Taraji P. Henson took the wheel for the latest installment of “Undercover Lyft.” If you ask us, most of her L.A. based riders recognized the actress right away, but based on the ending it looks like a few were surprised. During her rides Henson dropped a few hints about her identity, making references to “Empire” and her upcoming film “What Men Want” which is due out Friday, February 8th. According to Page Six reports , Lyft is a supporter of Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. Named after the actress’ father, the foundation works to change the perception of and spread awareness about mental illness in African-Americans. Henson’s riders were treated to the Los Angeles premiere of “What Men Want” the day after the episode’s taping.
Thanks to a little help from Taraji P. Henson and the FOX network, you may find yourself ready get in the holiday spirit. The network is hoping to have a repeat of last year’s successful holiday special, which was hosted by Henson and her Empire co-star Terrance Howard. They were joined by several of music’s […]
Employees Tell Cops They Were Uncomfortable Letting Henson Into Rolex Store John Henson detailed his experience getting racially profiled last week after employees at a Milwaukee Rolex wouldn’t let him in the store because he is Black. However, the store claims it was all a big unfortunate misunderstanding, stemming from an unrelated situation that occurred a few days before Henson arrived to buy his first Rolex watch. Apparently the car that Henson arrived in looked similar to one that had “cased” the store over the weekend. And John made the “mistake” of calling the store before arrival to double check what their hours were before he made his purchase. Via Deadspin : The audio starts with a call from Friday, Oct. 16, with a woman saying the store had gotten “a couple suspicious phone calls” and would like an officer to come and sit in front of the store until it closes. The dispatcher asked the woman to describe the calls and she said ,“They’re just asking about what time we’re gonna close and they just didn’t sound like they were legitimate customers.” The audio picks up again on Monday, Oct. 19, the day that Henson said he was profiled. In this call, the woman tells dispatch, “We had some suspects Friday. They had stolen plates on their cars. The officer told us if they came back we were supposed to call again. They’re at our front door now, and we’re not letting them in.” Take a listen to the call. Do you hear racism…or reasonable caution? Hmmm…it sounds like the shop worker would have been nervous about just about any Black man showing up to her place of employment after whatever happened Friday. SMH. Instagram
John Henson Gets Racially Profiled In The Worst Way By A Jewelry Shop Staff And Then Milwaukee Police He couldn’t even make it inside the store… 24 year-old Milwaukee Bucks player John Henson experienced some of the most blatantly disrespectful discrimination from a jewelry shop staff and Milwaukee police. The baller who felt compelled to share his experience with instagram followers, detailed what happened Monday afternoon when he decided to take a ride and look at a watch. Henson walked up to the shop when employees locked the door. He then rang the bell, all of the employees hid in the back of the shop and police that were parked nearby pulled up. To make matter worst, police then questioned if Henson owned the vehicle he was driving! SMH. See John Henson’s instagram post about his racist jewelry shop experience below. FYI, John Henson just signed a $44 Million contract according to uproxx.com
Taraji Henson Channels Mary J. Blige During Lip Sync Battle! [WATCH] The return of Cookie Lyons is slowly approaching and fans of FOX’s “Empire” couldn’t…
Taraji P. Henson Twerks In Vegas, Parties With Kevin Hart, Lee Daniels And Eniko Parrish Ayyyyyyye! Taraji P Henson got caught shaking her cakes in Vegas this weekend, as Lee Daniels caught her in action for Instagram. Seems like these two have a ball when they get together. Hit the flip for more from Taraji’s Vegas weekend, including a lil turn up with Kevin Hart. Instagram
There may not be a Kim Kardashian sex tape sequel on the way. But Kanye West has given fans another video that’s all about giving it to this often-naked reality star. In the newly released remix of Beyonce and Jay Z’s “Drunk in Love,” Kanye raps all about doing it with Kim in the reverse cowgirl position (look it up, kids) before concluding with the line: “I impregnated your mouth, girl… that’s when I knew you could be my spouse, girl.” Yeah. Let’s all pray North West never learns how to use the Internet. Kanye West Raps About Oral Sex Here are a few slightly more romantic of Kim and Kanye’s relationship. Like the time she got topless and straddled him on a motorcycle… 27 Kute and Kuddly Kimye Photos Open Slideshow 1. Kim and Kanye on a Motorcycle Kim Kardashian sort of gets it on with Kanye West in this music video still. She’s topless! View As List 1. Kim and Kanye on a Motorcycle Kim Kardashian sort of gets it on with Kanye West in this music video still. She’s topless! 2. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Pose Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose here at the family Christmas party. Looks like fun! 3. Smiling Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Kanye West and Kim Kardashian seem very happy together in this photo. They love each other a lot. 4. Kim-Kanye Wedding Cover The Kim Kardashian-Kanye West wedding is on hold, people! Will they ever make it down the aisle? 5. Engaged Kimye! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West make their first public showing here since getting engaged. We are so very happy for them. 6. Kimye in Action Kim Kardashian and Kanye West out and about. Nice hat, Kim? 7. Kim and Kanye, Engaged! Smile, Kim and Kanye! This GIF takes place not long after the couple got engaged. 8. Kim with Kanye They’re official! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got engaged on the former’s 33rd birthday. 9. Kim and Kanye Abroad Kim Kardashian holds the hand of her man in this photo. She and Kanye West are doing quite well. 10. A Kimye Moment Kanye West walks with Kim Kardashian in this photo. The two really do seem to be in love. 11. Kim Kardashian West Kim Kardashian West would be a great married name someday, don’t you think? 12. Kim, Cleavage, Kanye Check out that cleavage! Kim Kardashian is unafraid to show it all off in this picture. 13. Attending Fashion Week Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are in Paris for this picture. They are attending Fashion Week. 14. Totally Kimye It’s Kimye! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West go for a stroll in this picture, prior to the former giving birth. 15. Kimye Moment Kim Kardashian says she’s an especially big fan of this photo. It is awfully romantic, huh? 16. Parents of North West Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are the proud parents of North. Really! That is their daughter’s name! 17. Kanye Kardashian Kanye West should take Kim Kardashian’s last name, because he’s basically her ball and chain now. 18. Kimye Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their baby girl North. Yes … North West. 19. Kim, Ye Picture Kim and Kanye at the MET Gala. Looking HOT as ever. 20. Kanye West Birthday Collage Kim Kardashian posted this collage on Instagram in recognition of Kanye West turning 36. It’s very sweet. 21. Kimye Sighting Is Kanye West having second thoughts about Kim Kardashian? We certainly would be. 22. Kim Kardashian and Kanye Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye out and about in SoHo. Cute couple. 23. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Paris. Are the two planning on getting married? 24. Kimye in NYC Kanye West holds the hand of Kim Kardashian in this photo. They are hanging out in NYC. 25. Kim Kardashian and Kanye K. Kanye West is all smiles here with Kim Kardashian. We think he doesn’t realize what he has gotten himself into. 26. Kim Kardashian and Ye Kim Kardashian looks like her usual plastic self in this photo. She’s seated alongside Kanye West. 27. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Magazine Cover Kim Kardashian and Kanye West simulate sex on the cover of this French magazine. That’s… romantic? We guess?
John Henson, a puppeteer and the son of legendary Muppets creator Jim Henson, died today of a sudden heart attack. He was 48 years old. The Jim Henson Company confirmed Henson’s death on its Facebook page Saturday via the following statement: It is with great sadness that we confirm that John Henson, son of Jim and Jane Henson and brother to Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather, died at age 48 of a sudden massive heart attack on Friday, February 14, while at home with his daughter. John served as a shareholder and board member of The Jim Henson Company. He leaves two daughters, Katrina (15) and Sydney (10) and his wife Gyongyi. A private service is being planned. Along with serving as a board member/shareholder in the company responsible for The Muppets, Henson also performed as Sweetums the ogre in movies such as Muppet Treasure Island and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz. We send our condolences to his loved ones. Celebrities We Lost in 2014 Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! 2. James Avery James Avery has passed away. The beloved star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was 65. 3. Pete Seeger Pete Seeger has passed away. The late singer and activist was 94. 4. Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was a childhood star in the 1930s. She passed away at the age of 85. 5. Phil Everly A photo of the late Phil Everly. He passed away in early 2014. 6. Anna Gordy Gaye Anna Gordy Gaye passed away in early 2014. She was the sister of Berry Gordy and the wife of Marvin Gaye. 7. Eric Lawson Eric Lawson stars here as The Marloboro Man. He died from lung cancer at the age of 72. 8. Roy Garber Roy Garber passed away in January 2014. He was a star on Shipping Wars. 9. Cassandra Lynn Hensley Rest in peace, Cassandra Lynn Hensley. The Playboy Playmate was found dead in January 2014. 10. Darryl Robinson Darryl Robinson of Cooking Channel fame has died. He was just 50. 11. Sid Caesar Sid Caesar has died. He was 91 years old and will be missed. 12. Ralph Waite Ralph Waite is seen here on NCIS. The actor died at the age of 86. 13. John Henson Picture Rest in peace, John Henson. This member of The Muppets family died in early 2014.
What if kamikaze NYT op-edder Greg Smith were a chicken from the Henson Workshop? What else? “My proudest moments in life — laying a plastic egg in Johannesberg, my LGTB teen awareness work with Bert, becoming Gonzo’s 539th domestic partner — have all come through hard work, with no shortcuts. With its cheap efforts to turn Gen X parents misty with sentimentality, the Muppets just doesn’t feel right to me anymore. I’m no Chicken Little — if things don’t change soon, the sky will indeed be falling.” [ The Awl ]