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
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.
Ex-UCLA great Ken Norton Jr. may be joined by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and other Chiefs as the only players to win three straight Super Bowls if Kansas City beats the Eagles on Sunday.
Tom Brady says he’s far from a finished product but he’s enjoying learning how to be a broadcaster while being a Raiders minority owner. He’s Fox’s analyst for Super Bowl LIX.