Entertainment & Arts
Embattled hip-hop exec Russell Simmons goes on the defensive after actor Taraji P. Henson was criticized earlier this month for visiting him at his Bali resort.
Awards
The performer could score a 2024 supporting actress Oscar nomination for her ‘Color Purple’ role as glamorous blues singer Shug Avery.
Movies
Oprah Winfrey addresses speculation that she and ‘The Color Purple’ star Taraji P. Henson were feuding after Henson commented on pay disparity issues.
“If something is meant for you, you can’t run from it,” the actor says of turning down the role of Shug for the Broadway musical but accepting it for the film.
Taraji P. Henson recently spoke on the pay disparity that she has faced in Hollywood and how it has affected her, financially as well as emotionally.
Taraji P. Henson never thought she would launch a hair-care line, but she’s among the growing number of Black women in Hollywood entering the beauty industry.
Business
John Mayer and movie director McG have agreed to buy the Jim Henson Company Lot, a legendary studio in Hollywood founded by Charlie Chaplin.
Sports
Recently acquired superstar Luka Doncic pledges $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles ahead of his debut Monday with the Lakers.
On the night Luka Doncic made his Lakers debut in L.A., Mavericks fans called for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison in Dallas for trading their favorite player.
Jake Paul says Canelo Álvarez ‘ducked’ him after he pulled out of their May 3 bout in Las Vegas. Álvarez will now box in Saudi Arabia after adding a fourth fight with Riyadh Season.