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 the show intended to bring back Smollett and his character…
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 he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack…
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 that there are currently “no plans” for actor Jussie Smollett…
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 a defamation lawsuit on Tuesday against the “Empire” actor’s lawyers.…
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 announcing the winner for outstanding comedy series. “They said no…
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 his decision to drop the charges against the “Empire” actor…
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 homophobic attack against himself. Earlier this month, Smollett pleaded not…
‘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 fabricated a street attack on himself in an attempt to…
‘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 the fallout over Jussie Smollett on Wednesday, one week after…
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 and reporting it to police in Chicago, according to reports.…