Jussie Smollett’s Sister Jurnee Breaks Silence On ‘Empire’ Star’s Legal Woes
More than a year after Jussie Smollett was accused of lying to police about being the victim of a hate…
Jussie Smollett Marks ‘Quarantine Day 421’ With Cryptic Instagram Video
Jussie Smollett has broken his social media silence with a post suggesting his “quarantine” started long before the coronavirus pandemic.…
Chicago Chief Prosecutor Kim Foxx Wins Democratic Primary Amid Jussie Smollett Controversy
Incumbent Kim Foxx declared victory after the Democratic primary for Illinois’ Cook County state’s attorney race on Tuesday, beating out…
Illinois court rejects actor’s attempt to throw out charges
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has lost his bid to have the Illinois Supreme Court to throw out the new…
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty To Restored Charges Of Staging Racist Attack
CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty Monday to restored charges that accuse him of staging…
Judge Orders Google To Hand Over Jussie Smollett’s Data
An Illinois judge has ordered Google to turn over a year’s worth of digital information belonging to former “Empire” actor…
Jussie Smollett countersues city of Chicago for ‘maliciously prosecuting him in bad faith’
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities “maliciously” prosecuted…
Terrence Howard Announces He’s ‘Done With Acting’ After ‘Empire’ Ends
When “Empire” ends its Jussie Smollett-less final season, Terrence Howard says he’s hanging up his hat (seriously, has anyone worn…
Police release video of Jussie Smollett with noose around his neck
Portions of police video obtained in connection to the Jussie Smollett case have been released, giving a never-before-seen-look into the…
Lee Daniels Really Wants To Believe Jussie Smollett
“Empire” co-creator Lee Daniels desperately wants to believe that the accusation that the show’s former star Jussie Smollett staged a…
Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To ‘Empire,’ Lee Daniels Says
“Jussie will NOT be returning to ‘Empire,’” Daniels tweeted in response to an article in Variety citing sources who said…
Chicago Police Release Jussie Smollett Case Documents
The Chicago Police Department on Thursday released a batch of documents from the investigation into actor Jussie Smollett’s claim that…
Fox’s ‘Empire’ Is Ending After 6 Seasons
The Fox series “Empire” will end after its sixth season, premiering this fall, network executives announced Monday. Executives also reiterated…
Brothers implicated in Jussie Smollett ‘hoax’ attack sue the ‘Empire’ actor’s lawyers
The two Chicago brothers who claim Jussie Smollett paid them to help stage what police deemed a “hoax” attack filed…
Chris Rock Calls Out Jussie Smollett At NAACP Image Awards
When actor-comedian Chris Rock took the stage Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, he had more on his mind than…
Prosecutor Who Dropped Charges Against Jussie Smollett Believes He’s Guilty
An Illinois prosecutor said he believes Jussie Smollett is guilty of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself despite…
Jussie Smollett Criminal Charges Dropped After Chicago Attack
Officials in Chicago have dropped the charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist and…
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett charges dropped; Chicago mayor and top cop furious, as prosecutor admits he believes TV star fabricated attack
In a stunning move, prosecutors in Chicago dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on Tuesday despite acknowleging Smollet…
‘Empire’ Creator Shares How Cast Is Dealing With Jussie Smollett Scandal
“Empire” creator Lee Daniels took some time to explain how the cast of the hit Fox show was dealing with…
Jussie Smollett Indicted On 16 Felony Counts Over Hate Crime Report
A grand jury indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts for allegedly faking a hate crime against himself…
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett hit with 16 count felony indictment by grand jury
An Illinois grand jury has indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct for filing a…
Queen Latifah Is Standing By Jussie Smollett Until She Sees ‘Definitive Proof’ He Lied
Queen Latifah is vowing to stand by Jussie Smollett until she sees “definitive proof” he orchestrated a racist and homophobic…
‘SNL’ Takes On Jussie Smollett Controversy In ‘Shark Tank’ Spoof
“Saturday Night Live” dived into the Jussie Smollett mess with a tough “Shark Tank” spoof called “Shark Tank: Legal Edition.”…
Terrence Howard Breaks Silence On ‘Empire’ Co-Star Jussie Smollett After Arrest
“Empire” actor Terrence Howard on Saturday offered support for scandal-plagued co-star Jussie Smollett, who was charged last week with filing…
Kamala Harris Is ‘Frustrated And Disappointed’ By Jussie Smollett’s Alleged Staged Attack
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said she’s disappointed with Jussie Smollett after Chicago police accused the “Empire” actor of staging a…
Jussie Smollett Cut From Last 2 ‘Empire’ Episodes After Police Say He Staged Attack
Jussie Smollett will not be in the last two episodes of “Empire,” according to a statement from Fox. “The events…
Trevor Noah Amazingly Finds A Silver Lining In The Jussie Smollett Story
Trevor Noah has somehow managed to find a sliver of good news when it comes to the controversy surrounding Jussie…
Tyler Perry On Jussie Smollett Staging An Attack: ‘I’m Lost For Words’
Tyler Perry is having a hard time coming to terms with the news that fellow actor Jussie Smollett has been…
Jussie Smollett 'now officially classified as a suspect' in alleged attack: Police
Police are "hopeful that we’ll have a chance to ask the questions that we have." Source link
Brothers say actor was upset at lack of attention over threatening letter: Source
Detectives are actively investigating the account of the brothers. Source link
Rope found around 'Empire' actor's neck purchased by 2 brothers: Sources
The brothers agreed to cooperate with police after being threatened with charges, sources said. Source link
Don Lemon Joins ‘Red Table Talk,’ Shares His Experiences As An Openly Gay Black Man
CNN anchor Don Lemon recently joined the “Red Table Talk” series, led by actress Jada Pinkett Smith, to share his…
Taraji P. Henson Talks Fears Associated With Being A Black Mother
Taraji P. Henson opened up about the fears she has as a black mother in an interview with People magazine.…
Jussie Smollett Speaks At First Gig Since Attack: ‘I Fought The F**k Back’
Less than a week after surviving a reportedly racist and homophobic attack, “Empire” star Jussie Smollett took the stage in…
Jussie Smollett Told Police His Attackers Yelled ‘MAGA Country’ During Assault
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett told police in a follow-up interview that the two men who attacked him in Chicago early…
Celebrities Offer Support To ‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett After Possible Hate Crime
Celebrities and advocacy groups on Tuesday offered an outpouring of support for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who was hospitalized that…
Bennett College, One Of The Last Women’s HBCUs, Could Lose Accreditation Over Money
Bennett College, one of the last two historically black colleges for women in the U.S., is fighting to keep its…
Why Jussie Smollett Said ‘F**k No!’ To His ‘Empire’ Character Having A White Boyfriend
As Jamal Lyon on Fox’s “Empire,” Jussie Smollett portrays one of primetime television’s most prominent gay characters of color. The…