Tashara Jones

Tashara Jones

About the Author

Page Six reporter Tashara Jones is a Brooklyn native with a double degree in Journalism and African Studies from Rutgers University, and a Masters in English from Brooklyn College. She has written exclusive stories for Page Six on subjects including Ne-Yo, Salma Hayek, Chaka Khan, gospel singer Kierra Sheard, and more, and has also contributed to "The Wendy Williams Show" and “Page Six TV.” Tashara is also an avid reader – and a fan of historical documentaries – who loves to travel abroad.

The Archive

Pinky Cole says her experience on the 'Maury Show' helped her invent Slutty Vegan

"I combined sex and food," she told Page Six at the Time 100 Next event, "and got people excited about veganism in a world where once it was not cool.”

Restaurant in 'Friends' building packed with diners paying homage to Matthew Perry

“People have been coming to the Little Owl to show their respect," a resident tells Page Six. "Fans of the show have laid out flowers and candles."

Kristen Kish got a gummy bear tattoo to celebrate being the new host of 'Top Chef'

"I am baffled, shocked and surprised. This is nothing that I have ever expected in my life," the cook and newly minted host told Page Six of her meteoric ascent.

Ja Rule calls 50 Cent 'troll' and 'clown' in latest war of words between rival rappers

“He is just a clown, a troll,” the Queens rapper told Page Six of his nemesis of more than two decades. Their feud stretches all the way back to 1999.

Kirsten Dunst helped Cailee Spaeny land 'Priscilla' role

"I auditioned for the casting department," Spaney told Page Six of being cast as Presley. "They had interest in me... and Kristin Dunst put in a good word."

There could be three generations of Knowles women on stage on Beyoncé's next tour

"Blue Ivy tells me all the time, 'Grandma, you should come up there...,' Tina Knowles told us, "And I'm like, 'When am I going to find time to practice?"

Billy Porter is 'dating around' after divorce announcement

"I’m gonna take a break for a minute. Daddy is dating around," the "Kinky Boots" star told Page Six of his love life.

Rosanna Scotto says Italian actor Michele Morrone left her starstruck at her family's restaurant

Morrone made headlines a year ago when he and Khloé Kardashian seemed to hit it off during Milan Fashion Week at Kim Kardashian’s Dolce & Gabbana show. 

Bell Biv DeVoe star Michael Bivins wanted Larenz Tate to play him in 2017 New Edition miniseries

“No, I did not pick him. My wife picked him. I didn’t pick Bryshere," Bivins told Page Six. "Who I really wanted to play me... was Larenz Tate."

Millionaire Gary Vaynerchuk recalls 'best' childhood growing up 'poor as f--k'

"I was a kid and I had the best mom of all time, and everything was rainbows, but we were poor as f--k,” the entrepreneur known as "Gary Vee" said.

Jimmy Butler's Miami teammates are thinking about holiday gifts for his unpredictable hair care regimen

"His NBA teammates were making jokes about him 'sweating out his edges' and vying for a hair endorsement,” an insider told Page Six.

Cher's younger boyfriend -- with 40-year age gap -- 'gave her space' when she called it off, and is 'playing the game well'

"Alexander is playing the game well," a source told Page Six. "He gave her space when she first called it off."

Rihanna binge-watched '90 Day Fiancé' during pregnancies, even reached out to TLC show's stars

"She DM'd me and told me that she is a big fan of the show," Yara Zaya told Page Six. "She also said that she hopes that she is just...

Usher plans to bring pole dancers to the Super Bowl halftime show

"[He] plans on having... pole dancers — dressed in a tasteful manner, of course," a source said. "He's keeping in mind his younger fans will be watching."

Tory Lanez 'scared for his life' in prison after Stallion shooting

"Tory is scared for his life and safety in prison," a source told Page Six. "He feels like he is a direct target because of his celebrity status.”

'Devastated' Jeannie Mai 'holding out hope' that Jeezy will change his mind about divorce

"The fact is that Jeannie wants to make the marriage work," a source told Page Six. "She is hoping for a resolution and she loves Jeezy deeply."

Tamar Braxton wants to leave Atlanta after car robbery

"She is highly pissed and now she wants to move out of the luxury building," a source told Page Six. "She wants to remove herself from ATL."

Nicki Minaj gifted her mom 'many cars,' new home as 'major success' grew

The star's mom, Carol Maraj, says of her life today, “I never expected this, raising my children here in the States, that my daughter would become this big superstar."

Halle Bailey pregnancy rumors heated up behind scenes at VMAs 2023

"When Halle was inside [the awards] she was very careful in the way she gave hugs," a source told Page Six. "Everyone was talking about it."

A$AP Rocky races off stage for pee emergency

"That s**t really reflected and inspired me," says A$AP Rocky. "So I just want to say rest in peace. Virgil and Harlem love you thanks for making me.”