Taraji P. Henson
On September 18, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—collectively known as the “Hidden Figures”—were honored with Congressional Gold Medals during a ceremony on Capitol Hill. These pioneering African American women mathematicians and engineers made significant contributions to NASA between the 1930s and 1970s, including calculating rocket trajectories and orbital mechanics that were crucial to […]
During the BET Awards, actress Taraji P. Henson emphasized the urgent need to understand “Project 2025” and its potential impacts under a possible second Trump presidency. This $22 million initiative by the conservative Heritage Foundation outlines significant policy changes for the first 180 days of a Trump administration, many of which could have severe consequences […]
Award-winning actor, author, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will return to host the 2024 BET Awards, airing live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony will honor the iconic Usher with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Announced performers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét. As […]
In the latest episode of Abbott Elementary, Taraji P. Henson graced our TVs in the episode titled “Mom,” in which she plays the mother of Quinta Brunson’s leading character Janine Teagues. Before the episode aired, Henson opened up to PEOPLE about her guest role as Mama Vanetta, stating: “I actually have an affinity for teachers…It’s […]
Movie & TV Star Taraji P. Henson will play Vanetta, Janine’s mother on the ABC’s comedy series“Abbott Elementary”. In the “Abbott Elementary” episode “Mom,” Janine (played by Quinta Brunson) is planning a Memorial Day weekend solo trip. But that’s derailed when her mother Vanetta, played by Henson, shows up unannounced and asking for help. “Mom,” […]
North West is making her voice-acting debut in Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. North will be joining her mom, Kim Kardashian, who is reprising her role as Delores, from the first movie. Little brother Saint West is also said to make a cameo in the film which will be in theaters on October 13th, 2023. […]
If you are a fan of Drag, or Rupaul’s Drag Race, you might recognize season 14 star Kornbread. If you’re also a fan of Rihanna, this might be even more exciting. Kornbread has joined the cast of the recording artist’s annual fashion show Savage X Fenty alongside a roster of A-list celebrities and fashion figures, […]
This week, Missy Elliot brought in her 51st birthday with an extravagant platinum party in Atlanta, as well as celebrated her 25th anniversary of ‘Supa Dupa Fly.’ Elliot’s longtime manager, Mona Scott-Young, hosted the star-studded event, celebrating with Timbaland, Lil Kim, Serayah, Todd Tucker, Taraji P. Henson, Jermaine Dupri, Irv Gotti, Kandi Burris-Tucker, Trina, and […]
If you missed the 2022 BET Awards this weekend, you’ve got to go back and watch it. This award show was filled with talented performers and deserving wins, but Lizzo really stuck out this year. Wearing sparkling gold attire, the award-winning singer performed a stunning rendition of her hit “About Damn Time,” performing with a […]
Taraji P. Henson said reveals she’s ‘seriously considering’ moving abroad:. The actress and Host of the 2022 BET Awards said during the PEOPLE Every Day Podcast “I’m really considering getting up out of here, leaving and living in another country,” When asked how she’s been coping with the difficult political and social climate in America […]