ‘Empire,’ ‘Black-ish’ and ‘HTGAWM’ Triggers Diversity Surge in TV
*Judging by the success of “Empire,” “Black-ish” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” TV networks have taken a liking to a …
‘Empire’s’ Jussie Smollett: ‘We Would Have No Show If It Wasn’t for Taraji’
*Jussie Smollett didn’t see it coming. “The best word to use is just a blessing,” the actor said, describing the …
Joseline Hernandez Says She Inspired ‘Empire’s’ Cookie (Watch)
*“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star Joseline Hernandez is taking credit for the Cookie Lyon character on “Empire.” “I …
Taraji P. Refutes Wendy’s Producer’s Claim She Enhanced Her Butt
*Taraji P. Henson’s backside is all-natural, no enhancement needed. That was the “Empire” star’s reaction to a producer …
Lil Kim, Foxy Brown Inspired Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie Role on ‘Empire’
*Taraji P. Henson plays Cookie, a mother of three sons not afraid to speak her mind who was recently released from …
Taraji P. Henson is Asked: ‘What Does Cookie Keep In her Purse?’ (Watch)
*Cookie Lyon is by all accounts the supreme queen of “Empire,” ever since she gave her prison guards the deuces in the …
