En Vogue will be musical guests on the March 17 episode of “Empire,” which also happens to be star Taraji P. Henson’s directorial debut of the show.
The group — Cindy Herron-Braggs, Terry Ellis and Rhona Bennett — will appear as themselves when Cookie (played by Henson) books them as a musical guest on her talk show “Tea Talk.” The show, titled “Come Undone” after an En Vogue song, is the third of 10 final episodes of the series, which premiered in 2015.
“We’ve been fans of ‘Empire’ from its inception,” Ellis tells Variety. “We love the infusion of performance and soundtracks — that’s been a great launching pad for upcoming artists. Being on set with Taraji brought back memories of how far we’ve come.” Herron-Braggs compared the power-broker Cookie to Epic Records Chairman & CEO Sylvia Rhone, one of the pioneering female executives in the music industry, who steered En Vogue to...
The group — Cindy Herron-Braggs, Terry Ellis and Rhona Bennett — will appear as themselves when Cookie (played by Henson) books them as a musical guest on her talk show “Tea Talk.” The show, titled “Come Undone” after an En Vogue song, is the third of 10 final episodes of the series, which premiered in 2015.
“We’ve been fans of ‘Empire’ from its inception,” Ellis tells Variety. “We love the infusion of performance and soundtracks — that’s been a great launching pad for upcoming artists. Being on set with Taraji brought back memories of how far we’ve come.” Herron-Braggs compared the power-broker Cookie to Epic Records Chairman & CEO Sylvia Rhone, one of the pioneering female executives in the music industry, who steered En Vogue to...
- 2/20/2020
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Last week, City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center, raised more than $4 million at a black-tie gala honoring Epic Records Chairwoman and CEO Sylvia Rhone.
Alicia Keys and Sara Bareilles
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for City of Hope
The funds will go toward the nonprofit biomedical institution’s research to find improved treatments for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, the annual event featured a one-of-a-kind duet performed by Alicia Keys and Sara Bareilles, as well as performances from Yolanda Adams and En Vogue. Eric H. Holder Jr., 82nd attorney general of the United States, presented Rhone with the prestigious Spirit of Life award.
Yolanda Adams opened the ceremony with a heartfelt performance, wowing the crowd with a medley of her favorites including “Just a Prayer Away”, “Open My Heart”, and “Someone Watching Over You.”
Mega-producer Kuk Harrell thanked the...
Alicia Keys and Sara Bareilles
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for City of Hope
The funds will go toward the nonprofit biomedical institution’s research to find improved treatments for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, the annual event featured a one-of-a-kind duet performed by Alicia Keys and Sara Bareilles, as well as performances from Yolanda Adams and En Vogue. Eric H. Holder Jr., 82nd attorney general of the United States, presented Rhone with the prestigious Spirit of Life award.
Yolanda Adams opened the ceremony with a heartfelt performance, wowing the crowd with a medley of her favorites including “Just a Prayer Away”, “Open My Heart”, and “Someone Watching Over You.”
Mega-producer Kuk Harrell thanked the...
- 10/15/2019
- Look to the Stars
Lorraine Kelly is planning to release another workout DVD. The 56-year-old presenter is currently holding the title for the best-selling fitness DVD thanks to 'Living to the Max' and, although she's still relishing in its success, she's keen to join forces with her dance teacher Maxine Jones, who she trains with at her local church, for another fat-busting release. She said: ''I would think we'd make another DVD, I would like to. It's really just down to the women who bought the DVD and whether they'd like to see another one. And Maxine certainly has endless material. One of the most difficult...
- 1/16/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
En Vogue cheated on their record label and cost them over $100M ... so says the company suing the group for leaving them high and dry for another label. According to the legal docs ... Rufftown Entertainment owner Rene Moore says he doled out $190K to front a huge En Vogue comeback in 2010 with Og members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis and Maxine Jones that never happened. TMZ even found video of them in the studio in 2011 excitedly...
- 2/11/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Only two of the original four members can still call themselves "En Vogue" ... and the other two can go pound sand ... this according to a judge. According to legal docs, a judge granted "Ev" founding members Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis the exclusive right to use the name "En Vogue" while performing and touring ... after a long, drawn-out legal battle with former bandmates Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson.Here's what happened ... Cindy and Terry sued...
- 4/1/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Although most people don't think of rock bands and R&B groups as corporations, the truth is that many are established by charter and members are equivalent to shareholders. There's also good reason why it might be best to have an odd number of core members -- like 3 or 5 or 7. In the 1990s, the female R&B group En Vogue burst onto the music scene as a sophisticated reincarnation of the girl groups from a previous doo-wop era. Cindy Herron-Braggs, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson and Terry Ellis were the original lineup who produced such hits as "Hold On,
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- 3/29/2013
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three members of En Vogue have revealed that they are suing each other. Singer Maxine Jones, who left the band earlier this month, revealed on her Twitter page that her bandmates Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron "forced" her out and have taken legal action against her. She wrote: "Yup Terry n Cindi r evil! They took over the LLC n bank acct, forced me out, gave my gigs to that chick Lol, and Suing #Me! "@MaxineJonesEV Real arrogant bitches drunk over power lol! My lawyer and I look forward to court! We're gonna catch it on our reality show 2 lol." Former member Dawn Robinson, with whom Jones plans to form (more)...
- 8/17/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
En Vogue have announced details of a reunion gig in London. The group, who have undergone several lineup changes since forming in 1990, will perform at London's IndigO2 on October 21. The concert marks a rare live UK show from the band, who last year reformed under their original lineup of Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron Braggs and Dawn Robinson. It is rumoured that the group are also working on a brand new album. En Vogue have released (more)...
- 9/23/2010
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
The original En Vogue lineup reunited for a performance at the Essence Music Festival on Sunday. Cindy Herron-Bragg, Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson and Maxine Jones performed a selection of songs by female artists who inspired them such as Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin. However, due to time restraints they were unable to play their popular hits 'Whatta Man' and 'Hold On'. Speaking afterwards, Herron-Bragg told The AP: "It was amazing. I'm just glad we were able to connect with [the audience]." Robinson added: "We're just excited to be together again. It's like we never missed a beat. It feels normal again." En Vogue, (more)...
- 7/7/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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