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Month: September 2015
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The Empire Series: Andre Lyon
The Empire series’ Andre Lyon is played by actor Trai Byers. Empire Entertainment’s eldest son graduated from Wharton’s Business School and he oversees the company’s finances.
Andre Lyon is the husband of Rhonda Lyon who is played by Kaitlin Doubleday. Rhonda Lyon is very upset when Lucious does not grant Andre control of Empire.
Who Plays Andre From Empire?
Those seeking a deeper look into the talented actor’s life may still be asking, “who plays Andre from Empire?” Andre from Empire is played by Trai Byers, born and raised in Kansas City, KS. Byers was born into a military family and travelled all over the world.Trai Byers, Empire’s money-man, attended Andrew College, a religious, 2-year institution. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Theater and then attended Prairie View A&M University prior to transferring to the University of Kansas where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Communications.
Similar to the character he plays on Empire Trai Byers attended an ivy league school, graduating from Yale’s School of Drama where he obtained his Masters Degree in Acting.
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Empire’s Boo Boo Kitty
Empire’s Boo Boo Kitty Grace Gealey and Trai Byers are engaged in real life. The Trai Byers Grace Gealey relationship evolved after the actors met on the set of Empire and began dating.Byers made the proposal special by asking for Gealey’s hand in marriage on her 31st birthday, July 26. The lovers celebrated their engagement with fellow costars and posted the following image on Instagram:
A photo posted by Trai Byers (@traibyers) on Jul 27, 2015 at 12:13pm PDTOn the show, Gealey plays the former stepmother of Andre Lyon, played by Trai Byers. Grace Gealey has been showing off her halo diamond ring with an eternity band:
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Trai Byers Grace Gealey A photo posted by Grace Gealey (@gracegealey) on Jul 19, 2015 at 7:02am PDT
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Andre from Empire will keep our eyes glued to the TV this season as the show follows his struggles with bipolar disorder. The second season of Empire premieres on September 23! -
Porsha Empire’s TaRhonda Jones
Porsha Empire’s TaRhonda Jones was not aware that she was auditioning for the TV series Empire and did not know that Lee Daniels was the producer that was demanding her to leave following her audition.
Ta’Rhonda Jones is a regular on Fox’s Empire, where she plays Porsha Taylor, Cookie Lyon’s assistant. Jones had no acting experience and worked at a Chicago nursing home prior to Empire. A nursing home that she was suspended from for two weeks because she lost her temper: Jones’ purse was stolen and it contained all the money she had at the time.
Jones received a phone call from her brother in the middle of the night and he informed her that they were looking for female rapper for a new Terrence Howard TV show. Lee Daniels was at Jones’ audition yet she was not recognize the producer but remembers the pajamas he wore during the audition.
Jones originally auditioned for the role of Tiana Brown on Empire. Lee Daniels fell in love with Jones’ personality and insisted for her to leave after her audition yet Jones attempted to convince Daniels that she was the right individual to play the role. Tiana Brown eventually went to Serayah McNeill with Jones instead getting cast as Porsha Taylor.
Porsha Empire Ta’Rhonda Jones Porsha Taylor, Cookie’s assistant on Empire has quickly become a fan favorite. Jones graduated from Chicago’s Simeon Career Academy in 2006, a year before NBA star Derrick Rose graduated from the school.
Following high school, Jones worked at supermarket Jewel-Osco in Chicago Lawn while she designed clothes and began rapping as Lady Heroin, a name she chose from the Eddie Murphy film, Harlem Nights.
Empire is Jones first major television role but she also guest starred in an April episode of Chicago P.D. TaRhonda Jones held numerous positions prior to the hit show Empire, Lee Daniels is now the actresses boss and she is in great hands!
Porsha Empire Ta’Rhonda Jones 
September 23 marks the start of the second season of the Empire TV. Lee Daniels and gang are right back at it! -
The Empire Series: Successful Social Media Campaigns
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard have a deep bond that we love to watch. This article will discuss the bonds the show’s entire cast has built with its fanbase via strategic social media tactics.
The Empire series provides an example of a successful social media campaign. The success of Fox’s hit series was far from random. The rise of Empire was the result of Fox’s elaborate marketing campaign.
Empire’s Taraji P. Henson Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson continue to create phenomenal content, blending music, drama and comedy while providing life lessons in masterpiece after masterpiece.
Empire’s Taraji P. Henson is the master of social media leveraging 4+ million Instagram followers and 3+ million Twitter followers. Taraji P. Henson’s photos and even her disagreements with 50 Cent helped market the show throughout the first season.
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson The following post makes it clear that the show’s marketing team fully understands how much fans love Cookie and her unforgettable wardrobe:
What should you expect from #CookiesCloset during the #EmpireFinale? Animal print, fur, and LEATHER!A video posted by Empire (@empirefox) on Mar 18, 2015 at 9:23am PDTTweets from the finale of Empire were viewed over 112 million times by nearly 6 million people. The cast of Empire often live-tweets as episodes air, engaging viewers as they watch the show.
Cookie’s use of social media was amazing throughout the first season of Empire. Taraji P. Henson photos and videos provide Empire fans with a constant reminder to watch the show, as she fills her timeline with beautiful imagery on a consistent basis. Her Instagram bio says it all: “Single mother and doing the damn thang!
A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Sep 13, 2015 at 1:28pm PDTOn the day of the show’s finale Jussie Smollett went from 54K to 204K followers and his tweets were seen over 6 million times. Trai Byers had 245 followers when the first season aired. The actor who plays Andre Lyon now has 131K followers.
Successful Social Media Campaigns 
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson will certainly be providing us with entertaining images and videos throughout the second season of Empire to ensure that we are always entertained and continue to watch as the construct their perfect Empire.
Empire’s Taraji P. Henson is the reason why Empire’s “Boo Boo Kitty” phrase was featured on the show. Cookie is also why we can’t wait for season 2 of Empire which premieres on September 23! -
Taraji P. Henson’s Movies and TV Shows Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Taraji P. Henson’s movies and TV shows do a wonderful job of portraying how talented she is yet there is so much more to the award winning actress.
Oxon Hill to the Hollywood Hills
The Empire-star and creator of Empire’s “Boo Boo Kitty” was born in Washington, D.C. Henson attended Oxon Hill High School and graduated in 1998.
Taraji P. Henson: Youth Has No Age 
Taraji P. Henson: Memories of Childhood Actress, Taraji P. Henson cancelled a garage sale to audition for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the role that would change her career.“I had wig heads with hats, jewelry – it was a serious garage sale. I was very annoyed I had to cancel it to go to an audition.”
Taraji P. Henson Movies and TV Shows
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson’s movie Hustle & Flow is where Henson proved she had dynamic acting skills, taking us to the ghetto where she provided us with a front row seat of the struggles of a pregnant prostitute.Although Henson does not get to show off her vocal skills on Empire, she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006. She provided the vocals on Three 6 Mafia’s It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.
For me, it was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that made made truly understand that Henson simply has it. Initially I wondered, “Why they let her in their movie?” After seeing the film I realized that the movie would not have been the same without her.
Is Taraji P. Henson Married? 
Taraji P. Henson Google 
Taraji Henson’s Son 
Marcell Henson Taraji Henson’s SonTaraji Henson’s son, Marcell Henson is currently 20-years-old. He is a writer who has also modeled for SquareBear clothing. Marcell has truly experienced his mother’s entire career as an actor: Early in her pregnancy Henson was determined to continue her theater studies at Howard University. She performed while she was pregnant with Marcell. After he was born Taraji didn’t let Marcell slow her down, toting him to rehearsals as well as work.
Taraji P. Henson’s Son Taraji P. Henson’s Son’s Father: William JohnsonTaraji P. Henson’s son’s father, William Johnson was murdered in 2003. Johnson and Henson dated while she attended Howard University. Henson became pregnant with Marcell during her junior year at Howard. Taraji P. Henson’s son’s father died after being stabbed multiple times following an argument.Taraji P. Henson’s son’s father died when Marcel was only 9-years-old. William Johnson was murdered just one day after his 34th birthday.
Who is Taraji P. Henson Married to?
Many people that were unfamiliar with Ms. Cookie prior to the Empire TV show often wonder: who is Taraji P. Henson married to? The correct question is as follow:Is Taraji P. Henson Married?
Many wonder: “Is Taraji P. Henson married?” The answer is no, Henson has never been married despite rumors that she is in a new relationship with one of her co-stars every time she lands a new role. Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese‘s Baby Boy is one such film that led to numerous rumors.
Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese had a great time making the film as proven by the following interview with Arsenio Hall:
The second season of Empire will premiere on September 23 and Cookie will continue to entertain in the only way Taraji knows how! -
Vivica Fox and Lee Daniels
Vivica A. Fox and Lee Daniels Throwback Image: The two were enjoying the 2006 ABFF and Walmart VIP Reception:
Vivica Fox Empire Lee Daniels 
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How Old Is Vivica Fox?
How old is Vivica Fox!? At 52-years-YOUNG! Vivica proves that youth is the gift of nature whereas age is a work of art.
Despite Empire Season 2‘s long list of stars, Lee Daniels, the show’s creator explains, “I found that the more celebrities that I put on the show, the more it takes away from the family.”
How Old Is Vivica Fox? 
Vivica Fox will guest star as Cookie’s sister on Empire! Season 2‘s list of stars just won’t stop growing. This article will discuss numerous elements of Fox’s appearance on the second season of Empire.
Tasha Smith Power Tasha Smith, Cookie’s other sister on the TV series Empire played on the Starz television series Power produced by 50 Center. Vivica A. Fox dated rapper 50 Cent in 2003.
50 Cent, beef-specialist, tried to take down Fox’s Empire before the show’s stars got a chance to build it:
50 Cent, Vivica Fox’s former boy-toy alleged that Empire was a copycat of Power and claimed that Empire stars, Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson copied the marketing tactics Power had been planning to use.
50 stopped hating on Empire when he realized the history the series was making, completely separating it from 50’s show Power.
Vivica Fox: 50 Cent was the “love of my life.” 50 Cent: Vivica Fox’s comments forced him to respond in a mature manner. The rapper explained, “I saw that, I was like wow…it’s interesting. Women have the ability to be more advanced than men emotionally.”
50 Cent and Vivica Fox Pictures
50 Cent and Vivica Fox’s pictures bring back memories. I cannot believe their relationship was over 10-years ago!?Fox explained that the talented rapper just wasn’t the right fit for her. Although was have not fully forgiven 50 for hating on Empire, we do admire the hard work he puts in and can understand how Vivica could have difficulties adjusting to his schedule. 50 Cent beef cannot bring down an Empire!
50 Cent Vivica Fox 
50 Cent and Vivica Fox Pictures 
Fox started acting in the soap opera Day of Our Lives and is best known for Set It Off and Food. Some may remember her from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Beverly Hills, 90210. My favorite Vivica Fox movies were Independence Day and Set it Off.
Vivica Fox, 50 Cent’s former is now all Empire’s! Season 2 will be here soon and Vivica is gonna Set It Off!
Empire season 2 will be back on September 23! Keep an eye on Empire Boo Boo Kitty for all the hottest Empire news this season!
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EMPIRE | Live Streaming Of The EMPIRE Premiere Event In NYC
EMPIRE | Live Streaming Of The EMPIRE Premiere Event In NYC
This Saturday FOX and Pepsi present live streaming of the EMPIRE Premiere Event in New York City with Interviews from the cast and live performances of EMPIRE favorites. Subscribe now for more Empire clips: http://fox.tv/SubscribeEMPIRE See more of Empire on our official site: http://fox.tv/Empire Like Empire on Facebook: http://fox.tv/Empire_FB Follow Empire on Twitter: http://fox.tv/Empire_Twitter Follow Empire on Instagram: http://fox.tv/Empire_IG Follow Empire on Tumblr: http://fox.tv/Empire_Tumblr Like FOX on Facebook: http://fox.tv/FOXTV_FB Follow FOX on Twitter: http://fox.tv/FOXTV_Twitter Add FOX on Google+: http://fox.tv/FOXPlus From Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Precious”) and Emmy Award winner Danny Strong (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Game Change”), comes EMPIRE, a sexy and powerful new drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. EMPIRE | Live Streaming Of The EMPIRE Premiere Event In NYC https://www.youtube.com/user/EMPIREonFOX
