FRIDAY, June 12

2015 A Conversation with Taraji P. Henson

Presented by American Airlines

Friday, June 12 | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm | NY Hilton: Grand Ballroom East | $30

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Don’t miss this in-depth interview with Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson (Empire, No Good Deed, Think Like A Man, The Karate Kid, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hustle & Flow, Baby Boy). A look back at seventeen years in Hollywood, and the latest role she has so masterfully embodied to create one of television’s most talked about characters of all time…Empire’s Cookie Lyon.

To quote Ms. Henson “Single mother and doing the damn thang!”

Moderated by Gayle King


The Men of TNT

Presented by TNT

Friday, June 12 | 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm | NY Hilton: Grand Ballroom East | $30

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An uncensored, all-in conversation with the riveting men starring in TNT’s summer of drama: Joe Morton from the spellbinding series Proof, Charles Parnell and Jocko Sims from last summer’s epic hit The Last Ship, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson from Edward Burns’ 1960s vice drama Public Morals.


3rd Annual “Comedy Wings” Competition Finals

Presented by HBO

Friday, June 12 | 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm | NY Hilton: Grand Ballroom East | $50

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We’ve searched the nation for the funniest four people we could find. Join us for a night of pure laughs, and witness the announcement of the 2015 Comedy Wings Winner! Featuring: Chastity Washington – Milwaukee, WI, Dino Vigo – New York, NY, Kareem Green – Brooklyn, NY, Mike Merrill-Rivera – Pasadena, CA

Ticket includes access to Pre-Show Mixer from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm hosted by MillerCoors. Complimentary Redd’s Apple Ale will be served.