When the call came to host the 2009 'Soul Train Awards,' Taraji P. Henson didn't believe the show's producers had the right person.

"I wasn't sure that it was correct and that they were actually calling me," she confessed to BV Newswire. "They had the idea of Terrence [Howard]and then I was like, 'That works.' I just liked the feeling from the beginning."

The 'Soul Train Awards' marks the first time the 'Hustle and Flow' duo have teamed up since filming the John Singleton-helmed 'Four Brothers' back in 2005 in Toronto, but the two have remained close over the years, Henson said.

"He came to my [Academy Award nominee] dinner to show support. Terrence and I have such a beautiful relationship anyway. We have sister-and-brother banter, but it works, so you can totally see us doing a romantic comedy together. We play off of each other really, really well."

The Washington, D.C., native says the legendary award show, which celebrates achievements in black music, "represents a huge chunk of my life."

Oprah Winfrey is calling it quits.

The talk show queen's production company, Harpo Inc., announced that it will end her popular daily chat fest at the end of its 25th season in September 2011.

Harpo President Tim Bennett said in a statement posted on the Web sites of several TV stations that air the program that Winfrey would make the official announcement on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on Nov. 20, as well as disclose the reasons behind the decision.

Broadcast from Chicago on ABC stations across the United States, the hour-long daily talk show is the top-rated U.S. daytime program, averaging 7.1 million viewers this year.

The best of The Great White Way has come to Harlem USA, and it's proving to be a perfect combination.

The new version of the legendary Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which is premiering at the world's famous Apollo Theater, is being extended.

Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced that audiences will get an additional week to see the brand-new production of the landmark musical – for seven additional performances through Dec. 12.

"From Ella Fitzgerald to the Jackson Five to Lauryn Hill, and beyond, the Apollo's legacy as a resource for artists, across genres and generations-and as a platform for the artistic heritage of American culture, continues to be unmatched," said Jonelle Procope, President and CEO, Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. (right) "We are thrilled to host the premiere of the 'Dreamgirls' national tour, which is so emblematic of what the Apollo stands for and so magically captures the spirit of this Theater."

After its Harlem USA run – where it has become the hottest ticket in town – The 'Dreamgirls' national tour's engagement at Baltimore's Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center begins Dec. 16. Other cities include Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Columbus, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Costa Mesa, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Dallas, Kansas City and more.

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Often, the negative exploits of celebrities are documented more than their positive contributions.

Recently, VH1 decided to do something about it by showcasing the good stuff that entertainers are doing in a new special, 'Top 20 Celebs Gone Good,' and several notable African Americans made the cut.

It's no surprise that Oprah Winfrey came in at No. 2 for the work she's done through her Leadership Academy in South Africa and her Angel Network, which raised millions for Hurricane Katrina victims.

She has also raised money for cancer research and several African nations.

Since her brother, Michael Jackson's untimely death on June 25th, Janet Jackson has been virtually quiet about his passing. In a candid interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, which aired last night, Janet opened up about what she misses most about Michael, who she thinks is responsible for this death, and how she's coping with the loss her big brother.

Since launching her live talk show in July, former syndicated radio jock Wendy Williams has posted double-digit gains in all key demographics.

The Debmar-Mercury media company, which produces and distributes 'The Wendy Williams Show,' announced that the FOX television network will renew the daytime talk show through 2012.

Debmar-Mercury co-president Mort Marcus credited the show's Ask Wendy advice segment , How You Doin' opening and Hop Topics entertainment headline rehash for the runaway success.

"Her substantial growth in the key rating demos, which stations care about the most, has quickly put her program within striking distance of many of today's established and successful talk shows," Marcus said.

As previously reported last month by BV Newswire, pop music superstars Beyoncé Knowles and Lady Gaga have finally teamed up to record the remix to Knowles eighth single, 'Video Phone.' The Hype Williams-directed clip, which is featured on Beyoncé's multi-platinum selling opus 'I Am...Sasha Fierce,' was released on the web late Monday (Nov. 16) night. It features the duo choreographing dance routines in addition to the same outfit."What I was excited about is with B, I had no ego," Gaga recently told 'MTV News' about the collaboration. "Neither of us had an ego. It wasn't about competition. It was about, like, 'Man let's give the world what they want. Let's do a real girl-power collaboration where we support one other.'"

Check out Beyonce and Lady Gaga's 'Video Phone' below.