Henson’s involvement was confirmed at Paley Fest LA, during a panel featuring the show’s stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Wiliams, and William Stanford Davis. The show’s star and executive producer Quinta Brunson wasn’t able to attend because she was hosting Saturday Night Live, but she tuned in via pre-taped message.

Following the big announcement at Paley Fest LA, the photo of Brunson and Henson was shared on Abbott Elementary’s social media channels. It was captured with the words, “about that episode titled ‘mom’ you saw earlier…” seemingly confirming the identity of Henson’s character.

The Empire star is expected to appear on the show on April 12, which will see Janine planning a Memorial Day weekend solo trip, but her plans end up being derailed when her mother Vanetta shows up unannounced, asking for help.

She’ll appear on Abbott Elementary just a few episodes after The Bear’s Ayo Edibiri made a guest appearance as Ayesha, Janine’s younger sister.

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In an official statement announcing her hosting duties, the Empire star described the BET Awards as a “celebration of Black creativity, art, and excellence” and said she’s honored to be a part of this year’s ceremony.

“Returning live, this year’s show will be unlike anything we have ever seen before, and I am honored to be sharing the stage with so many powerful and prolific women in music and entertainment. The BET Awards will once again be at the forefront of Black culture,” said Henson.

The theme of this year’s BET Awards is “Year of the Black Woman”, with Queen Latifah receiving the show’s Lifetime Achievement Award. DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion topped the list of nominations with seven nods each, while Cardi B and Drake were right behind with five. The BET Awards will take place on June 27th at LA’s Microsoft Theater.

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The Empire star released an official statement, saying she’s proud to take the stage as this year’s host. She described the AMAs as the ceremony that “brings together the music community” and promised an electrifying night of music to all the fans watching at home.

This announcement comes shortly after the AMAs shared the list of this year’s nominees with the world. Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd led the way with eight nods each, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with a total of five nominations.

This year’s AMAs will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 22nd. The full list of performers is yet to be announced, and it currently includes Dua Lipa and BTS.

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Taraji P. Henson is developing a spinoff series centering around her Empire character Loretha “Cookie” Lyon at Fox, as part of a two-year-first look deal she signed with 20th Century Fox Television.

Details about the series haven’t been released yet, other than it “follows what’s next for Cookie,” and that it should be ordered to pilot. Henson will star and produce the untitled show.

Empire co-creator Danny Strong is writing the series alongside Stacy A. Littlejohn and Yolonda Lawrence, with Sanaa Hamri to direct.

Empire was created by Danny Strong and Lee Daniels, and it aired for six seasons before ending earlier this year. Henson and Daniels have been teasing a spinoff with Empire showrunner Brett Mahoney saying, “I don’t know what that is and I’m not a part of it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone was trying to work on something.” 

Henson’s portrayal of Cookie earned her three Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe in 2016.

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Charlie Collier, CEO of Fox Entertainment, recently broke the news but sounded positive about the future. He promised an “epic” conclusion to this story, filled with “shocking surprises and jaw-dropping moments” that fans deserve.

“We’re excited to see the show go out with a bang and that’s really what we’ve been focused on and what’s been great with all these early season conversations. Lee Daniels and all the writers are really just focused on giving the crescendo it deserves,” said Collier during a press call.

Since its premiere in 2015, Empire received generally positive reviews and nominations for numerous prestigious accolades. Taraji P. Henson received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the family matriarch Cookie Lyon and ended up winning a Golden Globe for her performance.

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The release date of What Men Want has been pushed back from mid-January to February 8. This is reportedly a strategic move made by Paramount to capitalize on the pre-Valentine’s Day box office.

What Men Want is a gender-switching remake of the 2000 comedy What Women Want starring Mel Gibson. Henson will star in the Gibson role as Ali Davis a successful sports agent who’s passed up for a well-deserved promotion. As she questions what she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts. With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next superstar.

The feature is directed by Adam Shankman. Also starring are Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Tracy Morgan, Josh Brener, Tamala Jones, Phoebe Robinson, Max Greenfield, Jason Jones, Brian Bosworth, Chris Witaske and Erykah Badu.

What Men Want hits theaters Feb. 8.

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Just like Mel Gibson’s character from the classic rom-com What Women Want, the female lead of the upcoming remake will be able to read the minds of the opposite sex. Empire star plays a sports agent passed over for a promotion in favor of her less competent male colleague. She finds a way to prove her worth and dismantle boys club after developing the ability to hear their thoughts.

Adam Shankman, whose credits include A Walk to Remember and Hairspray, will direct the upcoming movie. The script for What Men Want is based on a story written by Nancy Meyers, helmer of the 2000 original.

It won’t hit theaters before January 11 next year, but some of fans are already super-pumped about it. They consider it a perfect movie for #MeToo era and believe it does a great job of portraying current issues. The trailer sure makes it seem like it, but we’ll have to wait until the winter to make the final verdict.

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“I said yes y’all!!!” – Henson shared with her followers. “He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!!”

According to Hayden’s Instagram, the happy couple decided to celebrate their engagements with a romantic getaway as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiwttXIH1Qe/?hl=en&taken-by=kelvinhayden

Taraji P. Henson and Kelvin Hayden have been dating for more than two years but decided to keep their relationship under wraps. Henson revealed the news only recently during her appearance on ESSENCE’s Yes, Girl! Podcast in December 2017.

“You know, I’m not the type to blast my personal business, but you know, I think that it’s important for people to know that I’m happy,” said Henson at the time. “I’m very very happy. I just am. We’ve been together for two years. And no one would really know that because I don’t blast my info like that but I’m very happy.”

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“I’m happy in my personal life. Finally, it has happened to me!” said Henson when asked about her relationship.

The news about Henson and Hayden dating first surfaced in 2015, when they photographed holding hands on a beach.

Although the photo became viral, both Henson and Hayden kept their cool and didn’t make any public comments. While we got the confirmation now, don’t expect many more juicy details.

“It was all over The Shade Room anyway,” continued Henson. “You know, I’m not the type to blast my personal business, but you know, I think that it’s important for people to know that I’m happy. I’m very very happy. I just am. We’ve been together for two years. And no one would really know that because I don’t blast my info like that but I’m very happy.”

Taraji P. Henson started her acting career in 1997 with the TV show Smart Guy. She worked her way up, guest starring in numerous high profile TV shows like ER, Felicity, and CSI. She got her breakthrough on the Fox’ hip-hop TV show Empire. The role of Cookie Lyon brought her Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Television Series Drama. She will star in the upcoming movies Acrimony and Proud Mary while also lending her voice to Yesss in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.

Kelvin Hayden spent his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Chicago Bears. He won a Super Bowl in 2007 as the member of the Colts.

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Henson’s involvement was confirmed at Paley Fest LA, during a panel featuring the show’s stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Wiliams, and William Stanford Davis. The show’s star and executive producer Quinta Brunson wasn’t able to attend because she was hosting Saturday Night Live, but she tuned in via pre-taped message.

Following the big announcement at Paley Fest LA, the photo of Brunson and Henson was shared on Abbott Elementary’s social media channels. It was captured with the words, “about that episode titled ‘mom’ you saw earlier…” seemingly confirming the identity of Henson’s character.

The Empire star is expected to appear on the show on April 12, which will see Janine planning a Memorial Day weekend solo trip, but her plans end up being derailed when her mother Vanetta shows up unannounced, asking for help.

She’ll appear on Abbott Elementary just a few episodes after The Bear’s Ayo Edibiri made a guest appearance as Ayesha, Janine’s younger sister.

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In an official statement announcing her hosting duties, the Empire star described the BET Awards as a “celebration of Black creativity, art, and excellence” and said she’s honored to be a part of this year’s ceremony.

“Returning live, this year’s show will be unlike anything we have ever seen before, and I am honored to be sharing the stage with so many powerful and prolific women in music and entertainment. The BET Awards will once again be at the forefront of Black culture,” said Henson.

The theme of this year’s BET Awards is “Year of the Black Woman”, with Queen Latifah receiving the show’s Lifetime Achievement Award. DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion topped the list of nominations with seven nods each, while Cardi B and Drake were right behind with five. The BET Awards will take place on June 27th at LA’s Microsoft Theater.

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The Empire star released an official statement, saying she’s proud to take the stage as this year’s host. She described the AMAs as the ceremony that “brings together the music community” and promised an electrifying night of music to all the fans watching at home.

This announcement comes shortly after the AMAs shared the list of this year’s nominees with the world. Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd led the way with eight nods each, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with a total of five nominations.

This year’s AMAs will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 22nd. The full list of performers is yet to be announced, and it currently includes Dua Lipa and BTS.

The post Taraji P. Henson Set to Host the 2020 AMA’s appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Taraji P. Henson is developing a spinoff series centering around her Empire character Loretha “Cookie” Lyon at Fox, as part of a two-year-first look deal she signed with 20th Century Fox Television.

Details about the series haven’t been released yet, other than it “follows what’s next for Cookie,” and that it should be ordered to pilot. Henson will star and produce the untitled show.

Empire co-creator Danny Strong is writing the series alongside Stacy A. Littlejohn and Yolonda Lawrence, with Sanaa Hamri to direct.

Empire was created by Danny Strong and Lee Daniels, and it aired for six seasons before ending earlier this year. Henson and Daniels have been teasing a spinoff with Empire showrunner Brett Mahoney saying, “I don’t know what that is and I’m not a part of it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone was trying to work on something.” 

Henson’s portrayal of Cookie earned her three Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe in 2016.

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Charlie Collier, CEO of Fox Entertainment, recently broke the news but sounded positive about the future. He promised an “epic” conclusion to this story, filled with “shocking surprises and jaw-dropping moments” that fans deserve.

“We’re excited to see the show go out with a bang and that’s really what we’ve been focused on and what’s been great with all these early season conversations. Lee Daniels and all the writers are really just focused on giving the crescendo it deserves,” said Collier during a press call.

Since its premiere in 2015, Empire received generally positive reviews and nominations for numerous prestigious accolades. Taraji P. Henson received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the family matriarch Cookie Lyon and ended up winning a Golden Globe for her performance.

The post “Empire” to End After Season 6 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The release date of What Men Want has been pushed back from mid-January to February 8. This is reportedly a strategic move made by Paramount to capitalize on the pre-Valentine’s Day box office.

What Men Want is a gender-switching remake of the 2000 comedy What Women Want starring Mel Gibson. Henson will star in the Gibson role as Ali Davis a successful sports agent who’s passed up for a well-deserved promotion. As she questions what she needs to do to succeed in a man’s world she gains the ability to hear men’s thoughts. With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next superstar.

The feature is directed by Adam Shankman. Also starring are Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Tracy Morgan, Josh Brener, Tamala Jones, Phoebe Robinson, Max Greenfield, Jason Jones, Brian Bosworth, Chris Witaske and Erykah Badu.

What Men Want hits theaters Feb. 8.

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Just like Mel Gibson’s character from the classic rom-com What Women Want, the female lead of the upcoming remake will be able to read the minds of the opposite sex. Empire star plays a sports agent passed over for a promotion in favor of her less competent male colleague. She finds a way to prove her worth and dismantle boys club after developing the ability to hear their thoughts.

Adam Shankman, whose credits include A Walk to Remember and Hairspray, will direct the upcoming movie. The script for What Men Want is based on a story written by Nancy Meyers, helmer of the 2000 original.

It won’t hit theaters before January 11 next year, but some of fans are already super-pumped about it. They consider it a perfect movie for #MeToo era and believe it does a great job of portraying current issues. The trailer sure makes it seem like it, but we’ll have to wait until the winter to make the final verdict.

The post Taraji P. Henson Can Read Minds In “What Men Want” Trailer appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“I said yes y’all!!!” – Henson shared with her followers. “He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!!”

According to Hayden’s Instagram, the happy couple decided to celebrate their engagements with a romantic getaway as well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiwttXIH1Qe/?hl=en&taken-by=kelvinhayden

Taraji P. Henson and Kelvin Hayden have been dating for more than two years but decided to keep their relationship under wraps. Henson revealed the news only recently during her appearance on ESSENCE’s Yes, Girl! Podcast in December 2017.

“You know, I’m not the type to blast my personal business, but you know, I think that it’s important for people to know that I’m happy,” said Henson at the time. “I’m very very happy. I just am. We’ve been together for two years. And no one would really know that because I don’t blast my info like that but I’m very happy.”

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“I’m happy in my personal life. Finally, it has happened to me!” said Henson when asked about her relationship.

The news about Henson and Hayden dating first surfaced in 2015, when they photographed holding hands on a beach.

Although the photo became viral, both Henson and Hayden kept their cool and didn’t make any public comments. While we got the confirmation now, don’t expect many more juicy details.

“It was all over The Shade Room anyway,” continued Henson. “You know, I’m not the type to blast my personal business, but you know, I think that it’s important for people to know that I’m happy. I’m very very happy. I just am. We’ve been together for two years. And no one would really know that because I don’t blast my info like that but I’m very happy.”

Taraji P. Henson started her acting career in 1997 with the TV show Smart Guy. She worked her way up, guest starring in numerous high profile TV shows like ER, Felicity, and CSI. She got her breakthrough on the Fox’ hip-hop TV show Empire. The role of Cookie Lyon brought her Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Television Series Drama. She will star in the upcoming movies Acrimony and Proud Mary while also lending her voice to Yesss in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.

Kelvin Hayden spent his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, and Chicago Bears. He won a Super Bowl in 2007 as the member of the Colts.

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